Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan Newsletter

January 2021 Newsletter

Game Plan Presents: "The Weight of Gold" in support of Bell Let's Talk Day

In light of the global pandemic, athletes, coaches and sport leaders continue to navigate an ever-changing environment. Now more than ever, it's time to talk and take a breath as every action counts towards improving our mental health.

For Bell Let's Talk Day, Game Plan invites you to join us for an exclusive viewing of, "The Weight of Gold" documentary followed by a 1-hour webinar discussion led by the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Lead Mental Performance and Health Consultant, Dr. Karen MacNeil, a panel of experts, and Kyle Shewfelt to discuss mental health and sport.

Please join us on January 27 at 6pm ET for a 1-hour webinar. Exclusive access details to view the documentary will be provided upon registration.

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Celebrate Saskatchewan's homegrown heroes

Wheelchair basketball star Erica Gavel chronicles her journey to return to the Paralympic Games with Team Canada.

The Ph.D student from Prince Albert shares how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed her training, travel and personal life.

“While a lot of disappointment came with COVID-19, I am grateful and feel like I made most use of the time – I am better person, athlete and student.”

Read Erica’s journey and celebrate other Saskatchewan athletes on the road to the Olympic and Paralympic Games through cheeronsask.ca

Reminder: WADA 2021 Prohibited List

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) published the 2021 Prohibited List with the changes coming into effect on January 1 in conjunction with the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code and the 2021 Canadian Anti-Doping Program.

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NAVIGATING RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS,

FAMILY, COACHES AND PARTNERS

Wednesday, February 3 at 7 p.m.

In this webinar, we'll talk about how athletes can balance relationships with friends, family, coaches and partners, explore time management and learn how to invest in your relationships strategically. There will also be discussion on improving communications skills as well as how to establish new relationships and maintain long distance ones after a geographical relocation.

Missed previous webinars? Check them out on YouTube

September 2020 - Getting back into your routine: Sleeping, Nutrition and Training

October 2020 - Transitioning out of sport

December 2020 - Looking forward to 2021

January 2021 - Making the most of your budget

High Performance Women in Coaching Mentorship Grant Recipients

Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Coaches Association of Saskatchewan (CAS), is pleased to announce the three recipients of the High Performance Women in Coaching Mentorship Grant.

Jennifer Robinson

Swimming

Emily Humbert

Volleyball

Jennie Waldner

Soccer

Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan

Levels of Service

All CSCS athletes are eligible to receive sports medicine and science services through the Centre. The funds available are dependant on the athlete’s carded level.

Below is a quick breakdown of what services can be covered. Athletes must contact Travis Laycock, the Performance Services Manager, prior to starting work with a consultant that they would like the Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan and the Sports Medicine Science Council to help cover the cost of.

Reminder

As the Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan’s fiscal year comes to a close at the end of March, athletes have until March 22, 2021 to submit claims for any medical reimbursements.

Claims should be submitted to Travis Laycock.

Any claims dated between April 1, 2020 and March 21, 2021 can be submitted for reimbursement. If claims are received after the March 22 date, you will still be reimbursed, however, the claim will be made against your athlete allocation for April 2021 to March 2022.

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