The Provincial Youth Club Licence – Level 2 of the Canada Soccer Club Licensing Program identifies organizations committed to achieving the highest expectations of the Grassroots, Community, and Competitive Streams and targets those with aspirations of moving in to the Development/Performance Stream. Organizations achieving the Provincial Youth Club Licence – Level 2 are making an enhanced commitment across each of the pillars, which requires significant resources to achieve.
Demonstrates the Characteristics and Behaviours from the Provincial Youth Club Licence Level 1.
Governance
Administration
Infrastructure
Technical
The Provincial Youth Club License, Level 2 of the Canada Soccer Club Licensing Program identifies organizations committed to achieving the highest expectation of the Grassroots, Community, and Competitive Streams and targets those with aspirations of moving in to the Development/Performance Stream. Organizations achieving the Provincial Youth Club License, Level 2 are making an enhanced commitment across each of the pillars, which requires significant resources to achieve.
Organizations applying for the Canada Soccer Provincial Youth Club Licensing Program, Level 2 must submit the following information to Ontario Soccer:
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Organization Name |
2. |
Location |
3. |
District / Region (if applicable) |
4. |
Province |
5. |
Membership Status |
6. |
President / Owner |
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Incl. Name, Position, Contact Information (phone and email), Qualifications and Job Description |
7. |
Administrative Lead |
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Incl. Name, Position, Contact Information (phone and email), Qualifications and Job Description |
8. |
Technical Lead |
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Incl. Name, Position, Contact Information (phone and email), and Job Description |
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Program Information: |
9. |
Stream(s) of Participation (Grassroots, Community, Competitive, Development, Performance) |
10. |
Stage(s) / Age(s) of Participation |
11. |
Gender(s) of Participation |
12. |
Facilities, Website, other official online locations (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) |
Technical & Sporting Criteria:
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Provides a safe soccer experience: |
13. |
Adheres to Canada Soccer Code of Conduct and Ethics |
14. |
Has a Code of Conduct to Protect Children |
15. |
Has Guidelines for Appropriate/Inappropriate Conduct between Adults/Adolescents and Children |
16. |
Has a Policy outlining what to do if you witness inappropriate conduct that is provided to parents, coaches, and team personnel |
17. |
Has a Policy requiring that any suspicion of child abuse is reported to law enforcement |
18. |
Provides an environment that supports a participant’s physical and emotional safety (free of bullying, discrimination, etc.) |
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Supports the Coaches Association of Canada Responsible Coaching Movement: |
19. |
Has a Rule of Two Policy on which it educates players, parents, coaches, and team personnel |
20. |
All coaches and team personnel have completed Respect in Sport Activity Leader Training |
21. |
All coaches and team personnel have completed proper Background Screening, including a Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) or Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) within the last 3 years |
22. |
At least one parent or guardian from each participating family has completed Respect in the Sport Parent Program training (RECOMMENDATION) |
23. |
Facilities and equipment are safe, well-maintained, and in good condition |
24. |
At least one individual from the organization has completed Commit to Kids online training and this individual is identified as the primary liaison for child protection with contact information provided to Coaches, Team Personnel, and Parents |
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Demonstrates active implementation of the Canada Soccer Guide to Safety |
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Provides an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming soccer environment: |
26. |
Provides programming that targets underrepresented groups as outlined in the Canada Soccer Guide to Accessibility and Inclusion |
27. |
Has programs, partnerships, and/or other mechanisms to reduce barriers to participation |
28. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
28i. |
Appreciates diversity to ensure everyone feels safe and that they belong regardless of ability and background |
28ii. |
Coaches are culturally sensitive and programs include culturally appropriate activities |
29i. |
Utilizes facilities that are accessible to participants of all abilities and advocates for enhancements to facility accessibility |
30. |
Demonstrates active implementation of the Canada Soccer Guide to Accessibility and Inclusion |
30i. |
Committed to enhancing the ratio of women as Club Administrators, with targets and a dedicated plan for achieving these targets |
30ii. |
Organization has firm metrics in place to measure the success of its women and girls’ advancement programs |
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Submits a Club Pathway that demonstrates the following: |
31. |
Alignment to Provincial Pathway |
32. |
Alignment to National Player Pathway |
33. |
An established pathway to provide players with access to opportunities for participation in Grassroots, Community, Competitive, and Development/Performance Streams |
34. |
An established pathway that provides opportunities for players to continue participation in the Soccer for Life stage (senior and masters) |
35. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
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Submits a Technical Plan that includes the following: |
36. |
Program Descriptions |
37. |
Program alignment to Long Term Player Development stage-appropriate best principles as outlined by Canada Soccer |
38. |
Alignment to Strategic and Operational Plans |
39. |
Holistic approach that includes Physical, Mental, Technical/Tactical, and Social/Emotional development |
40. |
Yearly Training Plan (YTP) that includes training and competition components for all stages, age groups, levels, and teams in which the organization provides programming |
41. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
41i. |
Coach Recruitment, Retention, Development, Assessment, Advancement and Recognition Strategy |
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41ii |
Strategy focuses on transition of players to coaching roles |
42. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
43. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
44. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
45. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
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Sport Science and Medicine Plan that: |
46. |
Is aligned to Technical Plan |
47. |
Supports physical, mental, and social/emotional development |
48. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
49. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
50. |
Includes injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and return to play protocols |
51. |
Includes Anti-Doping Policy and Education Program for Players and Team Personnel |
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Technology Support Plan that: |
52. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
53. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
54. |
Operates a licensed Canada Soccer Skill Centre |
55. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
56. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
57. |
Provides Futsal programming |
58. |
Has an identified Technical Lead with clearly defined responsibilities |
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Technical Lead holds the following current and valid certification at minimum: |
59. |
Community Stream Workshops for all stages at which the organization provides programming |
60. |
Making Ethical Decisions Workshop and/or Online Evaluation |
61. |
Respect in Sport Activity Leader Program |
62. |
B License Part 1 (Minimum) |
63. |
Children's Licence (2022) |
64. |
Youth Licence (2022) |
65. |
Ontario Soccer Leadership Diploma (2022) |
66. |
The Technical Lead is committed to ongoing development and education |
67. |
Coach training and/or certification is aligned to programs operated and Canada Soccer and/or PTSO standards |
67i. |
Match Officials (This Match Officials Portion is Not Applicable to Academies) |
67ii. |
Must contribute to Match Officials Development Fees |
67iii. |
Must have a Qualified Club Head Referee (Ontario Soccer trained) |
67iv. |
Must have a Match Officials Development Plan, including budget |
67v. |
Mentorship and Support Program |
67vi. |
Mechanism to audit all components of Club Match Officials Development Program |
67vii. |
Annual Education and Training Plan |
67viii. |
Committed to enhancing the ratio of women as Club Match Officials, with targets and a dedicated plan for achieving these targets |
68. |
Has a Goalkeeper Coach and provides Goalkeeper Training |
69. |
Goalkeeper Coach has completed Canada Soccer Goalkeeping Workshop (2020) |
69i. |
Goalkeeper Coach has completed Ontario Soccer Goalkeeping Diploma. |
69ii. |
Has a partnership with an organization that offers access to an Integrated Support Team that includes property certified experts in Nutrition, Mental Skills Training, Performance Analysis (Physiology and Biomechanics), as well as the Physical Training Provider and Medical Staff |
69iii. |
Has a partnership with an organization that offers access to a qualified Physical Training Provider who is responsible for development and oversight of Physical Training Plan in conjunction with Technical Lead and coaches (as applicable) |
69iv. |
Has a partnership with an organization that offers access to Medical Staff, which includes at minimum one doctor and one physiotherapist or athletic therapist that is properly certified and licensed |
70. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
71. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
72. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
73. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
Administration & Financial Criteria:
74. |
Registers all participants with its governing organization(s) |
75. |
Does not interact with non-member organizations for the purposes of soccer-related activities unless approved by governing organization(s) |
76. |
Has a bank account |
77. |
Has a minimum of two signing authorities and requires two signatures on all financial transactions, unless Owner is the sole signing authority |
78. |
Prepares reviewed or audited financial statements |
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Meets the following financial standards: |
79. |
Net Assets = >0 |
80. |
Current Ratio = <1.5 |
81. |
Debt Ratio = <1 |
82. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
83. |
Average Earnings = >0 |
84. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
85. |
Technical Cost Margin = >20% |
86. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
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Submits an Operational Plan that includes the following: |
87. |
Marketing and Communications Plan |
88. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
89. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
90. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
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Has administrative policies that include the following: |
91. |
Compliance with Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) or other Provincial legislation that has been deemed substantially similar (if applicable) |
92. |
Refunds (when are refunds applicable or not?) |
93. |
Collections (when should the club remove program access for unpaid program fees?) |
94. |
Registrations (governing registration windows, early-bird or multi-sibling discounts, waitlists, program exchanges/credits) |
95. |
Service Provider Procurement (governing what procurement process must be employed for purchases of varying size (ranging from staff purchase to full structured RFP) |
96. |
Financial Investments (outlining broad direction (and risk tolerance) of the investment of the organization's capital reserves) |
97. |
Submits an Organizational Chart: |
98. |
Has an identified Administrative Lead with clearly defined responsibilities |
99. |
The Administrative Lead is committed to ongoing development and education |
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Has a Human Resource Policy that includes the following: |
100. |
Employee responsibilities & behavioural standards |
101. |
Employment agreements |
102. |
Performance management |
103. |
All staff members have completed Respect in the Workplace training |
104. |
Conducts an annual member/customer satisfaction survey and shares results with governing organization(s) |
Infrastructure Criteria:
105. |
Has a physical space or access to a consistent location as a headquarters for operations |
106. |
Has a website |
107. |
Has access to facilities that meet the minimum requirements of the programs that it operates |
108. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
Governance Criteria:
109. |
Is a Member in Good Standing with its governing organization(s) |
110. |
Is a legal entity |
111. |
Is compliant with the by-laws, policies, and directives of its governing organization(s) |
112. |
Works in harmony, aligning values and operations, with its governing organization(s) |
113. |
Is compliant with all applicable requirements of governments (e.g., non-profit statutes) and regulatory bodies (provincial sport regulators) within whose jurisdiction it operates |
114. |
Holds an Annual General Meeting |
115. |
Submits Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws |
116. |
Submits a Vision, Mission, and Values Statement |
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Has a Board of Directors, Owner or Operator that is responsible for the affairs of the organization and: |
117. |
Is no larger than the optimal size (8-12 directors) (Applicable to Not-For-Profit Organizations Only) |
118. |
Is comprised of individuals who do not hold simultaneously a position of director, employee or contractor of another organization with which the organization has an ongoing relationship |
119. |
All board members and Owners or operators have completed Respect in the Workplace training |
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Has director recruitment policies and processes which ensure that the board has: |
120. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
121. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |
122. |
Utilizes board committees including standing committees for audit/finance and nominations (NOT FOR PROFIT ONLY) |
123. |
Has processes for the professional development of its directors (e.g. director orientation and ongoing education) (RECOMMENDED) |
124. |
Organizes a biennial governance development workshop with a Canada Soccer designated expert (RECOMMENDED) |
125. |
Has clear lines of accountability for the Board, Owner or Operator and management, in which the Board, Owner or Operator (together with its standing committees) is responsible solely for the governing of the organization and management is responsible for administering programs, program structures, services, human resources, and day-to-day operations including finances |
126. |
Is a ‘policy board’ that defines the relationships between the Board of Directors, Owner or Operator the administrative lead, the judicial bodies, and the stakeholders by Governance Policies that are approved by the Board of Directors, Owner or Operator (i.e., policies related to board and administrative lead roles and responsibilities, evaluation of the administrative lead’s performance, risk mitigation, conflict of interest, board self-evaluation, and succession planning) |
127. |
Selects, compensates, and provides oversight of the Administrative Lead |
128. |
Adopts and utilizes a strategic plan as the basis of its planning and decision-making |
129. |
Approves an annual operating plan and budget, prepared by the Administrative Lead, based on the strategic plan |
130. |
Submits a Strategic Plan |
131. |
Has policies and processes for the administration of discipline including ethical violations (ALL) that are independent of the Board of Directors, Owner and Operator |
132. |
Has policies and processes for the administration of appeals and dispute resolution that are independent of the Board of Directors or Owner or Operator |
133. |
NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS LEVEL OF CLUB LICENSING APPLICATION |