Every U14 through U18 team will be scheduled to play two (2) playoff games, regardless of where they finish in the standings. 

Playoffs will be held over two weekends, February 21-22 & February 28-March 1. 

• Saturdays Feb 21 & 28: Everyone except for Boys U15
• Sundays Feb 22 & Mar 1: Boys U15 only

Most teams will play both weekends, however in divisions with an odd number of teams, there will be at least one team that plays two games (doubleheader) on one weekend and none the other.

Here's an overview of the format: 

• For every division, the top four (4) qualify for the 'Championship Playoff' (i.e., are competing to hoist the trophy). These are the games marked on the website as 'SEMIFINAL'. The following week, the winners will play in the 'FINAL', and the losers will play for 3rd Place
• Depending on the number of teams in your division, there may also be a Consolation Bracket ('Consolation Semifinal') and Wooden Spoon Bracket ('Wooden Spoon Semifinal'). These brackets will operate the same as the 'Championship Playoff' - two semifinals, a 3rd place game, and a final (but without a trophy for the winner)
• Wooden Spoon Leg #1 & Leg #2: You'll play the same opponent in both weeks
• For divisions with an odd number of teams, for example a 7-team division: the top four will make the playoff, and teams that finish 5th, 6th or 7th will play eachother (e.g., 5th v 6th, 5th v 7th, etc.).  Because there are three games to be played but only two weekends to work with, one of these teams will play a doubleheader 

The idea is to give teams two competitive games to end the season, regardless of where they finished in the table. 

The Feb 21-22 schedule is now finalized and posted to the Coliseum website.  Where/when you play on Feb 28 or Mar 1 depends on if you win/lose Feb 21-22. The Feb 28-Mar 1 schedule will be posted to the website by no later than Feb 23.

While the exact time and location won't be confirmed until Feb 23, teams can check out the League Schedule to find out when they will play based on the result of their Feb 21-22 game.  To see the entire playoff schedule select the hyperlink at the bottom of your team's schedule where it says "Click here to see the rest of the fixtures for your league.".

There are no playoffs for U12 & U13 grassroots teams.

Looking forward to a fun last couple of weeks!  If you have any questions regarding playoffs, don't hesitate to drop us a line admin@coliseum.ca 

Thanks, 

- Your Coliseum Team

Due to the extreme cold in the forecast for this coming Saturday, games scheduled to kickoff between 7:00am and 2:00pm at the RA Centre have been pushed back two (2) hours.  This means that games previously scheduled to kickoff at 7am will now start at 9am, 8am games at 10am, etc.

Additionally, games previously scheduled to kickoff at 3:00 and 4:00pm at the RA Centre have been moved to the OttawaU Lees facility, kicking off an hour later than previously scheduled. We followed up with these coaches and teams managers earlier today via email to inform them of the changes. 

The schedule on the Coliseum website is now updated.  Please be sure to update your players, parents and internal team schedule accordingly.  

A couple of additional notes for all teams playing Saturday, regardless of where you play:

• Teams now scheduled to play at 9:00am at the RA: the dome will be open by 8:30am
• Games scheduled to be played at the RA between 5-10pm will keep the same schedule
• There are no scheduling changes to games being played at OttawaU, Ben Franklin, Hornets Nest and Thunderbird. 
• Whether you are playing, coaching or spectating - dress warm!!

Thanks, 

- Your Coliseum Team

**The January 16 Roster Freeze is only applicable to U14 through U18 teams. It does NOT apply to U12 & U13 grassroots teams**

This year's roster freeze is around the corner, in just nine (9) days from now on Friday, January 16 at 12:00PM.  

• As of next Friday afternoon, changes can no longer be made to your TRRs. Existing players cannot be transferred to another team, and new players can no longer be registered.

• Additionally, starting Jan 17, players on 'House League' or non-Coliseum TRRs are no longer eligible to play in Coliseum games. All players playing in league games from January 17 to March 1 must be registered to a club's Coliseum TRR (more info on what that means below)

We encourage teams to get the ball rolling on any changes they need to make immediately. Putting through a change requires action by a team manager, their club, Eastern Ontario Soccer (EOS) and the Coliseum. Because of this the process can take multiple days. Do not wait until the 11th hour!!

What is a TRR?

A TRR is a 'Team Roster Report'. This is the official Ontario Soccer Roster that your club provides you with - all players and coaches are listed on it with each individual's photo in the top right corner. Only your club officials have access to it. 

How do we know if we need to make changes?

- Check your TRR (if you do not have it, contact your club). If all of the players that will be playing between Jan 17 and the end of the season are on it, you're all set and can disregard the rest of this email

- If you plan on using call ups, be sure they are registered with your club to a lower-level Coliseum TRR

- If you don't have your TRR, aren't sure which TRR a player is registered to, or have any questions regarding your TRR(s), contact your club

How do we make changes?

- Contact your club registrar and let them know which players need to be moved. They will put through the changes to the appropriate TRRs in Sports Engine

- The changes will be reviewed by EOS

- Add the new player(s) to the Coliseum website. If they have not been approved after 72 hours, follow up with your club. It could be a range of things such as the change might not have been put through by the club yet, or not yet approved by EOS, or denied by EOS for another reason

- Once EOS has approved the changes in Sports Engine we'll review and approve the change(s)

Are callups permitted from January 17 onward?

- Yes, but the player you're calling up must be registered to a lower-level Coliseum TRR (i.e., not a House League, Tournament or Rec TRR)

- Players on a House League/Tournament/Rec TRR cannot be called up to play in any Coliseum League games

The information above has been passed on to club officials. If you're not sure of the status of your players or have any questions, contact your club official or the league at admin@coliseum.ca 

Thanks, 

- Your Coliseum Team