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SAAC
Announces 2008 Membership Class
 (December
11, 2007) - After extensive reviews and assessment, the SAAC
Board of Directors is proud to announce its list of members
for 2008.
"The growing interest in SAAC has required us to redefine our
membership to truly reflect the makeup of our Association",
explained Commissioner Lino Terra. "It is very important
for us to maintain our standards and recognize those groups
that have excelled in putting together top quality programs."
The top designation is the
SAAC Academy, which recognizes groups that are meeting all
SAAC standard and have full-time programs in at least four age
groups. The 2008 Academy class includes Bryst FA,
Power Player Academy, 1v1 Soccer, ANB Futbol
and DPSoccer.
The SAAC School of Excellence
designation was given to groups that meet all standards with
full-time programs at less than four age groups.
Score Soccer, AC Milan Academy, Santos FC
and USC Academy our the returning members that have
achieved this designation. As well, SAAC welcomes Soccer
Prospect Academy from Ottawa, Ontario as its newest School
of Excellence.
Each prospective member was
required to make a presentation to the Board in order to
detail their plans for 2008 and beyond. The
presentations had to address areas such as player development,
coaching education, facilities and risk management. The Board
then asked a number of questions and provided a written
assessment for each group.
A number of organizations
applied for full membership but were unable to show that they
were ready to meet all published standards at this time.
However, these groups demonstrated a commitment to developing
their programs to the point where they could achieve full
membership in the near future. These groups have been
accepted as guest organizations in 2008 and will be eligible
to field teams in SAAC internal competitions.
The 2008 SAAC Guest
Organizations include Golden Feet Soccer,
Riverside Football Club, Padre Pio Academy and
Shooting Stars Soccer.
In 2008, SAAC will be stepping
up efforts to expand across Canada by continuing to bring in
outside groups as Associate Members. These
are groups that are unable to participate in SAAC programs,
but demonstrate a willingness and capability to meet published
standards and uphold the ideals of the SAAC Academy system.
Alfons Rubbens of SAAC will be traveling to British Columbia
in December and hopes to meet with our partners in that area
in an effort to strengthen our relationship.
SAAC Updates Mission
Statement and Vision
In an effort to better define
the goals and objectives of SAAC at the highest level, the
SAAC Board has approved an update to the SAAC Mission
Statement and Vision, effective immediately. The Mission
Statement and Vision will guide our strategic planning and
decision-making as we continue to move forward.
SAAC Mission
To Develop World Class Soccer
Players In Canada
On A Continual & Systematic
Basis
By Providing Our Members With
Best-In-Class
Training, Facilities & Competition
SAAC Vision
To Become And Be Recognized As
The Primary Player Development
Platform In Canada
For information on SAAC, its
programs or members, write to
saac@academysoccer.ca or visit
www.academysoccer.ca. |
