Canada Soccer Toyota National Championships U-15 Cup
Oct. 9-14, 2024
Centennial Park, Quinte West
About the event
The City of Quinte West is proud to host the 2024 Toyota National Championships U-15 Cup, part of the largest amateur team sport competition in Canada.
The Toyota National Championships in Quinte West will welcome national under-15 youth male and female teams from each of Canada’s provincial and territorial soccer associations including 22 teams, 480 athletes, 72 coaches, 20 officials, many athlete families, friends, local residents and visitors.
Planning to attend? It is free to watch all tournament matches! Visit canadasoccer.com for more information about the tournament, including the u-15 game schedule.
Know before you go! Learn more about planned activities, facilities and amenities at Centennial Park during the tournament:
The tournament will officially kick off with opening ceremonies on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 11:30 a.m. on field 2.
The public is welcome to attend.
The Quinte West Pop-ups in Centennial Park will be home to Soccer Central – a family-friendly zone with vendors, food trucks and soccer-themed activities – from Oct. 11-13, 2024. Soccer Central will welcome the following vendors and activities:
- Barbacoa Boyz – Caribbean food favourites
- Canada Soccer / merchandise
- Charmed – Croc charms
- Greedy Bites – wood-fired pizza
- Kona Ice of Kingston – shaved ice treats
- Tai My Sneaks – speciality/collectible sneakers
- The Binge Box Quinte – food truck favourites
- The Pink Funnel – funnel cakes
- Virgin Mango – smoothies and smoothie bowls
- 15 large outdoor games provided by Hitched Games
Interested in participating as a vendor? Complete the Soccer Central expression of interest form further down this page.
Looking for a fun opportunity to test and improve your soccer skills? Join the Quinte West Soccer Club for a skills and drills youth program!
When: Saturday, Oct. 12, at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Where: Field 3, Centennial Park
There’s no need to register and there’s no cost to participate! Drop in to one (or both!) of the skills and drills sessions to play, practice and learn.
A free water refill station will be available in Centennial Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle when coming to the tournament.
Washroom facilities will be available throughout Centennial Park.
Parking will be at a premium during the tournament. Attendees are encouraged to carpool when possible.
Public parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in parking lots in Centennial Park.
In front of the Bob Wannamaker Amphitheatre, there is a designated bus/group drop-off and pick-up area for classes, schools, and other groups attending the tournament.
Limited bleacher seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis beside tournament fields.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Couch Crescent will be closed to through traffic from the Quinte West Soccer Office to the skate park beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 12 p.m. until Monday, Oct. 14, at 4 p.m.
Refer to the event map below to view the closure area.
Get involved!
The City of Quinte West invites residents, community groups, schools and local organizations to visit Centennial Park during the tournament to witness exciting gameplay and be part of the action! There is no cost to attend.
Groups planning to attend are encouraged to complete the online community participation form to stay up to date on tournament news and information and to help event organizers plan for large group attendance.
Local sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and organizations interested in supporting the championships.
Download the sponsorship package (PDF)
Prospective sponsors, volunteers or community members interested in getting involved with the championships can contact the tournament planning committee at [email protected].
Sponsorship levels:
|
LEVEL |
COST |
OPPORTUNITIES AND VALUE |
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MVP Sponsor |
$5,000 |
Brand visibility and recognition as a local sponsor on all competition marketing and promotional materials including print ads, onsite signage, social media, and host community website. |
|
Striker Sponsor |
$2,000 |
Brand visibility and recognition as a local sponsor on onsite signage, social media, and host community website. In-game recognition announcements and the opportunity to add one promotional item to ~400 team ‘goodie’ bags. |
|
Kicker Sponsor |
$750 |
Brand visibility and recognition as a local sponsor on onsite signage and select promotional materials, and the opportunity to add one promotional item to ~400 team ‘goodie’ bags. |
|
Goal Sponsor |
$500 |
Brand visibility and recognition as a local sponsor on onsite signage, and the opportunity to add a promotional flyer to ~400 team ‘goodie’ bags |
|
Community Coach |
$250 |
Company or organization logo included on select promotional materials, and the opportunity to add a promotional flyer to ~400 team ‘goodie’ bags. |
|
Chamber Champion |
$250 |
Company logo included among Quinte West Chamber of Commerce member sponsors on select promotional materials, and the opportunity to add a promotional flyer to ~400 team ‘goodie’ bags. |
|
DBIA Defender |
$250 |
Company logo included among Quinte West Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) member sponsors on select promotional materials, and the opportunity to add a promotional flyer to ~400 team ‘goodie’ bags. |
|
Broadcast OR Transportation Sponsor |
In-kind |
Sponsorship recognition on all competition marketing and promotional materials including print ads, onsite signage, social media, and host community website is offered to local companies that can provide services, equipment and/or staffing needed for the tournament. |
Sponsorship fees are subject to HST.
Have a sponsorship idea not listed above? Custom sponsorships are also available! Connect with the sponsorship team at [email protected] to discuss creative sponsorship options.
The City of Quinte West will engage more than 250 local volunteers in the delivery of the Toyota National Championships over the six days of the soccer competition.
We are looking for volunteers for the following positions:
- Accessibility ambassadors
- Awards ceremony assistants
- Ball retrievers
- Flag bearers
- Match and games assistants
- Sustainability ambassadors
- Team services – hosts and assistants
- Tournament greeters and customer service
- Transportation ambassadors
- Visitor services representatives
- Volunteer team leaders
Interested in volunteering?
Complete and submit a volunteer application form and a member of the tournament planning committee will be in touch.
Soccer Central
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping takeover at Centennial Park as ‘Soccer Central’ storms in during the 2024 Canada Soccer Toyota National U-15 Cup this fall! From Oct. 11-13, the air will be charged with excitement as the best u-15 soccer takes place in Quinte West. Dive into the heart of the action where we want YOU to showcase your food, activities, business, organization and merchandise at the bustling Quinte West Pop-ups and surrounding area. Leave your mark on Quinte West Soccer history! Complete our online application now and be part of the epic ‘Soccer Central’ experience.
Does your food truck dish out delectable delights? Complete the Soccer Central participation form to offer your menu to those in attendance at the 2024 Canada Soccer Toyota National U-15 Cup!
Create an unforgettable experience for families and friends who attend the 2024 Canada Soccer Toyota National U-15 Cup! Submit the Soccer Central participation form to host an engaging, family-friendly game or activity for all to enjoy in between the thrilling soccer action. Create an unforgettable experience for families and friends who attend the 2024 Canada Soccer Toyota National U-15 Cup! Submit the to host an engaging, family-friendly game or activity for all to enjoy in between the thrilling soccer action.
Highlight your business or organization with a booth. Complete the Soccer Central participation form to share relevant information about what you can offer to residents and visitors.
Do you sell items that can’t be found anywhere else? Submit the Soccer Central participation form if you have that one thing that spectators won’t want to leave without, and take over the Quinte West Pop-ups during the 2024 Canada Soccer Toyota National U-15 Cup!
Community partners and sponsors
