Club Policies

Communication Policy

Proper communication within Ottawa St. Anthony Soccer Club is vital to our success. This policy has been created to ensure a minimum level of communication is maintained within the club. Efforts should be made to ensure where possible, the standards and frequency of communication meet the requirements of the Academy members.

Bylaws, Policies and Rules: The club bylaws, policies and rules must be made available
to academy members and they are placed on the Academy website.

Team Communication: The Academy administrator will maintain distribution lists for various groups within the Academy. These include, Youth teams, Senior Teams, Older teams, etc. Regular communication occurs within these groups. The groups are kept up to date on such things as equipment requirements, registration updates, tryout information, roster updates, league rules and updates, meetings, etc.

Coach Communication: All written communication to individual youth players (i.e. those under the age of 18) from
coaches or team managers must include the player’s parent. Coaches/managers shall not use such communications tools as Facebook, other social networks, Instant Messaging, etc. to communicate with his/her players that bypass the parents or legal guardians of youth players, unless it is clear and agreed upon by team parents that this function will be used.

Website: The website contains a great deal of information. This is the main source of information for Academy members. The website must be updated within a reasonable time frame and kept current.

Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards:

At St. Anthony Soccer Club, we are committed to creating a safe, fun, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment for every player. Our programs align with the Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards by prioritizing player development, maximizing time on the ball, encouraging creativity, and ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and enjoy the game.

https://canadasoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-CS-GrassrootsStandards-EN_final91.pdf

Ontario Soccer Grassroots Standards:

St. Anthony SC follows Ontario Soccer's Grassroots Standards by delivering age-appropriate training and match environments that put the player first. Our focus is on long-term development, participation, skill acquisition, and fostering a lifelong love for the game rather than short-term results.

https://www.ontariosoccer.net/player-grassroots

Ontario Soccer Talented Pathway:

For players aspiring to compete at higher levels, St. Anthony SC supports the Ontario Soccer Talented Pathway by providing a structured development environment that helps players progress through the soccer pathway while maintaining a player-centered approach focused on technical, tactical, physical, and personal growth. https://www.ontariosoccer.net/player-talented-pathway