10.4) Policy requiring that any suspicion of child abuse is reported to law enforcement - see 10.2) Code of Conduct for Children
10.5) Policy outlining what to do if you witness inappropriate conduct that is provided to parents, coaches, and team personnel - see 10.2) Code of Conduct for Children
10.6) Provides an environment that supports participant's physical and emotional safety (free of bully, discrimination, etc.)
10.7) Supports the Coaches Association of Canada Responsible Coaching Movement
Appreciates diversity to ensure everyone feels safe and that they belong regardless of ability and background
Coaches are culturally sensitive and programs include culturally appropriate activities
Utilizes facilities that are accessible to participants of all abilities and advocates for enhancements to facility accessibility
Demonstrates active implementation of the Canada Soccer Guide to Accessibility and Inclusion
Submits a Club Pathway that demonstrates the following:
Alignment to Provincial/Territorial Pathway
Alignment to National Player Pathway
Submits a Technical Plan that includes the following:
Program Descriptions
Program alignment to Long Term Player Development stage-appropriate best principles as outlined by Canada Soccer
Coach Recruitment, Retention, Development, Assessment, Advancement and Recognition Strategy
Operates a licensed Canada Soccer Skill Centre
Has an identified Technical Lead with clearly defined responsibilities
Technical Lead holds current & valid certification at minimum:
Community Stream Workshops for all stages at which the organization provides programming
C Licence
Making Ethical Decisions Workshop and/or Online Evaluation
Respect in Sport Activity Leader Program
Children's Licence (2021)
PTSO Level TD Diploma (2021)
Coach training and/or certification is aligned to programs operated and Canada Soccer and/or PTSO
Registers all participants with its governing organization(s)
Does not interact with non-member organizations unless approved by governing organization(s)
Has a bank account
Has a minimum of two signing authorities and requires two signatures on all financial transactions
Prepares reviewed or audited financial statements
Has an identified Administrative Lead with clearly defined responsibilities
All full time staff members have completed Respect in the Workplace training
Has a website
Has access to facilities that meet the minimum requirements of the programs that it operates
Is a Member in Good Standing with its governing organization(s)
Is a legal entity
Is compliant with the by-laws, policies, and directives of its governing organization(s)
Works in harmony, aligning values and operations, with its governing organization(s)
Aligns with SSA Freedom of Movement policy
Is compliant with all applicable requirements of governments (e.g., nonprofit statutes) and regulatory bodies (provincial sport regulators) within whose jurisdiction it operates
Holds an Annual General Meeting
Submits Letters of Incorporation and By-Laws
Has a board of directors that is responsible for the affairs of the organization and:
Annually registers board members with SSA
All board members have completed Respect in the Workplace training
All new board members complete SSA board orientation
Selects, compensates, and provides oversight of the Administrative Lead
Have policies and processes that meet SSA & Canada Soccer administration of formal complaints and appeals