There are a number of benefits to being a Member of Alberta Soccer. Take a look below to discover the perks of being a Member!
Administration
- Appeals & Discipline Process
- Dispute Resolution Process
- Harassment Policy
- Concussion Policy & Protocol
- Voice & Vote at General Meetings
- Representation & Participation on Committees
- Operational Support and Expertise
- Car Rental discounts
- Insurance
- Commercial General Liability
- Sport Accident Insurance
- Travel Insurance (within Canada)
- Reduced rate out of country travel insurance
Technical Development
- Grassroots
- Player Development
- Regional ID Event
- Canada Soccer REX Programming
- WFC Alberta South Academy Centre
- Annual player identification events
- Licensed-club Youth League (coming Spring 2020)
- Engagement with Alberta CPL clubs
Referee Development
- Online Referee Registration Platform
- Introductory Referee Courses (Mini, Youth, District, Conversion)
- Upgrading Referee Courses (Regional, Provincial)
- Nomination to National Program (Referee, Instructor, Assessor)
- Referee Assessment Program
- Continuing Referee Education (Refreshers, Clinics, Resources)
- Fitness Testing & Training
- Support Network (Staff, Referee Development Committee, District Referee Assistants)
Coaching
- Access to NCCP Coaching courses:
- Community Stream Online Workshops
- Active Start
- FUNdamentals
- Learn to Train
- Soccer for Life
- Licensing Stream
- Making Ethical Decisions (MED) Module
- Community Stream Online Workshops
- Mentorship Module: A 6.5-hour workshop for individuals responsible for coach education and development.
- Women in Sport Leadership – Coaching Program
- Online Webinars
Competitions
- Youth Provincials
- 30 Indoor Competitions (U13, U15, U17, U19 Tier I-IV)
- 38 Outdoor Competitions (U13, U15, U17, U19 Tier I-IV City/Rural)
- Senior Provincials
- 14 Indoor Competitions
- 14 Outdoor Competitions
- Alberta Major Soccer League
- Alberta Youth licenced-club League
- Participation in National & Regional Competitions
- National Club Championships
- Arctic Winter Games (futsal)
- Alberta Winter Games (futsal)
- Alberta Summer Games
- Canada Games
- Western Canada Summer Games
- Player Releases
- Tournament Sanctioning including promotion
- Camp/Academy Endorsements
- Travel Permits (Local, National, International)
Marketing & Events
- Presence on official Alberta Soccer websites
- Social media channels and content
- Access and use of branding resources and support
- Access to competitions ticketing & special offers (FIFA, Canada Soccer, FC Edmonton)
- Special Promotions from corporate partners
- Annual Awards nominations and recognition
- Access to National Team player events
- Annual Women in Sport Conference