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Clubs HUB
The Club Hub connects member organizations with essential resources and tools to elevate club operations and player development. Access club licensing information, the National Soccer Registry, club directories, and practical resources through Club+, our hub for grassroots support. Explore how Soccer in Schools creates lasting pathways to play by connecting schools with local clubs and building sustainable soccer communities.
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Club Licensing Program
The Canada Soccer Club Licensing Program is designed to raise the standards of member organizations throughout the country both on and off the field toward best principles for development to improve the overall soccer system in Canada.
National Soccer Registry
The National Soccer Registry is a core tenant of the Safe Sport Roster designed as a membership resource to track the development, attraction, retention and registration health of the sport in Canada.
Find a Club
Looking for a club? Search our club directory to find a club by name, location, or licensing level.
Grow Your Club. Inspire Your Schools.
Free tools, resources, and community support designed for every role in Canadian soccer.
Club+
Club+ is your go-to hub for practical, ready-to-use resources tailored to the real needs of grassroots soccer.
Soccer in Schools
The program helps teachers deliver fun, inclusive, and educational soccer experiences — while connecting schools with their local community clubs to create lasting pathways to play.
Latest Club News
September 11, 2026
Canada Soccer Club Licensing Program announces 22…
Canada Soccer has announced one new Member Association Level 1 club license holder, six Member Association Level 2 club license holders, as well as fifteen new Quality Soccer Providers in Ontario. Since its launch in 2018, more than 120 clubs have received club licences which are valid for a two-year period.
July 10, 2026
Updates to Canada Soccer Youth Club Licensing…
Canada Soccer has announced July 2026 updates as 16 clubs have been accredited as part of its National Youth Club Licensing Program
February 17, 2026
Canada Soccer Launches New ‘Recruiting Coaches’…
New Club+ resources added to support coaching
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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.
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Rule 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.
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Canada 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.
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Canada 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.
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Canada 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.
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Canada 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.
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Player Movement and Management
The Canada Soccer Player Movement and Management framework presents a rights-based approach to guide player movement between amateur youth clubs.
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Field 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.
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Canada 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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