The Robbie Festival

Festival U8 to U12 June 20-21, 2026

Participation Requirements

The Details

– No scores, no standings.
– Participation mementos for all players and team officials.
– Parade of teams – (U8, U9 & U10)
– Special events and soccer activations to be announced.
– Registrations close May 1st or as divisions reach capacity – whichever comes first. (Divisions fill up quickly. In previous years, some divisions have closed weeks before the registration deadline).

1) My application will be reviewed by The Robbie before my team is accepted.

2) Although registrations close May 1st, divisions may reach capacity sooner. I understand that divisions fill up quickly and that in previous years, some divisions have closed weeks before the registration deadline. Registration do not guarantee acceptance.

3) Before I can be accepted, I am required to upload the following documents in PDF format to my GotSport account

All teams must upload a district/federation approved Permission to Travel (not required for TO Soccer Inc teams) that includes:

– Federation Logo (i.e. Ontario Soccer Logo if an Ontario team)
– Name of Team
– Age Group
– Name of event (The Robbie Festival)
– Date of event
– Approved By District notation

All teams must upload a STAMPED district/federation approved Official Team Roster for 2026 Outdoor Season that includes:

– Federation Logo (i.e. Ontario Soccer Logo if an Ontario team)
– Name of Team
– Age Group
– Players – Name, Date of Birth, Player ID number and photo
– Team Officials (coaches/managers) – Name, ID number and photo
– Season: Outdoor 2026 – Indoor Rosters will not be accepted.

4) To be accepted, I need to create a Robbie Event Roster

To be accepted, I need to create a Robbie Event Roster in GotSport that includes coaching staff that matches the list in the Ontario Soccer Roster PDF I uploaded to my GotSport account. I understand that changes to the coaching staff can only be made until 5:00 pm on June 17th and that we can have a maximum of 4 coaching officials. Only the coaches listed on the Robbie Event Roster are allowed to sit on the team bench during games. Players are not required to be on the Robbie Event Roster.

5) It is my responsibility to ensure that I have registered my team in the correct age group and tier. No changes will be allowed after May 1.

Official Team Roster

All teams must upload a STAMPED district/federation approved Official Team Roster for 2026 Outdoor Season that includes:

– Federation Logo (i.e. Ontario Soccer Logo if an Ontario team)
– Name of Team
– Age Group
– Players – Name, Date of Birth, Player ID number and photo
– Team Officials (coaches/managers) – Name, ID number and photo
– Season: Outdoor 2026 – Indoor Rosters will not be accepted.

Applications, Terms & Conditions

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Accommodations

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Permission To Travel

All teams must upload a district/federation approved Permission to Travel (not required for TO Soccer Inc teams) that includes:

– Federation Logo (i.e. Ontario Soccer Logo if an Ontario team)
– Name of Team
– Age Group
– Name of event (The Robbie Festival)
– Date of event
– Approved By District notation

Team Check-In

All teams must complete the online check-in process and enter the following information into their GotSport account prior to 5:00 pm June 17th.

Enter team officials (maximum four) into the Robbie Event Roster. Mandatory information required: name, email, phone number and registration number.

You do not need to enter your players in The Robbie Event Roster

Changes to coaching staff on The Robbie Event Roster will not be permitted after 5:00 pm June 17th for any reason.

All team officials who will sit on the bench are required to present their coaches’ and managers’ photo rosters/books/passes/cards/ to the field convenor prior to my team’s first game. No exceptions will be made.
At least one team official is required to present a valid photo roster/book/ID card/pass to the field convenor in order for my team to be able to participate. Failure to have the required documentation will result in disqualification of my team and no refund will be given.

The Robbie will do its best to have teams play within the tier they have requested however, The Robbie reserves the right to combine tiers if necessary.

The Robbie Policies Procedures Rules are listed at www.therobbie.ca. Failure to complete all steps may result in dismissal from the Tournament and forfeit of team’s entire registration fee.

For help with your Robbie Event Roster please visit https://support.gotsport.com/how-do-i-build-an-event-roster-coach/manager

Teams Accepted: All Levels

The Robbie is the ONLY charitable festival/tournament sanctioned by Ontario Soccer. The Robbie Festival is open to Ontario Clubs and to Ontario Registered Academies (ORA).

The Robbie Festival is exempt from travel distance restrictions and does not count towards memorable event limits.

Please register your team in the appropriate level (Tier 1 GOLD – Tier 2 SILVER – Tier 3 BRONZE). It is your responsibility to ensure that you have registered your team in the correct division. No team will be allowed to change divisions after May 1st

The Robbie will try to match teams of similar caliber but reserves the right to combine levels as required for scheduling purposes.

Festival Policies, Regulations & Rules

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Festival Fees

U8/U9

$325

U10 & U11

$375

U12

$425

2026 Applied Teams

2026 Teams accepted

Age	Date	Format	Games	Duration	Roster
U8 (Born in 2018)	Boys Sat. June 20 Girls Sun. June 21	5 vs 5 (Including GK)	2	2 x 20 minutes	12
U9 (Born in 2017)	Sun. June 21	5 vs 5 (Including GK)	2	2 x 20 minutes	12
U10 (Born in 2016)	Sat. June 20	7 vs 7 (Including GK)	2	2 x 25 minutes	14
U11 (Born in 2015)	Sat. June 20	7 vs 7 (Including GK)	2	2 x 25 minutes	14
U12 (Born in 2014)	Sun. June 21	9 vs 9 (Including GK)	2	2 x 35 minutes	18