THE ROBBIE FESTIVAL

June 24th & 25th, 2017.

Boys & Girls Age Groups:
U7 & U8 Scarborough Teams Only
U9, U10, U11 & U12

Girls & Boys

Age Date Format Games Duration Roster
U7 & U8 Sat. June 24th 5 vs 5 2 2 x 20 minutes 10
U9 Sun. June 25th 7 vs 7 2 2 x 25 minutes 12
U10 Sat. June 24th 7 vs 7 2 2 x 25 minutes 12
U11 Sat. June 24th 9 vs 9 2 2 x 35 minutes 16
U12 Sun. June 25th 9 vs 9 2 2 x 35 minutes 16

Types of teams accepted: All levels

  • The Robbie is designated as a “Selected Charitable Tournament / Festival” by the Ontario Soccer. The Tournament is open to Ontario teams that are full members of the Ontario Soccer and to ORA academies.
  • Please register your team in the appropriate level (Gold, Silver, Bronze).
  • The Robbie will try to match teams of similar caliber but reserves the right to combine levels as required for scheduling purposes.
  • Girls may play on boys teams.

Details:

  • No scores, no standings.
  • Participation mementos for all players and team officials.
  • Parade of teams – (U7, U8, U9 & U10)
  • Special events and soccer activations to be announced.
  • Registrations close May 15th or as divisions reach capacity – whichever comes first. (Divisions fill up quickly. In previous years, some divisions have closed weeks before the registration deadline).
  • Registration does not guarantee acceptance. Acceptance is confirmed on a first come basis when:
    • Your team’s payment is received by The Robbie, AND
    • Your team’s approved permission to travel document is uploaded to your GotSoccer account.
  • World’s largest annual youth soccer event for charity with proceeds donated to Cystic Fibrosis Canada $1.7 million donated.
  • Referees volunteer to officiate without pay and have done this for 50 years since The Robbie began.
  • Play ‘n’ Stay attractions packages. For out of town teams: play soccer one day and enjoy Toronto attractions the other day. Follow the link for more attractions information.

Application Steps:

1. Apply to Enter:

  • For team application click here.
  • Teams who have previously registered for any soccer event using GotSoccer must use their existing GotSoccer login.
  • New teams must create a GotSoccer Account to register. Retain login information for future use.
  • For GotSoccer User Instructions including instructions on how to retrieve forgotten user login information, please click here.

2. Acceptance is confirmed on a first come basis when:

  • Your team’s payment is received by The Robbie, AND
  • Your team’s approved permission to travel document is uploaded to your GotSoccer account.
    • Ontario Soccer clubs: Approved Permission to Travel is required
    • Scarborough Soccer Association Clubs: Approved Permission to travel is not required
    • ORA members: Approved Permission to travel is not required

Festival Boys and Girls U7 & U8  Teams:

  • Apply directly to the Scarborough Soccer Association (open to Scarborough teams only)

Festival Boys and Girls U9 & U10 Teams:

Festival Boys and Girls U11 & U12 Teams:

Fees 

  • U7 & U8 – included in SCARDESO annual fee
  • U9 & U10 – $325
  • U11 & U12 – $350

Refund Policy

  • Teams withdrawing from the Festival on or before May 15th will receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative charge. No refunds for withdrawals after May 15th.
  • Refunds will be processed via the same format of payment. Refund cheques will take a minimum of 10 business days to process.

Team Check-In on Saturday June 24th and Sunday June 25th:

  • A team official or representative must check-in the team 1-hour prior to first game at the field. Team officials a valid ID Card/Book. Players do not require registrant books/passes/cards. As per Ontario Soccer policies, only coaches/managers with valid ID Cards/Books are allowed to sit on the bench during a game. As such, if a team does not have at least one coach/manager with a valid ID Card/Book, the team will not be allowed to play. no refund will be given.
  • See additional Team Registration information here.
    Registration Checklist in Team Essentials >>

Accommodation – Travelling Teams:

  • Contact CSTT to learn about accommodations.
  • Be in the heart of the action and stay at Delta Toronto East, The Robbie Headquarters.

Contacts:

Robbie Festival Boys & Girls U7 & U8

  • Administrator: Scarborough Soccer Association
  • Email: ssasoccer@rogers.com
  • Telephone: 416-285-8002

Robbie Festival Boys & Girls U9 & U10

Robbie Festival Boys & Girls U11 & U12