Which document governs safeguarding?

The SafeSport & Child Protection Policy, in thirteen parts. It covers screening, ethics training, the code of conduct and the Rule of Two, the concussion and return-to-play protocol, injury reporting, emergency action planning and the complaints process.

Where are membership classes defined?

In the Restated Bylaws. Sixteen Parts cover membership, general meetings, directors and officers, borrowing, auditor, notices, bylaw alteration and dispute resolution, with a dedicated Part on the standing of Founding Members.

What are the association’s purposes?

Nine statutory purposes are set out in the Constitution, ranging from governing academy-based youth soccer in BC and operating the Academy Super League, through to advocating for accessible, inclusive and high-quality programming.

Rules & Policies

Everything we are bound by, in one place

Everything a member academy, coach or official is bound by — published in full, not summarised.

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The governing documents

Adopted 23 October 2025 and binding on every member academy, coach, official and volunteer operating under BCSAA sanction.

Constitution

Nine statutory purposes under the BC Societies Act.

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Restated Bylaws · 16 parts

Membership, meetings, directors, financial controls, discipline and amendment.

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SafeSport Policy · 13 parts

Screening, conduct, concussion protocol, injury reporting and complaints.

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Which document governs safeguarding?: The SafeSport & Child Protection Policy, in thirteen parts. It covers screening, ethics training, the code of conduct and the Rule of Two, the concussion and return-to-play protocol, injury reporting, emergency action planning and the complaints process.
Where are membership classes defined?: In the Restated Bylaws. Sixteen Parts cover membership, general meetings, directors and officers, borrowing, auditor, notices, bylaw alteration and dispute resolution, with a dedicated Part on the standing of Founding Members.
What are the association’s purposes?: Nine statutory purposes are set out in the Constitution, ranging from governing academy-based youth soccer in BC and operating the Academy Super League, through to advocating for accessible, inclusive and high-quality programming.

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