# Burlington Soccer Club

> Burlington Soccer Club is a Burlington, Ontario not-for-profit that operates soccer as a lifelong local service: toddler introductions, recreational and competitive youth leagues, specialized training, inclusive programming, adult play, coach and referee development, indoor facilities, and a pathway through OPDL to Ontario Premier League teams. Its advantage is not one dazzling academy product but a connected ladder that lets a family enter almost anywhere and keep moving.

- **Founded:** 1962
- **Headquarters:** Burlington, Canada
- **Team size:** LinkedIn lists 11-50 employees; the supplied company record estimates 73 employees.
- **Products:** Youth recreational leagues, Bayhawks competitive pathway, Indoor facilities and rentals, Bayhawks Soccer School, Specialized development
- **Notable:** Expanded from four teams and fewer than 100 players in the early 1960s to approximately 5,000 players by the 1990s., Won 50 Ontario Cup titles and 13 national championships according to the club's current competitive pages., Sent more than 150 players to university on soccer scholarships, according to the club.

## Products & services

- **Youth recreational leagues** — Indoor and outdoor house-league programming from introductory formats through older youth divisions, with uniforms and age-appropriate play.
- **Bayhawks competitive pathway** — Development and competitive teams from U8 upward, including OPDL and senior Ontario Premier League teams.
- **Indoor facilities and rentals** — Year-round play and third-party field rentals through domed facilities at Sherwood Forest Park.
- **Bayhawks Soccer School** — Supplemental or introductory technical training for players from U4 to U15, offered in seasonal blocks.
- **Specialized development** — Goalkeeper, 1v1, striker, defending, futsal, OPDL-prep and high-performance programs for targeted skill development.
- **Camps** — PA day, holiday, March break, high-performance and summer multi-sport camps for school-age children.
- **Adult leagues** — Indoor and outdoor recreational divisions that extend participation beyond youth soccer.
- **Embracing Ability** — Inclusive soccer programming for participants with or without intellectual and physical disabilities.
- **BSC in Schools** — Qualified coaches deliver soccer and soft-skill sessions in local schools and leave teachers a reusable lesson plan.
- **Coach and match-official development** — Training, education and reimbursement support for coaches and referees who sustain league delivery.

## Achievements

- Expanded from four teams and fewer than 100 players in the early 1960s to approximately 5,000 players by the 1990s.
- Won 50 Ontario Cup titles and 13 national championships according to the club's current competitive pages.
- Sent more than 150 players to university on soccer scholarships, according to the club.
- Opened its first indoor dome in 2001, a second in 2009 and a third in 2014.
- Became one of the first Ontario Player Development League license holders when OPDL launched in 2014.
- Received a Canada Soccer National Youth Club Licence, as documented in club materials.
- Added adult outdoor and indoor leagues in 2017 and assumed Burlington Soccer League operations in 2019.
- Entered League1 Ontario, now Ontario Premier League, in 2022 and expanded to six senior teams for the 2025 season.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — The club scheduled Mini Soccer Day, a Circle K 2v2 festival and fall indoor registration as part of its 2026 calendar.
- **2026-07** — The Bayhawks women's senior side completed its 2026 regular season with a 1-1 draw against Oakville, according to the club homepage.
- **2026-05** — The club continued Ontario Premier League home matches with C$10 admission and free entry for young Bayhawks wearing club gear at selected fixtures.
- **2025-04** — Bayhawks high-performance teams won five of eight matches against Hamilton United in the third annual Skyway Series.
- **2025-03** — Milton Magic FC and ProStars FC were announced as affiliates for Burlington's senior-league programs.
- **2024-08** — Burlington and Erin Mills Soccer Club announced an OPDL affiliation beginning in 2025.
- **2024-06** — Burlington announced partnerships with Forge FC and SciSports, adding pro-club experiences and match-analysis technology.

## Links

- Website: https://burlingtonsoccer.com
- LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/burlington-soccer-club-bsc
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/burlsoccer
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKo2gFevDxtoDr6cDSP9NUw
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burlsoccer/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burlingtonsoccer

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Last updated: 2026-08-24