ALBERTA SOCCER ASSOCIATION
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
2013 Alberta Soccer Association
Benefits of Membership The Alberta Soccer Association (ASA) is pleased to be the province’s largest individual sports association, reaching over 100,000 members last year. We take pride in our sport and focus largely on the development of the game in Alberta, particularly with players, coaches and referees. It is our responsibility to provide support to our Member Districts, Clubs and Leagues in order to sustain a unified soccer community that works together to achieve success. This document has been developed to provide an overview of what it means to be a member of the ASA and what benefits each member has access to. Every region of Alberta is now represented as a member of the ASA and it is our hope that together we will strive to embrace a vision where the ASA is “a centre of excellence for the game, providing opportunities for all players to reach their full potential.”
Why should you be a Member of the Alberta Soccer Association? The Alberta Soccer Association is committed to providing the best programs and services to our members. Creating a “centre of excellence for the game” does not simply refer to the conditions we provide on the field but also off the field to our members around the province. We have compiled this informational document to create clarity and understanding in relation to all the benefits that are available to our members. The ASA strives to be a leader in soccer programming and governance within Canada and it is our hope that this path to success instills a desire for all soccer organizations across the province to become a member with the ASA.
Our Mission To provide leadership for soccer excellence in Alberta by fostering and promoting: A strong infrastructure for sound governance (administration and communication) Quality programs and services (competitions, referees, coaching, player development and volunteers) to safeguard the sport’s long-term prosperity
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Where do my Membership Fees Go? It is important the Members realize where their membership fees go with respect to ASA’s operations. Below, you will find a graph that outlines the percentage distribution of the Alberta Soccer Association’s Budget from the past year. Note: These percentages change on an annual basis dependant on the programming for that year, sources of revenue, etc.
2012-2013 Budget Actuals
Player Development 27%
Referees 6%
*Administration 27%
Competitions 21% Coaching 19%
*Administration: Board of Directors Expenses, Planning & General Meetings, Salaries (eg. Executive Director, Accountants, Operations etc.)
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Structure of Soccer in Alberta For both youth and senior players, your local soccer club or local community association is a member of the local district soccer association. The local district soccer association is a member of the provincial association (Alberta Soccer Association), and the provincial association is a member of the national association (Canadian Soccer Association). Finally, soccer is governed internationally by FIFA who appears at the top of this hierarchy. This structure creates an avenue for your input to be heard at all levels of the soccer hierarchy. Issues of dispute are to be addressed at the most immediate local level first with appeal capabilities to the Alberta Soccer Association and even in certain situations to the CSA.
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Canadian Soccer Association
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Overview of ASA Member Benefits Insurance Program o
Commercial General Liability (bodily injuries and property damage for participants, spectators or other members of the public)
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Sport Accident Insurance (injury in sanctioned game or practice)
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Travel Insurance (injuries on and off the field within Canada)
Access to reduced rate out of country travel insurance
Competitions o
Access for Clubs to Provincial Competitions (Indoor, Outdoor, Futsal)
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Access to Sanctioned Tournaments (in and out of province)
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Travel Permits
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Access to Alberta Major Soccer League
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Access to CSA’s Youth National Club Championships
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Access to CSA’s Senior National Championships
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Access to CSA’s Western Masters and Classics
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Access to CSA’s Prairie Invitational
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Access to Alberta Summer Games, Arctic Winter Games, Western Canada Games, Canada Games
Coach Development o
National Coaching Certification Program
Pre B Assessment
Provincial B Licence
Community Coaching Courses
Active Start (U4-U6)
Fundamentals (U-8)
Learn to Train (U10 – U12)
Soccer for Life (U14 – Adult)
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Coaching Course Registration/Management Online Platform
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Coaching Course Hosting Manual
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Learning Facilitator Training
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Mentorship and Apprenticeship Opportunities
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Women in Coaching Development Programs
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Annual Coaching Symposium Participation
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District Outreach Coach Development Programming
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Player Development o
District Outreach Player Development Programming
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Mini Stars Program (U9-U12)
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Programming for Players with Disabilities (Soccability)
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Provincial Teams Training Program (U13-U16)
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Parent Education Program
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Camp/Academy Endorsement (to ensure minimum standards)
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Player Releases
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CSA National Teams Programming
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Facilitating the Implementation of CSA Wellness to World Cup Long Term Player Development Model
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Harmonized Player Development Pathway (Grassroots to Professional Soccer)
Communication o
Enhanced Alberta Soccer Website (launch date September 2013)
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Quarterly Copy of the ASA E-Newsletter
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Advertising/Promotion/Media Releases
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Innovation in Communication (Social Media, Videos, etc.)
Sponsorship/Partnerships o
Member preferred access to discount and special service offerings
Referee Development Program o
Referee Registration Online Platform
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Access to Referee Courses
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Free Fitness Testing
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Referee Educational Resources
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Support Network for Issues or Concerns
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Assessment Program
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District Referee Assistant Program
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Referee Development Committee
Governance o
Discipline Policy and Discipline Committee (consistent application)
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By-Laws and Rules & Regulations (consistently reviewed by Committee)
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Dispute Resolution Process
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Voice and Vote at General Meetings (Annual and Semi-Annual)
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Operational Support
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Special Events o
Annual Awards Banquet
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National Team Player Events
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Special Ticket Access to Major Events (eg. FIFA Women’s World Cup, National Team Games, etc.)
For more information on Alberta Soccer Association benefits, programs and services, please visit us online at www.albertasoccer.com or contact the office at 1-866-250-2200
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