Canada Soccer’s work in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) is fundamental in shaping how we operate and engage with our soccer community. Inclusion is welcoming and valuing everyone regardless of differences. Diversity is celebrating the richness of perspectives and cultures that make our sport so vibrant. Equity is creating opportunities for all. Accessibility is key, making sure soccer is open and available to everyone, irrespective of ability. Together, these principles guide our efforts to create a soccer community FOR ALL.
Canada Soccer is committed to engaging in collective impact to create equitable opportunities throughout the soccer ecosystem. We will practice accountability and transparency by integrating diverse lived experiences into our decision-making, ensuring that we uphold accountability while prioritizing clear and open communication in all governance and operations. Additionally, we will embed an equity lens into our policies, procedures, and processes to address exclusion and actively promote inclusion for everyone in the game.
ELEARNING MODULES FOR CANADA SOCCER MEMBERSHIP
Canada Soccer is excited to announce the launch of four new eLearning modules designed to support our membership in fostering inclusivity, cultural awareness, and accessibility within soccer communities across Canada. These modules are part of our commitment to creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants.
CULTURAL AWARENESS
Developed in Partnership with Sport for Life
An introductory module designed to help sport leaders understand the concept of culture and its impact on interactions within diverse communities. Participants will gain practical tools and insights to model cultural awareness effectively in their leadership roles.
Register for the Cultural Awareness eLearning Module here.
2SLGBTQ+ INCLUSION
Developed in Partnership with You Can Play
This module focuses on creating an inclusive environment for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in soccer. It provides practical strategies to promote acceptance, reduce barriers, and ensure that everyone can participate in the sport without fear of discrimination or exclusion.
Register for the 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion eLearning Module here.
ENGAGING NEW SOCCER CANADA SOCCER
Developed in Partnership with Sport for Life
This module addresses the barriers newcomers to Canada may face when participating in soccer. It offers actionable solutions and best practices to create welcoming spaces and improve access to the sport for newcomers.
Register for the Engaging New to Canada Participants eLearning Module here.
ADAPTED SOCCER
Developed in Partnership with Soccability Canada
This workshop equips soccer leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to develop successful disability soccer programs. Participants will learn how to make soccer more accessible and inclusive for individuals with disabilities, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the game.
Register for the Adapted Soccer eLearning Module here.
PARTNERSHIP
You Can Play
You Can Play is an organisation dedicated to ensuring equality, respect, and safety for all athletes, coaches, and fans, regardless of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
Pride Guide Community Resource
SPORT FOR LIFE
Sport For Life is a knowledge-based social enterprise that encourages governments, institutions, schools, and sports organizations to improve their programs and services to benefit everyone—not just the high achievers. We are working with Sport For Life to develop two soccer-specific training modules: Introduction to Belonging in Soccer and Engaging Those Who Are New to Canada.
SOCCABILITY CANADA
Soccability Canada’s objective is to grow accessible soccer programs by providing guidance and resources to soccer organizations. In collaboration with Soccability Canada, Canada Soccer is offering training and program development to ensure that community organizations can provide fun and accessible programming for everyone. As part of this partnership, we are working with 10 (ten) organizations across the country to develop and implement sustainable adapted soccer programs.
About the Accessible Soccer Project
