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.

U7-U9 CMSA Player Placement Process

Placement for our U7-U9 CMSA players has a predominant focus on social relationships such as friendship requests (although not guaranteed) and like-minded players being grouped together. If a player is placed within a group and feel they are not grouped appropriately, the Technical Lead will assess the placement to ensure the player is in an optimal developmental environment. Please connect directly with our Foundations Team for specific team requests by emailing foundations@calgaryblizzard.com.

U10-U13 Player Placement Process

Player Placement Process:

  1. For returning players, Technical staff observation and assessment from the previous season
  2. Individual Player Competencies (IPC’S) observed during the season technical sessions, games and team training
  3. Player Placement Session performance for required players. Returning players do not need to attend player placement sessions.
  4. Player placement sessions will take place the week of March 17-21, 2025.

 

Roster Release Process:

  1. After the Player Placement Process is complete, teams will be formed and players will be notified of team placements accordingly.
  2. Players will be notified by email with placement details, including coach, team name and tier (if applicable).
  3. Players will continue to be assessed by coaches and technical staff through the first two weeks of the season, as 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.

U14-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: In an effort to remain aligned with Soccer Canada’s player selection and team placement model and CMSA’s revised Recruitment Guidelines, all new-to-club players will now receive an initial team placement based on gathered player history and consultation with your previous clubs Technical Directors. This placement email will be received the week of April 9th.

    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.


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.