YEAR IN

REVIEW

2020/2021
TO T HE ME MBE R S O F T H E
BC SOCC E R COM M UN I T Y
The last 20+ months have continued to challenge us as individuals and as the collective
soccer community. We wish to thank you for the ongoing support that you have shown
soccer, your members, and stakeholders during this time. It has been a year since our
first ever virtual AGM, which allowed our membership to participate like never before.
Although the dynamics are obviously different, and we’d much rather see you in-person,
we find ourselves, once again, facilitating our AGM in front of our computer screens.
As an organization, this past year saw changes at both the Board and Staff levels, bringing
new ideas and new energy to BC Soccer, in addition to unique skillsets that will help shape
our progress over the coming years. As we work to support members, the game, and achieve
the objectives outlined in the 2024 Strategic Plan; we find ourselves continuously coming
back to our updated vision statement; “Positive Soccer Experiences”. We want this vision
to galvanize and drive us and the game forward in BC. Everyone should benefit from
the game of soccer, and all participants should feel valued in our community. But most
importantly, those positive experiences must be accessible to everyone. We are very proud
of the work being done in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion because the ball does
not discriminate… nor will we.
The game as a whole in Canada received a huge jolt of both energy and validation,
when Canada won the Olympic Women’s Gold Medal in Japan this past August.
The fact that a British Columbian held her nerve to deliver the decisive penalty,
will hopefully inspire other BC girls and boys, to be the next Julia Grosso,
or Alphonso Davies. We are very proud of the entire delegation, but particularly
the BC contingent which is comprised of so many great people who have come
through our various programs.
From the Board and staff of BC Soccer, we once again thank you for your patience
and understanding during another challenging year and hope that those challenges
have only served to make us all stronger and more adaptable in the years to come.

Yours in Soccer,

Gayle Statton Jason Elligott

President, BC Soccer Executive Director, BC Soccer

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 B OARD O F D I RECTO R S B C SO CC ER STA F F
Gayle Statton Jason Elligott
President Executive Director
Carlos Grosso Gabriel Assis
First Vice President Director of Operations
Chris Appleby Chris Cerroni
Vice President Finance Director of Soccer Development
Deb Pudek Stephen Wurz
Vice President Youth Director of Finance
Ralph Luongo Vedrana Bikaljevic
Vice President Adult Finance Assistant
John Charlton Rob Csabai
Director Manager of Coaching Development
Don Dancey Nicole Laird
Director Manager of Member Services
Landon Ling Ryan McQuillan
Director Member Services & Competitions Officer
Peter Lonergan Alfonso Munoz
Director Member Services & Club Licensing Officer
Don Moslin Luca Dalla Pace
Director Soccer Development Officer
Leanna Napolitano Kyla Di Perna
Director Referee Programs Manager
John O’Flynn Mike Salmon
Director Soccer Development Officer
Francisco Rubio Peter Schaad
Director Marketing and Communications Officer
Melissa Tancredi Connor Smith
Director Soccer Development Coordinator

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MA R K E T IN G A N D CO MM UN I CAT I O N S
DIGITA L M E D I A CAM PAI G N
Two very exciting initiatives were undertaken this past year,
inspired by the “Summer of Soccer” which included the
European Championships and the Olympic Women’s Soccer
tournament in Japan.
BC Soccer launched its first ever Digital Marketing
Campaign, in support of several 2024 Strategic Plan
objectives, including the “Initial Focus” “Business
Resumption”, 4.0 “Increase Interest and Participation”
4.3 “Improve Marketing and Soccer Presence” and
4.4 “Augment member support and improve the soccer
reach through technology innovation and collaboration”.
North Beach Agency managed the Facebook, Instagram
and Google Ads campaign, strategically leveraging soccer’s
profile this summer, to encourage players and volunteers
to “Get Back in The Game”.
The Social Campaigns were built around 7 BC Soccer
produced videos, promoting “Positive Soccer Experiences”
by a wide range of participants and demographics, while
the Google Ads used “call to action” messaging for both
Youth and Adult Participation.
Total Google Ads impressions reached just over 335,000
people, while total ad impressions from the Social Media
campaign topped 474,000 impressions, with 5040 “clicks”.
People who “clicked” were directed to Canada Soccer’s
Interactive map tool, which was designed to help people
“find their club or team” via Google Maps, with a direct link
to the organization’s website.
SAF E SPORT
BC Soccer’s focus on safe sport has been a priority over
the last 12 months as we work through the implementation
of ongoing improvements in this area. We are pleased to
report that we are fully aligned with Canada Soccer Safe
Sport Roster and our Executive Director has been an active
member of ViaSport’s Safe Sport Committee which has
focused on developing a BC Universal Code of Conduct
for the sport sector in British Columbia. BC Soccer is also
in compliance with the universal code which is now
a requirement for all Provincial Sport Organizations in BC.
Supporting this work, we are also pleased to have updated
resources and information on our dedicated
4
The initial goal of these campaigns was to increase
awareness of our sport at the grass roots level,
at a time when many people were already searching
for or engaging with the game because of the major
international tournaments. From an awareness standpoint,
BC Soccer was very happy with the level of engagement
and the positive response to the videos. Ultimately,
we hope that the presence generated will translate
into registrations, as organizations recover from a very
difficult 20 months.
MEMB ERSH I P EN GAGEMEN T
Preceding the digital campaigns, BC Soccer initiated
a member direct awareness and support initiative in
concert with Membership services, in order to address
another 2024 strategic objective, 2.2 “Collaborate and
strengthen relationships with members and stakeholders
(specifically outside the lower mainland)”
These “virtual Engagements” included updates to
Canada Soccer’s Club licensing/quality soccer provider
designation timelines, along with an overview of the
marketing campaigns. In total, BC Soccer facilitated
30 such Zoom Engagements, involving over 50
organizations, offering support and exchanging ideas,
which provided the Association with extremely valuable
feedback. Being able to connect with our members,
even virtually, allowed us to put faces to names,
and better understand the unique challenges of each
individual group, and the districts they belong to.
The next phase of member engagement will hopefully
include in-person visits in order to share some of the
great stories that are occurring within soccer
communities around the Province.
Safe Sport portion of BC Soccer’s corporate website
which provides easy access to agencies and ways to report
abuse, educational offerings and information, along with
requirements on criminal record checks and processes.
BC Soccer Safe Sport Position Statement: BC Soccer
believes that everyone involved in soccer has the right
to participate in safe and inclusive environments free
of abuse, harassment, discrimination, and to enjoy the
sport at whatever level or capacity they participate in.
The welfare of everyone involved in soccer is the foremost
consideration and in particular, the protection of children
in the sport is the responsibility of everyone involved.
CONES & PIN N IE S PO D C A ST
BC Soccer unveiled its own podcast in E P I S OD ES
January 2021, designed to inspire and
1 January 31st Jasmine Mander Canada Soccer Assistant Coach
connect the BC Soccer Community, with
Paul Varian Founder/Author, Capitis Consulting
localized and regionally inspired content.
2 February 28 Brendan Shaw Assistant Coach, FC Edmonton
Hosted by Marketing and Communications
Michael Findlay Head Coach, Grenada National Team
Officer Peter Schaad, the show has
surpassed 2,000 listens over 7 episodes, 3 March 30 Carly Shaw-MacLaren Canada Soccer Referee
featuring British Columbians who are Steve Simonson Head Coach, UNBC Men’s Soccer
having a positive impact on the game
4 April 30 Callum Montgomery Player, Minnesota United
both at home and abroad.
Olivia Shepperd Player, Afturelding FC Iceland
Every show features a regular feature
5 May 30 Chelsey Hannesson Female Development Lead, BC Soccer
(Training Tips) from BC Soccer’s Manager
Melissa Mobilio Female Development Lead, BC Soccer
of Coach Development, Rob Csabai.
6 August 15 Adam Day Coach, Canada Soccer Olympic Team
The podcast has been downloaded
Julia Grosso 2020 Olympic Women’s penalty shootout hero
or listened to internationally on the
SoundCloud platform, in addition to 7 October 5 Chris Cerroni BC Soccer Director of Soccer Development
Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts and Gabriel Assis BC Soccer Director of Operations
Google Podcasts.

2024 S TR AT EGIC PL A N I N I T I A L FO C U S: B U SI N ESS RES UMPTION

12 months ago, BC Soccer announced its ambitious

2024 Strategic Plan with the initial focus on business
resumption, as we work through the impacts of the Soccer is Safe
pandemic and supporting members. We are pleased and Respectful
to have continued to work with and align to ViaSport
and provide timely information to members as we all
got back to the fields under more normal times.
The five overarching goals along with its updated mission Coach, Player
Redefine
and Strengthen
and vision statements, have helped shape the association’s and Referee BC Soccer’s
Development
thinking over the last 12 months. Membership

Underpinning these goals are 28 objectives and we are STRATEGIC

pleased to report that we have actively started to focus GOALS
on 23 of them, none have been completed yet, and 5 have
yet to be started. To highlight, here are some of the items
we have made good progress on over the last 12 months:
Safe Sport activity, member engagement outside the
Strengthen
Lower Mainland, Membership Inclusion, developing clear Increase Business
Governance and Policy Frameworks, Summer of Soccer Soccer Interest Operations
and and Strive for
Marketing campaign, introducing two Female Development Participation Governance
Leads, and launching League1 BC. Excellence

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LOWE R M A IN L A N D

R EGIO N AL S N AP S H OT

Youth Clubs
within Region 46
Registered
Players 56,844 REGI O N A L MEMB ERSH I P
Youth Districts
Referee Clinics
Delivered 61 Alouette District Youth Soccer Association
Burnaby District Youth Soccer Association
Participants
Reached 1,095 Fraser Valley Youth Soccer Association
North Shore Youth Soccer Association
Richmond Soccer Association
South Fraser District Association
R E F E RE E D E VE LO P M E N T CL I N I CS Tri-Cities Youth Soccer Association
Vancouver Youth Soccer Association
Entry Outdoor Small
MUNICIPALITIES Full Member Adult Leagues
Level Refresher Sided
Burnaby Men’s Soccer Association
Coquitlam 1 — 1
Fraser Valley Soccer League
Delta 1 — 2
Lower Mainland Soccer League
Langley 1 — 2
Metro Women’s Soccer League
Maple Ridge — — 1 North Shore Coaches League
New Westminster 1 — 2 North Shore Thirty Something
Women’s Soccer League
Port Coquitlam 1 — 2
Pacific Coast Soccer League
Richmond — — 1 Richmond Adult Soccer Association
Vancouver — 42 2 Vancouver Metro Soccer League

Whistler — — 1 Adult Member Associate Leagues

Total Clinics 5 42 14 Coastal FC (Adult Soccer)

Total Participants 93 766 236

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KOOTE N AY ROC K IE S

REG IO N A L SN A P S H OT REGI O N A L MEMB ERSH I P

10
Youth Clubs Youth Districts
within Region Columbia Valley Youth Soccer Association

3,330
Creston Valley Youth Soccer Association
Registered
Players Golden Minor Soccer Association
Kootenay East Youth Soccer Association
Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association
Referee Clinics
Delivered 1 Nelson Soccer Association
Revelstoke Youth Soccer Association
Participants
Reached 11
REF E R E E DE V E LO P M E N T CL I N I CS

MUNICIPALITIES Entry Level

Cranbrook 1

Total Participants 11

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NORT H E R N B R ITI S H CO LUM B I A

R EGIO N AL S N AP S H OT REGI O N A L MEMB ERSH I P

10
Youth Districts
Youth Clubs
within Region Bulkley Valley Soccer Society
Kitimat Youth Soccer Association
Registered
Players 2,841 Nechako Lakes Youth Soccer Association
Prince George Youth Soccer Association
Prince Rupert Youth Soccer Association
Referee Clinics
Delivered 2 Quesnel Youth Soccer Association
Terrace Youth Soccer Association

Participants
19
Williams Lake Youth Soccer Association
Reached Adult Member Associate Leagues
Bulkley Valley Adult Soccer

R E F E RE E D E VE LO P M E N T CL I N I CS
MUNICIPALITIES Entry Level Small Sided

Smithers 1 1

Total Participants 6 13

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VANCOU V E R ISL A N D

R EGION AL S N AP S H OT

Youth Clubs
within Region 18
Registered
Players 12,349
R EGION AL M E M BE R S H I P
Youth Districts
Lower Island Soccer Association
North Island Youth Soccer Association
Upper Island Soccer Association
Full Member Adult Leagues
Lower Island Women’s Soccer Association
Mid Island Women’s Soccer League
Vancouver Island Soccer League
Adult Member Associate Leagues
BC Government Employees Soccer Society

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T HOMP SON O K AN AGA N

REG IO N A L SN A P S H OT REGI O N A L MEMB ERSH I P

Youth Districts
Youth Clubs
within Region 14 100 Mile House Soccer Association
Boundary Youth Soccer Association
Registered
Players 11,874 Central Okanagan Youth Soccer Association
Kamloops Youth Soccer Association
Merritt Youth Soccer Association
Referee Clinics
Delivered 3 North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association
Shuswap Youth Soccer Association
Participants
Reached 60 South Okanagan Youth Soccer Association
(Pinnacles FC)
Adult Member Associate Leagues
Kamloops Co-ed Soccer Club
RE F E R E E DE V E LO P M E N T CL I N I CS Kamloops Youth Soccer Association
(Adult Soccer)
MUNICIPALITIES Entry Level Small Sided North Okanagan Soccer League

Kelowna 1 2 North Okanagan Women’s

Soccer Association
Total Participants 15 45
Shuswap Women’s Recreational League
Westside Youth Soccer Association
(Adult Soccer)

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GOV E R N AN C E J U D I CI A L
While Judicial activities reduced over the last year,
BC Soccer has entered a new era of governance.
mostly due to the proportional reduction of matches
Guided by the principles of good governance and
played, the complexity of cases heard by BC Soccer’s
inspired by the reforms conducted at the national level,
independent Judicial body remained stable with 4 cases
the organization along with its members, has embraced
of violent conduct, 1 case of misconduct against youth
a new model of governance of the game on the youth
and 1 brawling. As a result, BC Soccer has started a
side. Over the last 12 months, the process of membership
comprehensive review of its Judicial Code and processes.
inclusion has created new partnerships that will benefit
The ultimate goal is to provide all participants with a clear
the game in the long term. The road ahead is promising
understanding of the complaint process, create an efficient
and well paved for the completion of strategic goals around
system that responds quickly to needs of members and
membership structure, modernization, and regionalization.
support the Safe Sports initiatives at the Provincial and
The successful inclusion of all soccer organizations
National level. The “Judicial Review” will be completed
within the structure, creates a more inclusive, diverse
at the end of 2021 with the results and improvements
and accessible environment for all participants in BC.
implemented in 2022.

M EM B ER S ERV I CE S
Over the last 12 months, we were able to support
our members and affiliated clubs in their recovery
and business resumption. BC Soccer embraced the
direction of membership inclusion, resulting in increase
of engagement opportunities with members. The process
has allowed for members to better reflect on their role
while also identifying new potential areas for growth.
In the months to come, BC Soccer will be looking to
enhance and modernize the delivery of services while
supporting members and associate organizations on
building capacities. This results in better engagement,
more opportunities for collaboration and enhanced
participant experiences. The sanctioning and permitting
of players included 84 transfers, 21 youth to adult permit
and 100 short term player permits.
In addition, BC Soccer has provided further support
for clubs to enter and successfully meet the expectations
of the Canada Soccer Club Licensing Program by 2023 on
all being Quality Soccer Provider designated organizations.

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SOCC E R H AL L O F FA M E O F B C
2 020 IN DU C TE E S
The Soccer Hall of Fame of British Columbia welcomed Joining the three referees already in the Hall of Fame:
15 outstanding individuals and organizations in 2020.
Bob Allen and Dante Maglio were top-flight FIFA List
The inductees demonstrated achievement from 1893
referees in the 1970s and 1980s, officiating NASL games,
to 2014, achievement across the breadth of soccer in BC,
including play-off Super Bowl Finals and FIFA international
and include many true pioneers in their respective fields.
tournaments and games.
2019’s inaugural Soccer Hall of Fame of BC inductees
were those British Columbians who had been previously Two “Teams of Distinction” are true stand-outs:
inducted into the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame. Surrey United Premier Women’s Team 2004-2014 won
Brittany Timko Baxter and Karina LeBlanc were added in an unparalleled 11 straight BC championships and finished
February 2020 upon their induction to the Canada HOF. in the medals in all 11 national championships.

The “Class of 2020” were the first inductees to be From the 1920s to 1970s, BC All-Stars hosted visiting
nominated and selected by British Columbians themselves. touring professional club teams. The 1957 BC All-Stars
stunned the soccer world, delivering “the upset of the
In 1983, Terry Felix of the Sts’ailes First Nation in Agassiz
century” by defeating Tottenham Hotspur, who had just
became the first Professional Indigenous player in
finished in second place in the English First Division.
North America and to play for Canada’s MNT.
Two “Organizations of Distinction” serving the soccer
Goalkeeper Wendy Hawthorne won eleven BC provincial
players in their communities for over six decades
championships from 1985 to 2004 and won four national
are inducted in 2020:
championships.
Cliff Avenue United FC of Burnaby has been a leading
In 1985 George Pakos of Victoria famously scored the
boys and girls club since 1956.
two critical goals which took Canada to its so-far only
FIFA Men’s World Cup Finals. Nanaimo United FC is a coming together of
Nanaimo’s youth soccer club founded in 1923
Cathy Ross played in Canada’s first national women’s team
and the Nanaimo United adult club founded in 1974.
games in 1986, going on to set a then-record streak of
25 straight Canada WNT games.
Sergio Zanatta, a stand-out left winger with Columbus FC,
won four national championships in the 1960s and 1970s.
Three coaches have been trail-blazers on the sideline:
Harry Christie was in effect BC’s first Technical Director
in the 1960s and 1970s.
Joe Csabai coached high performance adult and youth
teams and players from the 1970s on.
Shelley Howieson, the first female coach in BC’s Soccer
Hall of Fame, paved the way for female coaches,
leading SFU’s women’s team from 1988 to 2014,
winning five “Coach of the Year” awards.
Pioneer Builder Robert Adam of Nanaimo led the
Harbour City’s soccer community in its heyday from
the 1890s to the 1920s and was BC Soccer’s First
Vice-President in 1904-5.

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 PROVI N CI A L P RO G RA M
The Provincial Program is designed to bring together identified players from the BC Soccer
Premier League (BCSPL) into training and game environments. The program’s focus is to
support each player’s development while also creating an overall environment that allows
scouting opportunities by Universities, Colleges, professional programming, and ultimately
the Canada Soccer’s youth national teams programming. A total of 76 players (female 42
and male 34) participated in the Program.
In 2020-2021 the program qualified as a high-performance environment under the
Canadian Sport institute designation and therefore was able to continue to operate
under specific COVID guidelines. The program was modified to meet the needs of the
players with an on-field training program with extended online workshop engagements.
Furthermore, the Program is led by BC Soccer’s soccer development staff and supported
by identified BCSPL Club Coaches as well as identified female coaches with the intent
to provide more opportunity for female coach participation and development within the
province. In 2020-2021 three (3) [Chelsey Hannesson, Vanessa Hansen, and Yasamine Alipour]
female coaches and one (1) [Nour Fathy] male coach supported the program from the
BC Soccer Membership.
2020-2021 was an exciting time for soccer both in British Columbia and in Canada. We all held
our collective breath when the Canadian Women’s National Team won Olympic Gold in Tokyo.
The squad included four (4) players from BC, Christine Sinclair, Sophie Schmidt, Jordyn Huitema,
and Julia Grosso who scored the Gold Medal-winning penalty shot, and with our Canadian Men’s
National Team being in the final round of qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar. This year
also saw BC natives Matteo Campagna and Kamron Habibullah sign MLS Homegrown Contracts
with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC as well as North Vancouver’s Thomas Gardner get drafted first
overall in the Canadian Premier League Draft by FC Edmonton.
Lastly, former BC Soccer Provincial Program coaches Adam Day, Michael Norris
and Jasmine Mander were all a part of the staff for the Gold Medal win for the
Canadian Women’s National team during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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BC S OCCE R PR E M IE R L EAG U E (B C S P L )
& CANADA SO CC E R N AT I O N A L
YOUTH C LU B L IC E N SI N G
The BCSPL is a standards-based development environment Over the coming years organizations that obtain
for female and male players aged U13 to U18 and is the Canada Soccer National Youth Club designation
positioned as the highest level of youth development (introduced in 2019) as well as receiving BC Soccer
community soccer within BC. Its purpose is to bring Board approval will be eligible to participate in the
together identified players from the BC Soccer membership BCSPL. For 2020-2021, BC Soccer were pleased
into training and game environments that supports overall to announce that 10 BCSPL franchise clubs met
development, as well as providing further opportunities the requirements of the designation as well as
for player identification into higher levels of play including, 2 new organizations for 2021 and 1 new organization
Provincial Programming, University, Professional/National for 2022 which expands the league to 13 clubs for 2022.
teams programming and progressing into adult
community soccer.
The BCSPL is also designed to support the development 2020–2021 Charter Program
of coaches and referees, who are required to attain
a minimum level of certification to ensure high standards Opted In Charter Total in
are in place. This is complimented with ongoing technical Organizations Standard Program
support through the BCSPL Participating Clubs, BC Soccer
and Canada Soccer. 49 44 93

2 0 2 1 CUR RE N T BCS P L 2 0 2 1 N EW B C SP L
PA RT I CI PAN TS PA RT I C I PA N TS
1. Coastal FC 11. North Vancouver FC
2. Coquitlam Metro Ford SC 12. Surrey FC
3. Fusion FC
4. Langley United Soccer Association
5. Mountain United FC 2 0 2 2 N EW B C SP L
6. Thompson Okanagan FC PA RT I C I PA N TS

7. TSS Football Club 13. Nanaimo FC

8. Surrey United SC
9. Vancouver Island Wave
Powered by Pacific FC
10. Vancouver United FC

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R E F E R E E DE V E LO P M EN T
With the impacts of COVID and the With the shortage of Referees returning to the game,
restrictions on delivering in person referee due to the uncertainties of COVID. To encourage
clinics, BC Soccer adapted its delivery model Referees to return to play (post COVID restrictions)
to provide clinics through an instructor BC Soccer provided a one-time only process that
facilitated online format. During the year, allowed the referees (that choose not to register
a total of 1185 Referees took part in either during 2020 due to restrictions and the inability
the Entry Level, Small-Sided or Refresher for game play to take place) to register for free
Clinics. Of these Referees, 923 were male and become active straight away. Of the 900 Referees
and 262 were female participants. that this applied to, 160 Referees took advantage
For a breakdown of the clinics and number of this initiative and the opportunity to do so will
of referees please see the chart below. be available for the remainder of 2021.
Furthermore, 2021 saw a change in direction
for Referee development in BC with the internal
operations moving under the Soccer Development
Referee Clinics Clinics Referees
Department to further align the technical
development across player, coach, and referee.
Entry Level 8 125 With this change came a restructuring of the staffing
model and a review of current programming.
As a result, the formulation of the first ever
Small Sided 17 294 Management position (Referee Programs Manager)
was created with a sole focus on leading referee
development in BC with the aim of tackling short-term
Refresher 42 766 realities as well as building out to meet long-term
objectives in the coming years.
Total 67 1,185 BC Soccer would like to acknowledge the
contributions of Jose Branco for his years of service
to the game and referee development in our Province.

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COAC HIN G COU R SE S
With the impacts of COVID and the restrictions on
delivering in person coaching courses BC Soccer in
support with Canada Soccer adapted the delivery model
of the grassroots coaching courses to a remote learning
environment. The courses were divided into an online
theory component (part 1) and on field component
(part 2). During 2020-2021 Part 1 was provided
throughout the membership.
A total of 1008 coaches completed Part 1 of the
Grassroots courses (Active Start, Fundamentals,
Learn to Train and Soccer for Life). These age-specific
courses help individuals gain a better understanding
of how to coach players based on their stage of
development. Of these coaches, 712 were male
and 296 were female participants.
For a breakdown of the courses and number of coaches
please see the chart below.
BC Soccer in collaboration with Canada Soccer work
together to deliver the Licensing stream education
courses within BC. The C License program is the entry
level course for the Licensing Stream pathway and
prepares the coach to progress to the Development
Stream (Children), Development Stream (Youth)
or Performance Stream (Senior).
During 2020-2021, all Licensed courses moved to an
online format, with BC Soccer responsible for the delivery
of the C License and Canada Soccer responsible for the
delivery of both the Children’s and Youth Licenses. A total
of 1 C License courses were delivered for 50 coaches from
across the Province. Of the participants, 43 were male
and 7 were female participants.
The Children’s License saw 12 BC candidates enroll in the
course, of this 10 were male and 2 were female coaches.
As well as 30 BC candidates taking the Youth License.

Grassroots Courses (Part 1 Online) Coaches Licensed Courses (Online) Courses Coaches

Active Start 236 C License-Trained 1 50

Fundamentals 246 C License-Certified 1 49

Learn To Train 271 Children’s Youth License 1 12

Soccer For Life 255 Youth License 1 30

Total 1008 Total 4 141

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FE M AL E COAC H I N G Here is what Chelsey said about her role in the program as
well as female mentee participant Emily Edmunson
FR A M E WO R K on her experience:

“It’s been a fantastic few months supporting these

BC Soccer announced in March 2021 its new coaches in their coaching development. The platform
Female Coaching Framework which is a key objective of the Mentorship Program has allowed for the group
of the 2024 strategic plan. The framework is designed to collaborate and learn from one another while
to support female coaches with the aim to increase the highlighting and recognizing the strengths that each
number of female coaches at all levels and improve their
of them already carry. I’ve enjoyed helping the
ongoing development. BC Soccer is committed to creating
coaches through their individual coaching journeys
opportunities for women to develop their leadership skills.
and have all the confidence that they will continue
This framework has three components including the
to do great things for soccer development across
Female Coach Mentorship Program, the creation of
a Female Development Lead positions within the the province.”
Soccer Development Department along with offering — Chelsey Hannesson
and hosting Female Only Participant and Female Led
Community Stream coaching courses.
“The Female Mentorship Program has been a unique
BC Soccer were excited to appoint both Chelsey Hanneson and exciting learning opportunity to explore my
and Melissa Mobilio to support the delivery of this
philosophy and beliefs as a coach. Having a network
framework under the guidance of Rob Csabai.
of female coaches and a female mentor provided
Melissa brings female player development support
as well as working within adaptive programming and support and feedback that helped me build knowledge,
Chelsey was the lead mentor for the female mentorship tools and confidence.”
program whereby 10 candidates enrolled in the inaugural
— Emily Edmunson
year of the program.

LE A R N IN G FAC IL I TATO R P RO G RA M
The Learning Facilitator Program is aimed at helping Quality assurance is important to BC Soccer and to
organizations meet their coach education needs by coaches who experience BC Soccer’s services, so it is
training individuals to deliver the Grassroots Stream the aim of the program to ensure that all facilitators
courses ‘in-house’ for their coaches. are equipped to demonstrate a high level of competency
and consistency when delivering the Canada Soccer/BC
This past year, BC Soccer introduced an online approach
Soccer Grassroots Coaching courses.
to streamline the training of Learning Facilitators.
Training was provided to over 70 of the active Learning During 2020-21, 17 new applicants signed up for
Facilitators as well as updates made to the application the training requirements to join BC Soccer’s team
process for new inductees. The process of becoming of Learning Facilitators.
a BC Soccer Learning Facilitator is made up of a few
steps which starts with a formal application process.
Approved candidates will begin their training with
NCCP Core training for Learning Facilitators followed
by BC Soccer’s course-specific curriculum.

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GR ANTS PRO GR AM
Under
Non- Disability Represented Female Soccer in
8 Grants Issued Traditional Programming Groups Initiatives Schools Total

Players 64 9 0 436 0 509

Coaches 8 4 0 34 0 46

Administrators 2 2 0 12 0 16

Total 74 15 0 482 0 571

2 021 S C H O L A R SH IP RECI P I EN T S
BC Soccer Scholarship
Ava McLennan

BC Soccer Scholarship
Lucy Lalach

BC Soccer Scholarship
Brendan Smith

BCSPL Scholarship
Megan Soo

BCSPL Scholarship
Joshua Bauman

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Lys Milne

Markel Canada Ltd & SBC Insurance Agencies Ltd

Lily Mannall-Fretwel

Tom Kelly Scholarship

Kristopher Kirkwood

Red Card Legacy Scholarship & Joe Ciresi

Adyn Lamont

South Fraser District - Sandra Duncan Scholarship

Alyssa Narayan

South Fraser District & Dancey Family Scholarship

Jaida Foley

South Fraser District Scholarship

Nicholas Schulz

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FIN AN C IA L S
S TATE M E N T O F F I N AN CI AL P O S IT I O N
As at July 31
2021 ($) 2020 ($)

A SSE TS
Current
Cash 1,560,848 1,664,351
Term deposit — unrestricted [note 3] 44,428 38,247
Restricted cash [note 3] 1,287,533 1,022,488
Restricted term deposit [note 3] 1,000,000 1,000,000
Accounts receivable [note 4] 260,031 195,222
Prepaid expenses and deposits 400,492 142,923
Total current assets 4,553,332 4,063,231
Capital assets [note 5] 1,187,630 1,212,606
Intangible assets [note 6] 18,298 28,357
5,759,260 5,304,194

L IA B IL I T I E S AN D N E T AS S E TS
Current
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities [note 7] 888,454 703,691
Deferred revenue [note 8] 396,165 173,454
Current portion of capital lease liability [note 9] 4,293 3,997
Total current liabilities 1,288,912 881,142
Capital lease liability [note 9] 1,501 5,794
Deferred contributions for capital assets [note 10] 10,080 13,440
Total liabilities 1,300,493 900,376
Net Assets
Internally restricted net assets
Invested in capital and intangible assets [note 11(i)] 1,190,054 1,217,732
Contingency fund [note 11(ii)] 1,000,000 1,000,000
Internally restricted scholarships [note 11(iii)] 4,785 6,783
Facility/field development [note 11(iv)] 1,000,000 1,000,000
Unrestricted net assets 1,263,928 1,179,303
Total net assets 4,458,767 4,403,818
5,759,260 5,304,194
Other [note 18]
See accompanying notes to the financial statements

On behalf of the Board:

Gayle Statton Chris Appleby
Director Director

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STATE ME NT OF O P E RAT I O N S
For the year ended July 31
2021 ($) 2020 ($)

RE V E N U E S
Player registration fees [note 18]
Youth and small-sided 1,903,979 1,712,652
Adult 401,319 628,562
COVID membership refunds and credits (989,227) (329,328)
1,316,071 2,011,886
Grants [note 13] 868,677 553,910
Community gaming grant 235,538 250,000
Participant activity fees 126,909 333,648
Other 94,976 154,308
Sponsorship funding 39,999 52,159
Investment income 16,995 57,342
Small-sided referee registration 4,530 7,425
CSA funding — 29,167
2,703,695 3,449,845

E X P E N SE S
Salaries and benefits [note 16] 1,276,169 1,214,175
CSA affiliation fees 406,804 789,729
Other costs [schedule] 273,256 172,920
Office costs [schedule] 201,778 338,139
Insurance 150,908 184,132
Subcontractors 132,568 242,155
Amortization of capital and intangible assets 66,523 67,852
Events 42,435 40,385
Occupancy costs 38,200 35,034
Bad debts 19,257 3,254
Storage rent 16,060 15,857
Apparel and equipment 11,385 34,517
Rentals — facility and fields 5,205 33,090
Honoraria 3,725 9,575
Accommodations and meals 3,186 78,729
Travel 1,287 68,413
2,648,746 3,327,956
Excess of revenues for the year 54,949 121,889
See accompanying notes to the financial statements

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BC S OCC E R ASSO CI AT E M EM B ERS
BC Soccer is pleased to have a number of Associate Members who provide valuable services to the soccer communities in BC.

A SSO CI AT E M E M BE R AD ULT L E AGU ES N O N - P RO F I T O RGA N I ZAT I O N S

BC Government Employees Soccer Society Canada SCORES Vancouver
Bulkley Valley Adult Soccer League Cloverdale United Soccer Club
Coastal FC (Adult Soccer) Croatia SC
Kamloops Co-ed Soccer Club Dasmesh United FC Society
Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (Adult Soccer) Equal Play FC
North Okanagan Soccer League European Football Club of the Okanagan
North Okanagan Women’s Soccer Association Field Art Soccer Association
Prince George Soccer Association GN Sporting Club
Shuswap Referee Development Hope and Health for Life Society
Shuswap Women’s Recreational Soccer Association Island Fire Football Association
Northern United FC
P O ST- S ECO N DARY I N S T I T UT I O NS
Surrey Let’s Play Association
Thompson Rivers University
TIDE Soccer Academy
University of British Columbia
University of Northern BC FO R P RO F I T O RGA N I ZAT I O N S
University of Victoria ALTI F.A.
Faly Academy
OT H E R O RGAN I Z AT I O N S
Martin Bittengl School of Soccer
EPIC Sport Management Society
Okanagan FC
Native Indian Football Association
Premier Soccer Academy
Victoria Highlanders
Ridgeway Athletic

F R AT ERN AL O RGAN I Z AT I O N S Soccer Quest

British Columbia Soccer Referees Association Supra Fitness & Sports Inc.

Shuswap Referee Development TSS Academy

Vancouver Whitecaps FC
M U LT I - S P O RT O RGAN I Z AT I O N S VIP Sports Inc. (formerly Western Canada Rush)
Easy Touch Sports Management Inc.
PACWEST (Pacific Western Athletic Association)

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B C SO CC E R PART N E RS

BC Provincial Government Community Partner

Official Sportswear & Equipment Supplier Corporate Partners

Legal Services Partner of BC Soccer Official Travel Partner of BC Soccer

Official Trophy & Medal Partner of BC Soccer Partner of BC Soccer

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