Why On-line Forms?

1. Why On-line Forms? Cost Efficient Time Efficient Environment Friendly Convenient Improve Customer Service Improve Statistics & Reporting

2. Cost Efficient • Save paper costs • Save printing costs • Save distribution & mailing costs • Save telephone & faxing costs • Save manual labour costs • Save storage costs

3. Time Efficient • One-time data entry • Data is directly added to database • Info is immediately available on-line • Records can be up-dated quickly • Forms can be revised quickly • On-line Forms can be emailed • Faster than snail-mail, fax, by hand

4. Environment Friendly • Saves trees • Saves litter • Saves waste • Saves energy

5. Convenient • Accessible 24/7 • Accessible from anywhere • No special computer software needed • Saves time • Saves expense • Saves hassle

6. Improve Customer Service • Forms are always up-to-date • Legible print minimizes errors • Fast and efficient tracking • Speedy status confirmation • Speedy correction & up-dating • Efficient data storage & retrieval

7. Improve OSA Record-Keeping • Forms Info is stored in a Database • Efficient data storage • Efficient data retrieval • Efficient Data Analysis • Valid Measurement • Facilitates OSA internal reporting (e.g. Tournament Reports) • Facilitates OSA external reporting (e.g. Sponsors, Partners & Governments)

8. Improve OSA Statistical Analysis • No. of OSA sanctioned Tournaments? • No. of OSA sanctioned Travel Permits? • etc. • Break-down by • Age • Gender • District Association • Club • Tournament Type • Tournament Jurisdiction • etc.

9. Improve OSA Sponsor Information • Statistical Analysis gives Sponsors an accurate picture of OSA Events in which they may wish to participate(e.g largest Ontario Tournaments) • Statistical Analysis gives Sponsors an accurate picture of OSA Audience which they may wish to target(e.g. Boys, Girls, Adults, Competitive, Recreational, etc.)

10. Improve OSA Grant Applications • Statistical Analysis gives Ontario and Federal governments an accurate number of OSA sanctioned Events • Statistical Analysis gives Ontario and Federal governments an accurate number of participants in OSA sanctioned Events • Statistical Analysis gives Ontario and Federal governments an accurate break-down of participation by Age, Gender, Competition Type, District Association, etc.) • Statistical Analysis is required for The OSA to fulfill its PSO reporting obligations in an accurate, efficient and timely manner in order to maximize government Grant opportunities

11. Summary of Benefits • Cost Efficient • Time Efficient • Environment Friendly • Convenient • Improved Customer Service • Improved Record-Keeping • Improved Statistical Analysis • Improved Sponsor Relationship • Improved Grant Opportunities

12. Feedback • On-line Forms are flexible and open to improvements • Comments, corrections, suggestions are welcome • Email webmaster@ontariosoccer.ca

13. Index Related Information • The Benefits of On-line Forms • How to use On-line Forms • On-line Approvals(for Districts) • Forum FAQ