Canada Soccer's National Championships, known as the Toyota National Championships for sponsorship reasons,[1] is an annual amateur soccer competition in Canada. The multi-division competition is hosted in three venues each October: the open-age adult competitions (men's Challenge Trophy and women's Jubilee Trophy); the U-17 Cup competition for boys and girls; and the U-15 Cup competition for boys and girls.
| Founded | 1913 |
|---|---|
| Region | Canada (CONCACAF) |
| Television broadcasters | CanadaSoccerTV |
| Website | canadasoccer.com |
The men's competition was originally known as the Dominion of Canada Football Championship when it was inaugurated in 1913 (winners were presented the Connaught Cup). Over time, different divisions have been added, starting with the Youth Championship in 1966. The women's championship was added in 1982.
Amateur eligibility edit
As Canada Soccer's premier amateur competition, only Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons may compete in the National Championships.[2] Only amateur players (including reinstated amateurs) may compete in the competition and they must be assigned to their respective clubs by 31 August of that year (or an earlier date if stipulated by the province or territory).
Host cities edit
Canadian communities have the opportunity to bid on hosting the National Championships. As explained by Canada Soccer, "events will be organized and executed by Canada Soccer in collaboration with the Local Organizing Committee."[3] Bidders are evaluated across nine different categories: Background; Support and partnerships; Facilities; Competition; Finance; Communication, hosting services & activities; Operation Organization; Legacy; and Overall Bid Presentation.
Once a Host City is selected, the hosts set up a Local Organizing Committee that stages the competition. Canada Soccer remains the "rights holder and has the overall responsibility for these events."
The 2024 Toyota National Championships will be hosted in Surrey, British Columbia (adult competitions), Cape Breton, Nova Scotia (U-17 Cup), and Quinte West, Ontario (U-15 Cup).[4]
Youth Cup Hosts[5] edit
National championships edit
Since 2017, Canada Soccer has featured six active divisions at the National Championships.
Active Divisions - Adult Amateur Championships edit
| Division | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Men's Challenge Trophy (Previously Connaught Cup Series) |
1913 to present |
| Women's Jubilee Trophy | 1982 to present |
Active Divisions - Youth Championships edit
| Division | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Boys U-17 Cup | 1993 to 2000 / 2017 to present |
| Girls U-17 Cup | 1993 to 2000 / 2017 to present |
| Boys U-15 Cup | 1993 to 2000 / 2017 to present |
| Girls U-15 Cup | 1993 to 2000 / 2017 to present |
Retired Divisions - Youth Championships (Club Football) edit
| Division | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Boys U-18 Cup (Previous: Youth Championship) |
1966 to 1992 / 2001 to 2016 |
| Boys U-16 Cup | 1973 to 1992 / 2001 to 2016 |
| Boys U-14 Cup | 1973 to 1992 / 2001 to 2016 |
| Girls U-19 Cup | 1993 to 2000 |
| Girls U-18 Cup | 1978 to 1992 / 2001 to 2016 |
| Girls U-16 Cup | 1978 to 1992 / 2001 to 2016 |
| Girls U-14 Cup | 1978 to 1992 / 2001 to 2016 |
Retired Divisions - All-Star Selects edit
| Division | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Men's Schreyer Cup | 1979 to 1982 |
| Boys U-18 All-Stars | 1972 to 1987 / 1998 to 1999 |
| Boys U-17 All-Stars | 1988 to 1997 / 2000 to 2003 |
| Boys U-16 All-Stars | 2004 to 2013 |
| Boys U-15 All-Stars | 1975 to 2003 / 2011 to 2013 |
| Boys U-14 All-Stars | 2004 to 2010 |
| Women’s All-Star Championship | 1986 to 1987 |
| Girls U-19 All-Stars | 1990 to 1996 / 1999 |
| Girls U-18 All-Stars | 1998 |
| Girls U-17 All-Stars | 1999 to 2003 |
| Girls U-16 All-Stars | 2004 to 2013 |
| Girls U-15 All-Stars | 1998 / 2000 to 2003 / 2011 to 2013 |
| Girls U-14 All-Stars | 2004 to 2010 |
Other amateur competitions edit
Canada Games Soccer Tournaments edit
Youth competitions organized each four years by Canada Games, in conjunction with Canada Soccer, featuring provincial and territorial all-star teams.
| Division | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Men's Tournament (Youth) | 1969 to present |
| Women's Tournament (Youth) | 1993 to present |
University & College Soccer Championships edit
University and college competitions organized each year by U Sports and the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association.
| Division | Seasons |
|---|---|
| U Sports Men's Soccer (Previous: CIAU or CIS) |
1972 to present |
| U Sports Women's Soccer (Previous: CIAU or CIS) |
1987 to present |
| CCAA Men's Soccer | 1983 to present |
| CCAA Women's Soccer | 1991 to present |
Futsal Canadian Championship edit
Adult amateur futsal competition organized each year by Canada Soccer.
| Division | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Men's Futsal | 2015 to present |
| Women's Futsal | 2023 to present |
See also edit
- Men's Amateur Champions for the Challenge Trophy
- Women's Amateur Champions for the Jubilee Trophy
References edit
- ^ "Toyota National Championships". Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "National Championships Regulations" (PDF). Canada Soccer. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "National Championships Hosting RFP" (PDF). Canada Soccer. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ "Canada Soccer announces hosts". Canada Soccer. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ Yearbook of Champions, Records & Results. Canada Soccer. 2022.
- ^ "Ontario Supporting National Soccer Championships in Vaughan". Ontario. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ "Canada Soccer Toyota National Championships U-15 Cup". Explore Waterloo Region. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ "Moncton to host the 2023 Canada Soccer Toyota National Championships U-17 Cup". City of Moncton. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ "Canada Soccer announces hosts". Canada Soccer. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2024.