Kids In the Park
ABOUT the Program: Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. is proud to announce our 14th summer of the O’Reilly Insurance and Financial Services and The Co-operators Kids In the Park summer soccer program. This drop-in program was developed to create soccer programming during the summer months free of charge in 47 park locations throughout Saskatoon close to home for boys and girls of all ages. This program is intended to keep kids active and increase the enjoyment and participation of soccer by reducing financial & transportation barriers and providing positive mature role models. This program also aims to increase the soccer "hype" during the summer leading into the indoor season for current and potential future soccer players. The first 200 participants will receive a FREE soccer ball compliments of Tim Hortons. Each child will receive a participant certificate throughout at the completion of a session. The program is coordinated by certified soccer coaches with the ambition to make soccer fun and enjoyable in the designated neighborhood parks!
COVID Guidelines:
One-time online registration is no longer required for contact tracing - however, if you wish to stay connected for upcoming programs - click here to register to be included in email correspondence!
Masks optional for coaches or participants (not mandatory)
Full contact scrimmages and games
Do not attend if feeling unwell, exhibiting symptoms, or had contact with someone with a positive case of COVID in the last 14 days
Hand sanitizer before and after session provided
Equipment sanitized between site visits
Weather Guidelines:
Thunder/Lightning - When thunder is heard or lightning spotted the program will be paused for 30 minutes with all participants to seek shelter. If no subsequent thunder or lightning occurs in that 30 minutes then the program will resume for whatever time is remaining.
Weather Guidelines:
Thunder/Lightning - When thunder is heard or lightning spotted the program will be paused for 30 minutes with all participants to seek shelter. If no subsequent thunder or lightning occurs in that 30 minutes then the program will resume for whatever time is remaining.
Extreme Heat - When the humidex (feels like temperature) reaches 34 degrees or greater, the program will be shortened to a 40-minute session for the safety of all participants, frequent water breaks will be implemented, and activity will take place in shade wherever possible.
Air Quality - When air quality reaches a 7 rating or greater, the program will be shortened to a 40-minute session for the safety of all participants, frequent water breaks will be implemented, and activity will be kept at a low to very low intensity level.
Air Quality - When air quality reaches a 7 rating or greater, the program will be shortened to a 40-minute session for the safety of all participants, frequent water breaks will be implemented, and activity will be kept at a low to very low intensity level.
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For more information email info@saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca
THANK YOU BUSINESS SPONSORS, IN-KIND PARTNERS, and GRANT PROVIDERS: We would like to sincerely thank the following businesses and grant providers for making this free program financially possible: O'Reilly Insurance and Financial Services & The Co-operators, Community Initiatives Fund Summer Grant, City of Saskatoon Saskatchewan Lotteries Grant, Affinity Credit Union, Xtratime Sports Soccer Locker, Virtus Group LLP, Saskatoon Adult Soccer, Merlin Ford Lincoln, Sherwin Williams, Saskatchewan Soccer Association, Tim Hortons, CTV Saskatoon, and Rawlco Radio for their help in funding and partnering with our Kids In the Park summer soccer program!
TITLE DIAMOND SPONSOR: Saskatoon Youth Soccer wishes to thank O’Reilly Insurance and Financial Services and The Co-operators for returning as the program’s Title Sponsor for a second summer with a financial contribution of $6,000. “Our donation helps address important community needs,” explains Declan O’Reilly, financial advisor for The Co-operators. “Guided by our co-operative principles, we invest our profits into action and advocacy that makes the world a better place.” The funding was provided by O’Reilly Insurance and Financial Services with the support of The Co-operators Advisor Community Fund which provided the following sentiments: “We demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and showcase our leadership in the community. The Co-operators staff and financial advisors have been making Canadian communities safer, healthier and more resilient for decades. As a co-operative, our commitment to communities is an operating principle that inspires us to act, provide support and raise awareness when there’s a need.” The Co-operators Group Limited is a Canadian co-operative with more than $44.0 billion in assets under administration. Through its group of companies, it offers home, auto, life, group, travel, commercial and farm insurance, as well as investment products. The Co-operators is well known for its community involvement and its commitment to sustainability. The Co-operators is ranked as the Corporate Knights' #1 Best 50 Corporate Citizen in Canada and listed among the Best Employers in Canada by Aon Hewitt. For more information, visit www.cooperators.ca
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