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Inside Soccer – Original Masters Coming to Saskatoon

July 7, 2016

Masters sporting events have been gaining in popularity all over the globe.  With the original World Masters Games taking place in Toronto in 1985 with 8000 participants, next year’s games slated for Auckland New Zealand.  It could be the biggest ever and will host up to 30,000 athletes.  This has become a massive event for athletes over the age of 30.

Masters Sports Festival Director and visionary Hugh Vassos is making the masters dream a reality in our very own city.  While our event won’t be attracting tens of thousands, Vassos hopes this will grow into something special.

From July 15-17 The Original Masters Sports Festival will be composed of five sports.  The adult soccer community is thrilled to have its sport on that list.

It will be strictly coed.  Given the condense weekend schedule it will be shortened games on a quarter field pitch.  It’s six-versus-six so you won’t need a large roster to become a part of it.  Ideally teams would have 11 players.

As one of the difficulties in summer can be finding enough players to enter a team, Saskatoon Adult Soccer Inc. will be assisting individuals and partial groups to create teams.

Contact executivedirector@saskatoonadultsoccer.com with any inquiries.

One of the concerns was having games early on the Friday.  This has been addressed.   Quick thinker SASI executive director Danielle Zimmer has made the adjustment.  Soccer games will only be scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.  With potentially warmer July conditions the 40 minute time slots for games are sounding quite attractive.

Teams are guaranteed four games while the top teams will play a final.  Beer Gardens, soccer, music and good Saskatoon summer weather seem like the perfect combination.  Every registrant will receive an all access pass to all events on the weekend.

Your registration will also get you a souvenir gift.  Teams will also be eligible to win team prizes.  In addition, proceeds will be going towards a good cause.

It’s an event designed for all.  New players and less skilled players are most welcome as it is designed mainly to combine socializing and sport.  It’ll be a pretty chillax atmosphere, with a celebration of sport near the forefront.

With most events based at and around the SaskTel Sports Centre, it’ll be a spectacle for anyone driving by in the north eastern part of our city.  It’s something everyone over the age of 30 will want to be a part of.

Being only one of the five featured sports, soccer joins a list that includes golf, beach volleyball, 5km team walk as well as pickle ball, the fastest growing senior sport.  Visit www.masterssportsfestival.ca for more information on the event.

Lee Kormish is a freelance writer who can be reached at leekormish@sasktel.net.

Saskatoon Adult Soccer Inc.
150 Nelson Road
Saskatoon, SK S7S 0P2
(306) 975-3427

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July Events

Upcoming events at SSCI in July 2016:

SaskTel Sports Centre

July 9th-10th – Youth Finals

Saskatoon Kinsmen/Henk Ruys Soccer Centre

July 4th-8th – Lawson Civic Centre Camp
July 11th-15th – Lawson Civic Centre Camp

To enquire about holding your event at either of our facilities, please contact Cindy at 306.975.3423 or bookings@saskatoonsoccer.com

June Events

Upcoming events at SSCI in June 2016:

SaskTel Sports Centre

June 3rd-5th – Aurora Harder Avalon Classic Tournament
June 10th-12th – Mini FOS Tournament
June 17th-19th – Eastside Copa Tournament
June 25th – U12 Jamboree
June 26th – Timbit Jamboree

Saskatoon Kinsmen/Henk Ruys Soccer Centre

June 11th – Teammates Saskatoon Ball Hockey Camp

To enquire about holding your event at either of our facilities, please contact Cindy at 306.975.3423 or bookings@saskatoonsoccer.com

Masters Sports Festival

The Original Masters Sports Festival will make its debut in Saskatoon July 15-17, 2016. The inaugural co-ed sports festival, designed for mature athletes, will feature five sports in year one. Pickle Ball, 6 vs 6 Soccer, Jack & Jill Team Golf, Beach Volleyball, and the Four x 5K Walk/Run Relay, are being offered in a variety of 30+ age groups. Host sports venues include the SaskTel Sports Centre, Forest Park, and Greenbryre Golf and Country Club. The Festival site will be the Delta Bessborough Gardens. The event is expecting to draw participants from throughout Saskatchewan and possibly beyond.

Masters Sports Festival Director Hugh Vassos stated; “One of the fastest growing sports tourism market segments is masters games and we are now entering that market with the Masters Sports Festival. This is also a great example of a homegrown event meaning we created it for Saskatoon with the intent is to grow the event on an annual basis with additional sports and activities to attract more of the developing sports tourism market.” The event is proudly supported by Saskatoon Sports Tourism.

Team registration information is now available on the website at www.masterssportsfestival.ca or by email at masterssportsfest@sasktel.net. Download a registration form for any or all of the sports by clicking here: Masters Sports Festival Registration

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Team of the Week

Saskatoon Soccer Centre & Xtratime Sports Soccer Locker are proud to introduce a program to celebrate Saskatoon & area soccer teams for their commitment, efforts and positive performances on and off the field. This program is designed to applaud a local team who demonstrates the following values:

– true sportsmanship/high levels of fair play
– team pride, players helping coaches/volunteers
– team spirit
– involvement in the community
– team success
– passion for the game
– coaches/parents demonstrating positive sideline behavior

The Team of the Week can be nominated by a coach, parent/guardian, player or opposing team and must portray and exemplify what a team is really about. Game results may be taken into consideration, but will not be a determining factor. The goal of the program is to simply celebrate our local athletes, coaches and supporters who positively stand out in our community. One team will be selected each week and will receive pride of place as our Facebook cover photo, bragging rights when pointing to our TVs at both SSCI facilities, and an entry into the monthly draw for awesome prizes!

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SAS is hiring!

View online: Saskatoon Adult Soccer is hiring!

Saskatoon Adult Soccer is hiring!

March 23, 2016

Saskatoon Adult Soccer Inc. (SAS) is seeking a Part-Time employee for immediate hire. This position has potential for full-time placement.

SAS is governed by a Board of Directors and operated by two full-time staff and one part-time. SAS runs adult recreational soccer leagues all year long; offering both an indoor winter league and an outdoor summer league.

The hours of work will almost always be from 1:00pm to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. In addition, there will be roughly ten days throughout the year that the shift will be altered to include working into the evening. There will also be six tournament/playoff weekends throughout the year where the individual will be expected to work. All of these deviations from the regular shift will be identified well in advance.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assigning referees for SAS, Saskatoon Youth Soccer and third party tournaments
  • Setting and updating referee qualifications and pay rates
  • Determine month end pay for referees
  • Monitoring office inventory
  • Field/equipment checking during outdoor season
  • Any and all duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Shared duties include but are not limited to:

  • Make ID Cards in office and at ID Clinics
  • General administrative and reception duties (phone calls, walk-ins, email inquiries)
  • Assist in recording game scores into the SAS website, track permit players
  • Update SAS website, Twitter and Facebook accounts
  • Assist with the preparation and execution of all SAS tournaments/playoffs
  • Assist with scheduling updates/changes and issuing disciplinary sanctions
  • Any and all duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications:

  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable learning new software, data management systems
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Preference given to candidates with related post-secondary certification and/or related office experience
  • Experience/knowledge relating to soccer is an asset.

We will accept applications until 5:00pm CST on Wednesday, April 6th, 2016.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to: executivedirector@saskatoonadultsoccer.com
You may also drop off, fax or mail your resume and cover letter to our office at:

150 Nelson Road
Saskatoon, SK  S7S 1P5

Fax: (306) 975-3429

April Events

Upcoming events at SSCI in April 2016:

SaskTel Sports Centre
April 2 – SUDS Tournament
April 3 – Football Saskatchewan Combine Event
April 8 -10 – SSA – Indoor Showcase League
April 16 – SAS Turf Playoffs
April 22 – 24 – SSA – Soccer For Life Coaching Clinic
April 23 – Spring Youth Soccer League begins
April 30 – Don Narcisse All Star Football Camp
 
Saskatoon Kinsmen/Henk Ruys Soccer Centre
April 1 – 3 – SAS JFK Tournament
April 9 – SAS Boarded Playoffs
April 15 – 17 – Sask Volleyball Provincials
April 22 – 24 – Sask Volleyball Provincials
April 29 – May 1 – Sask Volleyball Provincials
 
To enquire about holding your event at either of our facilities, please contact Cindy at 306.975.3423 or bookings@saskatoonsoccer.com

Easter Break Drop in Soccer

Due to high demand, we will once again extend our Drop in Soccer hours for the Easter break at the SaskTel Sports Centre. All times will be on turf.

**Please note that there will be no drop in on Easter Sunday **

10am – 4pm daily

$5/person   or   $12/family (2 adults & up to 3 children)

Easter drop in 2016 web

March Events

Upcoming events at SSCI in March 2016:

SaskTel Sports Centre

March 4 – 6 – 8-aside Youth Provincials

March 5 – 6 – Sask Volleyball SaskCup Tournament

March 13 – U6-U8 Mini Jamboree

March 17 – PSL Draft Tryouts

March 19 – U12 Jamboree

Saskatoon Kinsmen/Henk Ruys Soccer Centre

March 19 – Silkomatic Classic – Ball Hockey Tournament (GGLAD Foundation Fundraiser)

 

To enquire about holding your event at either of our facilities, please contact Cindy at 306.975.3423 or bookings@saskatoonsoccer.com