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General Announcement
(January 2012)
 
The OTSA would like to congratulate Paolo Zeppieri and Enzo Passarelli for finishing tied for 1st for the 2011 Open Fastball Division. The Top 10 (All Star) players (see below) from the 2011 Season will be receiving their prizes at the upcoming Awards Ceremony (see below) which will also mark the first event for the 2012 Season.

1.Paolo Zeppieri
1.Enzo Passarelli
3.Shane Forfar
4.Piero Mazzotta
5.Frank Diplacido
6.Atif Aleem
7.Lino Benincasa
8.Chris Macri
9.Tony Macri
10.Sandro Castellano

The OTSA would also like to congratulate Piero Mazzotta for reaching the rank of OTSA Gettoni Pro with 200+ career points after the completion of the 2011 Season.

2011 Career Points Lists
(January 2011)
 
The OTSA has released the updated Top Players career rankings for 2011 - two new players have achieved the rank of OTSA Gettoni Pro (200+ career points) along with the two players who achieved the rank of OTSA Gettoni Pro Master (1000+) career ponts - congratulations to the following players:

1.Enzo Passarelli 1163
2.Paolo Zeppieri 1158
3.Shane Forfar 792
4.Mario Ariganello 474
5.Sam Maltese 474
6.Adam Rizutto 458
7.Yasir Hayat 371
8.Tony Figliomeni 369
9.Onofrio Greco 346
10.John Fanuzzi 343
11.Tommy Tran 329
12.Angelo Giammatolo 320
13.Armando Fannuzzi 319
14.Mark Shalizi 263
15.Gabe Luca 253
16.Jason Kin 237
17.Alfred Lo 227
18.Rich Luca 224
19.Frank Diplacido 222
20.Lino Benincasa 218
21.Enzo Giacarri 209
22.Pat Frappa 203

TLN TV Apperance on "Soccer Fanatics"
(January 2009)
 
OTSA Executive Director Mario Recupero appeared on an episode of TLN TV's show called Soccer Fanatics that airs through out Canada. Some of the footage may still be available on our site under the Video/Audio section.

2008 Awards Ceremony
(Winter 2009)
 
The OTSA gave away its fourth table in its history this year as Shane Forfar took home a brand new OTSA Tournament table for finishing first in the 2008 Open Division Tournament season. Free food and prizes were enjoyed by the players/supporters at the party as has been our yearly tradition since 2003.

2007 Five Year Anniversary Party
(Winter 2008)
 
The OTSA celebrated its five year anniversary with a free party and special celebration for the 20 players who have achieved the rank of Fastball Gettoni Pro. (200 or more carrer points) Congratulations to the following players:

Enzo Passarelli 926 pts
Paolo Zeppieri 914 pts
Mario Ariganello 462 pts
Shane Forfar 435 pts
Sam Maltese 427 pts
Yasir Hayat 371 pts
Adam Rizutto 368 pts
Tommy Tran 290 pts
Tony Figliomeni 286 pts
Mark Shalizi 263 pts
Armando Fannuzzi 258 pts
Jason Kin 237 pts
John Fanuzzi 234 pts
Onofrio Greco 229 pts
Alfred Lo 227 pts
Gabe Luca 218 pts
Enzo Giacarri 209 pts
Angelo Giammatolo 208 pts
Rich Luca 206 pts
Pat Frappa 203 pts

2006 OTSA Fastball League Party
(Summer 2006)
 
The OTSA held its 3rd annual league party for all league members to celebrate the season with free food and prizes. Kappa Canada and Soccer Italia provided the prizes which were given away in a free entry league draw your partner tournament.

The OTSA's 4th annual FABI Championships Takes place at New Club Location
(Winter 2005)
 
The OTSA held its 4th annual OTSA FABI Championships in Mississauga at its new Mississauga Club location at Diamond Jim's Tap and Grill (see adult playing locations for a map). Once again players from all over North America and Europe attended.

OTSA /TLN Free Tournament at Canada's Wonderland
(Summer 2005)
 
The OTSA sponsored by TLN's Italianfest Festival and Kappa Canada provided a free tournament and "Play the Pro" exhibition at the festival that took place at Kingswood Theatre inside Canada's Wonderland Park.

TLN TV Interview on Table Soccer
(Spring 2005)
 
OTSA Executive Director Mario Recupero was part of a 6 part interview on the Association and Table Soccer that appeared during episodes of TLN TV's show called Macho Mondays that aired through out Canada during the spring of 2005. Some of the footage is available on our site under the Video/Audio section.

OTSA Article Published in the Toronto Star
(04 August 2004)
 
The OTSA and Table Soccer Tour was again covered by Toronto Star reporter Garth Woolsey. The article appeared in the Aug 3rd edition Sports section of the paper and discussed the games attempts to be recgonized the International Olympic Committee.

2004 OTSA Spring Open Draws Over 200 Players
(30 April 2004)
 
The largest tournament in the history of table soccer in the Greater Toronto Area took place at Centennial College (Progress Campus)Student Auditorium in Scarborough. Divisions included Rookie, Semi-pro, Open and 5 Team events in Fastball and Passage. Players from all over Ontario, Quebec and the Eatern United States attended.

OTSA Articles Published in the Richmond Hill/Thornhill Liberal
(27 July 2003)
 
The OTSA/OTS Tour was again covered by news reporter Jerome Watt of The Liberal. The article appeared in the July 24th and 27th editions of the regional papers and may still be available at the following web site address:
http://www.yorkregion.com/yr/newscentre/liberal/story/1219501p-1452435c.html

OTSA Article Published in the Scarborough Mirror
(30 April 2003)
 
The OTSA/OTS Tour and table soccer scene was written about by local Scarborough reporter Sean Durack. The article appeared in the April 30th edition and may still be available at the following web site address:
http://www.insidetoronto.ca/to/sports/story/1036291p-1237516c.html

OFA Officially Joins The OTSA
(28 February 2003)
 
The Ontario Foosball Association/Babyfoot Soccer Toronto web site has officially joined forces with the OTSA and the OTS Tour. Bryan Eng, founder of the OFA/BST becomes a member of the OTSA player committee and Tournament Director with the OTSA Tour. Both organizations have been working together for some time but as of March 31st, the OFA website will be redirected to this site. The future of table soccer in Ontario is certainly getting brighter. Check back frequently for new developments.

OTSA Assists University of Waterloo
(19 January 2003)
 
The OTSA was contacted by engineering students at the University of Waterloo to assist them with the 2003 Ontario Engineering Competition. These engineers will be developing an Intelligent Foosball Table. It will be able to play against actual players and it will be powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The OTSA will keep you advised of any devolopments in this area.

CFRB RADIO 1010 Interview
(26 December 2002)
 
Mario Recupero of OTSA took part in a live interview with TV/Radio personality Michael Coren on CFRB Radio 1010, on 26 December 2002 from 12:00 pm to 1:00pm.
We hope to have it on our Video & Audio page soon.