Aligned to the new Grassroots Standards, Canada Soccer continues to endorse the removal of scores and standings from grassroots soccer up to Under 13. The goal of grassroots soccer is to create the best possible learning and development environment for all young players in Canada. While the removal of scores and standings does not diminish children’s desire to compete, it shifts the focus of grassroots matches from the adult concept of rewarding performance measured by result toward development and the participant experience, which are more appropriate emphases in children’s sport.

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