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-to- day 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 co- hosting 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

5 Highlights

7 Board & Administration Report – Succeeding in Our Mission

9 Association & League Structure

11 Men’s Program

16 Co-ed Program

19 Cups, Tournaments & Special Events

23 Discipline Report

25 Giving Back

27 Financial Review

30 Additional Information

31 Standings Highlights

Participation highlights

For the period ended March 31, 2015 and subsequent events up to September 15, 2015.

CUSA By the Numbers 2015 2014 Men’s Program Outdoor Indoor Outdoor Indoor Teams 232 186 218 188 Divisions 26 23 26 21 Players 5,944 4,280 6,075 4,086 Coaches 502 400 519 395 Games Played 2,129 1,736 2,126 1,660

Coed Summer Winter Summer Winter Teams 79 99 72 107 Divisions 10 10 12 10 Players 1,773 2,262 1,575 2,339 Coaches 116 164 78 131 Games Played 705 891 648 963

Number of active officials 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.

2015 2014 League Registration Fees 2,118.304 1,918,747 Sponsorship Revenue 3,000 14,200 Total Revenues 2,703,760 2,466,804 Less: Total Expenses 2,440,107 2,240,958 Less: Contribution to Future Facilities Fund 116,000 117,800 Change in Unrestricted Net Assets 147,653 108,046

Cash 413,145 321,399 Investments (Current & Long Term) 1,047,278 936,902 Total Assets 1,796,663 1505,593 Total Liabilities 729,551 702,134 Net Assets 1,067,112 803,459

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Operational highlights

 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:

 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. 7

 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

 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 12th. Calgary will be host to 22 of the top adult amateur teams from across the nation.

 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.

Association & League Structure

Outdoor 2015 Indoor 2014/15 Outdoor 2014 Senior ASA Players 20,951 21,223 20,915 Youth ASA Players 61,753 32,146 58,100 Total ASA Players 82,704 53,369 79,015

CUSA Men’s Players 5,944 4,280 6,075 CUSA Coed Players 1,773 2,262 1,575 Total CUSA Players 7,717 6,542 7,650

CUSA as % of Senior ASA Players 36.8% 30.8% 36.6% CUSA as % of Total ASA Players 9.3% 12.3% 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 Ital- Canadians, 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

Competition Provincial National Number of teams level Championship Championship Indoor Open Division Outdoor 14 2014 15 8 Challenge AMSL (outdoor) Provincial Yes (3 Calgary) Trophy Major (indoor) 8 City Yes Premier 10 9 City Yes Division 1 10 10 City Yes Division 2 10 10 City Yes Division 3A Division 3B 20 20 City Yes Division Division Division 30 30 City 4A 4B 4C Division Division Division 30 21 City 5A 5B 5C Division Division Division 19 13 City 6A 6B 6C

Age Restricted Divisions Master’s Elite 5 7 City Yes Western Canadians Master’s Premier 8 7 City Yes Master’s 1-3 36 22 City Over 45 A 8 7 City Over 45 B-D 25 20 City Over 55 5 3 City

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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.

Highest Club Number of Teams Competition Level Outdoor Indoor Total Premier Lads Club 7 7 14 Master’s Elite 45A Calgary Rangers FC 8 5 13 Division 2 Calgary Juventus Soccer Club 7 6 13 Premier Premier Chinooks Soccer Club 7 6 13 Master’s Elite Hoods FC 5 5 10 Division 1 Airdrie United Soccer Club 5 4 9 Division 2 Division 4 Southside Rangers Soccer Club 5 4 9 45A AMSL/Major Calgary Caledonian Soccer Club (Callies) 5 4 9 Master’s Elite Calgary Villains FC 2 2 4 AMSL/Major AMSL/Major Dinosaurs Soccer Club 2 2 4 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 Indoor 2014/15 Outdoor 2015 CHALLENGE CUP GOLD Drillers Scottish CUSA Major / AMSL Silver Green & Gold Green & Gold Bronze Villains Elite FC (Calgary) Callies Major (Calgary) PREMIER GOLD AC Milan Callies Bhoys (Calgary) CUSA Premier Silver Victoria Calgary Sportif (Calgary) Bronze Karpaty Villains Elite Reserves (Calgary) TIER I GOLD PASS FC (Calgary) Emerald Exports CUSA Division 1 Silver FC Albania (Calgary) Foothills Darts United (Calgary) Bronze Impact Rangers FC Albania (Calgary) TIER II GOLD Alumni – Lethbridge The Club CUSA Division 2 Silver IFC – Lethbridge Man City Bronze Scona Blues Ralston Rovers TIER III GOLD Xtreme/Portugal FC Hoods FC2 (Calgary) CUSA Division 3 Silver Timberhawks (Calgary) Avalanche FC1 (Calgary) Bronze Airdrie United FC1 (Calgary) Punjab Eagles (Calgary) MASTER’S MAJOR GOLD Victoria Masters Callies Elite O35 (Calgary) CUSA Master’s Elite Silver Croatia Masters Victoria Masters Bronze Lads Club O35A (Calgary) Chinooks Elephants (Calgary) MASTER’S PREMIER GOLD KC Trojans Santiago Wanderers (Calgary) CUSA Master’s Premier Silver Chile / MC United Lads Club O35B (Calgary) Bronze The Wild El Salvador

Callies Bhoys Open Premier Gold

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 Number of Teams Competition Level Summer 2015 Winter 2014-2015 Indoor Seeding Round Europe NA 15 Competitive South America 13 15 Semi-Competitive North America 18 29 Intermediate Africa 21 22 Recreational Asia 13 18 Ultra-Recreational Regular Season Austria 8 8 Competitive Belgium 8 8 Competitive Canada 8 11 Semi-Competitive Denmark 8 11 Semi-Competitive Ecuador 8 11 Intermediate Faroe Islands 8 11 Intermediate Ghana 8 11 Recreational Honduras 8 10 Recreational Ireland 8 8 Ultra-Recreational Japan NA 10 Ultra-Recreational Outdoor Alberta 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 # of Players Male % Female % 2013/2014 2339 1519 64.9 820 35.1 2014/2015 2198 1421 64.6 777 35.4 +/- -141 -98 -0.3 -43 +0.3 Summer 2014 1570 1015 64.6 555 35.4 2015 1673 1076 64.3 597 35.7 Increase +103 +61 -0.3 +42 +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:

Number of Teams Average FPP Summer 2013 72 164.2 Winter 2013/14 107 163.1 Summer 2014 72 165.3 Winter 2014/15 99 163.5 Summer 2015 79 168.4

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 Any CUSA registered & sanctioned team Callies Major Calgary Cup Divisions 2, 3, Master’s Elite Hoods FC2 Tony Marques Divisions 4 & lower Fiji United Cup Master’s Premier, Master’s Division 1 & Over 45 A and John Burns Cup Southside Rangers O45A lower Centennial Cup Master’s Division 2 & lower and Over 45B Selects Kaiser Cup Over 55 (no more then 49% of roster 53 or 54) 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 Open Men’s Colombia Master’s Canada Masters MVP Open Men’s Herney Puentes - Colombia Master’s Frank Posca - Canada Golden Boot Open Men’s Andres Mauricio Rojas - Colombia Master’s Suki Bains – India O35 Goaltender Open Men’s Sergie Levia - Scotland Master’s 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 Chile Master’s Canada Masters Over 45 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.

2014 Results Competition Champion Fair Play Winner Bikini Championship Sweet Feet Sweet Feet Tier A Drawers Championship People of Walmart Young and the Rested Tier B Brewski Championship Forplay Moose Knuckles Tier C

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.

2014 Results Competition Champion Fair Play Winner Santa Claus Marky Mark and the Super Sonic U Mad Bro? Tier A Ninjas Frosty the Snowman The Mega-Whats The Mega-Whats Tier B Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer The Stocking Stuffers Schlitz and Giggles / Just For Fun Tier C

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 Time penalties were also amended to align with the removal of the blue card and to ensure that application of the time to be 3000 served was consistent across the sanctions. 2000 Statistics from the past three indoor seasons 1000 demonstrate the rise in yellow cards issued after the elimination of the blue card. 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:

 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:

 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%

ASA 11% Fundraising Investments 2% 1% Donations & Fair Amortization Play 2% 1%

Expenditures Board Expenses Marketing Broadview 1% 1% Amortization CSF 2% 3% [CATEGORY NAME]1% [PERCENTAGE] Special Events 3% [CATEGORY NAME] [PERCENTAGE] General Program 1% Fields [CATEGORY NAME] [PERCENTAGE] 36% Referees 17% Administration 22%

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CALGARY UNITED SOCCER ASSOCIATION Statement of Revenues and Expenditures Year Ended March 31, 2015

REVENUE 2015 2014 Outdoor program $1,209,801 $1,045,258 Indoor program 908,503 873,489 Alberta Soccer Association 272,500 270,893 Future facility fund contributions 116,000 117,800 Casino 49,523 28,600 Donations 45,506 57,348 Amortization of deferred capital contributions 42,583 31,800 Interest revenue 25,791 9,916 Membership meetings and miscellaneous 11,361 7,600 Inter-association administrative support 9,900 9,900 Hosting grants 9,292 - Sponsorship 3,000 14,200 2703760 2,466,804 EXPENSES Field rentals - indoor 532,071 496,977 Referee Fees 380,415 378,247 Salaries and benefits 361,111 344,359 Field rentals - outdoor 353,835 323,022 Alberta Soccer Association 282,140 232,575 Tournaments and special events 89,576 60,800 Amortization 65,231 63,957 Bank charges and processing fees 54,082 46,799 Trophies and awards 50,126 27,421 Office rent and janitorial 45,137 37,843 Licenses and contracts 41,066 43,640 Team travel 32,200 4,500 Office supplies 26,257 20,239 Referee program administration 23,226 19,343 Repairs and maintenance 22,830 23,325 Donations 16,656 27,905 Broadview utilities 16,209 18,391 Membership meetings 12,512 15,227 Insurance 9,594 2,625 Professional fees 9,500 19,192 Bad debts 8,028 11,230 Referees and coaching clinics 5,305 2,160 Advertising and promotion 3,000 21,000 Miscellaneous - 179 2440107 2,240,956 EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES $263,653 $225,848

Statement of Financial Position 31-Mar-15 2015 2014 ASSETS CURRENT Cash $413,145 $321,399 Restricted cash $22,489 $1,735 Investments $431,125 $936,902 Accounts receivable $82,801 $66,041 GST Recoverable $44,168 $ - Prepaid expenses $2,420 $2,826 $996,148 $1,328,903 Long Term Investments $616,153 $ - CAPITAL ASSETS $184,362 $176,690 $1,796,663 $1,505,593

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT Accounts payable $39,362 $30,001 Wages payable $18,811 $19,549 Source deductions payable $9,794 $9,311 Goods and services tax payable $ - $44,605 Deposits received in advance $512,101 $462,435 Deferred contributions $22,489 $1,735 $602,557 $567,636 DEFERRED CONTRIBUTIONS RELATED TO CAPITAL ASSETS $118,671 $107,338 PERFORMANCE BONDS $8,323 $27,160 $729,551 $702,134

NET ASSETS Unrestricted $710,321 $559,006 Future facility fund $291,100 $175,100 Invested in capital assets $65,691 $69,353 $1,067,112 $803,459

$1,796,663 $1,505,593

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CUSA Discipline Committee Chairs: Celest Herauf Clayton Becker* Gene Pawlak Mike McMahon Rob Knight* Pinder Cheema Joshua Wood*

Referee Representatives: Garth Elgie Bill Crawford John Carlucci Jens Lind Bill Buchanan Leo Donlevy Paul Wyatt Steve Papp Fraser Dyer Kim Skow

Members at Large: Bryan Railton Sean Hayes Vance Alexander* Ron Stephenson Brian Ashley Moez Hirji Brian Atkinson

* Members who have served as either the Chair or Member at Large

Coed Advisory Committee Clayton Becker Bryan Railton Scott Dekoning Mike Pointeier Micheal Mund

Calgary’s Nations Cup Committee Iain Sneddon Altaz Kajla Karen 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 Henry Sattler(2005) Peter Farrell(2011) Ian Swift Chris Sore(2007) Steve Hill(2013) Pier Siccardi Peter Moonen(2008) Peter Welsh(2015) Peter McKenzie Felicia Swift(2009) William A Malone(1998) Alistair Fraser(2010) Pietro Castagnaro(2003) Jim Britton(2011) STANDINGS - Outdoor Non Provincial

31

STANDINGS - Indoor 2014-15

33

Goal Scoring Growth Better Defenses? Season Total Goals Number of Games Avg Goals per Game Outdoor 2015 8426 2120 4.0 Outdoor 2014 9390 2127 4.4 Indoor 2014/2015 11172 1736 6.4 Indoor 2013/2015 10971 1660 6.6

STANDINGS - Outdoor Provincial 2015

35

STANDINGS - COED Seeding Winter 2014-15

STANDINGS - COED Winter 2014-15

37 STANDINGS - COED Summer 2015 Seating

STANDINGS - COED Summer 2015

39

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

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