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, women’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 2016 Annual Report for Calgary United Soccer Association. Much was achieved during the course of the year and your association finished the year on a strong financial and strategic foundation. We believe that the year ahead presents many opportunities to further provide leadership on issues that matter to our members, and we look forward to the continued pursuit of excellence in this regard. The association has experienced significant growth during the past couple of years, with the introduction of new programs and the expansion of existing ones. 311 registered teams participated in the 2015 outdoor season, the most in the association’s history, including the successful launch of the first 11-aside outdoor coed program. The winter of 2015/16 included the introduction of a futsal program, beginning with ten teams in a single division and strong growth prospects going into this winter. The 2016 outdoor season was highlighted by the successful introduction of a women’s program, which will also be introduced for the upcoming winter season. The year was punctuated by the co-hosting of the 2015 Sport Chek National Club Championships Challenge Trophy and Jubilee Trophy in October of 2015. CUSA received numerous accolades from teams and associations from around the country for the exceptional organization of the event and on our ability and willingness to be accommodating. This year also represented the 25th anniversary of the Alberta Major Soccer League. For the first time in the club’s history, Calgary’s Villains Elite FC won the 2015 Championship. Since the AMSL’s founding, Alberta has captured more national championships than any other province, highlighting the success of the league in supporting player development in Alberta. Competitions aside, the association continued to support the community through not-for-profit organizations, donating over $17,000 to KidSport and the Calgary Street Soccer Program over the course of the year. Also of note, Calgary United Soccer Association was proud to win the Organizational Diversity Award as part of the 20th annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards ceremony hosted by Immigrant Services Calgary. The award has been presented since 1997 and honours the contributions and exceptional achievements of immigrants and refugees in the Calgary area. CUSA was recognized for fostering an environment of inclusiveness and diversity that benefits the many communities in the city. The year ahead presents numerous opportunities and the association is well poised to take on the challenge. Of particular focus in the year ahead will be the continued expansion of the women’s program, the growth of futsal, expanding on early efforts to collectively promote improved transition between youth and adult programs, generating non-fee based revenue and engaging with our fellow soccer associations to capture the City’s attention with respect to facilities. We continue to work hard for our members and look forward to sharing the successes of these upcoming efforts during the course of the next twelve months. Sincerely, Jasprit Lail Contents Highlights 4 Succeeding in Our Mission 7 Achievement Awards 8 Structure of Soccer in Alberta 14 League Structure 15 Men’s Program 16 Co-ed Program 22 Copa Futsal and Women’s Program 25 Cups, Tournaments & Special Events 30 Discipline Report 44 Giving Back 46 Financial Review 47 Additional Information 51 Standings 52 Board of Directors 79 Highlights Participation Highlights For the period ended March 31, 2016 and subsequent events up to September 15, 2016. CUSA By the Numbers 2016 2016 2015 2015 16 2014 15 Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor Indoor Indoor Men’s Women’s* Men’s Men’s Men’s Teams 229 9 232 185 187 Divisions 26 1 26 23 23 Players 5,325 210 5,944 4,076 4,283 Coaches 536 18 502 403 401 Games Played 2,118 81 2,129 1,693 1,736 Coed Summer Summer Winter Winter Teams 77 79 90 99 Divisions 8 8 10 10 Players 1,644 1,773 1,961 2,262 Coaches 116 116 140 162 Games Played 693 705 904 891 Number of active officials 317 239 226 236 *2016 Outdoor inaugural season for CUSA Women’s Program 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. 2016 2015 2014 League Registration Fees 1,915,269 2,118.304 1,918,747 Sponsorship Revenue 2,000 3,000 14,200 Total Revenues 2,865,129 2,703,760 2,466,804 Less: Total Expenses 2,532,106 2,440,107 2,240,958 Less: Contribution to Future Facilities Fund 117,200 116,000 117,800 Change in Unrestricted Net Assets 333,023 147,653 108,046 Cash 542,367 413,145 321,399 Investments (Current & Long Term) 1,303,944 1,047,278 936,902 Total Assets 3,001,483 1,796,663 1505,593 Total Liabilities 1,601,346 729,551 702,134 Net Assets 1,400,135 1,067,112 803,459 -4- Operational Highlights In the 2015 Outdoor season Calgary United Soccer had the most teams registered in its history, 311! Calgary United Soccer successfully co-hosted the 2015 Sport Chek National Club Championships Challenge Trophy and Jubilee Trophy October 7 to 12. Calgary United Soccer successfully co-hosted the 2015 Outdoor Senior Soccerfest 100% on artificial turf fields, -- games, due to weather conditions. 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. 2015 16 Copa Futsal became an Associate Member of CUSA. Season Highlights Calgary Callies O35A team represented Calgary and Alberta at the Master’s Western Regional Championships in Surrey BC earning a silver medal. 2015 Calgary Villains Elite FC won the Alberta Major League Season Championship – the first time in the club’s history. Calgary Foothills FC completed their inaugural season in the USL PDL in 2015 finishing just out of the playoffs. 2016 campaign resulted in their first appearance in the Finals! Summer 2015 saw the launch of our first 11 v 11 Outdoor Coed program. First Father - son registration on same team in Over 45 Division! Callies O35A Team -5- Noteworthy Achievements Organizational Diversity Award Calgary United Soccer was proud to be presented with the Organizational Diversity Award for the 20th Annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards through Immigrant Services Calgary (ICS). The awards banquet has been held since 1997 and honors the contributions and exceptional achievements of immigrants and refugees in the Calgary area. This year’s gala was held on March 16th. Calgary United Soccer President, Jasprit Lail, on behalf of Calgary United Soccer, was honored to accept the award for Organizational Diversity. The roots of diversity within Calgary United Soccer extend far beyond our organization. Soccer is the most celebrated game in the world, and for generations Calgary’s economic success has attracted new families from all corners of the globe. We don’t need to promote diversity; we merely need to embrace it. A quick scan through the team names throughout our divisions exemplifies our success in having done so. We continue to actively embrace diversity through inclusive policies and practices that encourage participation in soccer for everyone in this city. These values are reflected in our mission and vision, and lead to a culture at Calgary United Soccer that was born out of diversity rather than one that adopted it as a critical value. -6- 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: 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. 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.