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July 25, 2008

U.S.A. Cup a Success for Provincial Teams

Great Results for U13 and U15 Teams

Monday, July 21, 2008

Regina, Saskatchewan – The Saskatchewan Soccer Association is proud to announce the success of the Under 13 and Under 15 Provincial teams at the US Cup in Minnesota last week. (www.usacup.com).

All teams produced very good performances on and off the fielding very hot weather at the National Sports Centre in Blaine, Minnesota.

The Under 15 Girls were outstanding in winning the tournament with a 3-2 win over more

Paid Coaching Opportunity with SYSI

If you or someone you know may be interested in this opportunity, please reply or pass on the word!

Deadline: August 15th, 2008

SYSI is looking for a highly qualified individual to instruct the SYSI Mini Coach Clinic sessions on the following dates:
U6 --- Mon Sept 29 --- 7:00 – 9:00pm
U8 --- Tues Sept 30 --- 7:00 – 9:00pm
U10 --- Wed Oct 1 --- 7:00 – more

Youth Soccer Proud Sponsors and Funding Partners

Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. would like to send thanks out to the following sponsors and grants for helping to make our various programs a success each season!

SPONSORSHIPS:

Xtratime Sports / Soccer Locker:
Has been one of our longest running sponsors over the years with sponsoring our Festival of Soccer "FOS" Tournament 8 years in a row since 2001; the last 2 years they have been our sponsor for the Indoor SISCO Tournaments 2006-07 and 2007-08; more

Soccer Kids In the Park Program Hits Off July 14th

Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. is proud to announce the Xtratime Sports / Soccer Locker Kids In the Park Program, which will run from July 14th to August 21st, 2008 and will take place at various City of Saskatoon playground sites. The program will be coordinated by two energetic Certified Soccer Program Leaders with an ambition to make soccer fun and enjoyable in your park! The program is designed to be a free drop-in more

SK GAMES TEAM REGISTRATION MEETING Sun Jun 22

Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. conducted tryouts for a male and female team to represent Saskatoon Zone 6 at the 2008 Saskatchewan Summer Games on June 14/15. There were 47 girls and 33 boys who attended the tryout. The teams will be made up of 18 players.

Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. would like to thank all volunteers and coaches for making the tryout process possible last weekend!

GIRLS TEAM ROSTER OF 16 PLAYERS CONFIRMED: ArcherK, BundgaardJ, more

Sask Summer Games: Tryouts June 14/15

CALLING ALL SASKATOON PLAYERS BORN 1994 OR LATER WHO ARE REGISTERED ON A DIVISION II OR LOWER TEAM

Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. will be conducting tryouts for a male and female team to represent Saskatoon Zone 6 at the 2008 Saskatchewan Summer Games.

2008 SASKATCHEWAN SUMMER GAMES INFORMATION:
Location: Lloydminster, SK

Male U14 Dates: Sun Aug 3 to Wed Aug 6, 2008 (over August long weekend)
Male U14 COACH: Percy more

SYSI Board Nominations for June 12, 2008

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF SASKATOON YOUTH SOCCER (SYSI)
Thurs, June 12th, 2008 – 6:30 pm
Saskatoon Kinsmen Henk Ruys Soccer Centre – Upper Lounge
Registration begins 6:00 pm

Election of New Governing Board -- Nominations:

1) Bob Rohachuk – President Nominated by Joe more

OUTDOOR PRACTICES - YOUTH & ADULT

ATTENTION ALL OUTDOOR SOCCER TEAMS

PLEASE STAY OFF THE CITY FIELDS UNTIL MAY 5th THE FIELDS NEED A CHANCE TO GROW!!! IF THE GRASS IS NOT GREEN DO NOT PLAY ON THE FIELD!

The Saskatoon Soccer Centre is offering a Turf Rental Special Exclusive for soccer teams!!
$25/hr for outdoor turf field or $25/hr for ¼ of an indoor turf field
Call Grace @ 975-3423 Today To Book Your Time
Availability will not last more

Accellerators Easter Break Camp! Ages 4 to 14

The Saskatoon Accelerators have teamed up with the Saskatchewan Soccer Association for the first time ever to bring you 2 exciting camps this Easter Break!

The camps will take place both in Saskatoon and in Regina on the Easter week March 25th - 28th.

The "Fun"damentals Camp is aimed towards anyone from the ages of 4-14 years old who wants to learn, practice, and improve their fundamentals of soccer in a creative and fun environment! more

SSA Invites Saskatoon Meeting -- Sat Mar 1 -- 10am

Dear Soccer Member:

It has been about nine months since the Saskatchewan Soccer Association (SSA) held its 2007 Annual General Meeting in Swift Current. We thought it time to provide the SSA Members with an update on some of the important work that the SSA Board of Directors has been doing since then. We also want to provide some background information on the Board’s plan to engage the membership, in the months immediately ahead, in a more

Senior ComCoachClinic -- Saskatoon -- April 25-27

Senior Community Coaching Clinic Announced for April 25 - 27 in Saskatoon

The first (and possibly only) Community Coach Senior Clinic in 2008 will take place the weekend of April 25-27th indoors at the Sasktel Sports Centre, located at 150 Nelson Road in Saskatoon.

Please copy and paste the following link into your browser for the Registration Form and for more info.
http://www.itsportsnet.com/leagues/6087/documents/CCSr_Registration_Form_08.doc

Reminder to all prospective coaches:

*Effective November 30th, 2008, the Saskatchewan Soccer Association hereby requires that all more

SSA Goal-keeper School 2008

Goal-keeper School, 2008

Attention all goal-keepers: Sask Soccer will be conducting winter training for goal-keepers in Saskatoon on Sundays and in Regina on Wednesdays commencing January 6th and 9th respectively in 2008. All aspiring provincial goal-keepers are encouraged to attend, but players at all levels are welcome to participate!

Coaches:
The Saskatoon program will be led by Zlatan Dautbegovic, a former professional from Bosnia. Zlatan has worked with players from U8 more

SYS Calls for 2008 Outdoor Coach Clinic Proposals

Call for Proposals – SYS Outdoor Coach Clinics 2008

Prposal must include the following:
- Budget of cost analysis including a breakdown of instructor hours required
- Proposed dates and times for each clinic during the week of April 21 - 27, 2008
- Breakdown of what each clinic will entail for each of the following:
---- Mini U6 Coach more

Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League Schedule

2007/2008 CMISL Schedule:
(All Home Games will be played at Credit Union Centre, Saskatoon):

Exhibition Schedule:
December 28, 2007 - Saskatoon @ Edmonton
January 4, 2008 - Saskatoon @ more

Available Rental Times - HenkRuys - November

Date Day Start Time End Time Available
SKHRSC/1-Project Kickstart
01-Nov-07 Thursday 11:00 PM 12:00 AM 60
02-Nov-07 Friday 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 120
05-Nov-07 Monday 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 60
11:00 PM 12:00 more

Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League Starts Jan2008

It is an exciting time for Saskatchewan, with Saskatoon being chosen as one of the four Canadian Teams to form the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League (CMISL) along with the Calgary United, Edmonton Drillers and the Winnipeg Alliance. The Saskatoon Accelerators will play all their home games at Credit Union Centre.

The CMISL is a league that showcases indoor (arena) soccer to Canadian fans. Some of the best indoor talent in North more

Used Sport Equipment Drive -- Friday October 19

Used Sport Equipment Drive -- Friday Oct 19 at Optimist Park

I would like to inform you that the Saskatoon Sports Council will be holding a Used Equipment Drive, on Friday October 19, 2007 at Optimist Park Rec Unit (by the paddling pool), located at the corner of 19th St W and Ave J S.

The used equipment distribution will go from 12:00 pm –5:00 pm. We have a variety of used equipment and sizes such more

Under-18 Indoor League Registration

Attention: All players born in 1991, 1990 and 1989

ABOUT THE UNDER-18 LEAGUE:
Season Length: October 9, 2007 – late March or early April
Game Format: There are 20 games with 7v7 format
Game Location: All games take place on indoor half field turf at the new soccer facility, SaskTel Sports Centre on Nelson Road.
Divisions: Two divisions offered: Division I competitive & Division II more

U-16 Boys National Training Camp Review

U-16 boys wrap up Saskatoon camp

Canada's men's U-16 team wrapped up a one-week camp in Saskatoon today.
The 18-player camp ran 30 July to 6 August. One of the highlights of the
camp was six "Kids Soccer in the Park" interactive training sessions
with local kids.

"From a development perspective, it was an excellent camp and more

National & Provincial Soccer Events in Saskatoon!!

In this article:
- National U16 Boys Training Camp July 30 - August 5, 2007
- "Kid's Soccer Camp in the Park" - July 31, August 1, August 2
- U16 Boys National Team vs Huskie United Football Club - Aug 4 & 5
- U12 Provincial Challenge Cup August 4 - 6

NATIONAL U16 BOYS TRAINING more

Tide Mini Festival of Soccer

The Tide Mini Festival of Soccer took place over June 8 - 10, this weekend and had a great turnout. There was a total of 300 mini teams (108 Under-6 teams, 117 Under-8 teams, 75 Under-10 teams). The jamboree event took place at the SaskTel SPorts Centre (indoor & outdoor turf), Forest Park fields, and Ernest Lindner fields. Hyundai was on-site Friday night with nine display vehicles, a shuttle vehicle to pick-up more

Thank You Uniroyal/Alliance Tire Professionals

HOLLANDIA SOCCER CLUB AND SASKATOON YOUTH SOCCER SCORES WITH DONATION FROM UNIROYAL AND VALUE TIRE

SASKATOON, SK, August 22, 2007 – Value Tire, the Alliance Tire Professionals and Uniroyal have donated funds and soccer balls valued at more than $1100 to the Hollandia Soccer Club and the Saskatoon Youth Soccer Under-10 program as part of the Uniroyal / Alliance Tire Professionals soccer program throughout Canada.

“The Uniroyal / Alliance Soccer Program is great because it helps us more

Saskatoon Soccer Centre Top 3 Questions

Q: Which doors do we use during the outdoor season?
A: Access to the building will be through the south entrance doors (facing the artificial turf fields). With most of the use being on the outdoor fields, we will be utilizing the doors facing those fields.

Q: Is the Terry Fox Walking Track open during the summer?
A: The track will be open but on reduced hours....Please check at the customer service desk for hours.

Q: How do more

Soccer Locker Festival of Soccer May Long Weekend

Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. is hosting the U11-U18 Soccer Locker FOS Tournament May 18 - 21, 2007. The tournament will have 84 boys and girls Premier, Division 1, 2 and 3 teams competing over the weekend.

Games will be played on the following fields:
Umea East & West fields (Friday only) – U14-U18 games
WJL Harvey 2NW A & B fields (Friday – Sunday) – U11/U12 games
Newsham East & West fields (Friday – more

Under-6 TimBits Soccer

Another season has started and Tim Hortons has once again sponsored all of the Under-6 aged soccer players registered with Saskatoon Youth Soccer. This season we have 140 coed community teams in this age group. The t-shirts are ready for pick-up at the Saskatoon Youth Soccer Offices located at the new soccer centre (SaskTel Sports Centre on Nelson Road). If your team does not have your t-shirts yet please have your coach more

Open Try Outs for the Saskatoon Accelerators

For players 16 years or older only...

The Saskatoon Accelerators and their head coach Kevin Holness are inviting players who are wanting to tryout for the team to an Open Tryout March 16th and 17th at the Henk Ruys Centre.
Everyone interested must attend the first session Friday March 16th from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Players must show up early to register.

Sessions will be running Friday March 16th 6:30pm-8:00pm and Saturday March 17th 7:00pm-9:00pm.

Please remember that this is a more

NEW City Wide U18 League for 2007 Outdoor

If you are an U18 player (born in 1989 or 1990), there are NO RESIDENCY RULES or ZONE BOUNDARIES for the Outdoor 2007 season. There will be two divisions available to choose from – Division I and Division II. Both divisions will have standings but you can self select the level you’d like to play in. If there are less than 4 teams/division, an interlocking schedule may be required. You have the freedom more

CSA's Sean Fleming Presentation Overview

On January 11th, 2007, Sean Fleming with the Canadian Soccer Association visited Saskatoon to present the Club Development Model and Player Development. Hi focus was aimed at improving our players through focusing on developing the basic soccer skills at a young age. Sean is very much impressed with the direction of Saskatoon Youth Soccer and feels we have been taking some very positive steps towards ensuring quality facilities and player development. If you more

Premier SISCO's Attract Out of Province Teams!!!

This weekend's Premier Boys SISCO attracted a total of 36 teams with 44% of the teams being out-of-town teams consisting of 20 Saskatoon teams, 7 Edmonton teams, 6 Calgary teams, 1 Regina team, 1 Prince Albert team, and 1 Warman team. The tournament received endless praise from Calgary and Edmonton teams as they were most impressed with our beautiful facility and organization of the tournament.

The Boys Premier SISCO tournament was a great more

Player ID Cards Ready

Coaches and Managers may pick-up their teams' ID Cards during Saskatoon Youth Soccer office hours 10:00am - 4:30pm. more

CSA's Club Development Model - Presentation

Canadian Soccer Association's Sean Fleming will be in Saskatoon to present CSA's Club Development Model! The presentation will be held at the SaskTel Sports Centre Meeting Room at 7:00pm on Thursday, January 11th, 2007 (use North Entrance of the SaskTel Sports Centre and go upstairs).

Who should attend?
- Club Presidents and other Club Administrators
- District Association Presidents and Board Members
- Provincial Association Board Members
- All coaches and other interested more

It's Almost Been A Year...

...since the opening of the SaskTel Sports Centre at 150 Nelson Road. We opened the doors in early January 2006 when the only thing that was complete was the indoor turf. Since that time, we have seen the completion of the Terry Fox Walking Track, The Eclipse Fitness Centre, The Pleasureway Pub, The Pleasureway Deck, the downstairs outdoor concession and both hard court fields.
The comments and feedback both locally, provincially and nationally more

Premier Boys SISCO Reaches its Max Entry Limit!!

Thurs, Dec 21, 2006

This marks the first year that SYSI has reached its MAXIMUM of 36 team entries for its Boys Premier SISCO Tournament to be held January 26 - 28, 2007. This is also the first year that SYSI has received so many out-of-town team entries for an indoor tournament. Our elite teams in Saskatoon will have the chance to play against a variety of teams from Edmonton, Calgary, Sherwood Park, Prince more

Huskie Player Collector Cards - collect them all !

Mon, Dec 18, 2006

Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. has created collector cards of the University of Saskatchewan Men's Soccer Players. The Huskie's have been instructing fun player development drills for our U6 and U8 players before each game at our SaskEnergy Mini Jamborees. SYSI has created these cards for our youth in order to help promote local soccer heroes. The U6 and U8 players have a chance to collect a different card at more

SSA Administrator Job Posting

Saskatchewan Soccer Association

Application Deadline: December 29, 2006 Starting Date: January 8, 2007 or TBA

Position: Sports Administrator for Technical Office

Nature of Work:
The Sports Administrator of the Saskatchewan Soccer Association (SSA) assists with the day-to-day operation of the SSA Technical office. Reporting to the Executive Director, this person prepares correspondence and provides reception, office and telephone support. The Sports Administrator provides support to other SSA staff with player registration, administration of clinics and tournaments more

SaskEnergy Mini Soccer Jamboree Huge Success!!

Thurs, Nov 30, 2006

On Sunday, November 26 the SaskTel Sports Centre welcomed more than 1600 people in the course of eight hours! Every hour there were sixteen U6 or U8 teams out on the large indoor turf field with a total of eight games going on at once. This was the first of five scheduled jamborees for the U6 and U8 mini soccer teams for the indoor season. Thanks to the admission staff and more

ID Cards for Youth Players and Coaching Staff

The ID cards will not be ready to be picked up until mid-January. Teams will be notified when the cards are ready. The ID cards are not required for youth teams to play their games right away because the swipe system for the doors has been delayed. You will get your card in due time and the SYSI office staff thanks you for your patience. more

ID Clinic Information

ALL ID CLINICS WILL BE HELD AT THE SASKTEL SPORTS CENTRE

All youth players will require a Soccer ID Card for the indoor season. If any of your players do not have one or their card is older than two years old, they MUST attend an ID Clinic. There will be THREE clinics offered for each Zone. These dates are the ONLY clinics that will be scheduled. Click Here for scheduled clinics. more

Earn a brick in the Path of Champions

SSCI is looking for individuals 16 years old and older to volunteer for Tuesday, Aug. 22nd and Wednesday Aug. 23rd. Volunteers will assist in laying the new SportCourt floors for the Cameco and Centennial Fields at the SaskTel Sports Centre from 9:00AM to 6:00PM daily. Volunteers who work for a minimum 12 hours can decide to accept a brick in the Path of Champions at the SaskTel Sports Centre with their personal inscription. more

Reese All Star Championship a Success

With the indoor season quickly approaching, SYSI has selected Indoor Registration week as September 6th to September 9th. This indoor season will see exciting new changes to the indoor soccer game for Saskatoon. Players will experience additional practice times and games in the two soccer centres. Please contact your zone for additional information. more

Sask Girls Come Back Strong on Wednesday

What a day we had, both Saskatchewan teams taking a win home. This is the soccer that we all love to watch. Lets make sure everyone comes out the cheer on the girls on Friday. U14 Girls play Prince Edward Island at 9:00AM Kinsmen Field and the U16 Girls play Newfoundland/Labrador at 10:30AM on Umea W. See you on the field. more

Reese U-14/16 All Star Championship

We're a day away from starting the Reese U-14/16 Girls All Star Championships, visit our website to confirm schedules and standings. Opening ceremonies are Tuesday July 18th at 6:00 pm in the SaskTel Sports Centre to be followed by Manitoba vs Saskatchewan Girls U16 at 7:30 pm on the Kinsmen Field. Come out and support the greatest game on earth. more

Reese Girls All Star Championship

Volunteer night will be held on Thursday, June 29th @ 8:00 pm at the meeting room of the SaskTel Sports Centre / 150 Nelson Road. All interested volunteers are invited to attend and will be offered positions during the championships.

Sally Horel
Local Organizing Committee more

Team Packages for FOS Championships now Available

For schedules and the information package, please visit the Tournament Section in the Saskatoon Youth Soccer website. more

SYSI Award Winners

Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. is pleased to congratulate the
following 2005 Saskatchewan Soccer Association Award winners.

Youth Team of the Year U14 Hollandia Gremio
Female Player of the Year Kaylyn Kyle
Male Player of the Year Kerr McLoed
Youth Coach of the Year Kevin more

Goethe-Institute’s “Planet Football’ exhibition

Sask Soccer showcases Goethe-Institute’s “Planet Football’ exhibition

The Saskatchewan Soccer Association in cooperation with Saskatoon Youth Soccer is pleased to present the photo exhibition “Planet Football – Weltsprache Fussball”, as sponsored by the German Federal Government and the Goethe Institute to mark the 100 day countdown for the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ in Germany.

The exhibition, which will open this Friday, March 3rd at the Henk Ruys Soccer Center during festivities surrounding the more

SYSI PHOTO ID CARD CLINICS

SYSI is holding Photo ID Card Clinics on the following nights:
Tuesday March 7, 2006
Monday March 13, 2006
Wednesday March 15, 2006
the clinics will run from 4:30pm - 8:00pm at the Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. office (219 Primrose Drive) on each of the nights.

The Clinic is open to all U11 - U18 SYSI registered players. more

Up-coming Events

Date: February 2006

Northeast Soccer Park
Project KickStart Campaign
Up-coming Events

February 19, 2006 (Sunday)

„X WHO: Saskatchewan Roughriders¡¦ Paul more

World Cup Pin Set - Auction Up-date

WE HAVE A WINNER!

CONGRATULATIONS TO
STEWART GILLOTT
on being our highest bidder!

Declan O’Reilly, Fundraising Chair
for Project KickStart more

Saskatoon to Host the 2006 Canadian Girls All-Star

SYSI is pleased to announce that we have been granted this summer’s

Canadian Girls All-Stars Championships for Saskatoon. The Championship

will run from July 19th to July 23rd and host the best female U14/U16 soccer players

from across Canada. This will be a great opportunity to showcase our new soccer

park, as the NE Soccer Centre will be the hosting headquarters.

more

SSA Calls For Board Nominations

Building and Growing Together

Deadline for nominations -- July 15, 2008

Dear Members:

I am writing on behalf of the SSA Board of Directors to request the submissions of names for consideration to a temporary appointment to the SSA Board for 2008-09. The SSA Board currently has two vacancies. The SSA bylaws allow the Board to appoint directors to fill vacancies with people to remain in place until the next AGM. The Board would like to fill these

SSA's Female Development Funding Opportunity

The SSA's 2008 Female Development Application form with cover letter can be found on the S'toon Youth Soccer website under Forms section on the left hand corner menu. The information below is what is written in the cover letter and explains the processes for applying for female development funding through the SSA. The program will be looked at more extensively throughout the 2008 calendar year with revisions for 2009 to better the program.

Outdoor Referee Entry Level & Refresher Clinics

ENTRY LEVEL CLINIC

An Entry Level Referees Clinic is scheduled for Sat - Sun. April 26 - 27, 2008 (including Class 3 exam - tentative).

Pre-registration dates prior to the clinic are:

Sat. April 19, 1:00 - 3:00 pm;
Sun. April 20, 1:00 - 3:00 pm;

Women’s 18+ Morning Soccer League Starting Soon!!

Deadline to Register -- February 4th

This is a newly formed fun league to encourage women to participate in one of the largest recreational sports in Saskatoon. The Women’s Morning League is for women who have never played the sport before, or played many years ago to come out and learn the sport as well as to get some exercise and to meet some new people. Experienced players are also welcome if they want

SSA Board Nominations -- Deadline January 31, 2008

December 10, 2007

Dear Member:

I am writing on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Soccer Association (SSA) to request the submissions of names for nomination to the Board for 2008-09. The SSA Board has begun to prepare for the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held April 4-6, 2008 and the Nominations Committee of the Board wants to ensure that we have a good head start this year on the process of

Pre-B Test in Saskatoon Dec 1 - 2

The SSA will be conducting a Pre-B Test in Saskatoon from December
1-2. The Pre-B Test is for coaches interested in entering the
Canadian Soccer Association Licensing stream and if successful, will
allow the coach to progress to the Provincial B (B Part 1).

The pre-requisite is to have successfully completed all
Community Coach certificates (Child, Youth, Senior).

SSA Recognition Awards Night - Tickets On Sale!

SSA Recognition Awards Night tickets are on sale!!

The Saskatchewan Soccer Association invites you to be a part of the 2007 SSA Recognition Awards Night! The evening will be held in order to recognize outstanding individuals who have contributed to the game of soccer within the province of Saskatchewan.

Saturday November 17th, 2007
Saskatoon Inn Hotel and Conference Centre
Saskatchewan Room B
Saskatoon

Reception and cocktails

Challenge: Is Your Team the Best Athletic Team?

ARE YOU UP FOR A CHALLENGE? How about the Best Athletic Team Challenge?

This multi-sport event will determine who is the BEST ATHLETIC TEAM! Each team will play a min. of one game of each of Volleyball, Soccer, Floor Hockey, and your choice of either Dodgeball or Ultimate Disc.

When: December 28, 29, & 30th at the SaskTel Sports Centre
Cost: Only $400/team (teams consist of 8-12 players)
How to Register: Call 222-4225 for more information and to register!
Deadline

Job Opportunity - Saskatoon Soccer Centre Inc.

Position: Finance Administration Manager

The Saskatoon Soccer Centre Inc. is accepting applications for a Finance Administration Manager. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will be responsible for the ongoing financial operations of the SaskTel Sports Centre and the Saskatoon Kinsmen Henk Ruys Soccer Centre.

Duties will include but not be limited to: accounts receivable/payable, payroll, budget preparation, preparation of tax remittances, monthly and annual financial statements, inventory and other reports as required by various departments,

Learn How to Play Dodgeball!!

Do you want to find out how to play Dodgeball and get your team registered for our Dodgeball leagues starting early October? Here’s how – stop by the soccer centre, learn the rules and then try a game or two. Must be ages 18+ to play!

WHERE: Saskatoon Kinsmen Henk Ruys Soccer Centre
219 Primrose Drive (behind Lawson Leisure Centre)

WHEN: Tues September 11, 7:00 pm

COST: Absolutely FREE

BRING: Comfortable clothes and

Book Your Team Training for Indoor 2007-08

TEAM TRAINING
Call 975-3423 to book your team in!
Have your best season ever!
Get in shape and increase your fitness levels through this training program.

The focus of this program will be on:
Speed
Acceleration
Agility
Aerobic

Summer Drop In Sports -- SaskTel Sports Centre

Drop in at the SaskTel Sports Centre to play Soccer, Volleyball or Floor Hockey

Day Times: Mon/Wed/Fri 1:00–4:00pm until the end of August
Evening Times: Tues/Thurs 7:00–10:00pm until the end of August
Cost: only $4/person

Afterwards cool off off with a refreshment and snack on the Pleasureway Deck!

Get your friends, family or teams together and get a head start on the fall

Family Programs at the Saskatoon Soccer Centres

Drop In Sports
Bring the whole family and stay active this year! A variety of sports will be available for play including soccer, volleyball, floor hockey and more. Sports may vary week to week, however, soccer will be priority if only one field is available.
SaskTel Sports Centre
Times: Sundays 10:00 am – 12:00 (some dates may not be available due to tournaments)
Starts September 16th

Birthday

New Leagues this Fall at the S'toon Soccer Centres

VOLLEYBALL
Registration starts September 5. Register your team for a great season at the Kinsmen Henk Ruys Soccer Centre. Saturday leagues include recreational co-ed adult, and recreational youth (12 and over)
Fees: $400/team
Registration

Adult Programs this Fall -- S'toon Soccer Centres

YOGA
For soccer players and non-soccer players. A great mind and body program. Give yourself a break, stretch and relax.
Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:30 SaskTel Sports Ctr. Multi-purpose room (2nd level)
September 19th – November 21th (10 weeks)
Fees: $75.00

ADULT AFTERNOON

Youth Programs this Fall -- S'toon Soccer Centres

DAY CAMPS
For children ages 6 – 12. Enjoy a variety of sports, games and activities at the SaskTel Sports Centre.
Christmas Break Camp – Dec.27-28 and January 1-4
Easter Break Camp – March 24-28
Fees: $125/wk, $25/day

TEAM

Eclipse Fitness Centre -- SaskTel Sports Centre

Stay in shape this year, whether a soccer player, a parent or just live in the area and want a convenient place to work out. We have a great selection of cardio and strength training machines.

Hours: Mon - Fri 5:30am-10:00pm & Sat/Sun 10:00am-4:00pm

Fees:
$20/month for soccer players (with valid id card)
$25/month for general public
(must be 16 yrs of age to purchase a

Referee Clinic in Saskatoon June 29 - July 1

HELP OUT THE REFEREE SHORTAGE IN SASKATOON AND MAKE A FEW BUCKS!!
There will be a Referee Clinic on June 29-July 1 in Saskatoon.
Those interested can sign up using the form on the SDSA website.

ATTENTION: Women's Division II Teams

If you are a Women's Division II Team and are interested in playing some FREE friendly games against the Youth U18 Girls Division I teams please contact Amanda with Saskatoon Youth Soccer at 975-3413. The following game dates are available: Thurs May 31, Tues Jun 5, Thurs Jun 14, Thurs July 5.

Summer Job Opportunity - FILLED

Thankyou for your applications.
The Field Liner positions have been filled for the Outdoor 2007 Season.
Saskatoon Youth Soccer INc.

Fulchester United FC - Head Coach Position

Fulchester United FC - Head Coach Position
Position: Head Coach
Team: Fulchester United I

History:
Fulchester United was formed in 2002, when a single men’s team entered SDSA Men’s Division 3. The team finished second in its inaugural season and won the division title in the following outdoor season. Moving up to Division 2, the team performed well and place mid-table in the following two seasons before forming a second Men’s team in the fall of 2005 and adding

Saskatoon Accelerators vs Winnipeg -- March 23rd

The Saskatoon Accelerators will be playing a double header versus Winnipeg on Friday March 23rd at 7 pm at Credit Union Centre. The Sasktel Sports Centre and the Kinsmen Henk Ruys Centre will have Family Packages available for $42. The Family Packages consist of 4 tickets to the game, in any combination (ie, 4 adults, 2 adults and 2 youth, etc.). Cash only will be accepted.

Tickets are also on sale at all

NEW Children's Fitness Tax Credit

The Children’s Fitness Tax Credit became effective January 1, 2007. This tax credit will allow parents to claim up to $500 of fees for physical activity programs for each child under 16 years of age. The total of $500 per child can be claimed by one parent or split between parents. The credit is calculated by multiplying the eligible amount by the lowest marginal tax rate (15.5% in 2007). The information

Risk Management Seminar

On Tuesday, February 20th 2007, Bruce Wood from RespectEd & Canadian Red Cross came to the SaskTel Sports Centre and presented the importance of practicing risk management practices in sport organizations.

If you are interested in attaining a copy of the powerpoint presentation or the resource manuals he handed out you may contact him at 1-866-773-5777. The resource manual includes many examples of Codes of Conduct, Volunteer Screening processes, Appeal processes and other forms which

SaskTel Sports Centre Has New Sponsor

SSCI is pleased to announce the last smooth floor at the SaskTel Sports Centre has been sponsored by FamilyFocus EyeCare. Field #6 will now be known as the “FamilyFocus EyeCare Field”. Thank you to FamilyFocus EyeCare Group for helping to make our new soccer centre a great success.

Reese U-14/16 Girls All Star Championship

Tired of sitting at home and watching summer re-runs on TV? Check out the Reese U-14/16 Girls All Star Championship in Saskatoon this week. Games start Tuesday July 18th with finals on Sunday July 23rd. Drop out to the fields and see Canada's best.

World Cup Party

Join us June 17th & 18th for the World Cup Party being hosted at the Pleasureway Pub in the Sasktel Sports Centre. Happy hour from 12PM to 8PM with $2.75 beer and highballs, wear your favorite National Jersey and get Happy Hour prices all night long.

Saturday
12:30p.m. Italy vs USA

Sunday
12:30p.m. France vs South Korea

World Cup Kick Off Party

Join us Friday, June 9 for the World Cup Kick Off Party being hosted at the Pleasureway Pub in the Sasktel Sports Centre. Happy hour from 5PM to 8PM with $2.75 beer and highballs, wear your favorite National Jersey and get Happy Hour prices all night long.

7:00p.m. Poland vs Equador
9:00p.m. Germany vs Costa Rica

Title Sponsor for Soccer Park

The NE Soccer Park took on a new name this morning, as Sasktel President and CEO Robert Watson announced Sasktel's investment of a $750,000 sponsorship towards the KickStart Campaign. The park was officially renamed today and will be known as the "Sasktel Sports Centre" under this 15 year agreement.

Field Turf Q & A

Over the next several weeks, a commonly asked Question and its Answer will be displayed here:

Q: Who actually owns the fields?
A: The fields are owned and operated by Saskatoon Soccer Centre Inc.

What is artificial grass and why FieldTurf?
FieldTurf is a Montreal-based company which manufactures artificial grass playing surfaces identified by the FieldTurf trade-mark. Artificial turf is often used where a grass-like field is required, but where natural grass is not feasible.

Parent Player Sports Dinner & Auction

*****Please note: The Parent/Player Supper has been rescheduled to Friday, September 23rd (not the 24th as previously reported) *****

Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre

Two Tickets $100 (one parent and one player) or $75 (single ticket). Purchase a table for 8 (four adults & four kids) for $400.

Special Guest Athlete at every table. Tables may be donated to the sport of your choice.

Proceeds from the dinner support the new Multi-Sport Park now under

Saskatoon’s New Soccer Park

Date: April ‘05

Saskatoon’s New Soccer Park
Project KickStart Campaign
Up-coming Events

April 20, 2005
 Sod-turning Ceremony for the indoor facility at the new Soccer

New Soccer Park Media Announcement

INVITATION

ATTENTION ALL SOCCER FANS!

New Soccer Park Media Announcement

Saskatoon Soccer Centre Lobby
219 Primrose Drive
Friday February 4, 2005

FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN BEGINS TO TAKE SHAPE

The Director for the "Building our Future Together" Campaign has been determined with the appointment of Hugh Vassos.
Hugh will start to assemble a Campaign Team over the next couple of weeks that will shape Soccer's Campaign and Fundraising Drive.
Soccer is also pleased to announce that Declan O'Reilly has been appointed as Fundraising Chair to co-ordinate the various committees that will be required.
Look forward to exciting new developments here as the Campaign launches and we begin

Just for Kicks Tournament & Outdoor Deadline

The Just For Kicks Tournament deadline was Thursday, April 2nd. If there are any teams out there who are still wanting to get in, we will allow applications to come in over the weekend. Drop them off in an envelope at the admissions desk over the weekend or in the drop slot!

The Outdoor 2004 entry deadline is Friday, April 2nd!

Make sure you get your team entry in!

Provincial Results Are In!

This weekend, 38 teams participated in the SSA Provincial Championships.

The results are as follows:

Senior Men's Competitive
Saskatoon Arsenal 3 Saskatoon Gremio 5
Fairplay Regina Atletico

Senior Women's

Provincial Weekend Approaching

The SSA Provincial Championships for Senior Men's, Senior Women's, Masters Men's Competitive, Division 1 Men's and Division 1 Women's is being held this weekend at the Soccer Centre.

38 teams from all over the province will be in town to compete.

Admission for spectators is $3.00/day or $5.00/weekend pass.

There will be a social held on the Saturday evening, which is open to the public. Dance starts at 9pm and admission is free.

Log on to www.sasksoccer.com (Competitions)

Playoff Schedule

Please find all the playoff schedules and results (as they come in) on the SDSA website.

Schedules will be updated on the website once the standings are finalized and the team positions have been decided.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the office.

Good luck to all teams!

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