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Conexus SoccerJam is coming to Saskatoon!
Saturday, February 21st
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CSA announces the Ombrelle Active Start Soccer Fests are back for 2015!
Active Start Soccer Fests are a financial grant-based program designed to provide resources to host a soccer celebration in your community.
Check out this link for more information
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Sinclair and Lewis named to list of CAAWS Most Influential Women in 2014
Check out this link to learn more.
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In order for volunteer-run nonprofit organizations to be sustainable it is essential to retain volunteers. The most important retention strategy is volunteer recognition. Do you know how your volunteers like to be rec ognized? Learn more here.
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Thank you to the below sponsors for all their support in 2015.
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SEND US YOUR PICTURES!!!
From the sidelines, at the end of a game, to the finish of a great practice, we want to share your pictures and stories! Submit yours today to
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Learn More About the SSA Player Pathway
In continued efforts to align to the National movement, SSA has been hard at work tailoring and creating a pathway for all soccer players in the province. With a focus on full participant inclusion on the grassroots level, to training and competition for players and coaches aspiring to participate on the most elite levels in the world, this pathway is a huge step in bringing the SSA Strategic Plan to life. Released in 2014, this pathway outlines the future development of programming within the province and is driven by the principle of Participant-centered opportunities.
Have a listen to Director of Soccer Operations, Dave Nutt talk through the presentation:
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Saskatchewan Soccer Association
March 21 & 22, 2015
North Battleford, Saskatchewan
All events are at the Tropical Inn
Overview of Itinerary
Saturday - March 21:
9:00 am - Registration
9:30 am - Education Sessions
11:45 am - SSA Recognition Luncheon
1:15 pm - 2015 SSA Annual General Meeting
6:00 pm - 2014 SSA Awards Banquet
Sunday - March 22:
9:00 am - Full Day Education Session on Formal Complaints, Discipline and Appeals (See article below)
Please support our Host Hotel:
Tropical Inn
1001 Hwy. #16 Bypass,
North Battleford, Saskatchewan
For reservations please call toll free 1-800-219-5244 or (306) 446-4700. Please reference the block titled Sask Soccer to get preferred rates before FEBRUARY 27, 2015:
- 1 Queen = $99.00
- 2 Queens = $115.00
Thanks go out to Battleford Youth Soccer and the Tropical Inn for their generous support in hosting.
Contact Jen for more information by email or phone at
1-306-780-9225 ext. 5
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Member Education Training for Formal Complaints, Discipline and Appeals:
March 22 North Battleford
At the request of Membership, SSA is working closely with the Sport and Law Strategy Group to revise policy, develop education sessions and recruit candidates from across the province to support the management of formal complaints. This training process will assist organizations to manage various types of formal complaints more effectively, including discipline, appeals, harassment, conflict of interest, code of conduct violations and dispute resolution.
All Member Organizations are invited to send delegates to the event which will take place March 22 in North Battleford. Individuals who have an interest or expertise in this area are invited to become a part of our advisory group that will support the consistent and effective management of complaints province-wide and, also, may act as a resource for Members where expertise is not yet in place locally or when conflict may impact the local process. We are also looking to identify those who have an interest in becoming trainers.
Those organizations where complaints are prevalent are expected to have key volunteers at the training. Those attending should be individuals who will lead this area on a local level.
For more information contact Lara Schroeder. Please Register by March 12, 2015.
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 S4L Indoor Youth Provincial Championships and SaskEnergy Skills Competitions coming to Saskatoon and Regina From February 27th - March 1st, 41 teams will step onto the pitch over the three-day tournament. Players in the U14, U16 and U18 categories are gearing up for a great weekend of competition. Kick-Off begins at 4:45 p.m. on Friday at the SaskTel Sports Centre (150 Nelson Road, Saskatoon).
Regina will be the host from March 6th-8th for the 8-aside competition. Close to 30 teams, in the U14, U16, and U18 categories will be in attendance vying for the top spot in the province. Competition begins at 4:00 p.m. at the Credit Union Eventplex (1700 Elphinstone Street, Regina)
Another highlight to both events is the 2015 SaskEnergy Skills Competitions, which showcases the talent and ability of many of the province's up and comers. A very exciting event - definitely worth stopping by to see! |
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High Performance Stream Update
SSA Announces its First Centre of Excellence in SK
 The Saskatchewan Soccer Association (SSA) is very pleased to announce Astra Academy from Saskatoon as the first organization to meet the rigorous requirements of sanctioning as an SSA Centre of Excellence (COE). This announcement ushers in a new era in player development in Saskatchewan and is the first step in creating a provincial network of sanctioned training environments designed to provide all dedicated Saskatchewan participants with access to standards-based High-Performance training and competition initiatives.
"Envisioned as a 'network' of dedicated development centres resembling a 'web' throughout Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan's soccer participants are provided a dedicated province-wide pathway in which to reach their goals. Sanctioning of Saskatoon's ASTRA Academy is one of the first steps in placing Saskatchewan on the National High-Performance map.", says SSA High-Performance Stream Manager, Coach Terrol Russell.
COE's are focused primarily on advancing the self-driven athlete and coach toward to higher levels of play (i.e. national teams, semi-professional and professional teams and high level collegiate teams) and providing Saskatchewan's High-Performance participant with a dedicated, deliberate, and complex training environment to develop within, delivered by qualified coaches and supported by appropriate competition, sports medicine and science, and technology.
The SSA would like to congratulate and commend Astra Academy on its commitment and contributions to high performance soccer in Saskatchewan and desire to be aligned with the SSA High Performance Stream.
For more information about the Centre of Excellence initiative and the High Performance Development Centre, check out the SSA Website or contact Coach Terrol. |
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Plan Now for MAP Funding 2015!
The information for the 2015 Member Assistance Program will be released very soon, but now is a great time to begin planning your projects for the upcoming year. MAP Funds are provided by Sask Lotteries Trust Fund and it is our goal to have 100% of Member Organizations receive funding in 2015.
Did you know that you can apply for funding to cover expenses to attend the AGM, which will be held in North Battleford on March 21 & 22. This includes travel and hotel costs, as well as meals not included in the AGM schedule.
If your MO has not applied for MAP Grant funding recently, please contact Lara Schroeder, Coordinator of Member Services, for guidance on the application, as well as advice on projects your MO could deliver.
Look for the information email regarding 2015 MAP to hit your inbox soon!
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 Make your mark on the future of the SSA
The Saskatchewan Soccer Association (SSA) annually recruits Member and external volunteer participation in SSA Committees.
The role of each committee is to provide advice to the Board and Staff to improve our effectiveness to manage the affairs of the Association. Volunteers on committees and advisory groups provide expertise to support achievement of the strategic goals of the Association.
Check out our website and find out how you can get involved today! |
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Coaching Development
For all Making Ethical Decisions Modules, NCCP Intro to Competition Part A & B Courses please check here
For the NCCP Competition Development - 2015 Winter/Spring
Schedule & Modules please check here
Or check our website for regular NCCP Updates.
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Upcoming Soccer for Life
Coaching Course
REGISTER TODAY!
Soccer for Life
Coaching Course
Location: Saskatoon
Date: May 1 to 3, 2015
Registration Deadline: April 15, 2015
For all other courses in your area please see our website Contact Udo for further details.
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 Respect in Sport (RiS) - IMPORTANT UPDATES
All Registered Coaches and Team Personnel must presently have completed the Respect in Sport course prior to participating in their first game/event. SSA has implemented the following Respect in Sport (RiS) Compliance Policy amendments: SSA Policy, Section Thirteen, Article - 1.4.4. Sanctioned Events and Tournaments-
Reminder that as of January 1 2015: a) All Coaches and Team Personnel entering a sanctioned tournament, an SSA or SSA Member Organization operated game or travelling out of province must provide their RiS Certification # when submitting their roster.
b) All organizations receiving rosters with non-RiS certified team personnel need to advise the team that their registration/roster is not complete until such time as a RiS # has been provided for all Coaches and Team Personnel.
Important change to Respect in Sport certification, effective May 1st, 2015:
Hockey Canada's 'Speak Out Program' has been retired with no transfer or recognition of equivalency from former Speak Out training. Coaches who were granted recognition of equivalency have until May 1st, 2015 to complete the Respect in Sport on-line Training.
The following courses will continue to be recognized as an equivalent training program to Respect in Sport (RiS) for all coaches:
- National Coaching Certification Program - Empower Plus
- Respect in Schools Program
Contact Udo Baecker for further details about Respect in Sport Certification
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 Who's Who? Getting to know Dave Nutt - Dir. of Soccer Operations
From "Lifer" to Bringing Life to Soccer in SK
Originally from Ontario, Dave grew up playing soccer and in his university years, played for both the University of Waterloo and Wilfred Laurier University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and an MBA.
Before coming to the SSA in 2008, Dave was an integral part of the Canada Soccer for 3 years, as the manager for the Men's Youth National team. Settling in the province with his wife and family, Dave proudly calls Saskatoon home and is happy to proclaim himself a Saskatchewanian.
As the Director of Soccer Operations, Dave is responsible to drive strategic direction, provide guidance in budget forecasting, programming, and oversees the technical department of SSA. He has invested his time heavily into the development of an organizational player pathway, that outlines a clear and concise direction for the success of the sport in the province for participants at every level. Interested in learning more about this new pathway? Listen in to this interview, with Jeff Salisbury of From the Black Hole, a podcast dedicated to soccer in the prairies.
The final product! Check out the detailed SSA Player Pathway, accompanied by audio support from Dave right here.
Got questions for Dave? Email him. |
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