Saint John Soccer Club (SJSC) is happy to announce that it was recently recognized by the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) as a Member Association Level 1 in the Canada Soccer National Youth Club License Program.
To be recognized as a Member Association Level 1 in Canada, a club must prove it adheres to a strict set of standards designed by the CSA to ensure member organizations such as SJSC are providing programs that are developmentally appropriate, safe, enjoyable, accessible, inclusive and welcoming to all participants.
“We are pleased to announce that these clubs have committed to the standards of the Canada Soccer National Youth Club Licensing Program and have been able to accomplish the requirements of the categories that they have achieved in spite of the challenges of a global pandemic,” said Jason deVos, Canada Soccer’s Director of Development. “The Club Licensing Program exists to raise the level of soccer in this country and ensure a safe, welcoming, and developmentally-appropriate soccer environment for all participants in support of the Canada Soccer Safe Sport Roster.”
Statement from Peter Montpoli, General Secretary for Canada Soccer
There are currently just three other Clubs in New Brunswick – out of the more than 170 total across the nation – who have proved they meet the requirements necessary to join CSA’s club licensing program.
The club’s volunteer board of directors has been working tirelessly to provide quality programs and to develop the sport of soccer in Greater Saint John and to have those efforts recognized by the nation’s foremost soccer authority is a huge vote of confidence for everyone involved.
Click here to see the complete list of requirements needed to be recognized as a MA-1 Provider in Canada.
To learn more about the club and its commitment to growing the game in the Greater Saint John area, visit our About Us page.