Fields for Our Future Survey

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* How many individuals in your household play youth soccer in Calgary?

One

Two

Three

Four

Five or more

None of the above

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* How many individuals in your household participate in adult soccer in Calgary?

One

Two

Three or more

None of the above

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* Do you agree that governments (municipal, provincial, and federal) have a role to play in investing in new infrastructure to support a rapid growth in demand for soccer in Calgary?

Strongly agree

Somewhat agree

Somewhat disagree

Strongly disagree

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* When it comes to investing in recreational facilities in Calgary, who do you believe holds the primary responsibility in delivering this investment?

The municipal government

The provincial government

The federal government

None of the above

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* How satisfied are you with the current availability and quality of soccer facilities in Calgary?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

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* What types of soccer facilities do you believe Calgary needs most? (Rank in order of priority: 1 = most important, 5 = least important)

Year-round indoor fieldhouses
Upgraded outdoor fields with better turf
Multi-use sports complexes
More outdoor fields in communities
A national training center (multiple indoor and outdoor fields)

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* What challenges have you or your family faced in accessing soccer facilities? (Select all that apply)

Lack of available field time for practice

Extended travel times to reach facilities

Lack transit in proximity to facilities

Poor field conditions (e.g., overcrowding, outdated surfaces, uneven playing surfaces)

Seasonal/weather limitations

Games scheduled for kickoff in late at night (i.e. Kickoff later than 9pm)

Other (please specify)

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* How has the shortage of soccer facilities impacted you or your child’s ability to play?

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* If Calgary were to build new soccer facilities, what features would be most important to you? (Rank in order of priority: 1 = most important, 7 = least important)

Indoor, year-round availability
Location convenience and accessible by public transit
Gathering area for social activities (e.g. concessions or restaurants)
Multi-sport capability for other community use
Spectator sightlines
Bigger changing rooms for players/referees
Accessibility for participants with physical disabilities

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* If Calgary had better soccer facilities, would you or your child be more likely to stay in the sport long-term?

Yes

Not sure

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* Should CMSA commit to building their own facility with support from government, how much of an increase in soccer registration fees per season (indoor and outdoor) would you be comfortable with to support the initial capital cost of the facility?

$25 to $50 increase

$51 to $75 increase

$76 to $100 increase

$101 to $150 increase

More than $150 increase

I do not want to see increases in soccer registration fees to support capital costs

Not applicable

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* As a not-for-profit entity, CMSA relies on the support of participant fees and grants to maintain the operation of youth soccer in Calgary. Should CMSA commit to building their own facility, would you be willing and able to provide technical/professional expertise on this project to help keep costs down?

Yes (please specify)

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* Which part of the city do you reside in?

Northwest

Northeast

Southeast

Southwest

None of the above (please specify)

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* Which soccer club(s) are you or your child registered with (past or present)?

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* Is there anything else you’d like to share about Calgary’s soccer facilities or what you’d like to see in future investments?

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* Would you be willing to be contacted by CMSA directly?

If Yes (please provide your contact information)

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* For CMSA Members: Have you had to travel to a different city to participate in a provincial tournament (APDL, Youth Tier 1 to 4) in the last two years?

Yes

Not applicable