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Table of ContentsWhy Become a Member of Saskatchewan Soccer?Membership Organization BenefitsMembership Funding and GrantsCommunity BenefitsPlayer BenefitsCoach BenefitsReferee BenefitsOther BenefitsAbout Saskatchewan Soccer FundingSaskatchewan Soccer Staff12-5678&91011121315Become a Member ofSaskatchewan SoccerSaskatchewan Soccer Association (SSA), in partnership with its memberorganizations, is committed to providing the best services possible toplayers, coaches, referees, communities and anyone involved in soccerin Saskatchewan. Our Mission Statement – “To develop great peopleand connect healthy communities in Saskatchewan throughlifelong participation in soccer” speaks not only to the game on thefield but to our commitment to enriching people’s lives and buildinggreat communities with our members. The following information hasbeen compiled to highlight theprograms and services we offerREFEREES, 663as well as the overall benefits ofCOACHES, 3105being an SSA Member.SSA is the second largest sportorganization in the provincewith over 40,000 participantregistrations*. We are a memberof both Sask Sport and CanadaSoccer, who entrust us withthe mandate of fostering,developing and promotingsoccer in Saskatchewan. Whywouldn’t you want to be amember?*Based off 2019 registrationsPARTICIPANTS, 382951
Membership Organization BenefitsWE GET TO KNOW YOU & YOUR ORGANIZATIONSaskatchewan Soccer Association aims to help memberorganizations be efficient and effective in delivering soccerin the province. We offer a wide range of benefits to ourmembership to help them deliver quality, safe and inclusivesoccer.Through phone calls, member sessions, competitons, social events, and other iniativeswe get to know your staff and volunteers, and your needs as an organization. We evenhave a program in place specific to this purpose - the Grassroots Workshop Program isan open discussion between SSA and each Member Organization. Through the successof the Grassroots Workshops program, SSA has become better equipped to meet theneeds of Member Organizations, and their participants.PART OF THE SSA SOCCER COMMUNITYINCREASING EFFICIENCY & VOLUNTEER CAPACITYWith SSA Membership, you will be part of the SSA Soccer Community, consistingof over 58 organizations. You will have the opportunity to colloborate with otherSSA Organizations to share ideas and offer more competitive opportunities toyour participants. Your teams and players will also have the opportunity to attendtournaments and competitions across the province. Your organization will have avoice at the SSA Member Consultations and at the SSA AGM, and you will be able tocontribute to the overall growth and success of the game in our province.SSA offers a variety of resources and tools to assist your organization in youroperations and to help you focus on what matters most - the game and your players!Free Website and Registration PlatformFree to all Member Organization’s, RAMP Interactive is one of North America’s leadingproviders of sport websites and online registration solutions. The system includes aWebsite Platform, Online Registration System, and Official Assignor Tool, along withcountless other features, giving Member Organizations the ability to manage theiroperations in one easy to use system. Also, through RAMP, Cyber Liability Insuranceis provided with an insurance limit of a minimum of 500,000 for each claim and 1,000,000 in the aggregate.A Template for Everything!SSA has compiled a number of detailed resources and templates for MemberOrganizations to use. They include Organizational Governance, Board Governance,Financial Management, Volunteer Management, Tournament Resources and more!Templates are aligned with both SSA Policies and the Non-Profict Act.Online Criminal Record ChecksAs part of our commitment to the Responsible Coaching Movement, led by theCoaching Association of Canada, we have partnered with Sterling Talent Solutions toprovide an online criminal record check process for coaches, team personnel, boarddirectors and officers, staff, and volunteers. Organizations have administrative abilitiesto track and request criminal record check through the system - no more paper!Map of SSA Member Organizations2Support from SSA StaffSSA Staff provide organizational support in multiple areas in order to assist in thedevelopment of your organization, including policy and bylaw development, boardand committee development, and formal complaints and discipline support.3
Membership Organization BenefitsPEACE OF MIND WITH COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE POLICIESEVERYONE’S GAME!Have peace of mind knowing we have you covered - a primary membership benefit iscoverage under SSA liability and accident insurance policies.SSA believes that all participants deserve the opportunity to reach their goals throughsoccer, and therefore offers a wide variety of resources, education and support toensure both SSA and its Member Organizations are equiped to provide an inclusiveenvironment. Initiatives to foster inclusivity include:Liability InsuranceBecause no matter how careful you are, accidents may happen and organizations canbe sued by anyone who claims injury or damages resulting from your activities. Youmay not be liable, but you will need to be defended in court. A liability policy will payfor this defense as well as any costs awarded against you. Coverage includes generalliability insurance (up to 10,000,000) and directors and officers insurance (up to 5,000,000). Everyone’s Game – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy: SSA has aresponsibility to take decisive action to acknowledge and address diversity gaps,and to create a safe and welcoming environment for all individuals to enjoy thesport of soccer. We know that we need to do more to accomplish that vision andthis strategy demonstrates that we are striving to achieve this goal.Accident InsuranceAccident insurance provides protection against losses resulting from bodily injurydue to accident for players, team personnel, and match officials during official games,practices and team/club travel throughout the entire season. Adaptive Soccer Resources and initiatives including Walking Soccer (an excitingprogram gaining popularity across the country!), a Guide to Adaptive Soccer, anda ‘Try-it’ kit of adaptive soccer equipment for Member Organization use. SAFE SPORT FOR ALLPartnership with Special Olympics Saskatchewan with teams participating in ourProvincial Championships. New Comer Strategies and member education opportunities. Women’s and Girls Strategies including a free access to the online course ‘KeepingGirls in the Game’, a Female Coach Mentorship Program, and grant opportunities. Indigenous Strategies including a partnership with the Federation of SovereignFirst Nations, and support to Team Saskatchewan Teams in the North AmericanIndigenous Game . Diverse Gender Member Strategies - SSA has progessive policies that reflect ourvalues relating to diverse gender athletes and female representation in our sport.In everything we do, safety is of utmost importance. SSA has a variety of policies andprocedures in place to ensure the safety of all of those participating in soccer. Thisincludes Code of Conduct, Competitions, Sanctioning, Risk Management, and FormalComplaints Policies.COVID 19With support from Canada Soccer, Sask Sport, and other provincial soccerassociations, SSA has assisted Member Organizations in the safe reintroduction ofsoccer. Furthermore, SSA has worked closely with leaders of the Government ofSaskatchewan’s Business Response team to seek clarity on items of importance to theSSA Membership. We offer continued support to our Membership to ensure they areready and confident and that they are informed of any changes related to COVID 19.Creating a Respectful Gametime EnvironmentIt is crucial to SSA that the game time environment is respectful for all, Referees,Players, Coaches, and Parents. All activity leaders are required to complete a free onlineRespect in Sport Course prior to beginning their leadership role. Respect in Sport forParents, and Respect and Sport in the Workplace are also platforms that are offered toMember Organizations, and are courses involved in the Club Licensing. AdditionallySSA has policies in place, and has a fair and effective process to handle formalcomplaints, and offers formal complaints training to our Member Organizations and 4support organizations through difficult situations when needed.AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXCEL WITH CANADA SOCCER’S CLUBLICENSINGSSA Member Organizations have the opportunity to participate in Canada Soccer’sClub Licesning program. The program is designed to guides soccer organizationsthroughout the country toward best principles for organizational development bothon and off the field. There are four classifications within the program that a MemberOrganization can work toward based on their vision and desire to develop theirorganization. Achieving Club Licensing standards is external recognition that yourorganization is committed to quality in all aspects of your operations.5
Membership Funding & GrantsCommunity BenefitsSaskatchewan Soccer believes in thevalue soccer can bring to a community.We want to bring the sport to as manySaskatchewan communities as we can.Here are some of the benefits you canexpect for your community.The following are grants and sources of funding availableto Member Organizations and their individual members bySaskatchewan Soccer.MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT In the past 10 years SSA has given away over 1.88 Million to SSAMember Organizations through the Saskatchewan Lotteries TrustFund! Lifelong benefit to your community through the increaseof health and well-being With approximately 235,000 to distribute each year, both small andlarge member organizations can benefit significantly. Building of social skills, including communication,teamwork, and leadership for participants.RETURN TO SOCCER STIMULUS STRATEGY Become a part of the global soccer community includingopportunities for participation at the local, regional,provincial, national and international levels. Approximately 700,000 in funding allotted in 2021 to supportMember Organizations during the COVID 19 PandemicAdditionally, Saskatchewan Soccer disributed close to 15,000 in grantdollars in 2019 and 30,000 to support athletes pursuing excellence.The below grants are available to assist individual coaches, referees,players to advance to a higher level and to achieve their goals withinsoccer. Volunteer opportunities for those in the communityas coaches, managers, board members, and more. Opportunity to host sanctioned events inyour community.PROFESSIONAL COACHING DEVELOPMENT GRANT - Offered annually to assist coachesin acquiring national coaching certifications.FEMALE DEVELOPMENT GRANT - Offered annually for female participants to supportcoaching or referee courses and clinics.REFEREE DEVELOPMENT GRANT - Offered annually to assist referees in advancing theirreferee careers through professional development opportunities.ATHLETE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Offered to identified high performance soccerplayers who require financial support to assist in their continued development.67
Player BenefitsSaskTel S4L Indoor Youth 6-Aside ChampionshipsSaskTel S4L Indoor Youth 9-Aside ChampionshipsSK Adult Futsal ChampionshipsSaskatchewan Soccer strives to ensure every player getsthe chance to learn, enjoy and reach their goals. Being amember of Saskatchewan Soccer unlocks these benefits foryour players.S4L Special Olympics Provincial ChampionshipsSK Prairie Futsal Championships Access to National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) trained coachesSK Four Corners ChampionshipsSaskTel S4L Outdoor Youth 11-Aside Championships Access to SSA sanctioned competitions and events Opportunity to participate in Provincial Soccer League (PSL)Saskatchewan Open Cup Access to SSA Provincial ChampionshipsS4L Masters Championships Access to SSA camps and festivalsOPPORTUNITY TO BE IDENTIFIED TO COMPETE AT A MULTI-SPORT GAMES Saskatchewan Summer Games – Soccer Saskatchewan Winter Games – Futsal – new in 2022 Western Canada Summer Games Canada Summer Games North American Indigenous GamesOPPORTUNITY TO BE IDENTIFIED FORREGIONAL EXCELLENCE PROGRAMSRegional Excellence Centre (REX) (Female) Through a partnership between Canada Soccerwe operate a nationally recognized RegionalExcel Centre that provides Saskatchewan femaleplayers aged U14 to U18 with a comprehensivetraining program aligned to our nationalcurriculum.Whitecaps FC Academy SK (Male)8 The male pathway is through the WhitecapsFC Residency program which is aligned to theCanada Soccer EXCEL Pathway. Players withinthe Residency program follow the VancouverWhitecaps FC training program which is alignedwith the national curriculum.
Coaches BenefitsReferee BenefitsReferees enhance the game experience for all participants,Saskatchewan Soccer works hard to ensure trained refereesare available to its members.Coaches have the ability to unlock the potential in theirplayers. Saskatchewan Soccer develops coaches to ensurethe best programming is available for players at every ageand stage of their development. Members can access thefollowing benefits for their coaches.MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Access to a coordinated vertical and unified system for referee developmentthrough Referee Development Best Practices Access to Canada Soccer coach education pathway and coach education programsCourses and Workshops are offered both online and throughout the provinceregularly. Access to referees trained through SSA to Canada Soccer Standards Access to online course material to recruit new referees Access to Respect in Sport, Making Ethical Decisions and other National CoachingCertification Program (NCCP) courses Opportunity to host referee clinics with accredited instructors and assessors Coach Development Grants to help offset the costs of higher coaching education Opportunity to host in person and online education sessions Support on coaching related matters at your member organization Access to Make it Official Resources - referee respect campaign Opportunity to join online coaches group on FacebookREGISTERED REFEREES Opportunity to coach at a multi-sport games Access to education sessions to:- Saskatchewan Summer Games – Soccer- Saskatchewan Winter Games – Futsal – new in 2022- Increase your knowledge to become a better referee/mentor/local educationsession instructor- Western Canada Summer Games- Perform to the best of your abilities on every match assigned (locally or SSA)- Canada Summer Games- Pass along the knowledge to other local referees- North American Indigenous Games- Provide you with more information and enhance your existing opportunity topursue your goals- Through your on field performance, increase the quality of programmingyour Member Organizationoffered by Opportunity to be identified for Elite Referee Program (SERP). SERP works withidentified referees to improve overall knowledge, fitness, and game experience.There is opportunity to be assessed by provincial and national level assessors. Candidates Program – The prerequisite to SERP, this program works with a largerpool of identified referees and assists them in reaching higher levels of officiating,and entrance into the SERP program. There is opportunity to be assessed by regionaland provincial level assessors. Rural Candidates Program – the pre requisite to the Candidates Program, thisprogram works with all interested Rural referees that are interested in expandingtheir knowledge Referee Development Grant to help offset the cost of advancing refereeing careers.education, game experience and feedback.1011
Other BenefitsAbout SSA FundingSaskatchewan Soccer is responsible to all of itsstakeholders, including members, to achieve its mission.Now that you have seen all the benefits that SaskatchewanSoccer provides here is a breakdown of how our income isallocated to support growth in the game*.Member Organizations have the benefit of:* Percentages are approximate and may vary annually. Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)14% Administration Celebrating Soccer within our province during Soccer Day in SaskatchewanOffice Operations, Insurance,Legal, Audit and Accounting Attending member sessions throughout the year and at the AGM Nominating individuals and teams for SSA Recognition Awards Providing feedback to help inform SSA Planning through various meansincluding our comprehensive member surveying strategy and strategic planningprocesses. Information about new programming that can be brought to their community:- Walking Soccer- Futsal- Adaptive Soccer- Beach SoccerCoaching, Referee and PlayerDevelopment, ProvincialCompetitions, Underrepresented Programming19% Categorical GrantsMember Assistance Program,Indigenous Sport Enhancement,Hosting, University Funding Information on strategies to increase inclusivity for all members:- Everyone’s Game Strategy- Indigenous Members- Diverse Gender Members- Newcomer Members26% Participation- Northern Members- Female Members- Rural Members19% Capacity BuildingMember Educations andInteractions, Awards andRecognition, Planning,Communications, Marketing andBranding, Volunteer Leadership22% ExcellenceExcellence Stream and Pathwayfor Athletes, Coaches, Refereesand Competitions DevelopmentAdministration Communications19%- Presence on SSA’s website14%Capacity- Interactions on social media- Opportunity for collaboration on news storiesFacebookTwitterFOR ALL PROGRAMS ANDSERVICES OMInstagramYouTube19%22%1226%CategoricalGrants13
About Saskatchewan SoccerOur VisionSoccer enriches people’s livesand builds strong relationshipsin Saskatchewan.Our MissionTo develop great people andconnect healthy communitiesin Saskatchewan throughlifelong participation in soccer.Our ValuesContact UsSaskatchewan Soccer Association(SSA) is the designated provincialsport governing body for the sportof soccer in Saskatchewan and isa full member of Sask Sport andof Canada Soccer. As such, SSAis entrusted by the statutes of theFIFA with the mandate of fostering,developing and promoting soccerin Saskatchewan.SSA’s staff team has a diverse skill set and a passionfor the game of soccer in our province.Give us a call! We are available and happy tosupport your organization to reach its goals andovercome its challenges. See our webpage forcontact information.WWW.SASKSOCCER.COMFacebookRegistration is the only pathwayto “membership” in SSA andthe worldwide soccer communityincluding Canada Soccer,CONCACAF, and FIFA.TwitterInstagramYouTubeSSA is committed to the followingfundamental principles and values.These principles and values guidethe Association’s behavior, actions,programs and services.Participant-centred: players, coaches,officials and volunteers are at the heartof everything we doInnovation: we seek to find new andcreative approaches to developing thesport throughout the provinceCollaboration: we work together andwith our key partners to achieve thegoals of the AssociationQuality: we strive to achieve personalbests in everything that we doIntegrity: we believe in being open,transparent and honest in all of ourinteractions14
Saskatchewan Soccer Association would like to take thisopportunity to recognize the support of our generoussponsors. It is through their support, we can continue to offeropportunities for people to play, excel, and succeed.Our sport is underway during the pandemic. It’s achallenging time, but support from our partnersallows us to offer opportunities for kids to play. Weacknowledge the financial support of the Governmentof Canada. Nous reconnaissons l’appui financier dugouvernement du Canada.
Adaptive Soccer Resources and initiatives including Walking Soccer (an exciting program gaining popularity across the country!), a Guide to Adaptive Soccer, and a ‘Try-it’ kit of adaptive soccer equipment for Member Organization use. Partnership with Special Olympics Saskatchewan with teams participating in our Provincial Championships.
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