What is IModel?

The “Integrated Model” (IModel) is an Ontario Soccer approved pilot project for the central, south and western regions, which will be administered in partnership with Ontario Soccer, District Associations and designated league service providers. IModel is a league comprised of youth Clubs from the four regions’ District Associations. The rules and regulations outlined in the current 2023 IModel Phase 2 Pilot Project pertain to the Qualifying phase, Competitive 1 (C1) and Competitive 2 (C2) phases of the outdoor soccer season. The IModel league is open to any properly registered Club in good standing as defined by the District Association they are registered. The new IModel player and competition concept is innovative and will provide new development opportunities within the LTPD “Soccer 4 life” youth boys and girls District and Regional level competitive streams.

The intention is to integrate stakeholders and existing competitive structures, with the goal to unify the soccer community and continue moving the game forward by introducing modern solutions and concepts that addresses a number of challenges such as; length of season, self-determination, adequate level of competition, seasonal periodization, promotion & relegation, affordability etc.

The IModel drivers are a combination of league criteria and player readiness, with the vision to equally serve all members, allowing even the smallest organization the possibility of being placed at the adequate competitive level based on merit (real-time assessment during the start of the season “Qualification Phase” to advance to either C1 or C2 play) thus eliminating the outdated model of promotion and relegation.