Club Resources
Resources
Club Resources
Essential guides covering club management, safety, accessibility, governance, and player development to help build thriving, inclusive soccer organizations. Access standards-based resources for operations, responsible coaching practices, and youth programming from grassroots to elite levels.
Club Standards & Best Practices
Canada Soccer Guide to Safety
The Canada Soccer Guide to Safety, as an element of the Canada Soccer Club Licensing Program, presents information, best practices and principles, and guidance to support safe environments and participation.
Download PDFRule of Two Guidelines
Canada Soccer's Rule of Two guidelines outlining safe coaching practices to protect athletes and coaches. Covers standards for travel, locker rooms, training environments, gender identity considerations, and virtual settings. Part of the Responsible Coaching Movement.
Download PDFCanada Soccer Guide to Accessibility & Inclusion
The Canada Soccer Guide to Accessibility and Inclusion (the Guide), as an element of the Canada Soccer Club Licensing Program, presents information, resources, and guidance to support the development of accessible, inclusive, and welcoming soccer environments.
Download PDFCanada Soccer Player Development Program (PDP) Manual
The Canada Soccer Player Development Program (PDP) is a network of standards-based programs that represents the highest level of amateur youth soccer in Canada.
Download PDFCanada Soccer Club Management & Operations Guide
This Guide focuses best practices that can help clubs manage their operations and non-technical activities optimally, such that they can support optimal programming and maintain the stability of their organization.
Download PDFCanada Soccer Governance Guide
This Guide is a companion to the Club Management and Operations Guide, having the purpose of assisting soccer Clubs in Canada as they grow and develop to higher levels of organizational complexity and capacity.
Download PDFPlayer Movement and Management
The Canada Soccer Player Movement and Management framework presents a rights-based approach to guide player movement between amateur youth clubs.
Download PDFField Dimensions
Canada Soccer Field Dimensions guide covering small-sided game formats (3v3, 5v5, 7v7, 9v9) with field sizes, goal dimensions, and layout options for placing small-sided fields on an 11v11 pitch.
Download PDFCanada Soccer Club Licensing Program Information Manual
This manual outlines the framework of the Canada Soccer Club Licensing Program, detailing the classification tiers (Quality Soccer Provider to National Youth Club Licence), organizational profiles, and the 360-degree appraisal process used to maintain national standards.
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