Commonwealth Games silver medalist Alexis Ashworth earns August Athlete of the Month | |
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A silver-medal finish at the Commonwealth Games has earned Alexis Ashworth the Sask Sport Athlete of the Month for August.
Competing in the 71-kilogram weight category in Olympic weightlifting, Ashworth lifted 91-kg in the snatch and 123-kg in the clean and jerk for a combined total of 214-kg for the second place finish.
After taking up the sport just three years ago, the Commonwealth Games was the first international event for Ashworth, who hails from Oungre, Sask. Heading into the event, she was ranked No. 1 in Canada after her performance at the 2022 Canadian Invitational, an International Weightlifting Federation-sanctioned event and also Commonwealth Games qualifier which was held in February in Scarborough, Ont.
The 2022 Commonwealth Games took place in Birmingham, England from July 28 to August 8.
Ashworth was nominated by the Saskatchewan Weightlifting Association.
Other Nominees:
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Bradyn Giraudier, Athletics, Nominated by Special Olympics Saskatchewan
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Pepper Howe, Rowing, Nominated by the Saskatchewan Rowing Association
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Hannah Ouellette, Swimming, Nominated by Swim Saskatchewan
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Savannah Sutherland, Athletics, Nominated by Saskatchewan Athletics
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Saskatchewan High Performance Target Shooting Team, Target Shooting, Nominated by the Saskatchewan Target Shooting Association
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Q & A with Dream Broker Dawn McDougall…
Over seven years ago, Dawn McDougall saw an advertisement on the Sask Jobs website for a position with the Dream Brokers Program. Since then, she’s been connecting youth at Prince Albert’s St. John Community School and St. Catherine Community School with sport, culture and recreation programming.
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Q: What is the greatest impact that the Dream Brokers Program has on children, youth, families, communities, etc.?
A: The Dream Brokers program allows all children the opportunity to enroll in activities. The program helps families reduce any barriers they are facing when enrolling their children in activities. It helps to level the playing field so all families can be included. The program helps the family to be involved in the community and to build positive relationships with new role models and mentors.
Q: Describe a memorable moment during your experience as a Dream Broker.
A: One of my most memorable moments was getting new shoes for a boy to take part in ball hockey and seeing his smile while we picked out shoes. After every ball hockey game, he would come and tell me a play by play. I would also hear him telling other staff members his stories. It seems like a small memory, but it is one that has stuck in my mind.
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Team Sask seeking more coaches for the 2023 North American Indigenous Games | |
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Team Saskatchewan is still in need of coaches to prepare athletes ahead of the 2023 North American Indigenous Games in Halifax, NS.
Coaches are needed in several sports including rifle shooting, archery, softball, baseball, athletics, badminton, canoe/kayak and wrestling.
If you would like more information on how to get involved with coaching or would like to update your coaching accreditations, please contact: info@teamsasknaig.ca.
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Deadline is September 30, 2022 | |
LOTTO 6/49 new gold ball update | |
LOTTO 6/49 has introduced a new Gold Ball Draw, where a player receives a unique 10-digit number with every $3 LOTTO 6/49 play at no extra cost. A winner is drawn every Wednesday and Saturday from all tickets issues across Canada. Learn more about the Gold Ball Draw: | |
Celebrate Coaches Week in Saskatchewan | |
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It’s time to say “Thanks Coach” in Saskatchewan.
The Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed September 17 to 25, 2022 Coaches Week in the province in support of the Coaches Association of Saskatchewan and National Coaches Week.
This week-long event celebrates the dedication coaches have to their role and promotes the positive impact they have on athletes and communities. With many coaches operating as volunteers and committing an average of more than 120 hours each year to Canadian sport, the week also provides a simple way to say thanks to these integral leaders. The Coaches Association of Canada coined the term “Thanks Coach” to show appreciation.
Support the movement by using the hashtags #ThanksCoach or #CoachesWeek on social media. Other resources and tools to participate in Coaches Week are available at www.saskcoach.ca.
The Coaches Association of Saskatchewan is also offering many free workshops that can be found on the CAS website. There is an initial fee of $50 but Coaches Week participants will be reimbursed for the cost of workshop upon attendance and completion of the course.
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Sask Sport and the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan have partnered to present A Concussion Story: Lessons for Concussion Management.
The 60-minute webinar on concussion management and return to play will feature an expert sport medicine panel and Ben Coakwell, a three-time Olympic bobsledder and 2022 bronze medallist who will share his story about dealing with concussion management throughout his career. The webinar is geared toward athletes, coaches, parents and sports medicine practitioners.
Coaches who are maintaining their NCCP Training or NCCP Certified status will receive one NCCP Development (PD) Point upon completing the webinar.
The event is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. A recording will be shared with all registered participants. You must be registered to receive the recording. The recording will be available for viewing for 30 days after the webinar.
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Apply Now: Same Game Challenge | |
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Canadian Women & Sport is pleased to extend an invitation to sport and recreation organizations across Canada to apply for the Same Game Challenge thanks to funding support from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart). This project will support organizations to advance gender equity and improve opportunities for women and girls as participants and leaders in sport.
To learn more about the Same Game Challenge or to apply, click here.
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Member tip: Foam rolling can increase flexibility, decrease pain with without negative effects on performance | |
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Foam rolling has become very popular over the last decade. It is believed to increase flexibility and range of motion, improve athletic performance and reduce pain and muscle soreness.
Our laboratory within the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation at Memorial University of Newfoundland has been working to verify these claims and determine whether these assumptions about foam rolling are correct.
The blog summarizes current research regarding the effectiveness of foam rolling on flexibility, performance and soreness.
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Coaches Week in Saskatchewan | |
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September 27, 2022
Webinar
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A Concussion Story: Lessons for Concussion Management | |
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January 18-22, 2023
Saskatoon
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Elite Canada - Men's & Women's Artistic Gymnastics | |
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Feb.18 - March 5, 2023
Prince Edward Island
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2023 Saskatchewan Winter Games | |
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March 29 - April 1, 2023
Saskatoon
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2023 Juvenile Broomball National Championships | |
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Rhythmic Gymnastics Western Championships | |
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July 15-23, 2023
Kjipuktuk (Halifax)
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2023 North American Indigenous Games | |
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