Canada Soccer announces community clubs for phase one of the Soccer in Schools program, which will come to schools in Saskatchewan, Ontario and British Columbia in fall 2024. Community clubs will partner with Canada Soccer to engage and support their selected schools with nationally developed teacher training, age-appropriate video-based curriculum and an activity booklet for students. For their participation, schools will receive a legacy banner, an equipment pack and a Soccer in Schools digital app, with which they can use the video-based curriculum for years to come.
We are thrilled to see the enthusiastic participation of community clubs from British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan in the first phase of our Soccer in Schools program.
“We are thrilled to see the enthusiastic participation of community clubs from British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan in the first phase of our Soccer in Schools program. This initiative is designed to bring the fun and benefits of organized football directly to schools, in partnership with local football clubs, and provide students with valuable physical, mental and social skills,” said Sara McConaghyDirector, Community and Fund Development.
Community clubs participating in the Soccer in School Grant 2024:
British Columbia
Abbotsford Football Club
Albion Football Club
Burnaby Football Club
Football club Juan De Fuca
Kelowna City FC
Football club mission
New Westminster Football Club
North Shore Girls Soccer Club
Oceanside Football Club
Prospect Lake Football Club
Quesnel Youth Football Association
Shuswap Youth Football Association
Surrey Football Club
Tzeachten FC
West Vancouver Football Club
Ontario
Ancaster Legacy FC
Armour Heights Football Club
Aurora FC – Aurora Youth Football Club
Brams United girls’ football club
Burlington Football Club
Byron Optimist Football Club
Cambridge United
East Gwillimbury Football Club
Erin Mills Football Club
FC Durham Academy
Fergus Elora District Football Club
Jr Gaels Football Club
Kingston United Football Club
London TFC Academy
Newmarket Football Club
Niagara Falls Football Club
North Mississauga Football Club
North Toronto Football Club
Academy of North York
NorWest Optimist Football Club
Oak Ridges Football Club
Oshawa kicks football club
Ottawa Football Club
Ottawa South United (OSU)
Pickering Football Club
Saltfleet Stoney Creek Football Club
Scarborough Town FC
Spartacus football
St. Catharines Club Roma Football
Superior Rush FC
Tecumseh Soccer Club and Tecumseh United FC (TUFC)
The Windsor Football Club
Thunder Bay Chill Football Club
Tillsonburg FC/Tillsonburg Titans
Toronto Azzurri Football Club
Toronto High Park FC
Unionville-Milliken Football Club
Waterloo Minor Football Club
West Ottawa Football Club
Whitecaps London
Saskatchewan
FC Regina
Lakewood Football Association Inc.
Qu’Appelle Valley Football Association
Queen City United Football Club
Saskatchewan Football Association
Saskatoon United Football Club – SUSC
Saskatoon Youth Football Inc.
Valley Football Club
Weyburn Football Association
The launch of the Soccer in School program is important as it addresses critical needs and opportunities within the school environment and drives meaningful education for those delivering soccer in schools.
“Soccer in Schools provides teachers with resources developed by our national-level coaches, including a video-based curriculum, training and necessary equipment. The community clubs aim to create lasting connections between schools and players, promoting a vibrant football culture that will inspire the next generation of players and fans,” he added. McConaghy.
Physically, football provides an excellent cardiovascular workout, improving endurance, strength and coordination. Mentally, football helps develop essential life skills such as teamwork, communication and leadership, while students learn to work together towards a common goal. Socially, football helps build friendships and a sense of community, creating a supportive environment in which students can thrive.
Canada Soccer wants to expand school soccer to other provinces in the coming years. For more information about college soccer, visit canadasoccer.com/soccerinschools.
About football in schools
By focusing on specific goals, Football in Schools aims to fill gaps and improve the quality of football education for all students. It mobilizes resources, promotes collaboration between schools and their community clubs, and creates a platform for student transition into local football programs. Ultimately, Soccer in Schools embodies a proactive approach to making a positive difference, strengthening Canada Soccer’s commitment to growing the game of soccer across Canada.
