Travel with Players Policy

Canada Soccer strongly recommends the following guidelines for organizations to ensure they are following the Rule of Two. In the guidelines below, a ‘Person in Authority’ is defined as an NCCP-trained or certified coach, a screened volunteer, or other adult. The organization is meeting the highest standard for the Rule of Two if the Person in Authority is always a screened and NCCP-trained or certified coach.

Travel

The following guidelines are strongly recommended during travel with athletes:

1. A Person in Authority may not be alone in a car with an athlete unless the Person in Authority is the athlete’s parent/ guardian.
2. If a participant rides in a coach’s vehicle, another adult should be present.
3. A Person in Authority may not share a room or be alone in a hotel room with an athlete unless the Person in
4. Authority is the athlete’s parent or guardian.
5. Room or bed checks during overnight stays must be done by two Persons in Authority.