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The Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards have been designed to create the best possible learning and development environment for all young players in Canada. The Grassroots Standards are based on global best practice while taking into account the realities of Canadian soccer.  Click HERE to read more! 
COACHES - Click HERE for for Grassroots Practice Plans for U5-U18 Soccer! Manitoba Soccer Associations Technical Department provides weekly practice plans for Active Start, FUNdamentals, and Learn to Train Coaches
 
 
Are you interested in volunteering to coach?!  Here is what you need to know:
 All U9-U18 Soccer Coaches must:
  • Register with Manitoba Soccer Association & Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association
  • Complete the appropriate Canada Soccer Grassroots Coaching Certification for the age/stage you are coaching
  • Complete Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
  • Obtain a Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Send a Picture to FC Northwest for Coaches Card
All information must be submitted directly to the FC Northwest Soccer District - Email to ClubCoordinator@fcnorthwest.com
FC Northwest Coaches Card - Once everything has been sent in and completed, your Card will be stamped for the Season you are coaching (ex: 2021 Indoor).  These cards are good for several seasons; they just need to get be stamped for every season you are coaching (as long as all required documents are still up to date)
 
See below for more info on each requirement to Coach!:
 
Manitoba Soccer Association & Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association Coaches Registration
All coaches must be registered - a link to register as a COACH will be sent to you
 
Canada Soccer Grassroots Coaching Certification
The Community Stream courses are designed for grassroots coaches wanting an introduction into the basics of coaching soccer. Coaches should enter the Community Stream at the appropriate age and stage of the players they intend on working with.  All courses are participatory and there is no evaluation.  
 
The Community Stream has four courses based on Stages 1, 2, 3, and 7 of the Long Term Player Development Model. The first three courses, Active Start, FUNdamentals and Learn to Train, deal with soccer training and the importance of physical literacy for players up to 12 years of age. The fourth course in this stream, Soccer for Life focuses on working with players of any age. 
 
Information on the Coaches Clinics that Manitoba Soccer Association is hosting can be found HERE
 
Respect in Sport (RIS) for Activity Leaders (Good for 5 years)
Free Course offered ONLINE through Sport Manitoba
If you have completed RIS in the past - click on "Click here to look it up" and input your email address that you would have used.  You will be able to see your certification date.  From that date your certification is good for 5 years.
If the date is past 5 years they will need to click "Click here to re-certify"
 
Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check (Good for 3 years)
 
West St. Paul Residents:
In order to volunteer with the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul a Criminal Record Search & Vulnerable Sector Check must be obtained through the Red River North (formerly East St. Paul) RCMP Detachment.  You must live in the RM of West St. Paul to obtain a Criminal Record Search through this RCMP Detachment.
Steps to obtain Criminal Record Search & Vulnerable Sector Checks:
2. Please print the forms and complete all the highlighted areas. Be sure to initial "The Type of Record Check Required” where indicated
3. Hand in the completed forms and copies of two (2) pieces of valid Government issued identification, one of which must be photo identification to the Access Centre. Copies of 2 Pieces of ID is required!! Please do not send your Social Insurance Number
4. Completed forms, copies of your ID and a Volunteer Letter will be submitted to the Red River North RCMP Detachment on your behalf 
5. Completed criminal record check will be mailed to you within 10-14 business days upon receipt - once check is received send a copy to ClubCoordinator@fcnorthwest.com
City of Winnipeg Residents:
 To those that reside in Winnipeg please follow the process below to get your criminal record check started. 
2. Follow the instructions on the pages
3. Agency name: Rural Municipality of West St. Paul
4. Once submitted, please forward confirmation email received to ClubCoordinator@fcnorthwest.com and recreation@weststpaul.com
 
If you have a copy of a past Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check that is less than 3 years old please send a copy to FC Northwest Soccer District - EMAIL to ClubCoordinator@fcnorthwest.com
 
Child Abuse Registry Checks (Good for 3 years)
Do not worry about the payment portion on the last page, just input your name on the top line
Send completed form and picture of two (2) pieces of valid ID used for verification to ClubCoordinator@fcnorthwest.com
 
If you have a copy of a past Child Abuse Registry Check that is less than 3 years old please send a copy to FC Northwest Soccer District - EMAIL to ClubCoordinator@fcnorthwest.com
 
If you needed to pay for anything, please send a receipt to ClubCoordinator@fcnorthwest.com and recreation@weststpaul.com so we know you have applied for these checks
 
RECEIPTS for fees paid to complete steps above can be submitted to recreation@weststpaul.com for reimbursement