Member Update - July 14
Soccer Days in Saskatchewan is Coming to Regina!
July 21-24, 2022 - Back for another year, this weekend will include three familiar SSA Competitions - SK Open Cup, PSL Championships, and Masters Provincial Championships. A new competition will be introduced - Walking Soccer Provincials!
On July 23, we are bringing back fan favourites - Soccer Tennis, Skills Competition, 3v3 World Cup for youth and adults, and a couple more exciting opportunities! Registration for these events is open to all SSA Participants and the public.
For full details, click here: Soccer Days in Saskatchewan - Saskatchewan Soccer Association : Website by RAMP InterActive (sasksoccer.com)
On July 23, we are bringing back fan favourites - Soccer Tennis, Skills Competition, 3v3 World Cup for youth and adults, and a couple more exciting opportunities! Registration for these events is open to all SSA Participants and the public.
For full details, click here: Soccer Days in Saskatchewan - Saskatchewan Soccer Association : Website by RAMP InterActive (sasksoccer.com)
For registration, click here: http://saskatchewansoccerassociation.rampregistrations.com/participant/SDIS
Join us at the University of Regina on July 21 - 24 for three days of action-packed soccer fun! July 23 will be the day filled with all kinds of soccer activities open to everyone! Below is the full weekend schedule:
| Date | Time | Event Info | Location | Registration Link |
| July 21 | 7-10 PM | Adaptive Soccer Coaching Workshop: This three-hour session will teach the basics about how to make soccer adaptive to ensure everyone gets a chance to play. | Mosaic Stadium Boardroom & Affinity Plex | |
| July 22 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Join us and Soccability Canada for a one-hour FREE adaptive soccer session open to everyone - This event will be filled with family-friendly activities meant for everyone with unique needs and abilities. | Field #2, University of Regina | No registration required |
| July 22 | 1:30 - 11PM | Spectator Opportunity: PSL Semi-Finals & SK Open Cup | Field #2, University of Regina | No registration required |
| July 23 | 10AM - 12PM | 3v3 Youth World Cup Divisions: U9 - U13 Girls & Boys $20/team | Field #1, University of Regina | |
| July 23 | 12 - 1:30PM | Skills Competition Open to the public of all ages No cost participation Prizes to be won | Field #1, University of Regina | No registration required |
| July 23 | 1:30 - 3:30PM | Soccer Tennis Tournament Open to the public Divisions: U9 - U17 Boys & Girls $10/team - Prizes to be won | Tennis Courts, University of Regina | |
| July 23 | 1 - 4PM | 3v3 Adult World Cup Open to the public Divisions: Men’s, Women’s, Co-ed & Walking Soccer $30/team - Prizes to be won | Field #1, University of Regina | |
| July 23 | 12:30 - 10PM | Spectator Opportunity: Masters Provincial Championships & SK Open Cup | Field #2, University of Regina | No registration required |
| July 24 | 9AM - 4PM | Spectator Opportunity: PSL Championships | Field #2, University of Regina | No registration required |
Family Fun, Fundraising & Footy! Mosaic Stadium Will Host Another Match in August 2022!
Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) is offering all SSA Member Organizations the opportunity to fundraise in July with a Kick-back Community Fundraising Initiative - with $2 from every ticket to August 3rd's match sold coming back to the MO.
Email guest-service@real1884.ca for your unique club/team/MO code and get fundraising! Individual and group tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
MAP Grant Follow Up Deadline - September 30
This is an early reminder for Member Organizations to start organizing your MAP Grant follow up documentations. The deadline to submit the follow up is September 30.
To ensure you get the most out of your MAP Grant Funding, watch our?2019 pre-recorded Prerecorded Follow-up Webinar.??It is 6 minutes long and details the process and the things to keep in mind in completing your follow-up reports. Alternatively, we also have a guide, MAP Grant Follow Up Guidelines which will help you complete your follow-up report. It is important to note that two documents have been added to the follow up requirements:
If you have questions or would like to have your follow-up reports reviewed for advice on how to maximize your funding, please email e.senger@sasksoccer.com to schedule a time between now and September 15. Alternatively, if you require an extension or need to revise your MAP grant application, please email e.senger@sasksoccer.com by September 15.
Please consult the following documents for more information on MAP Grant:
MAP Grant Follow Up Guidelines: Highlights important information relating to the follow-up process, what constitutes an acceptable receipt, and the funds dispersal process.
Club Licensing & MAP - QSP Communication
Canada Soccer Club Licensing-Quality Soccer Provider (QSP)
The standards for Quality Soccer Provider (QSP) as a part of the Canada Soccer Club Licensing Program will become a requirement for all Member Organizations delivering soccer to athletes under the age of 18 by end of 2023.
As a member organization of Saskatchewan Soccer you already meet many of the criteria for Quality Soccer Provider, so please be sure to complete the Canada Soccer Club Licence declaration of interest form
Make sure to check out our Club Licensing Page for more information and support guides.
MAP - in 2023, For Youth Serving Members: MAP funding is only available to Member Organizations that have applied to achieve a minimum of Quality Soccer Provider (QSP) status under the Canada Soccer Club Licensing program.
This means, in 2023 order to be paid out for MAP you must have applied for QSP.
We are here to support you! If you have any questions:
MAP Applications - Eden Senger, e.senger@sasksoccer.com
Club Licensing - Markus Reinkens, m.reinkens@sasksoccer.com
Visit Everyone’s Game Resource Centre in our bi-weekly communication to find informational and inspirational articles, member interviews, and developmental opportunities.?
Educational Resource: Adult-oriented coaching approaches respect Masters athletes’ matured self-concept and how it influences their approach to learning
Staffing Updates
The Board and Staff of SSA send fond farewell and best wishes to long time SSA Executive Director Doug Pederson with his recent retirement announcement. Click here for more information.
In the interim, Director of Soccer Rahim Mohamed has assumed the role of Executive Director and the Board has begun the hiring and recruitment process.
Join Our Team
- The Board of Directors is accepting applications for the role of Executive Director. Click here for complete details about the posting. Closing date: August 1, 2022
- Coordinator of Competitions - Closing date: Until Filled
SSA Calendar of Events & Deadlines
Recordings of past webinars and COVID-19 member calls can be found on our YouTube Channel.
See our full Calendar of Events on our website.
July 22-24: Soccer Days in Saskatchewan Weekend - PSL Finals, SK Open Cup, Masters Provincials, Walking Soccer Provincial Championship, Soccer Tennis Youth Tournament, All Abilities Soccer Try-It Events
July 22 - 30 - Tony Cote Summer Games
August 7 - 21: Canada Summer Games, Niagara Fall, ON
September 30: Outdoor Registration Deadline: All fees and?registrar reports for registrations received from June 1 - September 30 due.
October 5 - 10: Canada Soccer Toyota Club Championships
