Canada Soccer Club Licensing Program

Overview

The Canada Soccer Club Licensing Program is a guide for organizational development both on and off the field. As a customized program for the unique Canadian landscape, it is designed to take high standards to best principles. The program will enhance the participants' environment and experience, and contribute to improving the overall soccer system in this country.

If you are interested in learning more about the Canada Soccer Licensing Program, to achieve one of the four award levels, simply Connect and Collaborate and Complete your application!

The Application Process (AP) infographic is meant to assist you in understanding the process from start to finish. See the Ontario Soccer Club Licensing Program Application Process Document below. The Eligibility Quiz (EQ) is meant to assist you in determining your eligibility for the various levels within the program. Ultimately, the Club / Organization will decide which level they want to apply for but this useful tool will assist you in that process.

Submit your Letter of Intent and obtain your Member in Good Standing letter from your District Association by March 22, 2019. At which point the Application platform (WizeHive) will open for Clubs / Organizations to begin uploading their submissions for the criteria in each of the categories.

Canada Soccer's Club Licensing Program is made up of five categories developed to be an inclusive, principles-based approach to overall systems improvement across the country.

For professional clubs, the Canada Soccer National Club Licence is granted to organizations who meet the mimium requirements set by Canada Soccer in parternship with FIFA and Concacaf as determined to meet the standards to play in international competition such as the Concacaf Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup™.

For youth clubs in Canada there are four levels:

Click on any of the four above listed program titles to see the detailed criteria associated with the level they represent.

Ontario Soccer Application Process (AP)

Ontario Soccer Eligibility Quiz (EQ)

Application Process

Express Your Interest by Completing a Letter of Intent to Apply!

If your Organization is interested in applying for the Canada Soccer Club Licensing Program, CONNECT with us by completing a Letter of Intent.

As part of your application process, your Organization will need to download the template version of the Letter of Good Standing and submit as part of the requirement. Scroll down for the download link below.

Ask!

Does your organization know about Club Licensing? Does your organization support and commit to moving forward? Where does your organization fit in?

Listen!

Visit us online for information on webinars, podcasts, informational meetings, and informational guides. Join us for one of our many community presentations! All details are listed on this page, scroll down to find out more.

Learn!

Become familiar with the categories and their criteria, to determine what is best and most attainable for your organization. Not sure what level is most appropriate for your Organization? Stay tuned for an Eligibility Quiz (EQ) that will assist you in determining the level of which is most appropriate for your Organization at this time.

The EQ is available now! Click on the smart link to download your PDF copy, print and determine the most appropriate level for your Club / Organization now!

Plan

Who will be working on the application? What are the roles and responsibilities of each member of the application committee? Work out touch points with your governing organization.

Prepare

Know all of your applicable deadlines and gather the documentation required for your application submissions.

Review

Check it over, and don’t hesitate to contact Ontario Soccer throughout the process for assistance.

Complete & Send

Finalize and submit your application to Ontario Soccer!

Contact Us

Have questions about the Club Licensing Program? Contact Gabriella Trichilo via email at gtrichilo@ontariosoccer.net

Letter of Good Standing with District Association Template Document

Information Bulletins Released

Information Bulletin I2019-018 Shared on March 15, 2019

Information Bulletin I2019-012 Shared on February 28, 2019

Information Bulletin I2019-006 Shared on January 31, 2019

Information Bulletin I2018-057 Shared on November 9, 2018

Information Bulletin I2018-041 Shared on August 31, 2018

Application Portal WizeHive

For all applicants who submitted their Letter of Intent via the jotform link before March 22, 2019 and uploaded or sent their Letter of Good Standing (Not-for-profits only, not applicable to academies); an email with a link to the application portal was sent out to the email address provided upon expressing your interest to apply. Please check your inbox / junk / spam folder for an email with this application link.

Follow the instructions on how to create a profile and review the portal / platform, becoming very familiar with it prior to the submission deadline, which is April 30, 2019.

Timelines

Please note that timelines for the National Youth Club License applications differ from those that are outlined below. The following timelines apply to the those Member Organizations interested in making submissions for the Provincial Youth Club License, Level 2 or Level 1 and / or the Quality Soccer Provider Level License.

March 1, 2019

Confirm and post foundational requirements for Provincial Youth Club License, Level 2 and Level 1.
Open application portal for Letter of Intent Submissions and Letter of Good Standings Uploads

March 1 - 22, 2019