SASA Committees
Soccer Facilities Committee
Formed to be the committee to co-ordinate any and all issues related to the development and maintenance of the soccer facilities in Sault Ste. Marie.
Also is the lead group with regard to all discussions and contacts make with the City of Sault Ste. Marie.
Any question or concerns regarding fields, maintenance and development are required to be directed to the committee.
Consists of a chair and representatives from the outdoor soccer leagues.
Indoor Facility Committee
Forms partnerships to build an indoor facility in Sault Ste Marie. Presently working with Sault College of Arts and Technology. Examine different forms of government funding.
Responsible for proposing plans and the development of an indoor soccer facility in Sault Ste Marie. When created, will co-ordinate any and all issues related to the development and maintenance of the facility. Also is the lead group with regard to all discussions and contacts make with the City of Sault Ste. Marie. Any question or concerns regarding fields, maintenance and development are required to be directed to the committee. Consists of a chair and representatives from the indoor soccer leagues.
Budget Committee
Develop the annual SASA budget and submit to the Board of Directors for approval.
Consists of the SASA Treasurer and SASA Executive members
Discipline Committee
Hear cases and administer discipline according to the Ontario Soccer Association Policy Section 8: Discipline
Constitution Committee
Upon SASA’s request, the Committee reviews the constitutions of clubs and leagues to ensure that they are in line with SASA's and the OSA's constitutions. Make recommendations on proposed changes to the constitution. Propose changes to the constitution.
Ontario Cup and Competitions Coordinator
Consists of the director of the youth soccer.
Applies on behalf of the Clubs to host Ontario Cup games. Make sure paper work is done properly and approved by the District and is forwarded to the OSA in a timely fashion. After the draw and age groups are awarded to host Clubs, make sure the fields are booked for the dates, and then notify Clubs of dates and teams. Notify the Algoma Soccer Referee Association and the DRC and with their co operation schedule Referees. Attend the meetings and workshops at the OSA (End of April - May). Notify the Media about the event(s). Contact local hotels and forward information to teams concerning accommodations. When schedule comes out, fills in game times, and sends them to the OSA for approval. Once approved, keeps in contact with the team(s) coming. File report with the OSA on time (game sheets, scores, discipline, etc.).
Coaching Coordinator(s)
Oversees all the coaching and coachings clinics in the District. Liason between District and Clubs Head Coaches.
Field Allocator
Responsible for the scheduling of fields for all the Leagues and Clubs in the District. Co ordinates with the City of SSM.
North Region League Committee
The GM of Civics and an alternate sit on this committee.
A body that organizes regional play and oversees the Pyramid of Play. Receives information from the OSA, reviews it and then passes it on to the District and Clubs.
Discipline and Appeals Committee
Committee members hear cases under OSA Policy section 9.0 - Discipline.
Discipline by Review (DBR) Coordinator
Works closely with SASA by recording any cautions and dismissals received by players in each League. Contacts the appropriate coach and player when there are discipline manners such as a player receiving three cards. Keep in touch with SASA to check to see if players miss the required number of games, when players do not miss games the necessary action is taken.
District Harassment Officers
The role of harassment officers is to serve in a neutral, unbiased capacity and to receive complaints, assist in informal resolution of complaints and investigate formal written complaints. The officers are directly responsible to the OSA Executive Committee. All Harassment Officers are required to undertake a CPIC check to ensure that their suitability for this role has not been compromised. The OSA provides appropriate training and support for carrying out their responsiblilities.
See OSA Policy Section 12.0 - Harassment Policy, Policy 8.0 - Harassment Officers
Consists of one male and one female person.
District Referee Coordinator
Responsible for referee development in the District. Keeps in contact with the OSA Referee Coordinator. Recruits new referees and works at retaining the experienced referees. Provide ongoing training opportunities and mentoring programs. Preparation and administration of referee program budget.
Government Programs
Responsible for researching and applying for any government programs and/or grants, reporting to SASA with findings. Responsible for the Summer Student Program
SASA Awards
Reviews award nominations submitted by SASA members to ensure they meet the requirements. Makes recommendations to the membership.
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