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 paper costs Save printing costs Save printing costs Save distribution & mailing costs Save distribution & mailing costs Save telephone & faxing costs Save telephone & faxing costs Save manual labour costs Save manual labour costs Save storage costs

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

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

5. Convenient Accessible 24/7 Accessible 24/7 Accessible from anywhere Accessible from anywhere No special computer software needed No special computer software needed Saves time Saves time Saves expense Saves expense Saves hassle 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)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 Cost Efficient Time Efficient Time Efficient Environment Friendly Environment Friendly Convenient Convenient Improved Customer Service Improved Customer Service Improved Record-Keeping Improved Record-Keeping Improved Statistical Analysis Improved Statistical Analysis Improved Sponsor Relationship Improved Sponsor Relationship Improved Grant Opportunities Improved Grant Opportunities

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

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