IAW Cup

Game On: South Huron IAW Cup in 2026!

A day of soccer, celebration, and appreciation for international agri-food workers in our communities.

On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the fields of South Huron will come alive with competition, community pride, and connection as the inaugural South Huron IAW Cup kicks off.

Bringing together teams and community members from across the region, the IAW Cup is a free, public event celebrating sport, culture, and community. Designed as both a tournament and a tribute, it recognizes the essential role agri-food workers play in supporting local farms, food production, and rural life.

Teams representing farms and agricultural workplaces will compete throughout the day, offering fast-paced matches and friendly rivalry as they vie for the first-ever IAW Cup championship title.

Tournament details:

  • Date: Sunday July 19, 2026
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (this may change slightly based on registration)
  • Where: Community Soccer Field (Victoria Street East, Exeter)

Registration

  • Registration will be open until June 15, 2026. 
  • Players must be at least 18 years old (as of the tournament day)
  • A maximum of 6 teams (or number of participants making up 6 teams) will be accepted. 
  • Teams are guaranteed to play 2 games.
  • There is no cost to register as a player or team - this event is FREE
  • All participants will receive FREE team shirts to wear during the tournament
  • All participants are required to wear shinpads, socks and soccer cleats during the tournament (if you do not have equipment, you can indicate this on your registration - we will ensure you get proper equipment to be able to play)
  • All participants will be required to sign a release form prior to playing in the tournament

Most importantly, all skill levels welcome — just bring your love of the game!

If you wish to register as a single player to be added to a team, please register using our South Huron IAW Cup form. 

Team registrations require a minimum of 12 players. Ideally, teams should have 15-18 players.

If you wish to register a team, please download and complete the IAW Cup - Team Registration Form. Once you have completed the registration form in full, please email a copy to sjeffery@southhuron.ca.

Equipment and translation services may be provided to teams that require it. Please include this in your registration email. 

If you have questions related to a team registration or require to complete the registration in a different format, please contact Stacey Jeffery, Community Relations Manager by phone at 519-235-0310 extension 247 or by email at sjeffery@southhuron.ca. 

Tournament Rules

Tournament rules as listed below are not finalized and may be altered before the tournament. All finalized rules will be provided to teams ahead of the tournament.

  • Respect officials at all times

  • Teams are responsible for players and spectators

  • Zero tolerance for abuse

  • Handshake after each match

  • 9 vs 9 (8 players + 1 goalkeeper)

  • 40 - minute games (2 x 20-minute halves)

  • 3-5 minute halftime

  • Running clock (no stoppage time)

  • No overtime

  • Unlimited substitutions
  • Allowed at:

    • Throw-ins (either team)

    • Goal kicks

    • After goals

    • Halftime

    • Injury stoppages

  • Players enter at midfield with referee approval

  • Offside is in effect

  • All free kicks are direct unless indicated

  • Normal throw-ins (no kick-ins)

  • Yellow and red cards enforced in each match

  • 2 yellow cards in a match = red card

  • Straight red = player removed from match

  • Referees decisions is final

  • Win = 3 points

  • Draw (Tie) = 1 point

  • Loss = 0 points

  • Goal Difference

  • Goals Scored

  • Head-to-Head

  • Fewest Goals Against

  • Penalty Shootout (if required)

Want to learn more about the South Huron IAW Cup?

If you have questions about the South Huron IAW Cup, please contact:
Stacey Jeffery, Community Relations Manager
Email: sjeffery@southhuron.ca
Phone: 519-235-0310 extension 247

The Municipality of South Huron, in partnership with Huron County Immigration Partnership, has been approved for funding (75% of total project costs) under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) - International Agri-food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative for the Strengthening the Agri-food Sector in South Huron through International Agri-food Worker Integration project. The IAW Cup is one component of this project.