With a combined legacy of over 85 years providing recreational and competitive soccer programs to the region of Hamilton & Stoney Creek, the Saltfleet Soccer Club and Stoney Creek Soccer Club are pleased to announce the approval from the Hamilton and District Soccer Association Executive Board for the amalgamation of the two clubs to form the Saltfleet Stoney Creek Soccer Club (SSC), operating as SSC effective November 1, 2015.
With a diminishing volunteer base, the increased costs to deliver programs, the need to continually improve services and the opportunity to bring together two community clubs to address the needs of upper and lower Stoney Creek; the amalgamation was a natural step in the improvement and evolution of soccer in our community.
In a joint statement from the President's of the two soccer clubs; Sam Di Santo (Saltfleet) and Joe Cannella (Stoney Creek), they announced today that "through the amalgamation of our clubs, we recognize that together we can provide better and more targeted programming, streamline our operational synergies and most of all - advance the enjoyment and development opportunities for our members, coaches and volunteers. We know with change come challenges, however; our goal is to provide the best soccer programs and development path for our members through best practices in how we deliver our services and support the communities we serve."
The SSC plans to raise the bar by focusing on the key areas below for the members of the soccer communities they serve:
- Creation of a new organizational framework for business operations – administration, program development, coaching development;
- Long Term Player Development (LTPD) executed through a player centric model;
- Coaching Development through proper training and technical support;
- Leadership in developing structure and policies to maintain OSA Gold Status for Club Excellence and best practices;
- Collaboration and efficiencies in operational facility/field management;
- Ongoing commitment to community engagement with sponsors, government agencies, and support of local businesses and charitable organizations.
About Saltfleet Soccer Club
The Saltfleet Soccer Club is a not for profit organization, founded in 1965 to provide youth boys and girls in Stoney Creek and surrounding communities with the opportunity to play organized soccer. The Saltfleet Soccer Club is affiliated with the Hamilton and District Soccer Association (HDSA), The Ontario Soccer Association (OSA), and the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) and abides by all regulatory policies and procedures. The Club employs a Club Head Coach/Technical Director and Administrator and is also governed by a Volunteer Board of Directors (15 Members). Current membership is ~2,000+ active members. Saltfleet Soccer provides a diverse range of recreational and competitive level soccer programs year-round for children/youth – ages U3 to U19. Programs include House League, Talented Pathway Program (TPP) Learn to Train Program (LTT), and Competitive (Select/Rep level) teams. The club offers a specialized soccer program for youth with cognitive and physical disabilities- providing a non-competitive and enriching environment through our Saltfleet Soccer Special Teams (SSST). In partnership with Players Paradise, the club also offers Adult Recreational Men's, Women's and Co-ed leagues.
Learn more at www.saltfleetsoccer.com
About Stoney Creek Soccer Club
The Stoney Creek Soccer Club is a not for profit organization incorporated in 1977 and was originally affiliated with the Hamilton-Wentworth Youth Soccer Association (HWYSA). The Stoney Creek Soccer Club is affiliated with the Hamilton and District Soccer Association (HDSA), The Ontario Soccer Association (OSA), and the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) and abides by all regulatory policies and procedures. The Stoney Creek Soccer Club currently employs a Club Head Coach/Technical Director and Administrator and is also governed by a Volunteer Board of Directors (17 Members). Current membership is ~1,400+ active members. The Club logo was updated 7 years ago to reflect the clubs heritage and the club Rep & Select competitive teams name "Stoney Creek Battalions" was formed. The Stoney Creek Soccer Club provides a diverse range of recreational and competitive level soccer programs for children/youth – ages U3 to U19. Programs focus on Grassroots soccer and include House League, Talented Pathway Program (TPP), and over 23 Competitive (Select/Rep level) teams. In partnership with West Wentworth Soccer League, Stoney Creek Soccer also offers Adult Recreational Men's, Women's and Co-ed leagues.
Learn more at www.stoneycreeksoccer.com