SSUFC Players, Coaches, Officials and Membership  June 20th 2020

The Club has decided for the safety and welfare that all are involved that there will not be a U8 and U10 season this year. This will also effect the Lakeshore Soccer League (LSL U12, U15, U18, Adult) teams/players as the League has cancelled the 2020 season. We have also decided to pull the plug this season on the Challenger Camp. This is all unfortunate news but the best direction that we have at this time. Hopefully we can still get on the field this summer in modified version, please see below for more details. If not we will see you in 2021 !! 

We will be working on issuing full refunds. Please allow some time as we have roughly over 500+ players in are organization. If you haven't received refund by end of July please contact us info@ssunitedfc.com. Thank you for your patience in this matter. 

We saw a good return on the survey for RTP U8+ that players/parents were interested in some type of modified season. What needs to happen next, in the coming week we will be reaching out to volunteers-coaches and getting confirmation if they are able to help. Along with that we will be confirming player participation/age group. We are presently on Step 2.1, each step the board will review and decide the best course of action per membership, public health and Ontario Soccer.

Step 1 Survey U8+ 

Step 2 Review modified training season survey / review ontario soccer RTP protocols and recommendations document. 

Step 2.1 Seeking Volunteers & confirming numbers for Player participation/age groups

Step 3  Prepare Club RTP, Field & Equipment Safety Prep, Complete Canada Soccer's Risk Assessment Tool, Creation of  Individual  Training (what it will look like). Registration $50 and Waiver Info 

Step 4 Implement & confirmation of SSUFC RTP, Registration Closes

Step 5 HIT THE PITCH "PITCH in, PLAY ON"  approx. 6 wks ending in August. We would then review if there was enough interest for Fall Program. 

COVID-19 SSUFC Notice #4 

Minor Soccer continues to monitor public health, and stands by to hear from our governing bodies on the Return to Play plan. We at the Club level are presently looking at alternatives to the season from group development training, cancellation of programs, and what a modified season may look like for Lakeshore SL and Rep Teams. All soccer activities for the month of June still are cancelled or postponed (COVID-19 SSUFC Notice #3 May 12th). We will continue to keep you updated. 

Due to the uncertainty of the situation, physical distancing protocols, and the logistics among other things. The Board has decided that we will be Cancelling both the U4 and U6 Soccer Programs (Monday evenings & Saturday mornings) for the 2020 Outdoor Season. We have also cancelled challenger camp for these ages. We are just as disappointed as you that we had to cancel the programs. We hope to see you back next season. 

We will be starting the Full Refund process next week, please be patient as we have a high volume of registrants at these age groups. If you haven't received a refund by the 21st of June please connect with registrar@ssunitedfc.com 

*Refunds are made back to the original payment source. 

Challenger Soccer Camp Update; we are presently reviewing options on modified camp and what that version may look like for age groups U8 and up. We will be touching base with those registered in June. 

We will also be sending out a quick one question survey to membership with players in U8 and Up on their thoughts if we are able to provide some type of group development training this summer if the season was to be cancelled. This of course would have to fall in line with Canada Soccer's Return of Play Plan, and received provincial clearance.

SSUFC Board of Directors 

COVID-19 S.S.U.F.C Notice #3
Ontario Soccer has announced today (May 11, 2020) that all sanctioned in-person soccer events & activities for the month of June have been cancelled or postponed.

For those who may be concerned about registering for the abridged outdoor season, Ontario Soccer is encouraging participants to do so now, so that Districts, Leagues, Clubs and Academies can be fully prepared to kick off the Return to Play season when announced. 

SSUFC will continue to monitor governing bodies along with public health on return to play scenarios. The Club will be evaluating other options such as modified season and cancelling programs at the end of the month. Questions can be directed to president@ssunitedfc.com or info@ssunitedfc.com

Per COVID-19 SSUFC Notice #1 April 9th and #2 April 27th at this time we will only be doing refunds that are financial specific please connect with registrar@ssunitedfc.com

In the event the 2020 Outdoor season is cancelled we will be issuing Full Refunds.

COVID-19:  Registration & Refund Notice  (Update April 27th 2020) 

Ontario Soccer has informed us that all sanctioned in-person soccer events & activities for the month of May have been cancelled or postponed. At this time Canada Soccer & Ontario Soccer are assessing operations & deciding cancellations/postponements on a month-to-month basis. We will keep membership informed on a biweekly basis, by website, email and social media platforms. If you have any questions &/or concerns please contact president@ssunitedfc.com 

The 2020 Outdoor Season has not been cancelled, The Club is looking at multiple scenarios which would include a modified outdoor season. At this time there is no cut off date. We have been instructed to be fully prepared to kick off the Return to Play season when announced. I feel this is important as sports can bring back some of that normalcy we are all craving. Sports, and soccer can provide this positive impact. 

As from the announcement email (April 5th) COVID-19 refunds (full) at this time will only be done with families with specific financial needs. Please connect with registrar@ssunitedfc.com. 

In the event the 2020 outdoor season is cancelled we will issue FULL REFUNDS

Message from SSUFC Board: April 5th 2020

The Club is taking direction from soccer governing bodies and public health as to how to proceed in the current COVID-19 pandemic.  As of April 2, 2020 we have been instructed to continue processing admin. We have extended regular registration until April 30th.  All soccer activities are cancelled for the month of April 2020.  As soon as this position changes we will update you via email and social media posts. Minor Soccer's first priority remains the safety of its players and the general public. 

As of today, Sunday April 5, the coming 2020 summer season has not been cancelled by any of the governing bodies.  For this reason we will not be issuing refunds related to COVID-19.  Should this position change, we will update you again as to our plans.

We understand that there may be individual families with specific financial needs.  With this in mind, we will look at requests for refunds on a case by case basis. Please connect with us  at info@ssunitedfc.com or registrar@ssunitedfc.com

The Saugeen Shores Football Club (formerly known as Port Elgin Minor Soccer Association and Southampton Minor Soccer) was formed in the 1980's and serves the Saugeen Shores area in Ontario, Canada. 

We play competitive soccer in the South West Region Soccer League and are part of the Lakeshore League in the  U12 and up divisions. We also offer non travelling house league soccer in the U4, U6, U8 and U10 age divisions.

We are also members of the South West Region Soccer Association as well as Elgin Middlesex Soccer Association

2020 Year End LSL Tournaments 

U12 - August 15th  - LOC TBD 

U18 - August 16th - LOC TBD 

U15 - August 22/23rd - LOC TBD