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SSA Information Release: SSA Website Update, November Member Sessions and more

2019-09-04


September 4, 2019
 
To: SSA Member Organizations
From: Doug Pederson, Executive Director, SSA 
Re: RAMP Interactive - Website Update, November Member Sessions, and FIFA Laws of the Game
 
RAMP Interactive - Website Update
 
Over the past four years, we have provided access to Goalline, a comprehensive registration and soccer management system.  The system has helped with soccer management, administrative requirements and also critical data requirements of SSA, SSA Members, Sask Sport, Canada Soccer and FIFA.  A 2018 target of the SSA's Strategic Plan was to undertake a membership feedback process to determine if the system is meeting SSA and Member needs in the present and long term; in the near future, for example, all  Provinces registration systems will need to link with Canada Soccer's National Soccer Registry.
 
In the latter part of 2018, a full review of Goalline was undertaken. We have been grateful for excellent support and leadership from the SMS Working Group (SMSWG), a committee made up of Member Organization representatives, SSA Staff and Canada Soccer staff, who have contributed at all phases of our review the past year.  
 
At the 2019 SSA Annual General Meeting, a full report was provided on Goalline and with support of membership, it was recommended that we would go forward with an RFP process to consider options from the marketplace. In May, an RFP was distributed to major vendors. In June, the SMSWG completed scoring on the six comprehensive RFP responses received.  
 
Three vendors were then invited to Saskatoon to provide full day, in-person presentations of their online systems and services.  In July, references, pricing negotiations, and implementation strategies were all considered.  In August, with all materials assembled and analyzed, the SMSWG finalized their review and gave their unanimous recommendation to go forward with RAMP Interactive as our new online registration and soccer management service partner.
 
RAMP is a Canadian company, out of Edmonton, and after our lengthy due diligence process we are confident that they are well positioned to meet all our online needs.
 
We anticipate that members will have lots of questions and in the next week, members will see a major communication that will outline the implementation strategy and steps each Member Organization will work through to gain access to the new system.  We are also planning a major training event on November 3rd in Saskatoon (see initial details below).
 
Access to Goalline will no longer be available after the Indoor season 2019-20.  During the coming months, all Member Organizations will be supported to ensure you are fully operational with RAMP for your 2020 Outdoor registration season. 
 
We encourage all Organizations to engage early in the process and we ask for everyone's cooperation to keep this ambitious plan on track. Please watch for further details in the very near future.
 
November 2 - 3 Member Sessions Set for Saskatoon
 
SSA is pleased to provide member Organizations the initial details about the upcoming Member Sessions in November:
 
November 2 - 3, 2019 in Saskatoon, SK
 
Saturday November 2 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
Saturday Morning
  • Bylaws Consultation: The exact details of this year's Bylaw Consultation will be confirmed based on the volume of proposed amendments received by Sept. 24th. The desired outcome of the Bylaw Consultation is to have discussions on all potential amendments, from both SSA and from Membership, prior to their formal consideration at the Annual General Meeting. 
    • Member Proposed Bylaw Amendments: We encourage SSA Members who wish to submit any amendments for consideration at the consultation to submit them to the SSA office, along with rationale, by Sept. 24th.  Amendments are to be emailed to cms@saskoccer.com. This will help us determine the level of interest for an In-person Bylaw Consultation.
    • Click here for the 2019 Member Proposed Bylaw Amendment Template Form
    • The SSA Board is currently considering a few minor amendments to the Bylaws which will be confirmed Sept. 28th. We will communicate more about the Bylaw Consultation soon after that date.  
    • Note: Should the Bylaw Consult on Nov. 2 not be required we will communicate about alternate education sessions that morning.
Saturday Afternoon
  • Volunteer Development Session with Brenda Robinson
    • PLEASE JOIN US!  One of the major concerns in sport is how to manage volunteers and keep them engaged and contributing long term.
    • Join us for a compelling and eye opening presentation from Brenda Robinson. Her unique perspective provides practical and meaningful approaches to recruiting and retaining volunteers.
"The seminar presented by Brenda Robinson offered was one of the most valuable seminars that I attended all year. The fact that she broke down all volunteers by ages and told us exactly how we could appeal to these volunteers to recruit them and the types of jobs that they are interested in really gave me a good understanding on how to recruit and maintain my volunteer base. I would love to hear her speak again and am trying to have her out to our AGM.            
- Tina Chernoff, Executive Director, Bowls Sask
  • Social - Meet the representatives from RAMP Interactive and join us for some snacks and bevvies to network and celebrate!
Sunday November 3 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • In-person training for RAMP Interactive Website platform
Further details and registration information to follow.
 
New FIFA Laws of the Game to come into effect January 1, 2020
CSA has mandated that provinces are not to adopt the new FIFA rules until January 1, 2020.  For SSA & Membership this means we won't bring in any of the new changes until our 2020 outdoor competitions. Local leagues and competitions should continue to operate with the 2018/19 Laws of the Game as they have been doing.

For more information, please contact Steven Schmidt at crdsp@sasksoccer.com
 
 
Staffing Announcement
Donna Evans last day as Administrative Assistant with SSA was August 30, 2019.  We thank Donna for all her contributions and wish her all the best in her future endeavors. On an interim basis, all correspondence related to Travel Permits, Accounting, and Insurance may be directed to Steven Porter at ea@sasksoccer.com, or 1-306-780-9225.


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