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Expenses Breakdown 13. Financial Statements 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS MANITOBA SOCCER ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT 2019 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS The MSA Board and Staff offer this annual report to showcase how we have advanced our priorities in 2019. PAGE 3. PRIORITIES OVERVIEW 5. GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP 6. COMMUNICATION & EDUCATION 7. TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT – PLAYER PATHWAY 8. TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT – COMPETITION ALIGNMENT 9. TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT – COACHING PATHWAY 10. TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT – OFFICIALS PATHWAY 11. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION – AUDIT & FINANCE 12. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION – EXPENSES BREAKDOWN 13. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 30. YOUR MSA LEADERSHIP 31. THANK YOU 32. HONOREES 2 PRIORITIESTABLE OF CONTENTS At the June 2017 Strategic Planning Session, the MSA launched its priorities for the next 18 months, focusing on three core categories: Governance & Leadership, Communication & Education, and Technical Development & Leadership. 3 PRIORITIESTABLE OF CONTENTS 4 GOVERTABLE OFNANCE CONTENTS & LEADERSHIP MEMBERSHIP • Governance Reform, Standards, Accountability, Registration, Build Relationships o World Soccer Academy was accepted as an Academy Member. o Swan Valley Youth Soccer and Thompson Junior Soccer were provided with governance support and guidance. o Westman Regional Soccer Association, Hanover and TRI-S continued to receive support and guidance in administration, governance, and technical areas. o Meetings were held with all regional Members, leagues, districts, clubs, and potential future Members to provide support and guidance. o The club licensing pilot project concluded, and further support is being provided to assist in meeting governance requirements. o Meetings were held with Members regarding online platforms and possible solutions going forward. o Members were provided with support regarding online platform issues and solutions. o Compared to 2018, there were a higher number of discipline matters that needed to be addressed by the association, but fewer appeals. o The MSA continued to attend the Canada Soccer meetings for Presidents, Executive Directors, and technical staff to address matters relevant to the country and province. INTERNAL REVIEW • Governing Documents, Committees, Human Resources, Accessibility, Collaboration o The Match Officials Development Committee worked on policies and fees structure for referees. o The MSA Disciplinary Code revisions were completed and approved to meet requirements of Canada Soccer. o Established a Referee Discipline Panel with terms of reference to address referee complaints. o The MSA By-Laws were reviewed to be compliant with the Manitoba Corporations Act and are ready to be considered by the Membership. o Minor adjustments were made to the MSA Provincial Championships Rules and Regulations to be compliant with Canada Soccer National Competition amendments. o Began work on amendments to the MSA Privacy Policy to meet the requirements of Sport Manitoba. o The MSA Rules and Regulations minor adjustments made at the time of the Discipline Code inclusion. o There was a recommendation from the Finance Committee to move to the QuickBooks program, which is being implemented to improve on the monthly reporting to the Board. o The MSA concussion protocols were reviewed and approved. o The Out of Region process continues for outdoor and indoor seasons. o Signed the Canada Soccer Connect agreement for ID and tracking system based on FIFA requirements. o Three staff Members moved out of the province or country due to family and studies. o Hired new staff for those who had left the organization. o Had issues with PayPal due to external factors not controlled by the MSA. The matter was resolved by PayPal slowly with inconveniences to both the MSA and Members. o Hired MNP to carry out a Strategic Plan for the MSA with stakeholder engagement. MNP was responsible for the process and drafted the strategic plan that was shared with the Members for further input. The final document should be completed by November, with implementation to follow. o The MSA Board of Directors orientation manual was completed and provided to potential candidates for the 2019 elections. 5 COMMUNICATIONTABLE OF CONTENTS & EDUCATION NETWORKING • Social Media, Community Connection, Membership Connection, Advocate o Social Media followers consistently grew (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube). o Had constant interaction via pictures/videos/news sharing/contests. o The MSA held a holiday get-together with local staff/boards of Member leagues and clubs. o Held a Technical Leader meetings with Member clubs. o Held consistent parent/player information meetings for MSA programming. o Held an Anti-Bullying & Hazing presentation from Sport Manitoba to REX/Prospects players and coaches. o Held the annual Night of Excellence. o Soccer X discount was provided to Members. o Involved Membership in the Strategic Planning Process through communication platforms. o Valour FC ticket giveaway to Membership for every home match. PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING • Identity, Relationships, Sponsorships o Continuously built on relationships with current partners and sponsors. o Soccer X became official apparel and equipment sponsor. o Worked on finding additional sponsors/partners with same mission, vision, and values. o Participated in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Halftime Show. EDUCATION • Creating a Soccer Culture, Provincial Perspective o Multiple Manitoba players signed with local CPL franchise, Valour FC. o Winnipeg’s John Schepers was inducted into Canada Soccer Hall of Fame. o Launched the Manitoba Soccer Virtual Hall of Fame at manitobasoccer.ca. o Manitoba Soccer Hall of Fame physical space to be unveiled in October 2019. o Winnipegger Desiree Scott was selected to the Canada Soccer 2019 FIFA WWC roster. o Desiree Scott was inducted into the Canada West Hall of Fame. o Hector Vergara was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. 6,900+ COMBINED FOLLOWERS 6 TECHNICALTABLE OF CONTENTS DEVELOPMENT PLAYER PATHWAY • Grassroots, Club Development, Player Program Development, LTPD Education o Winnipegger and former Portage Trails/Provincial Team Member Georges Mukumbilwa signed a professional contract with Vancouver Whitecaps FC. o 26 players (2003-2005 born) attended the Whitecaps Youth HPP Combine. o Male 2003- born Prospects player was invited to take part in the Generation Adidas Tour in Madrid, Spain with the Whitecaps FC Academy. o 2 female REX players (2003 & 2004 born) were selected to attend Canada Soccer U17 REX ID Camp in Montreal. o Male 2004- born Prospects player was invited to the Whitecaps Youth Academy Centre HPP 2 Residency Trial in Vancouver. o 37 players (2005-2006 born) attended the Whitecaps Youth U14 Combine. o 14 Manitoba players selected to the Whitecaps Youth U14 Combine Match of Distinction. o Male 2003- born Prospects player invited into the full time Residency Program in Vancouver. o Danny Worthington, CWNT Assistant Coach & Women’s Excel U15-U23 Director, visited. o Eric Tenllado, Men’s Excel Development Coach, visited. o Tania Singfield, Women’s Excel Centre Staff Coach, visited. o Whitecaps FC Coaching Staff visited REX/Residency and Pre-Prospects Programs. o 3 Players from Brandon, MB will be joining the 2019/2020 REX Program. o 2 Players from Kenora, ON invited to trial with the 2019/2020 Residency Program. o MSA Grassroots Festivals ran in Flin Flon, Minnedosa, and Steinbach. o Application for Futsal to be included in the 2022 Manitoba Winter Games was accepted. o Community Outreach Program supported parents and volunteers in various districts. o 2020 Manitoba Games ID Festival was held in Carman with over 250 participants attending. o Grassroots Practice Plans were created weekly on website for coaches to access. o Updated the Manitoba Soccer Player Pathway. o Applications to become Standards for Quality Soccer Provider opened to all Manitoba youth soccer organizations on April 1, 2019. o Work on applications for Manitoba senior soccer organizations to become an SQS provider has begun. 17,408 REGISTERED PLAYERS IN MANITOBA IN 2018/2019 5,532 SENIOR / 11,876 YOUTH 7 TECHNICALTABLE OF CONTENTS DEVELOPMENT COMPETITION ALIGNMENT • Holistic Standards, Player-Centered Approach o Mens Futsal Provincial Championship ran for the second year. o Manitoba representative was sent to Canada Soccer Futsal Nationals in Kingston, Ontario. o Preparations are ongoing for a 2020 Provincial Futsal Championship. o Plans for a Youth & Womens Futsal Competitions are ongoing. o 2019 MSA Cup had 8 Senior Mens teams, 1 Senior Womens team, 3 Masters teams and 13 Youth teams compete. o 36 Players from across the province were selected to represent Manitoba at the 2019 Western Canada Summer Games in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. nd o Both the male and female teams finished in 2 place at the WCSG Tournament. MANITOBA PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONS U15B: BONIVITAL SC SENIOR MENS: FC WINNIPEG LIONS U15G: BONIVITAL SC SENIOR WOMENS: FCNW STARZ U17B: BONIVITAL SC MASTERS MENS: ROVERS FC U17G: FC NORTHWEST MASTERS WOMENS: CLASSICS SC SENIOR MENS FUTSAL: PIONEERS FC 625 PLAYERS TOOK PART IN A PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP 365 SENIOR / 260 YOUTH 8 TECHNICALTABLE OF CONTENTS DEVELOPMENT COACHING PATHWAY • Standards, Coaching Program Development o Ran Coach Education with the Winnipeg Newcomer Sports Academy. o Ran Coaching Clinics in partnership with Member Clubs. o Ran Community & Licensing stream courses in Winnipeg and Brandon. o Ran Community stream courses in Steinbach and Flin Flon. o Hosted the 9-day Canada Soccer Children’s Licence course. o The 2019 Western Canada Summer Games Coaching Staff
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