Coordinator, Member Services Hire

We're pleased to welcome Darcy McLeod as our new Coordinator, Member Services at the Saskatchewan Soccer Association.

Darcy brings over 30 years of leadership experience and relationship building, having supported various community organizations and serving as Chef D’Mission at multiple Saskatchewan Games. He has worked in several municipalities, most recently as Director of Recreation and Community Services for the City of Yorkton.

We look forward to Darcy's contributions as we continue to grow soccer in Saskatchewan.

Welcome to the team, Darcy!

Board of Directors Nominations

Saskatchewan Soccer is seeking Director candidates to be nominated.

The Saskatchewan Soccer Association (SSA) acknowledges the work of SSA takes place on the lands covered by Treaties 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 10, the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota, and Saulteaux peoples as well as the homeland of the Metis and is committed to having a board of directors (Board) that is comprised of talented and dedicated directors with diverse lived experiences.

As an inclusive and equitable Board, the Board welcomes people from all parts of Saskatchewan, inclusive of First Nation and Metis peoples, people of all abilities, professional expertise, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, and age.

The Nominations Committee has determined that the current SSA Board is diverse and skilled, but as a priority, it seeks to recruit individuals with experience in sporting/recreational development and legal expertise.

Other areas of focus include:

Non-profit sport governance,
Corporate partnerships,
Government relations, and
Directors of publicly traded companies

Nominations can be made until December 15, 2025.

Click Here to make a nomination

SSA Recognition Awards

Nominations for the SSA Recognition Awards are now Open!

Is there someone in your soccer community who consistently goes above and beyond, whether on or off the field?

It't time to start thinking about those players, teams, coaches, referees, and volunteers who exemplify the values of our sport and community.

Click Here make your Nomination Today!

Save the Date!

Canada Soccer publishes updated 2026 Regulations for the National Championships

Canada Soccer has published the Regulations for the 2026 National Championships supporting the multiple amateur divisions from youth soccer to adult soccer. As Canada Soccer’s largest national event featuring amateur clubs from coast to coast to coast, the National Championships provide a meaningful week-long experience for players, coaches, support staff, officials and volunteers.

For more information on the changes that were made to the Regulations please click Here

Sask Cup Indoor and Futsal Registration Now Open

Registration for the 2026 Sask Cup Futsal Tournament in North Battleford February 27-March 1 and Sask Cup Indoor Tournament in Moose Jaw March 13-16 is now open.

Teams must register through their respective Member Organization to ensure they are placed in the correct division and have the necessary approval to participate in the event.

To register, please use the following link: Saskatchewan Soccer Association: Website by RAMP InterActive

For any questions or concerns regarding Sask. Cup please feel free to reach out to Ryan at r.gibney@sasksoccer.com or on my cell phone at (306)519-1618.

Holiday Pro Camps

We are excited to announce that Brett Levis & Thomas Hasal will once again be hosting their Holiday Pro Camp in Saskatoon!

Would you like to train with two Saskatchewan born professionals this holiday season?

Join Atletico Ottawa’s Brett Levis & LAFC Goalkeeper Thomas Hasal for a high energy 2-day Holiday Pro Camp on Dec 22–23 at the Saskatoon Soccer Centre.

Entry fee is $50

Camp T-shirt included.

Spots are limited to 100 per age group.

Times by Age Group:

9 Mixed - 8:00am - 9:00am

U11 Mixed - 9:15am - 10:30am

U13 Mixed - 10:45am - 12:15pm

Each age group will have one session on the 22nd and one session on the 23rd.

Click Here to Register today!

For more information please visit sasksoccer.com

Connected

To strengthen relationships and foster meaningful conversations, SSA will host Monthly Technical Meetings with Member Organizations. These sessions are designed to share updates on SSA and CSA projects, hear your perspectives, and support early collaboration on your initiatives.

The meeting link is provided below and was also shared in a previous email to all MO representatives.

Connected | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Technical Leadership Diploma

The SSA Technical Leadership Diploma in partnership with the Edwards School of Business took place the weekend of December 6th and 7th in Saskatoon.

Technical Directors, aspiring TDs, executives, board members, presidents, and administrative staff from around the province participated in two days of leadership-focused learning and discussion. The sessions covered a wide range of topics, including a DISC workshop where we learned about our own behavioural profiles and how understanding our tendencies can help us lead more effectively. Participants also explored how leaders can work with the strengths and challenges of individuals on their teams, using self-awareness to build trust and foster positive environments.

Throughout the weekend, participants examined workplace conflict and the different ways people may respond based on their communication style and personality. A major theme was ensuring that, as leaders, we approach difficult conversations with empathy, clarity, and an understanding of the person we’re engaging with. The workshops emphasised how leadership begins with knowing yourself—your style, your triggers, your strengths and how that personal awareness directly impacts your ability to motivate others, resolve conflict, and build culture.

Overall, the diploma weekend was designed to help participants better understand who we are as human beings so we can lead with intention, communicate more effectively, and create positive outcomes in our interactions with staff, players, parents, and broader club communities.

Female Excel Program Update

The EXCEL female program had 5 players invited to the National Development Centre competition in Montreal Dec 2-4th.

Elizabeth Hanson was in the top 26 players at the camp with an honourable mention at the U18 division and Maella Lamothe also received an honourable mention at the U16 group for her performance.

All 5 players, Alice Turnbull, Maella Lamothe, Elizabeth Hanson, Emily Pegg and Audrey McQueen represented the program and SSA in a very professional manner and they all impressed the coaches.