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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.
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 Safety
The Canada Soccer Guide to Safety (the Guide), 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 PDFCanada Soccer Grassroots Standards
The Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards have been designed to create the best possible learning and development environment for young players in Canada.
Download PDFCanada Soccer Grassroots Program Guide
Canada Soccer's Grassroots Program Guide outlines a reimagined approach to youth soccer (U9–U13) focused on inclusion, player development, and open access — replacing ability-based tryouts with interest-driven registration and fluid player pools.
Download PDFHow to set up a Canada Soccer Grassroots Program
A practical one-page checklist for clubs setting up a Canada Soccer Grassroots Program, covering U9–U13 programming, interest-based registration, fluid player pools, equal coaching access, and open rosters for meaningful competition.
Download PDFSmall-Sided Games Guide
This resource is designed to support coaches in delivering a more play-centered, small-sided game approach — regardless of the age, level, or ability of the players in your training environment.
Download PDFExamples of Games within Training Sessions
A guide showcasing seven creative small-sided game formats for grassroots sessions — including overload games, futsal, player-led festivals, and multi-goal games — designed to build technique, decision-making, resilience, and teamwork in young players.
Download PDFThe Cost of Winning
A coach-focused guide reframing winning in grassroots soccer — emphasizing that results alone don't measure development, coaches must model healthy emotional responses, and "small victories" in behaviour and skill matter most.
Download PDFUpholding Children's Rights in Soccer
This document outlines a rights-based approach to grassroots soccer, centering on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It details how to embed the rights to well-being, voice, protection, and play into training and club environments to empower young players.
Download PDFCanada Soccer Grassroots Program Principles
This document outlines Canada Soccer's grassroots principles, focusing on high ball contact and game-realistic training. It prioritizes fun, accessibility for all players, and meaningful feedback to foster a growth mindset and build strong coach-parent partnerships.
Download PDFCanada Soccer Grassroots Program Application and Review Process
This document details the Grassroots Audit process, which is integrated into Canada Soccer’s Club Licensing Program. It outlines the mandatory five-step procedure—from documentation and online presentations to on-site visits—required for clubs to maintain national licensing credentials.
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