June Athlete of the Month |
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A world championship record and gold medal performance in the 100-metre backstroke at the 2022 Para Swimming World Championships earned Saskatoon’s Shelby Newkirk the Sask Sport Athlete of the Month for June.
Newkirk, who trains with the Saskatoon Lasers Swim Club, swam a time of 1:20.96 in the women’s 100-m backstroke S6, which was one of three world championship records the Canadian Para swimming team set during the seven-day event.
Additionally, Newkirk set another four Canadian records at the competition, one as an individual and three as part of a team. This included a personal best time of 1:15.21 in the women’s 100-m freestyle S6 helping her to finish in fourth place. With her teammates, she swam a time of 3:40.02 in the mixed 4×50-m medley relay (20 point classification), finished the 4×100-m free relay (34 points) with a time of 4:11.82, as well as the mixed 4×100-m medley relay (34 points) with a time of 4:43.92.
The event was held June 12-18 at the Funchal Swimming Pool Complex in Madeira Island, Portugal and attracted a field of athletes from 59 countries.
Newkirk was nominated by Swim Saskatchewan.
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‘I’m very, very appreciative': Saskatchewan wrestling legend wins national award |
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When an email popped up from Wrestling Canada on Don Clark’s computer screen on a Friday morning in May, he wasn’t quite sure what it entailed.
“I thought they were maybe asking me to do some additional assignments,” said Clark.
Instead, it was a congratulatory message, awarding him the Wrestling Canada Lutte Outstanding Contribution Award for his lifelong contribution to the sport of wrestling at the provincial, national and international levels.
“I’m very, very appreciative,” said Clark. “It was sort of a wrap up to a very pleasant career involved with Sask Sport and the Coaching Association of Canada.”
“It’s very satisfying that all the work that you did was recognized by other people.”
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Longtime Saskatchewan Soccer Association Executive Director Doug Pederson announces retirement |
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For 11 years, Doug has been at the helm of the Saskatchewan Soccer Association as the organization's Executive Director. With his guidance and tireless effort, the provincial organization has undergone significant strengthening and growth. From the first year to the present, Doug has fostered an environment that values and exemplifies excellence, transparency, and accountability.
His contributions across the province came from his true passion for sport and community development, and moreover, his service for the people of Saskatchewan which has spanned close to four decades. As a well-respected sport leader in Saskatchewan and in Canada for 36 years, Doug is appreciated by his colleagues as an ear to listen and an example to follow by. He has been a voice of reason and critical thinking on the local, provincial, and national levels, always strongly advocating for the needs of participants.
Congratulations to Doug on a tremendous tenure with the Saskatchewan Soccer Association!
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Sport. It's More Than A Game. |
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Sport. It’s More Than A Game is an advocacy campaign to encourage the long-term growth and development of amateur sport in the province. Using Saskatchewan stories and people, the campaign aims to promote the benefits of sport.
The campaign was refreshed and launched in January 2022 with website and social media graphics that help re-introduce the message back into the province, help people reconnect with sport and remind people why it’s important to be involved.
The campaign will continually be updated with digital-friendly and print graphical elements, promotional items and inspirational stories (Ex. posters, video, etc.).
Digital assets, signage rentals and promotional items are available for provincial sport organizations and community groups in the province for use.
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National Coaches Week Sept. 17-25 |
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Sask Sport and the Coaches Association of Saskatchewan (CAS) will be celebrating National Coaches Week Sept. 17-25 and we invite you to join in and say "Thanks, Coach" to the over 19,000 coaches in the province.
The Coaches Association of Canada has resources, including graphics for social media, website and more, available for Coaches Week here.
Follow Sask Sport and CAS social media channels and websites leading up to and during the week as we celebrate the coaches who dedicate countless hours each and every year to sport in Saskatchewan.
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Nominate for Saskatchewan Sport Awards |
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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.
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Member tip: How to create sport environments that support mental health for females
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Every year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness (Canadian Mental Health Association, 2021). This blog post draws on research and lived experiences to explore topics in women’s and girls’ mental health in a sport context, set against the backdrop of rising mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This blog summarizes the conversation of a webinar panel highlighting athlete, coach and clinician perspectives on best practices for creating sport environments that support mental health and foster holistic wellness for girls and women.
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August 6-21
Niagara, Ont.
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Baseball - Ray Carter Cup 15U National Championships |
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Feb.18-March 5, 2023
Prince Edward Island
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2023 Saskatchewan Winter Games |
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July 15-23, 2023
Kjipuktuk (Halifax)
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2023 North American Indigenous Games |
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Have an event you want to share with the amateur sport community? Tell us!
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