2015 - Calgary United Soccer Association

About Calgary United Soccer Association (CUSA):
Organized soccer in Calgary dates back to 1898 when the Calgary Association Football League
held its inaugural season with 6 teams and 140 players. Many iterations and 82 years later,
CUSA was founded as an amalgamation of Calgary Men’s Soccer League and Calgary United
Soccer. In its inaugural season, CUSA operated leagues for approximately 30 teams and 600
players. Over the past 35 years the association has grown dramatically today consisting of over
310 teams and 9,000+ registered players and coaches. CUSA offers its members two seasons of
play annually (indoor and outdoor) in both men’s and co-ed programs.
Our Vision:
Calgary players experience the best organization, development, support and
accessibility in the sport of soccer.
Our Mission:
Working with other soccer organizations and stakeholders, CUSA supports the
development of soccer in Calgary through:
 Facilitating player, referee and facilities development
 Organizing league play and tournaments for recreational to high performance
amateur teams
 Promoting the benefits of soccer to all stakeholders
Our Values:
Leadership:
We lead with commitment and compassion, building trust through delivering on
expectations and meeting our responsibilities.
Integrity:
We act with transparency, fairness, justice, honesty, consistency, and are
committed to ethical practice.
Competence:
We demonstrate and develop skills in order to deliver on our promises, our
beliefs and our commitments.
Stewardship:
We are responsible to maintain and grow our century-old organization through
sound judgement and accountability.
Respect for others:
We are equal, fair, and inclusive in participation, open to differing experiences
and points of view, and committed to the richness of diversity.
Letter from the President
Dear members, stakeholders and fans of the beautiful game in
Calgary, It is my pleasure to present the 2015 Annual Report for
Calgary United Soccer Association. There have been significant
achievements across the association in the year. As reflected
through this report, the association operates from a sound financial
and strategic platform enabling it to provide leadership for the
sport now and into the future.
As I reflect back on the past year I am not only proud of what has
been accomplished, but also of the direction of CUSA. We have become a more efficient
organization by becoming a governance board and letting administration lead CUSA’s day-today business.
Our focus has been clearly on developing an organization in which the sport at a local level can
flourish. Our participation numbers continue to grow in an extremely competitive environment
for leisure time activities. The 2015 outdoor season saw 234 men’s teams register between the
AMSL to the Over 55 divisions. The summer Coed program saw 73 teams register for indoor
and another six for the new outdoor Coed league. The combined total of 313 teams is the
largest number of teams yet for CUSA in a single season. This is a testament to the fun,
inclusive and social environment that the game of soccer offers, as well as the quality programs
that CUSA continues to offer its members.
Building on the successful hosting of the 2014 Western Masters and Classics Nationals, the cohosting of the 2015 Canadian Soccer Association Sport Chek National Club Championships
Challenge and Jubilee Trophies from October 6 to 12 is anticipated to exceed the expectations
of Canadian Soccer and the teams participating. This week long event will showcase the best
adult provincial club champions from across Canada.
Thank you to my fellow Board Members for their support and service to the sport during the
year. Two long serving Board Members, each having served your association for 10 years, are
stepping down. David Inhaber has served as Treasurer for his entire tenure, leading the Board
and Administration through the budget and audit processes and establishing financial policies
and procedures to ensure that the association has a strong financial foundation and is well
positioned for the future. Michael Oliver has held various roles on the Board throughout his
tenure, serving as Vice President and Facility Committee Representative, as well as serving on
the Referee Affairs Committee and Discipline Committee. He has routinely been a familiar face
representing CUSA at games and provincials. On behalf of the Board, Administration and the
entire membership I want to thank these two gentlemen for their years of service to the
Association and wish them well as they move onto future endeavours.
All the best in soccer and otherwise to our members during the upcoming year,
Sincerely,
Jasprit Lail
Table of Contents
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Highlights
7
Board & Administration Report – Succeeding in Our Mission
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Association & League Structure
11
Men’s Program
16
Co-ed Program
19
Cups, Tournaments & Special Events
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Discipline Report
25
Giving Back
27
Financial Review
30
Additional Information
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Standings
Highlights
Participation highlights
For the period ended March 31, 2015 and subsequent events up to September 15, 2015.
CUSA By the Numbers
Men’s Program
Teams
Divisions
Players
Coaches
Games Played
Coed
Teams
Divisions
Players
Coaches
Games Played
Number of active officials
2015
2014
Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor
Indoor
232
186
218
188
26
23
26
21
5,944
4,280
6,075
4,086
502
400
519
395
2,129
1,736
2,126
1,660
Summer
79
10
1,773
116
705
Winter
99
10
2,262
164
891
Summer
72
12
1,575
78
648
Winter
107
10
2,339
131
963
239
226
221
208
Financial highlights
CUSA’s financial position remains strong with the Board and Administration working to ensure
that members receive good value for their fees. We have continued to update systems and
resources to a level reflective of a strong association.
League Registration Fees
Sponsorship Revenue
Total Revenues
Less: Total Expenses
Less: Contribution to Future Facilities Fund
Change in Unrestricted Net Assets
Cash
Investments (Current & Long Term)
Total Assets
Total Liabilities
Net Assets
2015
2,118.304
3,000
2,703,760
2,440,107
116,000
147,653
2014
1,918,747
14,200
2,466,804
2,240,958
117,800
108,046
413,145
1,047,278
1,796,663
729,551
1,067,112
321,399
936,902
1505,593
702,134
803,459
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Operational highlights
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With the support of its members, CUSA was able to donate over $17,000 to KidSport and
the Calgary Street Soccer Program in the past year.
The new perimeter fence and updates to the change rooms at Broadview were 75% funded
by grants obtained.
Sponsorship was secured to cover the replacement cost of all player cards as they were
updated and the new single ID number was implemented.
The office lease was renewed at the present location for an additional 5 years.
We continue to achieve higher interest revenue through the laddered GIC’s of both long
and short term investments.
Successfully negotiated lower bank processing fees.
Noteworthy Achievements
Congratulations to Drew Fischer! In 2015, Drew was awarded
the FIFA international badge, making him a member of
the world's most elite pool of soccer referees. It is an honour currently
held by only two other Canadian men.
His most memorable moment has been refereeing an exhibition game
in Dallas between A.S. Roma and Real Madrid C.F., two of the largest
clubs in the world. "It doesn’t get much better than that when you get
to watch some of the world’s best soccer players from the best seat in
the house,” Drew said.
Succeeding in Our Mission
The Board and Administration of CUSA are
dedicated to fulfilling the association’s mission
through the establishment and achievement of
the following goals and objectives:
1. Uphold the Foundation
Act as diligent stewards of the association by
regularly assessing and refining policies and
procedures related to governance, leadership and
financial stability.
2. Grow the Game
Contribute positively to growth in soccer by
delivering superior programs and services while
embracing growth and diversity through
organizational development and partnerships.
3. Enrich the Experience
Endeavour to continually improve the experience of
members through effective program administration
and ensuring access to quality facilities.
During the year ended March 31, 2015 and the subsequent period up to September 15, 2015,
the Board and Administration successfully completed the following initiatives in support of its
objectives:
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Associate Membership categories were inserted into the Association’s bylaws. Associate
membership information packages were developed and discussed with organizations of
interest. In 2015 Copa Futsal became an Associate Member of CUSA.
CUSA continues to provide support to emerging programs and special events. Since the
opening of the Genesis Centre for Wellness CUSA has worked with the Aga Khan Men’s
soccer program with the provision of officials.
As a continuation of the support provided in the 2014 exhibition season, the 2015 USL PDL
Foothills FC were registered members of CUSA. In their first full season within the USL the
team was comprised of several home town players and narrowly missed a playoff berth,
establishing a strong foundation for the 2016 campaign.
The inaugural Indoor Nations Cup saw 26 teams, representing 17 nations in 3 different
divisions, compete over nine days at the end of the indoor season. Standing room only
crowds were common most evenings of the competition.
Seven teams formed the Over 55 Division that competed in the 2015 outdoor season,
representing the first division for this age group of its kind in Alberta!
In 2015, a pilot season for outdoor Coed league was launched with six teams participating.
CUSA co-hosted the 2014 Western Championships / Classics Nationals with CWSA for 10 of
the top Masters and Classics teams from across Canada.
CUSA co-hosted ASA Senior Soccerfest and Indoor Senior Provincials with CWSA for 102
senior teams from across the province, playing 144 games within 18 different divisions.
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CUSA celebrated the 10th Anniversary of Calgary’s Nations Cup, with 19 nations having been
represented at this year’s tournament. In its inaugural season, 6 nations were represented.
Celebrated the centennial hosting of the Black Cup competition. The trophy is the oldest in
Calgary sport and was first awarded in 1914 to the Caledonian Club (Callies). The 2014 Black
Cup competition was also won by a Callies team, Callies Major.
2015 and Beyond
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Outdoor 2015 will draw to a close with the hosting of the Canadian Soccer Association Sport
Chek Club Nationals Championships Challenge /Jubilee Trophy October 6 to 12 th. Calgary
will be host to 22 of the top adult amateur teams from across the nation.
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CUSA will continue to discuss the opportunities and benefits of Associate Membership for
local unsanctioned adult programs.
The Referee Mentorship Program has been re-launched for the 2015/16 indoor season,
presenting renewed opportunities for the monitored development of local officials.
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Association & League Structure
Senior ASA Players
Youth ASA Players
Total ASA Players
Outdoor 2015
20,951
61,753
82,704
Indoor 2014/15
21,223
32,146
53,369
Outdoor 2014
20,915
58,100
79,015
CUSA Men’s Players
CUSA Coed Players
Total CUSA Players
5,944
1,773
7,717
4,280
2,262
6,542
6,075
1,575
7,650
CUSA as % of Senior ASA Players
CUSA as % of Total ASA Players
36.8%
9.3%
30.8%
12.3%
36.6%
9.7%
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Alberta Soccer Association
The Alberta Soccer Association (ASA) is the official governing
body for soccer in Alberta. The Association has 19 District
Members, governing bodies and partners. CUSA is one of the
three District 4 members, along with Calgary Minor Soccer
Association (CMSA) and Calgary Women’s Soccer Association
(CWSA). Soccer remains the largest sport by participation in
Alberta with over 82,000 registered players.
The Alberta Major Soccer League (AMSL) is the highest level of amateur soccer in the province
of Alberta. The league is operated by ASA and consists of teams from Calgary, Edmonton, Red
Deer and Lethbridge. CUSA has three teams that compete in the AMSL.
Since the league’s inauguration in 1992, the Alberta
provincial champions have had great success at CSA
Nationals. In the men’s competition, teams from Alberta
have won six (6) National championships in the past 23
years. Winners on the men’s side include Edmonton ItalCanadians, and Calgary Caledonian (Callies).
Men’s Program
The Men’s Program offers competitive league play for players from 16 years of age and older.
Teams move within the league through a promotion and relegation structure based upon final
divisional standings. While the league has divisions with age restrictions, players are able to
register to a division of choice providing they meet the minimum age restriction.
The league qualifies teams in the AMSL/Major, Premier to Division 3, Masters Elite and Masters
Premier divisions for post-season play in the ASA Provincial Championships. In the outdoor
season the provincial champions from the AMSL and Masters Elite competitions earn the
opportunity to participate in Canadian Soccer Championships.
League Structure
Number of teams
Open Division
Outdoor 14
AMSL (outdoor)
8
(3 Calgary)
Major (indoor)
Premier
Division 1
Division 2
Division 3A
Division 3B
Division
Division Division
4A
4B
4C
Division
Division Division
5A
5B
5C
Division
Division Division
6A
6B
6C
Competition
level
Provincial
Championship
National
Championship
Provincial
Yes
Challenge
Trophy
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Indoor
2014 15
10
10
10
20
8
9
10
10
20
City
City
City
City
City
30
30
City
30
21
City
19
13
City
Age Restricted Divisions
Master’s Elite
5
7
City
Yes
Master’s Premier
Master’s 1-3
Over 45 A
Over 45 B-D
Over 55
8
36
8
25
5
7
22
7
20
3
City
City
City
City
City
Yes
Western
Canadians
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Promotion & Relegation
Many teams participate in both the indoor and outdoor seasons although their placement
within the league can vary between the two. Newly registered teams in the Open Division are
required to start in the lowest division. Those demonstrating strong performance during the
season have the option to participate in the league’s Promotional Challenge held at the end of
each season. An undefeated team from Division 6 has the ability, through a series of challenge
games, to earn a position in Division 3 for the following season. Teams from all other divisions
have the ability to move up two divisions based on results from challenge games, i.e. from
Division 4 to Division 2.
Largest Clubs
Many clubs have teams registered in numerous divisions. Below is a list of CUSA’s clubs in the
men’s program.
Club
Outdoor
Lads Club
Highest
Competition Level
Number of Teams
7
Indoor
7
Total
14
Premier
Master’s Elite
45A
Calgary Rangers FC
8
5
13
Division 2
Calgary Juventus Soccer Club
7
6
13
Chinooks Soccer Club
7
6
13
Premier
Premier
Hoods FC
5
5
10
Division 1
Airdrie United Soccer Club
5
4
9
Southside Rangers Soccer Club
5
4
9
Division 2
Division 4
Calgary Caledonian Soccer Club (Callies)
5
4
9
Calgary Villains FC
2
2
4
Dinosaurs Soccer Club
2
2
4
Master’s Elite
45A
AMSL/Major
Master’s Elite
AMSL/Major
AMSL/Major
Master’s Elite
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Provincial Results
The table below highlights recent results for CUSA teams at the
Alberta Soccer Provincial Championships.
COMPETITION
CHALLENGE CUP
CUSA Major / AMSL
PREMIER
CUSA Premier
TIER I
CUSA Division 1
TIER II
CUSA Division 2
TIER III
CUSA Division 3
MASTER’S MAJOR
CUSA Master’s Elite
MASTER’S PREMIER
CUSA Master’s Premier
GOLD
Silver
Bronze
GOLD
Silver
Bronze
GOLD
Silver
Bronze
GOLD
Silver
Bronze
GOLD
Silver
Bronze
GOLD
Silver
Bronze
GOLD
Silver
Bronze
Indoor 2014/15
Drillers
Green & Gold
Villains Elite FC (Calgary)
AC Milan
Victoria
Karpaty
PASS FC (Calgary)
FC Albania (Calgary)
Impact Rangers
Alumni – Lethbridge
IFC – Lethbridge
Scona Blues
Xtreme/Portugal FC
Timberhawks (Calgary)
Airdrie United FC1 (Calgary)
Victoria Masters
Croatia Masters
Lads Club O35A (Calgary)
KC Trojans
Chile / MC United
The Wild
Callies Bhoys
Open Premier Gold
Outdoor 2015
Scottish
Green & Gold
Callies Major (Calgary)
Callies Bhoys (Calgary)
Calgary Sportif (Calgary)
Villains Elite Reserves (Calgary)
Emerald Exports
Foothills Darts United (Calgary)
FC Albania (Calgary)
The Club
Man City
Ralston Rovers
Hoods FC2 (Calgary)
Avalanche FC1 (Calgary)
Punjab Eagles (Calgary)
Callies Elite O35 (Calgary)
Victoria Masters
Chinooks Elephants (Calgary)
Santiago Wanderers (Calgary)
Lads Club O35B (Calgary)
El Salvador
Hoods FC 2
Tier III Gold
Pass FC Provincial
Tier I Gold
Stantiago Wanderers
Masters Premier Gold
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Co-Ed Program
Program Overview
The Calgary Indoor Co-Ed Rec Soccer (CO-ED) program was started
in 2002 out of the Calgary Soccer Centre as a way for adults to
learn and enjoy the game of soccer in a social and recreational
environment.
The program is guided through the members of the Coed Advisory Committee. This committee
is comprised of members of the league and supported by the CUSA’s Administration. They
meet at least twice annually and review league alignment and rules. In addition they discuss
options for the development of the program and value added options for the members. Their
contribution over the years has played a significant contribution to the ongoing growth and
development of the Indoor Coed Rec Soccer Program.
Division
Indoor
Seeding Round
Europe
South America
North America
Africa
Asia
Regular Season
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Ecuador
Faroe Islands
Ghana
Honduras
Ireland
Japan
Outdoor
Alberta
Number of Teams
Summer 2015
Winter 2014-2015
Competition Level
NA
13
18
21
13
15
15
29
22
18
Competitive
Semi-Competitive
Intermediate
Recreational
Ultra-Recreational
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
NA
8
8
11
11
11
11
11
10
8
10
Competitive
Competitive
Semi-Competitive
Semi-Competitive
Intermediate
Intermediate
Recreational
Recreational
Ultra-Recreational
Ultra-Recreational
6
NA
Recreational
CO-ED originally started with 21 teams over 10 years ago, and has since grown to a peak of 109
teams during the Winter 2010/2011 season. The league has subsequently sustained over 90
teams during the following winter seasons and over 70 teams during the summer seasons. It
remains the only Alberta Soccer Association sanctioned Coed Soccer league in Calgary and the
only league with CSA certified officials.
Growth can also be measured with the number of player registrations during a season:
Winter
2013/2014
2014/2015
+/Summer
2014
2015
Increase
# of Players
2339
2198
-141
Male
1519
1421
-98
%
64.9
64.6
-0.3
Female
820
777
-43
%
35.1
35.4
+0.3
1570
1673
+103
1015
1076
+61
64.6
64.3
-0.3
555
597
+42
35.4
35.7
+0.3
The most unique feature of the league is that Fair Play is valued higher than a win. Teams are
awarded a maximum of 10 Fair Play Points (FPP) by the referee after every game; a maximum
of 5 FPP are counted towards the standings. A win in CO-ED could be worth up to 8 points, 3
points for the win and 5 points for the Fair Play.
Teams are expected to earn at least 7 Fair Play Points per game over the course of the season.
Teams have averaged over 9 FPP per game over the course of the last five seasons:
Summer 2013
Winter 2013/14
Summer 2014
Winter 2014/15
Summer 2015
Number of Teams
72
107
72
99
79
Average FPP
164.2
163.1
165.3
163.5
168.4
Playoffs were introduced to wrap up the summer 2014 season. Each team is scheduled to play
two playoff games, but only the top 4 teams after the regular season will compete for the
division championship.
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Many teams and players were in agreement that the introduction of playoffs would be a
positive ending to the season as it would be something for the teams to work towards. In the
playoffs, FPP may affect a team’s standing to play. Teams with Fair Play issues may be held
back from advancing in the playoffs. Since the introduction of playoffs, half of the Division
Champions also finished either first or second in their division’s FPP standings:
Division Champions and Fair Play Winners Since the Introduction of Playoffs
Season
Team Name
Summer 2014
Danny Dichio & the Slippery Pigeons,
Ligers, Octosharks, Onion Baggers, Team Tuna, Turbo Turtles
Winter 2014/15
Goalschlager, Fresh As Lettuce, Ligers, Rompe Palle, Skirts and
Kilts, Tiger Blood
Summer 2015
Rompe Palle, Turbo Turtles, Young and the Rested,
Goalschlager
CO-ED was proud to offer an 18 game 11 v 11 Outdoor league for the first time during the
Summer 2015 season. Six teams were part of this inaugural season with growth expected in
future seasons. The Outdoor Coed Season will draw to a close with a 7 v 7 Tournament
September 25-26.
CUPS, TOURNAMENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
CUSA continues to expand the number of playing opportunities and competitions offered to
members in addition to league play.
League Cups
During the course of the outdoor season, CUSA offers six City Cup competitions that are open
to CUSA teams only.
The Black Cup is the oldest City Cup that CUSA offers. It was first awarded to Callies in 1914 and
again 100 years later in 2014. Callies have captured the Black Cup 24 times, more than any
other club.
Competition
Eligibility
2014 Champion
Black Cup
Calgary Cup
Tony Marques
Cup
Any CUSA registered & sanctioned team
Divisions 2, 3, Master’s Elite
Callies Major
Hoods FC2
Divisions 4 & lower
Fiji United
Centennial Cup
Master’s Premier, Master’s Division 1 & Over 45 A and
lower
Master’s Division 2 & lower and Over 45B
Kaiser Cup
Over 55 (no more then 49% of roster 53 or 54)
John Burns Cup
Southside Rangers O45A
Selects
Southside Rangers O55
Pre-Season Cups
To assist teams with player tryouts prior to the commencement of each season, CUSA hosts a
pre-season tournament that enables teams to combine team rosters and use new players in
game situations. The competition also provides an opportunity for officials to be evaluated for
divisional assignments during the upcoming season.
The popularity of this tournament has grown with each season, with more than 60 teams
participating in both indoor and outdoor competitions during the last year. Increased interest
by teams, the addition of new Indoor fields and the ability to utilize artificial turf fields at the
end of April has enabled this competition to grow.
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Calgary Nations Cup (Davinder Singh Kajla Memorial Trophy)
2015 represented the 10th annual Calgary Nations Cup
tournament, held July 24 – 26 at Foothills Athletic Park.
Eighteen Open Men’s division teams and six Master’s
(O35) division teams participated in this very competitive tournament. The tournament
provides a unique concept of grouping players based on their ethnic backgrounds and/or
countries of origin, creating an exciting atmosphere that provides a platform for people
throughout the community to express their ethnic pride. Teams are comprised of quality
players from Calgary to compete for the coveted Davinder Singh Kajla Memorial Cup.
2015 Results
Champion
MVP
Golden Boot
Goaltender
Open Men’s
Master’s
Open Men’s
Master’s
Open Men’s
Master’s
Open Men’s
Master’s
Colombia
Canada Masters
Herney Puentes - Colombia
Frank Posca - Canada
Andres Mauricio Rojas - Colombia
Suki Bains – India O35
Sergie Levia - Scotland
Byron Rodriguez – Canada Masters
Calgary’s Indoor Nations Cup
Following the success of the outdoor tournament and with the addition of
new indoor fields, CUSA was able to offer the long awaited Indoor Nation’s
Cup. The interest and success of the tournament was quickly established
with 26 teams registering for Open Men’s, Mater’s and Over 45 divisions. In
addition to the excellent level of competition on the field the Calgary Soccer
Centre was standing room only for most games.
2015 Results
Champion
Open Men’s
Master’s
Over 45
Chile
Canada Masters
Canada O45
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Boxers, Bras and Beerfest – Coed Tournament
The Boxers Bras and Beerfest tournament is held annually prior to the
beginning of the winter Coed season. During the tournament, players,
fans and referees are strongly encouraged to wear boxers and bras over
their uniforms while playing. Bikinis and tutus have been popular
costumes in years past. It has become and entertaining and enjoyable
start to the winter season with the registration space filling fast. The
11th annual tournament will be held October 2 - 3.
Competition
Bikini Championship
Tier A
Drawers Championship
Tier B
Brewski Championship
Tier C
2014 Results
Champion
Fair Play Winner
Sweet Feet
Sweet Feet
People of Walmart
Young and the Rested
Forplay
Moose Knuckles
Kick the Winter Blues – Christmas Coed Tournament
The Kick the Winter Blues Tournament is held in December. It is growing into
a popular tournament to end the year with a fun and social event just before
the Christmas break. The 2015 Tournament is set for December 18 – 19.
Competition
Santa Claus
Tier A
Frosty the Snowman
Tier B
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
Tier C
2014 Results
Champion
Marky Mark and the Super Sonic
Ninjas
The Mega-Whats
The Stocking Stuffers
Fair Play Winner
U Mad Bro?
The Mega-Whats
Schlitz and Giggles / Just For Fun
Discipline Report
CUSA is committed to delivering a competitive, fun and SAFE soccer experience for its
members. This means striking a balance between ensuring that players are able to compete in
the programs within the laws of the game and application of sanctions that are sufficient to
deter undesirable actions on or around the pitch.
Statistics
2015 Outdoor – 2129 games to 443 bookable offences*
2014 Outdoor – 2126 games to 700 bookable offences
2013 Outdoor – 2034 games to 648 bookable offences
2012 Outdoor – 1855 games to 602 bookable offences
*2015 stats are current with 2 weeks of game play remaining
Though it appears that there is a trend evolving with ratio of dismissals in games compared to
total games played, the contributing factor or factors are not as quantifiable. Continued
monitoring of the apparent trend and contributing factors is planned.
Changes in Discipline
Starting in the winter 2014/15 season, ASA implemented a significant change in the indoor laws
whereby blue cards would only be issued for "Delaying the Restart of Play" or "Failure to
Respect the Required Distance when Play is Re-started with any Kick" calls.
Elimination of blue card resulted in
increase in yellow cards issued
3000
2000
Time penalties were also amended to align
with the removal of the blue card and to
ensure that application of the time to be
served was consistent across the sanctions.
Statistics from the past three indoor seasons
demonstrate the rise in yellow cards issued
after the elimination of the blue card.
1000
0
2014-15
2013-14
2012-13
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Referee Management Operations Committee
During the past 12 months the administration and management of local officials has moved
from being under the guidance of the Calgary Soccer Federation’s Referee Affairs Committee to
the newly formed Referee Management Operation Committee (RMOC), an operational, joint
committee of the Calgary soccer associations (CMSA, CWSA, and CUSA).
The mandate of RMOC is:
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To support the development of referees in Calgary
To set game ratings and referee ratings for all referees assigned by the Calgary Referee
Scheduler
To set referee payment rates, subject to the approval of the Leagues, and facilitate
remuneration of referees.
To schedule referees
To establish, manage, and monitor the contracts of the Referee Scheduler and Referee
Payments Co-ordinator.
To recommend to ASA appointments for the Referee Development Committee
To recommend to ASA appointments for regional or national training
CUSA members will see an increase in the number of games where officials and their mentors
will be present. It is the anticipation of the RMOC that with additional on-field support and
mentorship, new and young officials will be provided the information and tools required to
develop into a stronger, more skillful official. Man management and consistent application of
the laws of the game are key focuses of this project. These are two of the most common areas
of concern cited in the referee evaluations submitted by teams year to year. To kick start this
initiative, the 2015/16 indoor Preseason Cup will be utilized to evaluate the performance of the
officials to determine their game rating levels for the 2015/16 season. As teams evaluate the
division of play they will assign their players, the leagues will evaluate the division of play that
the officials will be assigned for the season.
Canadian Referees In April 2015, Drew Fischer became only the third
Canadian referee to earn the FIFA refereeing badge. Drew is now able to
referee international club and country games, including the World Cup and
Olympics. This Calgarian refereed the Amway Canadian Championship two
years in a row, in 2012 and 2013, after making his professional debut as a
referee only five years earlier. Thirteen other Canadian officials were also
listed on FIFA’s 2015 List of Referees which would allow for them to be
appointed for international tournaments.
Want to follow in Drew’s footsteps? Go to www.albertasoccer.com for
more information on how to become a referee and to register for courses.
Giving Back
Calgary Street Soccer is a registered non-profit organization formed to
help homeless men and women get their lives back on track through the
power of sport, specifically soccer. The benefits of playing a team sport
are physical, emotional and psychological.
By providing the facilities, equipment, and structure for a relatively inexpensive team sport like
soccer, the Calgary Street Soccer offers a positive, character building experience that players
can carry into the rest of their lives.
2015 was another great year for Calgary Street Soccer. Some of our highlights include:
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Hosted our 3rd Annual Corporate Soccer Tournament
Created a new partnership with the Boys and Girls Club
Participated in the National Homeless Championships in Hamilton, ON
CUSA members contribute $10 from each team registration to this program.
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KidSport Calgary is the largest of the 178 KidSport chapters working across
Canada. Its mission is to make sure no child is on the sidelines because they
cannot afford sport registration fees. According to a 2014 CIBC national
survey, a third of Canadian children cannot afford to participate in organized
sports due to high registration fees. Alberta has the highest costs of
children's sport in Canada; on average, Alberta parents spend $1,428 per
child each year to participate in sports.
KidSport Calgary is immensely proud that, with strong community support, it has always been
able to fund every eligible application received. In 2014, KidSport Calgary provided $900,000 to
pay for sports registration fees for 3,412 kids, a 26% year-over-year increase. KidSport expects
demand will grow in 2015. Its goal is to help 3,675 kids play organized sports at a cost of $1.1m.
The all-in cost per child at KidSport Calgary for 2014, including management and administrative
overhead and fundraising costs, is $420.
Founded in 1995, KidSport Calgary is an amateur athletic association rather than a registered
charity. It is eligible to issue donation receipts.
CUSA Members contribute $20 from each team registration to this program.
StopBully.com
In 2015 CUSA provided the local StopBully.com chapter the opportunity to
attend tournaments and promote its programs and services in addition to
sell memberships. In return CUSA received a portion of each membership
sold for use within the leagues’ general programs.
Financial Review
On July 17, 2015, the chartered accounting firm of Lockhart LLP issued an unqualified audit
report on the financial statements of Calgary United Soccer Association for the year ended
March 31, 2015.
CUSA’s financial decisions are based on building a strong foundation from which the league can
invest into the development of infrastructure, officials, and coaches and deliver a diverse array
of affordable programs to its members. CUSA continues to devote its resources to on-field
activities, with over 70% of all expenditures disbursed on direct on field expenses excluding
related administrative items.
Revenue
Registration
83%
Investments
1%
Donations & Fair
Play 2%
Marketing
Broadview
1%
CSF
2%
1% [PERCENTAGE]
[CATEGORY NAME]
Board Expenses
1%
ASA
11%
Fundraising
2%
Amortization
1%
Expenditures
Amortization
3%
Special Events
3%
[CATEGORY NAME] [PERCENTAGE]
General Program
Fields
1%
[CATEGORY NAME] [PERCENTAGE]
36%
Referees
Administration
17%
22%
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CALGARY UNITED SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
Year Ended March 31, 2015
REVENUE
Outdoor program
Indoor program
Alberta Soccer Association
Future facility fund contributions
Casino
Donations
Amortization of deferred capital contributions
Interest revenue
Membership meetings and miscellaneous
Inter-association administrative support
Hosting grants
Sponsorship
EXPENSES
Field rentals - indoor
Referee Fees
Salaries and benefits
Field rentals - outdoor
Alberta Soccer Association
Tournaments and special events
Amortization
Bank charges and processing fees
Trophies and awards
Office rent and janitorial
Licenses and contracts
Team travel
Office supplies
Referee program administration
Repairs and maintenance
Donations
Broadview utilities
Membership meetings
Insurance
Professional fees
Bad debts
Referees and coaching clinics
Advertising and promotion
Miscellaneous
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES
2015
2014
$1,209,801 $1,045,258
908,503
873,489
272,500
270,893
116,000
117,800
49,523
28,600
45,506
57,348
42,583
31,800
25,791
9,916
11,361
7,600
9,900
9,900
9,292 3,000
14,200
2703760 2,466,804
532,071
380,415
361,111
353,835
282,140
89,576
65,231
54,082
50,126
45,137
41,066
32,200
26,257
23,226
22,830
16,656
16,209
12,512
9,594
9,500
8,028
5,305
3,000
2440107
$263,653
496,977
378,247
344,359
323,022
232,575
60,800
63,957
46,799
27,421
37,843
43,640
4,500
20,239
19,343
23,325
27,905
18,391
15,227
2,625
19,192
11,230
2,160
21,000
179
2,240,956
$225,848
Statement of Financial Position
31-Mar-15
2015
ASSETS
CURRENT
Cash
Restricted cash
Investments
Accounts receivable
GST Recoverable
Prepaid expenses
Long Term Investments
CAPITAL ASSETS
$413,145
$22,489
$431,125
$82,801
$44,168
$2,420
$996,148
$616,153
$184,362
$1,796,663
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
CURRENT
Accounts payable
Wages payable
Source deductions payable
Goods and services tax payable
Deposits received in advance
Deferred contributions
$39,362
$18,811
$9,794
$
$512,101
$22,489
$602,557
DEFERRED CONTRIBUTIONS RELATED TO CAPITAL ASSETS
$118,671
PERFORMANCE BONDS
$8,323
$729,551
NET ASSETS
Unrestricted
Future facility fund
Invested in capital assets
2014
$
$
$321,399
$1,735
$936,902
$66,041
$2,826
$1,328,903
$176,690
$1,505,593
$30,001
$19,549
$9,311
$44,605
$462,435
$1,735
$567,636
$107,338
$27,160
$702,134
$710,321
$291,100
$65,691
$1,067,112
$559,006
$175,100
$69,353
$803,459
$1,796,663
$1,505,593
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CUSA Discipline Committee
Chairs:
Celest Herauf
Mike McMahon
Pinder Cheema
Clayton Becker*
Rob Knight*
Joshua Wood*
Gene Pawlak
Referee Representatives:
Garth Elgie
Jens Lind
Paul Wyatt
Fraser Dyer
Bill Crawford
Bill Buchanan
Steve Papp
Kim Skow
John Carlucci
Leo Donlevy
Members at Large:
Bryan Railton
Ron Stephenson
Moez Hirji
Sean Hayes
Brian Ashley
Brian Atkinson
Vance Alexander*
* Members who have served as either the Chair or Member at Large
Coed Advisory Committee
Clayton Becker
Scott Dekoning
Micheal Mund
Calgary’s Nations Cup Committee
Iain Sneddon
Karen Kajla
Bryan Railton
Mike Pointeier
Altaz Kajla
Maria Marshall – Referee in Chief
CUSA Life Members
The Lifetime Achievement Award has been presented to the following individuals for years of
outstanding contribution and unselfish effort towards the growth of the Calgary United Soccer
Association.
Ron Coldrick
Ian Swift
Pier Siccardi
Peter McKenzie
William A Malone(1998)
Pietro Castagnaro(2003)
Henry Sattler(2005)
Chris Sore(2007)
Peter Moonen(2008)
Felicia Swift(2009)
Alistair Fraser(2010)
Jim Britton(2011)
Peter Farrell(2011)
Steve Hill(2013)
Peter Welsh(2015)
STANDINGS - Outdoor Non Provincial
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STANDINGS - Indoor 2014-15
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Goal Scoring Growth
Season
Outdoor 2015
Outdoor 2014
Indoor 2014/2015
Indoor 2013/2015
Better Defenses?
Total Goals Number of Games
8426
2120
9390
2127
11172
1736
10971
1660
Avg Goals per Game
4.0
4.4
6.4
6.6
STANDINGS - Outdoor Provincial 2015
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STANDINGS - COED Seeding Winter 2014-15
STANDINGS - COED Winter 2014-15
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STANDINGS - COED Summer 2015 Seating
STANDINGS - COED Summer 2015
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STANDINGS - COED Fair Play and Division Winners
Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Jasprit Lail
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Bill Malone
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Gene Pawlak
TREASURER
David Inhaber, FCGA
DIRECTORS
Kent Breedlove
Jennifer Charlebois
John Courtliff
Megan Kossowan
Kerry McGinnis
Mike Oliver
Raj Uppal
Sean Wilson
Administration
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Pearl Doupe
OFFICE MANAGER
Patti Newfield
PROGRAM COORDINATOR DISCIPLINE
Rory Keys
PROGRAM COORDINATOR ADMINISTRATION
Adelle Young
PROGRAM COORDINATOR COED
Devin Varsek
Suite 183
2880 Glenmore Trail SE
Calgary, AB T2C 2E7
403.270.0363
www.cusa.ab.ca
www.calgarycoedsoccer.com