Applications to Host 2025 Canada Soccer Grassroots Soccer Fests Now Open
Canada Soccer is pleased to announce that hosting applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Canada Soccer Grassroots Soccer Fests program. It will mark the 29th season of the country’s largest and longest running grassroots soccer program. Clubs looking to host a Canada Soccer Grassroots Soccer Fest in 2025 can now apply online at https://canadasoccer.com/assf-festival-application-form/.
As Canada’s largest national grassroots soccer program, community soccer club administrators, coaches and volunteers are encouraged to apply online today to host a fun-filled event in your community. With the festival schedule expected to fill-up quickly, prospective hosts are encouraged to submit their applications early to secure their desired festival date.
APPLY: 2025 Canada Soccer Grassroots Soccer Fests Online Registration
Canada Soccer Grassroots Soccer Fests have supported community soccer activity for nearly three decades and reached nearly five million Canadians through the delivery of financial grants and promotional and technical resources to clubs from coast to coast to coast. Since its’ inception, the program has distributed over one-and-a-half million dollars directly to community clubs across the country.
“Canada Soccer Grassroots Soccer Fests provides a great opportunity to get the community together and support young players as they play soccer in a fun and safe environment," said Dave Nutt, Canada Soccer's Director of Development. "Sport participation supports the health and well-being of our communities as well as providing children with life skills through play. We are thankful to all our partners for their support of this incredible program.
In addition to the financial and programming support provided to all festival hosts, the program’s corporate partners enhance the festival events through the provision of giveaways, facilitation of appearances by Canada Soccer National Team athletes in select markets, and the implementation of unique technical programming at select festivals. Be sure to visit canadasoccer.com for regular updates.
For more information on the Canada Soccer Grassroots Soccer Fests program and to learn how you can grow the game in your community visit https://www.canadasoccer.com/events/active-start-soccer-fests/fest-info/. Also, be sure to check out the Canada Soccer Pathway page for comprehensive grassroots resources, including detailed toolkits across all ages of development.
About Canada Soccer Grassroots Soccer Fests
Canada Soccer Grassroots Soccer Fests is a grant-based program designed to provide resources to host a soccer celebration in communities across the country. Community soccer clubs in Canada are encouraged to apply to host a festival via the online application process. In addition, participating clubs will receive a festival hosting package which includes individual participation certificates and a wide array of promotional giveaways from the program’s national sponsors.
In support of ensuring all soccer environments across Canada are safe, fun, developmentally appropriate, accessible, inclusive, and welcoming, continuing in 2025, all member clubs that operate a youth program will be required to hold, at minimum, the Quality Soccer Provider recognition as a part of the Canada Soccer Club Licensing program. To initiate an application for recognition, clubs should contact their Provincial/Territorial Member Association.
For more information about Canada Soccer Grassroots Soccer Fests program and to learn how bring a festival to your club and community, visit the Canada Soccer Grassroots Soccer Fests website.