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BNSC will be running outdoor summer soccer programs this summer to engage our youth promote good mental health through physical activity. We have consulted with Mental Health Professionals to come up with a plan and modified programming that adheres to the COVID-19 restrictions.
VOL NTEERS - ALL THAT'S MISSING IS "U"
MANY HANDs MAKE LIGHT THE WORK!
BNSC is looking for Volunteers to help us get ready for the season. We only have a few weeks to put it all together!
COVID has been hard on all of us especially on our families and youth. We want to make this season happen but we need your help to get it done!
COVID SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT!
DO GOOD - FEEL GOOD!
Soccer - THe benefits for our youth & community
effects of covid19 on mind & body
Since the first reports of COVID-19, worldwide response to the virus has resulted in strict regulations to help control its spread. While necessary, this has had a massive impact on individuals, adults, children, and families. It has significantly impacted the mental health and physical well being of our communities and our youth.
When the environment changes people begin to feel unsafe and anxious, when outbreaks such as SARS have occurred research has shown spikes in anxiety occur (Usher, Durkin, & Bhullar, 2020). Fear surrounding the uncertainty of contracting the virus, loved ones falling ill, number of cases, the economy, job security and child care raises anxiety in both healthy individuals and those with pre-existing mental health concerns (Usher, Durkin, & Bhullar, 2020). “Individuals, families, and communities experience feelings of hopelessness, despair, grief, bereavement, and profound loss of purpose because of pandemics” (Usher, Durkin, & Bhullar, 2020 pg. 29). According to Usher, Durkin, & Bhullar (2020) recovery from the negative impacts of the pandemic need to include ways to address mental health and the increasing social isolation experienced by community members and particularly our youth.
One way of achieving this is through organized sports. Structured appropriately and with safety measures in place regarding COVID-19, organized sports such as soccer can have strong positive impacts on mental health. Organized sports have been shown in the academic literature to provide strong psychological, physiological and social benefits that can improve mental health, quality of life, and be protective against further mental health concerns (Swann, Telenta, Draper, Liddle, Fogarty, Hurley, & Vella, 2018). Youth who engage in organized team sports show a reduction in social anxiety and an increase in social function, mental health and happiness (Hiremath, 2019).
It is our goal to contribute to the care of our community's mental health as we recognize the need now more than ever. We are working on developing safety protocols for this summer to ensure the safe participation of our youth in outdoor soccer. We want to be able to provide our youth with a space to get out in a safe way. This means we are looking into changing our structure and systems to incorporate pandemic rules such as social distancing. We are also consulting with mental health professionals including KW Mental Health and Wellness to be able to support our youth and their families and design our programs accordingly.
"SOMETIMES IT'S THE SMALL STEPS"
KWMentalHealth.com - click above to find the support you need
REFEREES WANTED - APPLY NOW!
DO YOU HAVE what it takes ?
- Must be 14 years of age or older
- Have played soccer
- Know your soccer rules
- Be Responsible & Reliable
- Assertive and Energetic
- Confident & Controlled
- Be able to handle difficult situations & conflict
- Willing to Learn and willing to Teach
- Committed & Available
- Must attend ALL free Referee Training Sessions
If this is you - Apply by sending an email and resume to aliyahjhirad_99@hotmail.com
THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE ALL COULD USE A LITTLE HELP!
Sometimes it’s the small steps that are both the hardest and most meaningful, like reaching out for support.
KW Mental Health and Wellness offers Counselling with Professional Registered Psychotherapists over the PHONE, ONLINE or In-Person. We provide confidential counselling services for individuals, couples, children and families.
We're here to help! KWMentalHealth.com
SKILLS & DRILLS TO GET READY FOR SUMMER!
GET YOUR GAME ON!
DUST OFF THOSE SHOES & GET OUT YOUR BALL - IT'S TIME TO START PRACTICING!
We are returning to play for 2021 Outdoor soccer
It is important that you read about the COVID-19 Protocol & Safety Measures that BNSC has put into place so that return to play for the indoor season is safe for you and your children.