May 28 - Member Update
Return to Soccer
Games are back (for outdoor)!
We are sure you are all aware of the exciting news we received this week when outdoor sport was added to Step One of the Government’s Reopening Roadmap.
The Return to Soccer Plan was recently updated as per our release on Wednesday to include information on outdoor games (pg. 15-16). Please ensure you review the new guidelines and let us know if you have any questions.
We have received many questions regarding in province travel and how far is acceptable. We ask your organization to use your discretion on how often and far you travel to play - there is a difference between travelling to a neighbouring town to have enough competition within a league than across the province to play exhibition games. We want to ensure we are keeping all participants and sport safe, and we also want to ensure that sport can progress to the next step of the Reopening Roadmap without delay. If you feel your organization is not ready and that an exhibition game is too far away - you are probably right. In a few more weeks we will see reduced restrictions and the time for travelling will come. Remember, no tournaments or inter-provincial travel are allowed.
Indoor Sport guidelines remain unchanged (contactless training in groups of 8) and are scheduled to be lifted in Step 2 of the Roadmap (current guidelines on pg. 14).
Next Member Discussion
The next Member Discussion is scheduled for Tuesday, June 15th at 8:00 PM (or earlier as required).
Register here.
Outdoor Registration Reminder - June 7
Up to $150,000 will be distributed to eligible Member Organizations that offer programming in the Outdoor 2021 season.The funding will be applied as a credit to the organization’s 2021 outdoor registrations.
Updated Registration Submission:
June 7: submit 2021 Outdoor Registrar Report containing all registrations received by May 31. If your organization is opening Outdoor 2021 registrations after May 31st please contact: registrar@sasksoccer.com
June 8-14: SSA will confirm MO eligibility, Stimulus Funding credit, and update the total registration owing. * For those groups that offer fall outdoor or Indoor only details to follow.
June 21: submit registration payment. This is a firm deadline so plan accordingly.
September 30 or as soon as your season is completed: submit final 2021 Outdoor Registrar Report and fees, for all registrations received up to September 30.
Registration Fees and Reports: http://sasksoccer.com/content/participant-registration
Reminder, Monday, May 31st is the deadline to declare your organization’s interest in creating a Soccer Town Saskatchewan video clip! Don’t miss out on this tremendous opportunity! to win the title of Soccer Town Saskatchewan and $5,000!
Busy with the return to games?! This is a great project to engage youth volunteers - ask your teams to help out!
Here you will find the link to declare your organization’s interest in participating. Once you declare interest, you will be emailed instructions on how to upload your video.
Details and rules on the Soccer Town Saskatchewan initiative can be found here: http://sasksoccer.com/article/65633
It is your last chance to have your voice heard in the development of Canada Soccer’s 2022-26 Strategic Plan!
Responses are required by May 31st.
The engagement includes a call for user-generated content to support the development of Canada Soccer’s Return-to-Play initiatives. Canada Soccer is targeting of at least 3,000 responses from across the range of players, coaches, referees, administrators, parents, fans, and supporters young and old.
Let’s make sure our province is well represented!
To have your say visit: www.canadasoccer.com/strategic-plan-development-survey
Canada Soccer Resources
There have been several resources for membership released by Canada Soccer over the past month. To encourage all organizations to review the below information. These documents are referenced in the Club Licensing Criteria, as well for those that are Club Licensing holders or working towards a license.These resources are available on our Club Licensing Program and Member Organization Resources pages.
New name, same resource line
The Sask Sport Resource Line provides information, bilingual support, resources and referrals for sport in Saskatchewan regarding possible bullying, abuse, harassment, discrimination or hazing.
This confidential and anonymous resource, operating 365 days of the year from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., is intended to assist callers in determining the most appropriate course of action to take.
The Sask Sport Resource Line staff is qualified to handle calls regarding child and youth maltreatment (national/provincial child and youth protection laws) and organization-specific risk management and dispute resolution models.
Sask Sport is seeking nominations to its Board of Directors.
Do you know a strong leader with a passion for sport and community development? The deadline for nominations is June 11. Elections will be held during the Sask Sport AGM on June 17 at 1 p.m. Nominate Now.
Last week we launched the 50/50 Province-wide fundraiser, and the first ever jack pot was $10,240!
The winning ticket number was 4864 and a prize of $5,120 was won by Kevin Barbero from Regina! Congratulations to Weyburn Soccer Association who was the organization with highest amount of “in support of” selections, with $2,040 worth of tickets being purchased!
We would like to thank everyone for their support in drawing attention to the campaign to make the first week of the Fundraiser a huge success! Let’s continue to keep advertising and keep this momentum up to raise as much funds as possible for soccer in Saskatchewan!
During last week’s draw we were able to “Boost” our post through Facebook to gain significantly higher views and direct more people to the draw. This week we have not been able to boost the post and we been advised by Facebook that we need approval to promote gaming. The review can take up to 2 weeks. This means we will have a significantly smaller reach for this week’s draw. Please Share, Like, and Comment on our posts often to ensure the message is being shared to as many people as possible until we are able to boost our posts again.
The next draw will be completed on Tuesday, June 1st at 2pm and the winner will be announced via Facebook.
If your organization hasn’t signed up yet, there’s still time and there is no deadline! Fill out and return this signup form to ea@sasksoccer.com. It doesn’t get easier than this to raise money for your organization! Your volunteers can focus on the players and the game - we’ll do the work, and you will see the profit! You just need to 1 - sign up and 2 - promote the lottery through social media or other means to your membership.
Get your tickets today!
Each week visit Everyone’s Game Resource Centre on our weekly communication to find informational and inspirational articles, member interviews, and developmental opportunities.
Monthly Member Interview: Faith
Faith Jasper sits down with Eden Senger to discuss why inclusion and diversity is so vital to the success of soccer. Faith is currently enrolled in Kinesiology at the UofR, she has been part of SSA as a player and a coach. Currently a coach with Queen City United Soccer Club within the grassroots programming as well as the competitive stream. Faith has been a part of Best Buddies, an organization helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities find friendships, as well as being involved with Special Olympics throughout high-school and University.
May Interview: Listen to Faith’s interview
Past Interviews
April Interview: Listen to Carlos’s interview
Inspirational Articles: Hot Take: Anti-Asian Hate and Sports with Dr. Courtney Szto and Alex Wong
Shireen speaks with renowned Sports Sociologist Dr. Courtney Szto and famed basketball writer Alex Wong about the effects of anti-Asian hate on Asian athletes, on Asian communities, and on sports.
Shireen speaks with renowned Sports Sociologist Dr. Courtney Szto and famed basketball writer Alex Wong about the effects of anti-Asian hate on Asian athletes, on Asian communities, and on sports.
Everyone’s Game Community - Quarterly Education Series
Sign up today to be apart of Everyone’s Game Community, the group consist of member organizations representatives who are taking action and joining the movement. This will be a safe place for organizations to share experiences, build together, celebrate successes, and learn from one another. It will include quarterly meetings to allow for open discussions, free workshops, and resource sharing. Our first meeting is scheduled for June 23 where we will discuss building and implementing Diverse Gender strategies within your organization’s policies.
Techne Launch Week 12 Leaderboard
The winner of the Week #12 Techne Leaderboard draw and a $50 Xtratime Sports Soccer Locker gift card is Nadray S. from ASTRA Soccer Academy.
Coaching Development
It is important for all of us to be mindful of mental health in sport. Coaches Association of Canada are offering a New Mental Health in Sport FREE eLearning module that we encourage all coaches to take.
SSA Calendar of Events & Deadlines
Recordings of past webinars and COVID 19 member calls can be found on our YouTube Channel.
June 21 - Registration payment submission deadline
September 30 - Final Outdoor Registration submission deadline for registrations received after May 31st
September 30 - MAP Grant Follow-up Deadline
BE SAFE! BE THE SOLUTION!
As a reminder, please continue to take care of yourself, your families, and others.
| Wash your hands frequently (it is the single most effective way of reducing infection spread). |
| Practice other good hygiene habits: do not touch your face/eyes/mouth with your hands and cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough (ideally with a disposable tissue or the crease of your elbow). |
| Clean and disinfect frequently touched workspace surfaces. |
| Maintain good general health (eat a balanced diet, get enough sleep, and move in moderation). |
| Stay home if you are sick |
 | Our sport is underway during the pandemic. It's a challenging time, but support from our partners allows us to offer opportunities for kids to play. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada. Nous reconnaissons l'appui financier du gouvernement du Canada. |
