Community Service 

1. MOs doing community service, working with groups with barriers to participation and/or with groups for educational purposes may apply for a full or partial exemption of SSA registration fees. 
2. Groups with barriers to participation may include, but are not limited to, participants with exceptional needs, participants with disabilities or underrepresented populations. 
3. Exemptions shall only be granted for community service work where solid rationale has been provided. 
4. All applications must be well developed and other avenues to have registration fees paid through sponsorship, donations or organizations such as KidSport should be considered. 
5. Applications for exemptions must be made in writing. 
6. Approved groups must provide registration of all participants under this initiative.  

This document contains information that a new staff within an EXCEL Program (Male and Female programs and Multi-Sport games etc) needs to have completed before being approved to work with SSA athletes in any capacity. We have been as thorough as possible so that you are informed of SSA’s expectations & policies. This list may not be exhaustive; all volunteers are advised that current SSA bylaws, policy or directives that may not be listed here, and any future amendments, will remain in force.
 The first page details a checklist for the rest of the document. Each completed section needs to be completed and checked off before the staff can sign off on the sheet at the bottom of page 1. Please note that the rest of the document also requires initials and dates or additional document submission for submissions to be accepted. If you have any questions about this document, please contact Kelly Rawlings@ k.rawlings@sasksoccer.com

David Newsham was an athlete and builder and was instrumental in the development of soccer in Saskatchewan. As an athlete, he participated from 1948 through 1983. His dedication and commitment continued past playing with his contributions in coaching and administrative capacities from the club to the Canadian Soccer Association levels.

The David Newsham Award is awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding volunteer contribution as a coach, official, manager, administrator, or board volunteer that has positively affected the development of soccer on a provincial scale or over the course of
their career in Saskatchewan.

The David Newsham Award may be presented to an individual who in the same year has also been presented with a recognition award in one of the player, coach, official or volunteer categories.

Nominations for the David Newsham Award will be reviewed and winner selected by the Saskatchewan Soccer Association (SSA)’s Awards and Recognition Committee. The SSA may add names to the list of nominations, although preference will be given to nominations submitted by the soccer community.

Volunteer recognition is a vital part of the ongoing programs and activities of the SSA. The soccer community is asked to take the time to think of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to soccer in Saskatchewan so that they can be recognized by the SSA and its membership.

Nominations may originate from a team, coach, manager, referee, club, association, SSA, or the general public, and must be signed by the nominator.

For consideration, nominations must include:
- Nomination Form via survey monkey, or paper submission
- A photo of the nominee,
- At least one supporting letter to further highlight the efforts of the individual

The deadline for receipt of the nomination is January 15th of any given year