BE SAFE! BE THE SOLUTION! 

  

Saskatchewan Soccer and member organizations continue to adhere to all Government of Saskatchewan Public Health Orders regarding the COVID 19 pandemic. 

The Return to Soccer Plan  (Phase 3) and Return to Soccer FAQ (question 28) have been updated with the information below.

 

In discussions with the Business Response Team (BRT) we are pleased to report additional progress this week.

 

SSA has confirmed with BRT that Outdoor Soccer, Indoor Soccer and Futsal are separate sports which are played on separate surfaces with different rules, different seasons, and participants. As such, considering the provincial guidelines do not restrict players from playing multiple sports, we have been advised that Member Organizations can develop new mini leagues separate from their outdoor mini leagues for the indoor soccer and futsal categories to begin this fall.

 

Provincial health authorities are considering what they call a "wash out" period to allow mini leagues to be adjusted. We also believe that discussions are occurring about increasing the size of mini leagues for sports that have larger rosters such as soccer. Neither of these have been approved yet but we have been advised that these are being discussed at higher levels within health. We hope to report on progress soon.

 

Although they are considered separate sports, we do recommend that groups take a minimum of a 14-day break between Outdoor and Indoor/Futsal.

 

We are pleased to report that many of the organizations that offer indoor soccer have completed the Canada Soccer Assessment Tool. We want to remind those organizations that have not yet completed the tool and are still in the planning phases, that we understand this may be an overwhelming time and we are here to offer support. Please contact Nicole Drozda with any questions you may have.

Links to the below grants can also be found on COVID Resources page.

Launching Sept. 12, the Jumpstart Relief Fund is designed to support youth-based community sport and recreation programs and organizations as they build back from the effects of COVID-19.

 

There are two streams for the funding:

 

Program Support - to support programs and organizations to eliminate systemic barriers to participation while keeping children and youth safe.

Operational Support & Capacity Building - to support innovation and/or basic operational support for programs and organizations to help close the operational gaps exposed by COVID-19.

 

Applications for both funding streams close Oct. 4.

The Jays Care Foundation's Get Playing Fund is a one-time grant designed to invest in the recovery and rebuilding efforts of organizations supporting Indigenous children and youth that have been affected by COVID-19.

 

Organizations can apply to receive up to $50,000.

 

Applications are due Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. EST.

Canadian Women & Sport is looking to advance gender equity in sport by supporting 30 organizations with a grant for $2500 through the WISE Fund.

 

Sport organizations, community organizations, university/college sport programs, schools and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply.

 

Applications for the grant open Tuesday, Oct. 13 and close Monday, Nov. 9. 

 

Canadian Women & Sport is offering 15-minute consultation calls at select times between Sept. 21 and Oct. 9 to support applicants with specific questions related to the eligibility of their application.

MAP web page on the SSA Website - Includes recorded webinar, Follow-up Guide, and link to MAP Grant Policy

MAP Grant Population Based Funding Follow-up Form

MAP Grant Special Project Funding Follow-up Form

 

To be eligible for MAP Grant Funding, Member Organizations must be in good standing on the follow-up deadline (i.e. have no debts outstanding).

 

We are available to assist you with your follow-up process. If you have any questions, or require any support please contact Nicole Drozda by September 25^th. We encourage you to reach out early, as we may not have the ability offer support close to or on the follow-up deadline date.

Registration Deadlines

SSA Calendar of Events & Deadlines

Recordings of past webinars and COVID 19 member calls can be found on our YouTube Channel.

 

SaskSport has partnered with the Rivers West District to host a number of workshops in September and October. Registration is now open!  

Register today!

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