Female Development Network
Saskatchewan Soccer works to ensure that all participants are welcome and supported in the game through its Everyone’s Game initiatives. The Saskatchewan Soccer Female Development Network (FDN) provides supported opportunities for individuals to share experiences, seek guidance and knowledge from experts, and to find peer support in pursuit of the program’s mission to increase opportunities for women in soccer through empowerment, inclusion, and education.
The program operates annually from October to April. The next cohort will open applications on June 1, 2024. This is an open call for females 18 and over that are players, coaches, referees, board members, and organizers within the game in Saskatchewan.
Each participant is eligible to receive:
- A 50% grant on next SSA-delivered coaching course or a $750 grant towards a Canada Soccer course in 2024 or 2025
- A $200 honorarium for participating upon the completion of the program
- Saskatoon-based coaches will be given the opportunity to participate in the Saskatchewan EXCEL Program on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. An honorarium for those participating in the Saskatchewan EXCEL Girls Program
- Participant welcome package
- Opportunities to connect with Female Leaders within Canada and grow their own Network.
- Tailored tasks designed to support their future aspirations
2023-24 Female Development Network Participants
