Saturday, April 14th
8:30 - 9:00 Registration
9:00 - 10:15 Opening Session: Why Canada Club Soccer?
- Bob Lenarduzzi, Director, Soccer Operations, Vancouver Whitecaps; Former Canadian National Team Member and National Team Coach
- John Pugh, Owner/CEO, Ottawa Fury Soccer Club
10:15 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 12:30 Break-Out Sessions - (Led by Founding Members)
- Governance. How has the governance of the sport restricted club growth? How should governance lead the sport and promote healthy competition for club development?
- Technical. What are the technical challenges facing players, coaches, and clubs in Canada? What role do clubs play in the technical aspects of the sport and how can clubs aid the CSA in player identification?
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 15:15 Break-Out Session Review (Founding Members)
- Summary Reports presented by each break out session group
- Establish focal issues to advocate change
15:15 - 16:30 Invited Presentation "The impact club soccer has on development of the sport
and how the U.S. has created a competitive environment to provide opportunities to players, coaches, and administrators"
16:30 - 16:45 Break
16:45 - 18:00 Group Discussion
- Should there be a national calendar for club soccer competition?
- What role should clubs play in player identification and development for national teams?
- Provincial governance vs National(CSA) governance
- Should there be a best practices document for clubs?
- How do we as a group execute change?
18:00 - 20:00 Informal Gathering
Sunday, April 15th
9:00 - 10:30 Group Discussion: Formation of Canada Club Soccer and Mission
Appointment of governance and technical committees/sub committees
10:30 - 10:45 Break
10:45 - Noon Closing Remarks and Action Items: Where Next Canada Club Soccer?