June 2 - Member Update
SSA Offices Closed - June 8
Regina and Saskatoon SSA offices will be closed on Wednesday June 8 and all staff will be engaged in a full day planning session. Please note that SSA Staff will be unavailable to reply to calls or messages on that day.
Outdoor Registration Deadline: June 7
Registrar reports and fees for all registrations received up to and including?May 31 must be submitted. ? ? ??
REMINDER: Referee registrations will be collected by member organizations. This is done through your RAMP Official registration. Fees will be submitted through the?Registrar Report?by June 7th. This report should include all of your referee registrations that have not yet been received in 202.
Registration fees, deadlines, and registrar reports can be found on our “Registration and Fees” webpage.
Two Exciting Weekends of Soccer Coming in July
Community Stream Weekend - July 8-10 in Saskatoon
2022 will be the first edition of the SSA Community Stream Weekend. The focus of this weekend is to celebrate participation of soccer across several different demographics we have within our Member Organizations. This weekend will showcase two SSA competitions - the SaskTel 11-aside Youth Provincial Championships and the Four Corners and three opportunities open to all SSA participants and the general public. Registration for these events can be found below and will be shared on SSA social media challenges throughout the month of June.
Registration Information for the Community Stream Weekend
Adult World Cup 7v7:
Date: July 8-9
Cost: $75.00
Walking Soccer Festival
Date: Saturday July 9
Cost: $0
Mini and Youth Player Camp:
Youth Players Born: 2012, 2011, 2010
Mini Players Born: 2015, 2014, 2013
Date: Saturday July 9
Cost: $10.00?
For more information on Community Stream events visit: http://www.sasksoccer.com/category/2042/Registration-and-Info
For more information on the Provincial Competitions visit: http://www.sasksoccer.com/content/provincial-championships
Soccer Days in Saskatchewan - July 22-24 in Regina
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!
In conjunction with these competitions, 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 will open in the coming weeks.
Volunteer Support Requested
These events provide a promotional opportunity for Member Organizations; consider setting up a booth or tent during the weekend to promote your organization.
We would appreciate Member Organizations reaching out to anyone they believe would be interested in volunteering during the events to assist in the delivery of the weekend. This could be a great opportunity for those in high school to earn volunteer hours or university students who are interested in event planning and execution.
To get involved connect with Jamie McCulloch. (j.mcculloch@sasksoccer.com)
Provincial Championship Entry Information
Saskatchewan Soccer Association (SSA) is pleased to confirm the following information and deadlines for upcoming SSA Provincial Competitions:
Dates: July 22-24, 2022
Location: Regina, SK
Age Group: Adult
Entry Deadline: June 16, 2022
Dates: July 22-24, 2022
Location: Regina, SK
Age Group: Masters
Entry Deadline: June 16
New to 2022!! Walking Soccer Provincial Championships
Dates: July 22-24, 2022
Location: Regina, SK
Age Group: Masters
Entry Deadline: June 16
We look forward to welcoming teams from across the province for a celebration of soccer!
For more information on the S4L Provincial Championships, please visit the SSA website or contact Octavian Iliuta at o.iliuta@sasksoccer.com.
For questions related to Coach Certification, please contact Markus Reinkens at cs4a@sasksoccer.com.
June is Pride Month & National Indigenous History Month
June marks two big milestones in the calendar year - Pride Month and Indigenous History Month.
Pride Month celebrations are being held across North America for the month of June, celebrating the history and diversity of 2SLGBTQ+ community.
National Indigenous History Month is a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada.
Access resources to continue your learning during Pride Month:
Follow organizations like the Sport Inclusion Task Force who are leading the charge for an inclusive sport society.
Access our Leading the Way: Working with LGBT Athletes and Coaches resource.
Watch our We Are Sport: LGBT2IS+ Inclusion webinar on a conversation with athletes and leaders from the LGBTQI2S sports community on what inclusion and allyship in sport should look like to ensure that there is a place for everyone to participate.
Access viasport’s 2SLGBTQ+ resource page for sport organizations.
Participate in our Leading the Way: 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion in Sport workshop for your organization.
Access resources to continue your learning during Indigenous History Month:
Learn about inspiring Indigenous peoples who have helped shape Canadian history.
Utilize the Native Land Digital site which includes educational resources such as their map and Territory Acknowledgement Guide.
Explore more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Use the hashtag #NIHM2022 to stay connected on social media.
Stay connected with the Aboriginal Sport Circle - Canada’s national voice for Aboriginal sport, physical activity and recreation.
Understand the five calls to action related to sport in the Truth of Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
Extreme Heat and Air Quality Guidelines
Concerns for air quality and extreme heat have become more prevalent in recent years.
To support safety for all participants, we have added new Extreme Heat and Air Quality Guidelines, to the Section 13 Risk Management Policy.
All event organizers need to be aware and respond as recommended. Member Organizations should undertake education with all your participants, coaches, manager, referees and organizers to increase awareness and implementation of these guidelines.
Visit Everyone’s Game Resource Centre in our bi-weekly communication to find informational and inspirational articles, member interviews, and developmental opportunities.
Educational Resource: Diversity & Inclusion in Sport Discussion Series - Session 4 - Indigenous Sport Inclusion
Indigenous peoples have often not been included in sport. There is a parallel sport system that is Indigenous-led and is for Indigenous participants. Appreciating the Indigenous sport system and understanding how the two systems can work together will be the focus of this session. Register here: https://www.generoussolutions.com/e/diversity-inclusion-discussion-series-session-4-760
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.
June 15: Roster Deadline: SaskTel S4L 11-aside Outdoor Youth Provincial Championship & S4L Four Corners Rural Provincial Championship
June 16: Registration Deadline: Masters and Open Cup Registration Deadline
July 8-10: Community Stream Weekend - Soccer 4 Life Youth Provincials, 4 Corner Rural Championship, Co-Ed 7v7 World Cup, Men’s 7v7 World Cup, Women’s 7v7 World Cup, Walking Soccer Festival, PSL U13 Festival
July 12: Roster Deadline: Masters and Sask Open Cup
July 22-24: Soccer Days in Saskatchewan Weekend - PSL Finals, SK Open Cup, Masters Provincials, Walking Soccer Provincial Championship, 3v3 World Cup, Soccer Tennis Youth Tournament, All Abilities Soccer Try-It Events
August 7 - 21: Canada Summer Games, Niagara Fall, ON
October 5 - 10: Canada Soccer Toyota Club Championships
