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Ignite SC Technical Governance
Safe Sport Roster &
Coaching Credentials
At Ignite Soccer Club, our commitment to player safety and coaching excellence is paramount. All team coaches, technical directors, and team staff must satisfy mandated screening, ethics, and developmental accreditations aligned with Canada Soccer and Provincial Association regulations.
3 Years
Police CRC + Vulnerable Sector Screen (VSC) cycle
5 Years
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders renewal cycle
Rule of 2
Mandatory two vetted supervisors for all youth athlete touchpoints
100%
Ignite SC bench staff target for active roster authorization
Ignite Compliance Framework
Safe Sport Roster Tiers
Coaching requirements are divided into two distinct safety tiers depending on whether team staff are serving internal recreational programs or inter-club competitive leagues.
In-House / Rec Only
Modified Safe Sport Roster
Recreational Community & In-House House League
Formatted for non-traveling, recreational volunteer coaches operating strictly within Ignite SC in-house community programs.
Mandatory Requirements
Criminal Record Check + VSC
Enhanced Police Information Check via Sterling or Police (Renew every 3 years).
Coaching Soccer in Canada
Introductory online e-module on Canada Soccer Academy / SportU.
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
Abuse and harassment prevention certification (Renew every 5 years).
Grassroots Stage Module (Theory/Practical)
Recommended for head coaches, but optional under strict modified roster rules.
Applicable: U4–U18 Local House League
3 Core Verifications
Competitive Mandate
Full Safe Sport Roster
Ignite Skill Centre, District Competitive, Regional & Performance
Mandatory for all Ignite SC coaches leading teams in inter-club league games, tournaments, provincial championships, and performance leagues.
All Modified Items PLUS:
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions (MED)
Workshop & CAC Locker Online Evaluation passed.
NCCP Making Head Way in Soccer
Concussion recognition protocol & return-to-sport guidelines.
NCCP Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Ignite SC home pitch & venue-specific emergency response planning.
NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two
Strict supervisory protocols to eliminate 1-on-1 minor situations.
Stage-Appropriate Grassroots Workshop or Diploma
Theory & Practical on-field certification (Active Start, FUNd, LTT, SFL, or C Diploma).
Includes: Skill Centre, Dist. Tier 1-3, AA, AAA
8 Mandatory Verifications
Ignite SC Coaching Matrix
Age & Competition Matrix
Filter coaching requirements by player developmental stage and competition stream. Every team bench official must meet these credentials prior to sanctioned match play.
Stage:
Stream:
| Age & Development Stage | Competition Stream | Safe Sport Tier | Head Coach Minimum | Assistant Coach Minimum |
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*All coaches must hold current Ignite SC & Provincial membership in good standing
Ignite SC Compliance Engine
Coach Compliance & Eligibility Auditor
Simulate and audit coach qualification files against Ignite SC and Provincial Safe Sport policies. Toggle completed credentials to generate an official authorization badge and printable clearance pass.
Coach Profile & Audit Parameters
Select target competition level and mark verified records on file.
Presets:
Core Safe Sport Verifications
Mark all active completions
ISC
IGNITE SC • HALIFAX
Clearance Pass
Sarah Jenkins
Requirements Verified
0 / 9
Verified Record Snapshot
Club Licensing:
CANADA SOCCER MA2
Target Stream:
COMPETITIVE
Coach NCCP#:
6548190
Ignite Assignment:
Ignite SC U13 Girls AA
Verification Date:
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Outstanding Items to Clear:
Ignite SC Technical Minimums
Club Key Staff Minimums
Under Ignite SC standards and Canada Soccer MA2 Standards regulations, key club leadership and position-specific trainers adhere to strict credentialing baselines.
Leadership Role
Technical Director / Lead
Oversees sporting curriculum, coaching pathway, and developmental standards across all Ignite SC teams.
National Licence Requirement
Concacaf / Canada Soccer B Diploma
(or legacy Canadian National B / Youth Licence)
Administrative Module
Technical Leadership Diploma
Required for Canada Soccer MA2 Standards / National Youth Licence
Safe Sport Mandate
100% Full Safe Sport Compliance
All 4 Grassroots Workshops
Mandatory
Ages U8–U11
Skill Centre Lead Coach
Supervises club development sessions, station-based training environments, and festival coordination.
Mandatory Diploma
Canada Soccer Children’s Diploma
Specific to early childhood & developmental motor mechanics
Prerequisite Base
FUNdamentals & Learn to Train
Both workshops + on-field practical assessments
Safe Sport Mandate
100% Full Safe Sport Compliance
Ignite Development Stations
Lead Role
Specialized Position
Goalkeeping Specialist
Dedicated position-specific tactical, shot-stopping, and footwork training.
Ignite Grassroots / District
Goalkeeping Workshop
Introductory handling, distribution, and positioning
Standards-Based (AAA / High-Performance)
Canada Soccer Goalkeeper Diploma
Advanced tactical and physiological development
Safe Sport Mandate
100% Full Safe Sport Compliance
1-on-1 Sessions Guardrail
Rule of 2 Enforced
Ignite Safe Sport Standard
The 4 Core Pillars of Safe Sport
Every sideline protocol and background check is anchored in four safety pillars established to safeguard youth athletes and provide an empowering athletic culture.
1. Screening & Vetting
Comprehensive police background checks with Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSC) through Sterling or local police services renewed every 3 years. Ensures no disqualified individual gains proximity to youth players.
2. The Rule of Two
Eliminates any isolated one-on-one scenario between an adult coach and a minor athlete. A minimum of two screened, NCCP-trained adults must oversee locker rooms, medical treatment, travel, and digital messages.
3. Concussion & EAP
NCCP Making Head Way provides mandated concussion recognition and graduated Return-to-Sport guidelines. Every Ignite SC venue has an active Emergency Action Plan with mapped 911 access corridors.
4. Canada Soccer MA2 Standards
Ignite Soccer Club enforces 100% coach compliance as a strict condition for match day participation, provincial tournament sanctioning, and maintaining Canada Soccer MA2 Club Licensing standing under Soccer Nova Scotia.
Ignite SC Operating Protocol
Rule of Two: Practical Field Implementation
Locker & Changing Rooms
Two screened supervisors must monitor entry and exits. Coaches do not shower or change in the presence of minor athletes. One coach must never remain behind alone with a player.
Travel & Vehicle Transport
A coach should never transport a single minor player unaccompanied unless that player is the coach’s immediate child. If transport is necessary, a second coach or parent must accompany the trip.
Digital & Electronic Chats
All electronic communications (email, SMS, TeamSnap) must copy a second screened coach or include the athlete’s parents/guardians. Direct 1-on-1 private messaging with minors is strictly prohibited.