To comply with the Canadian Soccer Association National Youth Club License criteria, player selections and team placement methods will be adapted to a preferred Canada Soccer assessment model for all CBSC players.

U10-U17 Player Placement Process

To comply with the Canadian Soccer Association National Youth Club License criteria, player selections and teams will be formed using a season-long assessment process. Therefore, we will no longer be holding traditional “Evaluations”. This will be a change, but also a continuation of the processes in place CBSC staff use during a season currently. This consists of the following:

  • Technical staff observation and assessment from the previous season
  • Individual Player Competencies (IPC’S) observed during the season technical sessions, games and team training
  • Team Coach assessment and feedback from previous season

Moving forward, CBSC will operate a 6-7 month assessment period starting during registration intake (September/October) and ending in February/March, depending on the age group. Player performance in all training and games between September and February/March is the most significant assessment period. This period is the main opportunity for players to showcase their abilities and earn selection for the team for the following season.

Players who wish to be considered for selection into this season’s program must register online no later than deadline specified on the website.

Player Placement Process:

  1. For registered returning players, CBSC technical staff will review IPC reports and consider feedback with each player’s previous head coach, technical staff, and support staff to discuss the roster selections for the following season.
  2. For new to Club Players: Our technical staff will utilize the first two weeks of the outdoor season to assess players during on-field sessions and CMSA League games. This approach allows for a more accurate evaluation of skill level and less pressure on individual players allowing them to showcase their ability through performance. With a focus on these points, roster placements will be adjusted as required to ensure all players are rostered within a developmentally appropriate team for the season.
  3. Player placement sessions will take place the week of March 16-20, 2026 at the Shouldice Dome in combined training sessions. A placement email will be sent no later than April 8.

Roster Release Process:

  1. After player assessment is complete, players will be placed on teams accordingly.
    • Players will be notified by email with placement details, including coach, team name and tier (if applicable).
    • Players will continue to be assessed by coaches and technical staff throughout the season as it is an ongoing process; any players that the technical staff feel have been initially misplaced will be moved to the appropriate team.

As always, we will ensure that the honesty and integrity of the team placement process remains intact. Calgary Blizzard SC reserves the right to combine age groups if deemed appropriate in order to place like minded players together.

Appeals Process

In the event a player feels that they have been misplaced, we have an Appeals Process that they can initiate by completing the following:

  • Please complete the Player Placement Appeal Form
  • Once the form is complete, please e-transfer the $100.00 appeal fee to info@calgaryblizzard.com
    • Please ensure “Appeal Payment” is included in the notes section of the e-transfer.
  • Appeal results will either be refused or granted with further comment provided by email within 10 business days of receipt of appeal form and payment. No appeals will be discussed over phone, in person or otherwise.
    • Any appeals granted will be accompanied by a refund of the $100 appeal fee.
  • More information on the appeals process can be found in the Appeal Form and/or in our Placement Appeal Policy.