The newly formed Nipissing District Soccer Club has announced that it is suspending all sanctioned soccer activities due to the COVID-19 situation.
"This includes practices and team building activities until further notice," stated a social media post on Friday morning.
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The club, which has been holding indoor training this month, is following the mandate sent down from Ontario Soccer and Canada Soccer. The Club includes adult men’s and women’s teams along with competitive youth age groups.
"Following discussions with the national governing body, input from relevant government agencies and medical experts, Ontario Soccer has made the difficult decision to immediately suspend all sanctioned soccer activities in the province until further notice," Ontario Soccer stated in a release.
"Ontario Soccer sanctioned activities include, but not limited to, all competitions, training, coach and match official education and team building activities.
'To ensure the health and safety of our players, coaches, match officials and administrators, Ontario Soccer recommends that all Districts, Clubs and Academies communicate to their members that they will cease operations indefinitely.
"The offices of Ontario Soccer will be closed to the public during this period but staff will be available through email or phone to assist where necessary. The Ontario Soccer Centre will be closed to the public until further notice.
"Ontario Soccer will continue following the guidelines set forth by the public health authorities, government agencies and soccer governing bodies."
Updates will be issued as appropriate and will include further details as warranted.
