Burlington Soccer Club

What Burlington Soccer Club does

Burlington Soccer Club is a not-for-profit community soccer organization founded in 1962 and headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. The club operates what it terms a "Soccer for Life" continuum spanning youth house league play (U3 through U13), adult indoor and outdoor recreational leagues, and an elite competitive program branded as the Bayhawks. The Bayhawks program holds an Ontario Player Development League (OPDL) license and fields men's and women's teams in the Ontario Premier League (League 1), the semi-professional apex of the club's competitive pyramid. Supporting programs include specialized training in goalkeeping, futsal, striker development, and the inclusive Embracing Ability program for disabled players, along with summer camps and a coach development track.

The club serves the Burlington community through facilities at Sherwood Forest Park, Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School, City View Park, and Ron Joyce Stadium. Registration and event ticketing run through the PowerUp Sports platform; no proprietary technology or AI/ML systems are disclosed. Revenue is generated across membership registration fees, event and ticket sales (Ontario Premier League matches and signature events like the Forge FC Club Day), corporate sponsorships (adidas, Purolator, Circle K, Tim Hortons, Canada First, and local businesses), facility rentals, and BSC-branded merchandise. Strategic partnerships with Hamilton Forge FC, TFC Academy, Oakville Soccer Club, Erin Mills Soccer Club, Milton Magic FC, and Prostars FC expand the player pathway and community footprint. The club also hosts signature community events including the Burli Blast festival (5,000+ attendees), Kickin' It for Mental Health, Pawther's Day, and the Skyway Series, several of which channel proceeds to charitable beneficiaries such as Joseph Brant Hospital, Burlington Food Bank, and Burlington Humane Society.

Name

Burlington Soccer Club

Legal name

Burlington Soccer Club

Website

https://burlingtonsoccer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Burlington Soccer Club is a not-for-profit community soccer organization founded in 1962 in Burlington, Ontario, offering youth house league, adult recreational, and competitive Bayhawks programs across OPDL and Ontario Premier League, supported by sponsorships and facility rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth & Adult Soccer Programs

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG), Team & Club Coaching (seasonal team coaching) (HSADAEAF)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Competitive soccer leagues
• Adult recreational soccer
• Soccer coach development
• Community soccer club

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Registration Fees: Annual registration fees for youth house league, competitive programs, and adult leagues across various divisions and age groups.
2. Event and Ticket Sales: Revenue from Ontario Premier League home games, special events like Forge FC Club Day, and community festivals. General admission typically $10, with premium events like Forge FC Club Day at $25.
3. Sponsorship: Partnership fees from corporate sponsors including adidas, Purolator, Circle K, Tim Hortons, Canada First, and various local businesses in exchange for branding, activations, and event visibility.
4. Facility Rentals: Revenue from field and dome rentals to external groups and organizations for soccer and other sports activities.
5. Merchandise: Sales of BSC branded merchandise including apparel through the BSC Swag program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Burlington Soccer Club delivers year-round community soccer programming, including youth and adult house leagues, competitive Bayhawks teams in OPDL and Ontario Premier League (League 1), specialized training (goalkeeper, futsal, striker, defending), inclusive programs for players with disabilities, coach and match official education, multi-sport camps, and signature community events such as Burli Blast and Kickin' It for Mental Health. Revenue is generated primarily through membership registration fees, event and ticket sales, sponsorships, and field/dome rentals.

Product overview

Burlington Soccer Club is a not-for-profit community soccer organization offering 'Soccer for Life' since 1962. The club operates as a single unified organization with two primary product lines: recreational programs (Youth Outdoor/Indoor Leagues, Adult Outdoor/Indoor Leagues, Camps) and competitive programs under the Bayhawks brand (OPDL, Ontario Premier League). Supporting offerings include specialized training programs (Goalkeeper, Futsal Academy, Elite Striker Training), inclusive programming (Embracing Ability), coach development, match official training, and facilities rentals. The club also hosts signature community events including Burli Blast Festival, Kickin' It for Mental Health, Pawther's Day, and the Skyway Series. Partnerships with Hamilton Forge FC and Erin Mills Soccer Club provide pathways and development opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bayhawks: The competitive team brand of Burlington Soccer Club, participating in OPDL and Ontario Premier League.
• Lil' Burli
• Burli Blast
• Soccer for Life

Products and services

• Youth Outdoor League Seasonal house league soccer program for youth players offering recreational play, skill development, and team participation across age groups, run on Burlington Soccer Club fields.
• Youth Indoor League Indoor soccer league for youth players during off-season months, enabling year-round play and development at Burlington Soccer Club facilities.
• Adult Outdoor League Outdoor recreational soccer league for adults, supporting lifelong participation in the sport under the club's "Soccer for Life" philosophy.
• Adult Indoor League Indoor recreational soccer league for adult players, providing year-round play opportunities within Burlington Soccer Club.
• OPDL (Ontario Player Development League) Program Top-tier competitive youth development program for elite players in Ontario under the OPDL license, providing a high-performance pathway under the Bayhawks brand.
• Ontario Premier League (League 1) Program Semi-professional men's and women's soccer competition representing the competitive apex of the Burlington Soccer Club Bayhawks program.
• Multi-Sport Summer Camps Seasonal multi-sport summer camp program for youth, with half-day and full-day options available on a weekly registration basis.
• Goalkeeper Program – Clean Sheet Fridays Specialized goalkeeper training program running on Friday evenings, targeting youth players seeking dedicated positional development.
• Futsal Academy Indoor futsal training program focused on technical skill development through small-sided games for youth players.
• Embracing Ability Program Inclusive soccer program for players with disabilities, including open houses and assessments to support accessible participation in the sport.
• U8–U13 Development Program Competitive pathway program for players aged 8–13 under the Bayhawks brand, focused on skill development and progression toward higher-level competition.
• OPDL Prep Program Preparation program designed to transition competitive youth players into the OPDL level of play.
• Elite Striker Training Program Specialized attacking and finishing training program for forwards within the Bayhawks competitive stream.
• Art of Defending Specialized defensive skills training program within the Bayhawks competitive stream, targeting defensive technique and tactics.
• Junior Bayhawks Football Academy Youth academy program for aspiring competitive players, providing early exposure to the Bayhawks competitive pathway.
• Bayhawks High-Performance Camp Intensive training camp for high-performance youth players within the Bayhawks competitive program.
• Bayhawks Soccer School Youth soccer school program offering supplementary development opportunities for young players.
• Coach Development Program Education and development resources for soccer coaches at all levels, supporting coaching quality across the club's programs.
• Match Official Program Training and education program for referees and match officials, supporting officiating standards across the club's competitions.
• Facilities & Rentals Rental services for fields, domes, and facilities at Sherwood Forest Park and other Burlington Soccer Club locations for external groups, events, and training.
• Burli Blast Festival Annual end-of-season community festival for youngest soccer stars (U3–U6), featuring Touch-A-Truck and family activities, attracting 5,000+ attendees and supporting charitable partners such as the Burlington Food Bank.
• Kickin' It for Mental Health Annual mental health awareness event featuring OPDL matches, with proceeds supporting Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation's youth and adolescent mental health initiatives.
• Skyway Series Pre-season competitive event between Bayhawks and Hamilton United OPDL teams organized by Burlington Soccer Club.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered secondary, core and minor.

• Milton Magic FCsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2025One-year affiliation agreement for 2025 season allowing Milton Magic players the opportunity to participate in League 1 with Burlington Soccer Club.
• Prostars FCsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2025One-year affiliation agreement for 2025 season allowing Prostars players the opportunity to participate in League 1 with Burlington Soccer Club.
• Erin Mills Soccer ClubsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2024New OPDL affiliation starting in 2025 season allowing each club to elevate their player pathway, create deeper community ties, and work towards human development through sport.
• Hamilton Forge FCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2024Burlington Soccer Club maintains a continued and elevated partnership with Hamilton Forge FC, the local Canadian Premier League team and 4x CPL Playoff Champion. This partnership enhances coach, player, and community engagement and development. Annual BSC x Forge Club Day events are held at Hamilton Stadium where BSC members receive exclusive ticket access and on-field experiences.
• Oakville Soccer ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2023Both clubs, holding National Youth and Ontario Player Development League (OPDL) licenses, partnered to create the 'Battle of Halton' competition featuring friendly matches between OPDL teams and fostering community ties.
• Toronto FC AcademysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerBSC Bayhawk OPDL players attend TFC Academy showcases; Joshua Nias was selected to join the prestigious academy, demonstrating player pathway to professional soccer.
• Best Education PrepminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnual post-secondary pathway meetings for BSC competitive and high-performance players discussing academic requirements, recruitment processes, and student-athlete experiences.
• PurolatorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPurolator Tackle Hunger initiative collects food donations at Burli Blast festival; collected nearly 1,300 pounds of food for Burlington Food Bank in 2025.
• Circle KminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCircle K 2v2 Soccer Festival hosted at Sherwood Forest Park with sponsorship providing exclusive registration codes for BSC members.
• adidasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial apparel and equipment sponsor providing branded merchandise and exclusive deals for BSC members.
• Tim HortonsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor supporting club events and programs.
• Canada FirstminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor supporting club initiatives.
• Dynamic Health and PerformanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth and performance sponsor supporting athlete development.
• Factory Shoe BurlingtonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFootwear sponsor providing exclusive deals for BSC members.
• Soccer WorldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual pop-up shop events at Sherwood Forest Park with exclusive BSC member deals on cleats, shinpads, and gear.
• Burlington Food BankminorOthersBeneficiary of Purolator Tackle Hunger food drive at annual Burli Blast festival.
• Burlington Humane SocietyminorOthersAnnual beneficiary of Pawther's Day event proceeds supporting animal welfare.
• Joseph Brant HospitalminorOthersBeneficiary of Kickin' It for Mental Health event proceeds supporting youth and adolescent mental health initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ontario Soccer Association: Ontario Soccer Association is the provincial governing body that oversees the OPDL and League 1 in which BSC competes. It is not a peer commercially but is the broad incumbent that sets the regulatory and competitive framework for BSC's operations.

Others

• Hamilton Forge FC: Hamilton Forge FC is the Canadian Premier League club partnering with BSC on BSC Club Day activations and player development. Not a direct competitor but the strategic professional partner that connects BSC's youth pathway to the pro game.
• Toronto FC Academy: Toronto FC Academy is the elite youth development arm of TFC and the destination pathway for top BSC Bayhawk OPDL players. It represents the apex of the player funnel that BSC feeds into, making it a key ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Erin Mills Soccer Club: Erin Mills SC is a Mississauga-based community soccer club and the newest OPDL affiliation partner of BSC starting in 2025. Both clubs operate youth house league, competitive OPDL, and League 1 programs in the same GTA region.
• Prostars FC: Prostars FC is a community soccer club also entering a one-year affiliation with BSC for League 1 in 2025. It operates in the same regional market and competes for similar youth and competitive players in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Hamilton United Soccer Club: Hamilton United is a community soccer club competing with BSC in the Skyway Series OPDL pre-season competition. It offers a comparable youth-to-elite pathway and plays in the same Ontario leagues.
• Milton Magic FC: Milton Magic FC is a community soccer club in Milton, Ontario, with a 2025 League 1 affiliation agreement that allows its players to play in League 1 with BSC. This makes it a directly comparable peer in size, geography, and operating model.
• Oakville Soccer Club: Oakville SC is a neighbouring Ontario community soccer club that also holds an OPDL license and participates in League 1. BSC and Oakville partnered on the 'Battle of Halton' competition, making them direct community-level counterparts with comparable programming and player pipelines.

Regional players

• Vaughan Soccer Club: Vaughan SC is a large non-profit community soccer club in York Region serving youth and adult players with house league and competitive programs. It is comparable in operational model and scale but is geographically distinct from BSC's Burlington base.
• North Toronto Soccer Club: North Toronto SC is a long-standing community soccer club offering youth house league, competitive, and adult programs. Similar to BSC in being a multi-program non-profit serving a defined urban catchment, but in a different Toronto sub-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/burlsoccer
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKo2gFevDxtoDr6cDSP9NUw
• Facebookfacebook.com/burlingtonsoccer
• Instagraminstagram.com/burlsoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burlsoccer

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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