The following outlines the characteristics and behaviours required for the Canada Soccer National Youth Club Licence, recognizing the highest achieving clubs in Canada and their commitment to optimal governance, advanced programming, and alignment with Canada Soccer's national player development pathways.
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National Youth Club Licensing
Club Licensing Program
National Youth Club License
The Canada Soccer National Youth Club Licence recognizes the highest achieving organizations from across Canada and rewards them with the Canada Soccer Approved Youth Soccer Club endorsement and associated MLS Home Grown Player benefits. Organizations achieving this licence display characteristics and demonstrate behaviours aligned with the highest expectations of governance, administration, infrastructure, and technical, support their Member Association and Canada Soccer Pathways and participate in the highest level of competition in Canada; the Canada Soccer Player Development Program.
Characteristics and Behaviours
- Has optimal governance structures, processes and policies or is committed to their development.
- Demonstrates a commitment to continual improvements to its existing governance structures/processes.
- Has advanced management and operational practices.
- Has advanced operational planning documents that align to the Strategic and Technical Plans.
- Has enhanced community engagement plans, capabilities, and practices. (RECOMMENDATION)
- Has advanced financial practices, development plans, and resources.
- Has access to a physical space as a headquarters for operations.
- Has access to advanced facilities to allow for the delivery of optimal developmental programming.
- Has a facility strategy aligned to Strategic, Operational, and Technical Plans.
- Has a Technical Plan that aligns to the Long-Term Player Development Model.
- Has a Game Model that is aligned to the playing philosophy.
- Has Player Management Pathway and associated support mechanisms.
- Supports a holistic approach to player development that takes in to account Physical, Mental, Technical/Tactical, and Social/Emotional development.
- Operates optimal, standards-based, programming.
- Participates in the highest level of competition available.
- Has a Technical Lead with advanced certification (refer to Category Requirements for specifics).
- Has access to Learning Facilitator(s) to deliver Coach Licensing Workshops as guided by Canada Soccer and/or governing organization(s).
- Has a Sport Science and Medicine Plan aligned to the Technical Plan.
- Provides access to appropriate sport science and medicine expertise and support.
- Has access to appropriate technology to support player and coach development.
License Documentation
National Youth Club Licence Standards
This comprehensive licensing framework establishes the highest standards for youth soccer organizations across Canada. The licence recognizes clubs that demonstrate excellence in player safety, inclusive programming, technical development, sound governance, and financial stability.
National Youth Club Licence Support Manual
A guide outlining the application process, timelines, responsibilities, and review procedures for clubs seeking National Youth Club Licence certification.
Clubs
Abbotsford Soccer Association
AS Blainville
AS Laval
AS Montis
Association de Soccer Chaudière-Ouest
Association de Soccer de Brossard
Association de Soccer du Beauport
Association de Soccer Pierrefonds
Astra Soccer Academy
Atletico Ottawa Juniors
Aurora Football Club
BTB Soccer Academy
Burlington Soccer Club
Burlington Youth Soccer Club
Burnaby Football Club
Calgary Blizzard Soccer Club
Calgary Foothills Soccer Club
Calgary McKenzie United Soccer Club
Calgary New Frontier Soccer Club
Calgary Rangers
Calgary South West United
Calgary Villains Football Club
Calgary West Soccer Club
Cambridge Youth Soccer
Celtix du Haut-Richelieu
Club de Soccer de St-Hubert
Club de soccer Rivières-des-prairies
Club Soccer Longueuil
Coastal Football Club
Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club
CS LaSalle
CS Mont-Royal Outremont
CS Roussillon
CS St-Laurent
CS Trident
CS Trident
Edmonton Scottish United SC
FC Laval
FC Regina
Football Club Durham Academy
Fusion Football Club
Hamilton United Elite Soccer Club
Kingston United Soccer Club
Lakeshore Soccer Club
Langley United Soccer Association
London TFootball Club Academy
Markham Soccer Club
Nanaimo United Football Club
Niagara Falls Soccer Club
North Mississauga Soccer Club
North Toronto Soccer Club
North Vancouver Football Club
Oakville Soccer Club
Okanagan United FC
Ottawa South United
Pacific FC
Pickering Football Club
Port Moody Soccer Club
Queen City United Soccer
Richmond Hill Soccer Club
Ridge Meadows Soccer Club
Rush Canada Soccer Academy
Sigma FC
St. Albert Soccer Association
Suburban FC
Surrey Football Club
Surrey United Soccer Club
Tecumseh SC
Toronto High Park Football Club
TSS Football Club
Union Lanaudière Sud
Unionville Milliken Soccer Club
Vancouver United Football Club
Vaughan Soccer Club
Waterloo Minor Soccer Club
Waterloo Minor Soccer Club
West Ottawa Soccer Club
Whitby Iroquois Soccer Club
Whitecaps London
