Alberta Soccer Association

    Alberta Soccer Association 

Alberta Soccer Association (ASA) is the governing body for soccer in Alberta. They provide a clear pathway about how soccer should be coached, and how game play is mandated!

The Alberta Soccer Association (ASA) provides a range of services and support to soccer organizations across the province.

These include:

1. Governance & Administration

• Sanctioning and regulation of leagues, clubs, and teams.
• Compliance with Canada Soccer guidelines.
• Disciplinary and appeals processes.
• Risk management and insurance coverage for member organizations.

2. Player & Coach Development

• Player development pathways, including grassroots programs and elite player identification.
• Coaching certification programs through Canada Soccer’s coaching pathway.
• Access to training resources and educational workshops.

3. Referee Development

• Referee training and certification.
• Continuous referee education and assessments.
• Assignment and development of match officials for sanctioned games.

4. Competitions & Tournaments

• Organizing provincial championships at different age levels.
• Sanctioning local and regional tournaments.
• Providing pathways to national competitions.

5. Funding & Grants

• Grants and funding opportunities for clubs and programs.
• Support for underprivileged players through financial assistance programs.

6. Community & Grassroots Soccer Support

• Programs to increase soccer accessibility, such as inclusive soccer initiatives.
• Support for women’s and indigenous soccer programs.
• Grassroots soccer development initiatives.

7. High-Performance & Provincial Teams

• Alberta Soccer’s Provincial Team Program.
• Support for high-performance academies and identification of players for national programs.

8. Club Licensing & Accreditation

• Canada Soccer Club Licensing support to enhance club standards.
• Recognition programs for well-run and structured soccer organizations.

9. Partnerships & Advocacy

• Collaboration with Canada Soccer, local governments, and corporate sponsors.
• Advocacy for the growth and development of soccer in Alberta.

Would you like information on a specific program or support service?

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Click here to get to the ASA website