Saskatchewan Soccer Association and Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement.  The result is that SSA is able to provide sanctioning of SHSAA games and allow registered officials to participate.

In recent discussions both sides have agreed to work together to ensure the athletes, coaches and officials can participate in safe and positive environment. 

While we recognize that there has been an impact on high school soccer this fall we believe that the agreement reached today will result in a better working relationship that will be positive for soccer in schools in the long term.

 “We are grateful for the positive discussions with SHSAA and with both sides re-focussed on ensuring a positive game time environment for all participants, we look forward to continued discussions going forward.” Doug Pederson, SSA Executive Director

“SHSAA is thankful for the continued work on this issue by SSA.  We look forward to pooling resources and we are excited that Saskatchewan students will continue their school sport experience in soccer.” Lyle McKellar SHSAA Executive Director

With the release of this joint statement this agreement will have immediate effect.