NOVEMBER 2014
Upcoming Events
*for member organizations
December 15th
January 15th
February 27 - 29
S4L 6-aside Indoor Youth Provincial Championship
March 6 - 8
S4L 8-aside Indoor Youth Provincial Championship
March 20 - 22
SSA AGM Weekend
Upcoming Sanctioned Tournaments 


Social Media


Who's Who?

Have a question, but not sure who to contact at the SSA Offices?  Check out our new Contact Us page, with added descriptions of each employees role!

We look forward to hearing from you!
Sarah Ochitwa Selected to CSA National EXCEL Program
 

 

Sarah Ochitwa, an athlete involved in Saskatchewan Soccer Association's High Performance Development Centre, has been selected to attend a U15 camp for the Canada Soccer Women's National EXCEL program.  The goal of the program is "to lay the technical groundwork as the players start to work their way through the Women's EXCEL Program, Canada's top performance player development stream" (Canada Soccer).

 

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Huskies Historic Season

The Saskatchewan Soccer Association would like to congratulate the players, coaches, and team staff of both the Huskies men's and women's soccer teams as they made history this year.

The Women's Huskies team had their best finish in the team's history, winning 2-0 over the University of Alberta Pandas in the bronze medal match on November 2nd.

Also on November 2nd, the men's team won their first-ever Canada West Championship. The team meet the University of Alberta Golden Bears in the final, coming back from being down 2-1 at half to win 4-2.

The men's team advanced to the CIS National Championship in PEI.  In their first match they faced UPEI, and after a hard fought game, lost in overtime. The team's next match was the consolation semi-final versus the Montreal Carabins and with a 3-3 tie at the end of regulation time. After a hard fought and very well played match however, the team did not advance from penalties. 

Both teams represented their province well, and the Saskatchewan Soccer Association couldn't be more proud of their accomplishments throughout the season.

Visit the Huskies Website for further information and stats on this memorable season!

Huskies Men's Team
Congratulations JJ Soccer!

On behalf of the SSA Board of Directors, please welcome 
JJ Soccer of Moose Jaw who have received probationary approval 
as an Associate Academy Member.

Probationary Memberships are reviewed by the SSA Board one year from the date of approval to determine full time status as an SSA Member Organization.
Boudreau Joins 2015 CSA National Assistant Referee List

It is our great pride and pleasure to announce that Chantal Boudreau has been officially invited to join the 2015 Canada Soccer (CSA) National Assistant Referee List. Chantal will be eligible to receive appointments as a Referee/Assistant Referee in the competitions appointed by the CSA under its jurisdiction. Chantal will be required to officiate at the CSA Club National Championships and may also be required to act as fourth official in CSA appointed competitions.
Player Profile: Soccer for Life Participant - Steph Cooley

 

One of the primary purposes of the SSA is to create life-long participation in soccer; to create community and develop individuals.

 

The majority of the effort at the SSA level and Member Organization levels is focused on youth.  We thought it would be interesting to hear from Soccer for Life participant Steph Cooley.

 

Steph has played soccer across six decades, from pick-up games with her family on the farm, to Western Canada Games and national championships.  At 62 she still plays and for her it has always been a family affair. 

 

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SSA Member Consultations

On October 26th the SSA held its annual fall member consultation. We want to thank all of those who attended and especially those who traveled to attend.

The three main areas of discussion included:
CSA-SSA Player Pathway
Grassroots Workshops
Membership and Organizational Development (MOD) Plan

Dave, the SSA Director of Soccer Operations, also illustrated the SSA Soccer Player Pathway and how it aligns with the newly released Canada Soccer Player Pathway.

A full summary, along with the presentation slides, from the Member Consult will be available here in the near future.
Congratulations to the 2014 Female, Coaching and Referee Grant Recipients!

Female Development:

Florence Dale, Naicam - FUNdamentals Coaching Course

Lynn Murray, Sylvania - FUNdamentals Coaching Course

Andrea Montes, Tisdale - Fundamentals Coaching Course

Alicia Garlock, Melfort - LF Core Training

Linda Karn, Moose Jaw - Futsal Development

Jacqueline Irving, Meadow Lake - Soccer for Life Coaching Course

Melfort YSA, Melfort - Active Start/FUNdamentals Coaching Courses

Chantal Fisher, Regina - Referee Development

Chantal Boudreau, Regina - Sask Elite Referee Program (SERP) 

Tiffany Hewson, Regina - Active Start Coaching Course & SERP

 

Coaching Development:

Peter Morris, Saskatoon - National B-License 

Eldon Bassett, Melfort - LF Core Training

Alicia Garlock, Melfort - LF Core Training

 

Referee Development:

Conor Woolley, Regina - Sask Elite Referee Program (SERP) 

Chris Coxon, Saskatoon - SERP 

Frank Laterza, Saskatoon - SERP

Migen Masha, Saskatoon - SERP 

Richard Kent, Saskatoon - SERP 

Frederico Nieto, Regina - SERP

Ethan Bent, Saskatoon - SERP 

Greg Fisher, Regina - Referee Development

Chantal Boudreau, Regina - SERP

Tiffany Hewson, Regina - SERP

Chantal Fisher - Referee Development

 
5 Tips for Engaging Youth Volunteers

  1. First, recognize youth are resources in your own thinking. Acknowledge that they have a perspective you don't but that you need.Young people's brains are often unfettered by "no". Adults have often been told too many times that their ideas won't work; systems are too hard to change. But youth haven't repeatedly heard that message, thus they often have more freedom to tackle problems with enthusiasm, courage and out-of-the-box thinking. Use that resource!

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  2. Ask them to do good. Ask them to make the world better. Ask them what they think; ask them to get involved, to help, and to share their gifts.

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  3. Look for and engage youth from their sparks (their interests and talents). When a youth is actively involved in his spark, he is following his innate purpose and will be fully engaged in what's going on. Challenge them to tap into their powers and use them for good.

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  4. Mix it up. Involve youth volunteers in a variety of opportunities. Expose them to different community needs and ways to contribute. Help them find their passion and voice.

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  5. Let youth work side-by-side with adults. Working next to adults expands youths' perspectives and feeds into their own sense of purpose as they hear why adults are giving of their time.

Webinars 

 

Are their SSA programs you would like to know more about? Is there something the SSA can do to assist your member organization?  If so, there are likely others who are interested in the same idea!

 

With that in mind, SSA Staff are available to develop webinars for topics of common interest, whether they are technical in nature or administrative.

 

Please forward your ideas to Coordinator of Member Services, Lara Schroeder,[email protected]

 

 
HSF National AED Program

SSA Member Organizations that have access to full time facilities near their soccer fields are encouraged to investigate an important opportunity through the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

FAQ:
What will we get from the Heart and Stroke Foundation to begin our AED program?
Through the National AED program, you will receive funding to cover the costs of:
* One AED and carrying case...Read More
Kevin Wagner Named ACAC Men's South Coach of the Year

 

Please join the SSA in congratulating Kevin Wagner, SSA's River West Coordinator! Kevin is the head coach of the Lakeland College Rustlers and has recently been named both ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference) Men's South Coach of the Year, and CCAA (Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association's) Men's Soccer Coach of the Year.  

 

In addition to his successes with the Lakeland College soccer programs and leadership within the Meridian Youth Soccer Association, beginning in 2015, Kevin's role within the SSA will be shifting in focus. Although he will continue to serve as a resource for Member Organizations in the Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation, Kevin's focus will shift to providing leadership in the development of futsal in Saskatchewan. Futsal is a variation of soccer that is played, five-aside, on a basketball-size court and is the official indoor game of FIFA. Kevin's responsibilities will include the development of an introductory manual for futsal, as well as programs and services to assist existing and new Member Organizations with the development of futsal programs. In addition, Kevin will be assembling a work group of the province's leading experts in futsal to assist in developing a strategy and supporting the implementation of futsal programming throughout Saskatchewan. For additional information on futsal or if you are interested in becoming involved in the futsal work group, please contact Kevin at [email protected].  

 

Click here for a news release from CCAA

 

Click here for a news release from the ACAC. 

Coaching Courses


As of January 1, 2014 the "old" Community Coaching levels were no longer recognized. For a complete list of Coaching Courses, please click here.

 

The last Soccer for Life course of 2014 is taking place in Swift Current the weekend of November 28th-20th, 2014. To register, please contact Yvonne at [email protected]

For further information or to host a coaching course, please contact Udo Baecker at [email protected] or (306) 780-9225 Ext.2 
Physical Literacy and FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015™

Move Think Learn - Soccer in Focus (Special Edition) has been designed by Physical & Health Education Canada to support physical educators in their planning of game-play experiences for children and youth.

The program increases students' knowledge, confidence and competence so they become further engaged in physical activity and/or sport.

Respect in Sport

 

We want to acknowledge and thank the 2000+ Coaches who have taken time to complete their RiS Certification.

 

Coaches & Team Personnel who are currently active that have not completed their RiS need to be aware that they are no longer eligible to be involved with any team until they complete their RiS.


 Subject to fines and discipline, Member Organizations are responsible to suspend participation of coaches or team personnel until they complete RiS.


 

For full details, click here.
Sports Participation Study 
- University of Saskatchewan


Click here for an overview of the Soccer Data collected by the Sports Participation Initiative.


 

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