May 25, 2022
Call for nominations: Sask Sport Board of Directors
Do you know a strong leader with a passion for sport and how it contributes to vibrant Saskatchewan communities?

Sask Sport is seeking nominations to its Board of Directors. Four three-year term positions are available. Elections will be held during Sask Sport’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The deadline for nominations is June 1.
Questions? Contact Lisa Stewart at lstewart@sasksport.ca.
Sask Sport AGM registration open for members

The Sask Sport AGM will be held on June 16 at 1 p.m. Details have been sent out to members.

For members who need assistance registering or want to check their registration status, please contact Lisa Stewart at lstewart@sasksport.ca.

The deadline to register is June 1.
Marie Wright sets sights on return to Paralympics and new wheelchair curling event
Since 2009, Marie Wright has been no stranger to wheelchair curling in Saskatchewan.

But the resident of Moose Jaw and product of Oxbow got her first official introduction to the mixed doubles game after competing for Canada at the 2022 World Wheelchair Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Lohja, Finland.

The inaugural mixed doubles world championship came as a precursor for the 2026 Paralympics where the sport is set to debut, following in the steps of the Olympics where the curling variation debuted in 2018.

That announcement was all it took for Wright to approach her national team coach about the possibility of her making the transition to the mixed doubles variation, setting the stage for this trip to Finland.

Read the full story on sasksport.ca.
Marie Wright competes at the World Wheelchair Mixed Curling Doubles Championship.
Photo credit: Scott Grant/Canadian Paralympic Committee
June is National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month
Sask Sport is committed to providing fun, safe and healthy sport environments, as well as encouraging and supporting inclusivity within sport organizations.

Throughout June, Sask Sport’s various social media channels and websites will tell stories about Indigenous athletes, coaches and programs, while also sharing resources and information to celebrate Pride Month through the eyes of sport.

Join us in championing an inclusive and safe amateur sport community this month.
Nominate for Saskatchewan Sport Awards
Do you know an athlete, coach or team in 2022 who achieved success? How about a coach or volunteer who should be recognized for their dedication? Or an individual who has inspired others through sport? 
 
If so, then consider nominating them for the 2022 Saskatchewan Sport Awards. 
 
The event celebrates the outstanding achievements of individuals in the province's amateur sport community with multiple awards handed out yearly in two categories.
Excellence Awards: 
  • Athlete of the Year - Male/Female 
  • Youth Athlete of the Year - Male/Female 
  • Coach of the Year 
  • Team of the Year 
 
Recognition Awards: 
  • Coach Dedication 
  • Volunteer Dedication 
  • Inspire Through Sport

Nomination forms are accepted year-round for all categories. To be considered for the current awards cycle, nominations must be received by 11:59 p.m. November 1 for Recognition Awards categories and 11:59 p.m. on December 20 annually for Excellence Awards. All nominations received after these dates will be held for the next awards cycle.

Sask Sport members, sport community groups, media or the general public are all eligible to submit nominations.
Saskatchewan's newest millionaire
Deric Reaney is Saskatchewan’s newest millionaire! The Stoughton resident won $1 million on the May 6 WESTERN MAX draw.

While stopping for fuel at the Stoughton Co-op C-Store at 405 MacClean Industrial Dr. on May 6, Reaney decided to purchase a ticket for the draw later that evening.

The next day, Reaney says he was having his morning coffee and thought to himself, “I wonder what the lottery did last night.” He logged onto his computer to check his ticket online and couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw his ticket matched each of the seven digits for one of the game’s 14 $1 Million Prizes.

“My heart was going through my chest,” Reaney recalled while claiming his prize. “I had to get my son to also check the numbers online just to make sure!”

Read more on sasklotteries.ca.
Member tip: Best practices on background screening processes workshop
Background screening ensures that applicants to your sport organization such as employees, coaches and volunteers meet the important requirements to participate in sport activities. Screening includes comprehensive job postings, visible policies and processes, criminal record checks, interviews, and reference checks. All are equally important.

Each organization must ultimately develop the policy and process they wish to follow to meet the needs of their community. The type of criminal record check a candidate needs, the validity of that check (in length of time), and the process they will use to address positive checks are at the discretion of the organization.

The workshop is being presented by the Coaching Association of Canada on June 15 at Noon (SK time) and will feature Steven Indig from Sport Law and Iain Murray from Sterling Backcheck.
Upcoming Events
DATE
EVENT
REGISTRATION
June 16 at 1 p.m.
Virtual
Sask Sport Annual
General Meeting
July 24-30
Saskatoon
Tony Cote
Summer Games
August 6-21
Niagara, Ont.
2022 Canada Summer Games
August 24-28
Saskatoon
Baseball - Ray Carter Cup 15U National Championships
Feb.18-March 5, 2023
Prince Edward Island
2023 Canada Winter Games
Feb.19-25, 2023
Regina
2023 Saskatchewan Winter Games
July 15-23, 2023
Kjipuktuk (Halifax)
2023 North American Indigenous Games
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