October 23 - Member Update

October 23, 2020

 

To: All SSA Member Organizations

 

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 Business Response Team (BRT), working with Sask Health, has confirmed that participation in more than one mini league is currently not prohibited by the Sports and Activities Guidelines. Participants should, however, restrict themselves to as few activities as possible.

 

Participating in activities within sanctioned sports organizations, which follow rigorous safety protocols, is preferred to joining unsanctioned sports that are not adhering to provincial guidelines. Ultimately, participants can increase their safety by choosing fewer activities and ensuring all groups they are involved with meet provincial government standards. Member Organizations must ensure contact tracing is available, and should a COVID transmission occur, the more groups that individuals are involved with increases the risk for sport in general. We must all continue to do our part to remain diligent in the enforcement of all guidelines. 

 

Furthermore, with the indoor season beginning or already in progress, we want to remind Member Organizations that you must consult your facility operator regarding facility guidelines. As each facility is unique, we are unable to provide guidance to Member Organizations regarding facility capacity or facility specific guidelines. If your member organization is a facility operator, you are responsible to ensure your facility is operating in compliance with government guidelines.

 

SSA’s role is to communicate the government guidelines through our plan to support our member organizations to make informed choices. Ultimately, the Member Organization is responsible to interpret the government’s guidelines and make decisions on how play will occur locally. 

Member Discussions

For the first time ever The Coaches Association of Canada will be hosting The Petro-Canada™ Sport Leadership sportif Conference online and FREE for everyone. This is a great opportunity for anyone who may not have been able to attend the conference in the past due to travel / cost restrictions.  

 

For more information and how to register please visit:  https://coach.ca/petro-canada-sport-leadership-sportif-conference

SSA Calendar of Events & Deadlines

October 31 - SSA’s Female Development, Referee Development and Coach Professional Development Deadlines

November 7 - Indoor Registrar Report Deadline. All fees and registrar reports for player/coach/referee registrations received up to and including October 31 must be submitted.