Kids In the Park
ABOUT the Program:
Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. is proud to announce our 18th 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 44 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!
PROGRAM SCHEDULES:
| DAILY Schedule - complete schedule listing site visits each day |
| NEIGHBORHOOD Schedule - complete schedule listing site visits for each neighbourhood |
Neighborhood Posters:
| Adelaide Park 10 Mackenzie Cres | | Eastview James Anderson Park 1140 East Centre | | St Andrew Park 801 Ave M South | | Albert Park 508 Clarence Ave | | Harold Tatler South Park 2520 Jarvis Dr |
| John Lake Park 2602 Broadway Ave | | Ernest Lindner Park 213 Rogers Rd | | Crocus Park 305 Waterbury Rd | | Pacific Park 3722 Centennial Dr | | Alexander MacGillivray Park 812 Gordon Rd |
| Brevoort Park 3 Webb Cres | | Funk Park 628 Manek Rd | | Lakeview Park 203 Whiteshore Cres | | Parkridge Park 1235 McCormack Rd | | Sutherland Park 120 - 113th St |
| Briarwood Park 602 Briarwood Rd | | Thornton Park 118 Isabella St | | Rochdale Park 748 Redberry Rd | | Pleasant Hill Park 208 Ave U South | | Westmount Park 306 Ave L North |
| Buena Vista Buena Vista Park (no program 2024) | | Herbert S. Sears Park 495 Forrester Rd | | Archibald McDonald Park 3110 Massey Dr | | W.W. Ashley Park 1806 Albert Ave | | Dr. Seager Wheeler Park 2304 Richardson Rd |
| Ashworth Holmes Park 415 31st St W | | Les Kerr Park 501 - 115th St E | | A.H. Browne Park 1615 Ave D North | | Robert Hunter East Park 60 Ravine Dr | | Wildwood Park 203 Rosedale Rd |
| Dr. Herzberg Park 133 Campion Cres | | Greystone Heights Park 2711 Main St | | Meadowgreen Park 18th St West & Ave Y | | Optimist Park 413 Ave J South | | Willowgrove Wallace Park 805 Stensrud Rd |
| Parc Canada Park 24 Pearson Pl | | Al Anderson Park Hampton Green | | Montgomery Park Caen St & Crerar Dr | | Glenn H Penner Park 205 Olson Lane West | | |
| Dundonald Dundonald Park 162 Wedge Rd | | Holiday Park Boughton Park (no program 2024) | | Mount Royal Park Rushholme Rd & Ave U North | | Silverspring Park 738 Konihowski Rd | | |
| Sidney L. Buckwold Park 4215 Degeer St | | Holliston Park 3rd St E & Sommerfeld Ave | | North Park 1416 7th Ave N | | St Angela School 302 Russell Rd | | |
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. |
Want to learn more about this program?
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For more information email info@saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca
SPONSORS & GRANT PROVIDERS
THANK YOU BUSINESS SPONSORS, IN-KIND PARTNERS, and GRANT PROVIDERS from 2024: 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, Nu-Trend Industries Inc. & Carrier, Affinity Credit Union, Merlin Ford Lincoln, Virtus Group LLP, Saskatoon Adult Soccer, Panago Pizza, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), Tim Hortons, CTV Saskatoon, Rawlco Radio, Saskatchewan Soccer Association, Community Initiatives Fund Summer Grant, and the City of Saskatoon Saskatchewan Lotteries Grant 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 seventh summer in 2025 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 https://www.cooperators.ca/local/oreilly-insurance
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 seventh summer in 2025 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 https://www.cooperators.ca/local/oreilly-insurance
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Upcoming Events
Jan. 10, 2025 to Jan. 12, 2025
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