Sask contingent set for Paralympic Games |
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Saskatchewan will send its largest contingent in history to the Paralympic Summer Games with 20 individuals from the province who will represent Canada in Tokyo Aug. 24 to Sept. 5.
The Saskatchewan group includes eight athletes, four coaches, two support staff, four officials and two classifiers. Eight athletes is the third most in history for the province, matching the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. Saskatchewan had its largest athlete group with 10 in 2004 in Athens and sent nine to Sydney in 2000.
Regina wheelchair basketball player Nik Goncin leads the group in experience as the only Saskatchewan athlete returning to the Paralympics from 2016 in Rio. He'll be joined by wheelchair basketball teammate Garrett Ostepchuk (Regina), Para swimmers Shelby Newkirk (Saskatoon) and Nikita Ens (Meadow Lake), sitting volleyball attacker Julie Kozun (Melfort), wheelchair fencer Ryan Rousell (Asquith), Para cyclist Keely Shaw (Midale) and wheelchair racer Jessica Frotten (Saskatoon).
The athletes will be joined by four coaches: Frank Gaudet (Para badminton), Eric Kramer (Para swimming), Carla Nicholls (Para athletics) and John Wetzstein (Para rowing). Rounding out the contingent will be support staff Lynn Seguin (wheelchair fencing) and Marj Walton (Para swimming), as well as classifiers Louise Ashcroft and Julie Bakke and officials Ryan Gaudet, Sheila Guenther, Launel Scott and Chris Shore.
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Learn more about Saskatchewan's Paralympic contingent, including schedules and result and daily Paralympic recaps at cheeronsask.ca.
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The Bear Family: Building bonds through hockey |
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Hockey has provided the Bear family with highs, lows, incredible opportunities and exceptional memories.
But most importantly, the sport has created a special and unique bond for the six family members — parents Tim and Cindy, kids Kirk, Josh and twin sisters Kyla and Jordyn.
Between participating in their own games and practices, coaching, managing and watching each other’s games, the family has logged tens —if not hundreds— of thousands of hours at the hockey rink. And they’re continuing to add to their total.
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Respect in Sport administrator training workshops |
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Sask Sport is hosting a pair of virtual Respect in Sport training workshops for new administrators as well as those who feel they need a refresher. The workshops are scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 25 at 2:00 p.m. or Thursday, Aug. 26 at 10:00 a.m. and will last approximately 30 minutes.
For additional information or to register for a workshop, please email Lisa Stewart or call 306.975.0829.
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Coaches Association of Saskatchewan offering NCCP workshops during Coaches Week |
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National Coaches Week is scheduled from Sept.18-26 and one of the ways the Coaches Association of Saskatchewan will be celebrating the event is by offering free National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) multi-sport workshops.
Coaches can register for the workshops beginning at 10:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at saskcoach.ca. Participants will receive a full refund upon completion of the workshop.
Registration for these courses is open to Saskatchewan coaches only.
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The available workshops include:
Make Ethical Decisions
- Monday, Sept. 20 at 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Planning a Practice
- Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 6:00-9:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Basic Mental Skills
- Thursday, Sept. 23 at 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Design a Basic Sport Program
- Friday, Sept. 24 at 6:00-9:00 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 25 at 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Teaching and Learning
- Sunday, Sept. 26 at 11:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
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Sask Sport grant deadlines approaching |
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Utilizing funding from the Sask Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation, Sask Sport offers four grants to help grow adaptive, Indigenous and Métis sport across the province.
Métis Sport Participation Grant Program
Application deadlines: April 1, July 1, Sept. 1 and Jan. 1 annually
The purpose of the Métis Sport Participation Grant is to provide greater sport participation and development opportunities for Métis children and youth in Saskatchewan. The program will assist and support the implementation of organized community sport programs to increase sport opportunities for Métis children and youth in communities throughout the province. The grant will focus on communities and building their capacity to offer quality, organized sport programs for Métis children and youth.
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Indigenous Community Sport Development Grant Program
Application deadlines: Regina & Saskatoon – ongoing; Rural applicants & other cities – check with district representative
The purpose of the Indigenous Community Sport Development Grant Program (ICSDGP) is to provide greater sport participation and development opportunities for Indigenous youth in Saskatchewan, especially youth living in urban, rural, on-reserve, isolated and northern communities. The grant is designed to support the development and implementation of community sport programs.
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Adaptive Sport Equipment Grant
Application deadlines: Clubs must submit applications to PSOs and Districts by March 22 and/or Sept.22 annually. PSOs must submit applications to Sask Sport by April 1 and/or Oct. 1
The cost of specialized (adapted) equipment for athletes with a disability to participate in sport is a significant barrier to their participation. The purpose of the Adaptive Sport Equipment Grant is to assist in removing this barrier and provide financial assistance for the purchase of adapted equipment for people with a disability to participate in organized sport programs.
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Adaptive Sport Club Development Grant
Application deadlines: Clubs must submit applications to PSOs and Districts by March 22 and/or Sept.22 annually. PSOs must submit applications to Sask Sport by April 1 and/or Oct. 1
The purpose of the Adaptive Sport Club Development Grant is to provide financial assistance to support new development programs in communities or the expansion (enhancement) of existing sport programs for persons with a disability.
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Clark, Canada set to do battle on world stage |
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Saskatoon's Emily Clark and the Canadian women's hockey team are set to do battle at the 2021 IIHF Women's World Hockey Championship beginning Friday. This after the initial tournament was cancelled in April.
Read how Clark and her teammates have been preparing themselves for the championship as well as the upcoming 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games on sasksport.ca. |
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Photo Credit: MATTHEW MURNAGHAN/ HOCKEY CANADA IMAGES |
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Member tip: Digital innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the fan experience |
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While in-person viewing has returned for some sporting events, many organizations found and are still finding ways to utilize live streaming to help increase fan engagement at all levels of sport.
Read the accounts of a Canadian sport broadcaster, professional sports and entertainment company, sport streaming business and a professional league and team to find strategies that may be helpful to your organization.
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Soccer - Soccer Day in Saskatchewan |
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Golf - Saskatchewan Mixed Championship |
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KidSport Regina - Register for the Queen City Marathon with this link and $5 will be donated to the charity. |
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Curling - 2021 Olympic Curling Trials |
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2022 Saskatchewan Winter Games |
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August 6-21, 2022
Niagara, Ont.
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