PROVINCE PROCLAIMS COACHES WEEK IN SASKATCHEWAN
The Honourable Kevin Doherty, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport along with the Coaches Association of Saskatchewan has once again proclaimed May 25 - June 1, 2013 as Coaches Week in Saskatchewan. This week, we take time to recognize and celebrate the valuable contributions coaches make to sport and our communities, as well as to offer education opportunities for Saskatchewan coaches. >> Read More

SASK SPORT INC. ANNOUNCES APRIL ATHLETE OF THE MONTH AWARD RECIPIENT
Lindsay Nicole Reimer, Special Olympics Saskatchewan is the recipient of the Sask Sport Inc. April Athlete of the Month Award. On April 21, Reimer competed in the Special Olympics Regina Swim Meet, a provincial swim meet with athletes from six Special Olympic communities. She won five gold medals at the swim meet and finished in first place for all five of her events. As a result, she was selected for Team Sask at the Canada Summer Games in August 2013. She will also compete for Special Olympics Saskatchewan at the Special Olympics Saskatchewan Summer Games in Saskatoon in June 2013. Reimer is from North Battleford. >> Media Release

Team and Coach of the Year to be honoured at the 2013 Senior Bowl as 2012 Saskatchewan Sport Award Recipients
The 2012 Saskatoon Hilltops and Head Coach Tom Sargeant will be honoured by Sask Sport Inc. and Football Saskatchewan during half-time at the final 12 man game of the Senior Bowl, being held at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Monday, May 20. The 12 man game starts at 5:00 p.m. Dave Pettigrew, Vice President, Saskatchewan Lotteries will make the presentation to the 2012 Coach of the Year and 2012 Team of the Year Awards on behalf of Sask Sport Inc. >> Saskatchewan Sport Awards

GOVERNMENT CELEBRATES SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLOOR HOCKEY TEAM
The Government of Saskatchewan and Sask Sport honoured the Special Olympics Team Canada West floor hockey team in a ceremony at the legislature. This team, whose members are based out of Saskatoon, Martensville, Prince Albert and Debden, beat Mexico to win the gold medal in the T3 division at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in the Republic of Korea in February. >> Read More

2012 SASKATCHEWAN SPORT OFFICIAL AWARD RECIPIENT HONOURED AT SASKATCHEWAN CURLING AGM AND AWARDS RECEPTION
Ken McArton was honoured for his outstanding achievements during 2012 for officiating in the sport of curling during the Saskatchewan Curling Association Annual General Meeting and Awards Reception on Saturday, April 27. The event was held at the Ramada Hotel in Saskatoon. Ken McArton, from Dilke, was presented with the 2012 Saskatchewan Sport Male Official Award by Jerry Shoemaker, Sask Sport Inc. Volunteer Board of Director.
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SALUTING SASKATCHEWAN OFFICIALS
April 17th was designatedNational Officials Day by Sport Officials Canada. Sask Sport Inc. on behalf of amateur sport salutes all the officials in Saskatchewan who keep the game safe, fair and fun for all participants.

Thank you to the many dedicated officials for their efforts and the tremendous impact they have on all sports. Officials are a key part of the amateur sport system in Saskatchewan. Not only are they dedicated and passionate about sport, but they are also highly skilled and trained, helping to ensure that participants can receive the tremendous benefits that sport provides.

SASK SPORT INC. ANNOUNCES THE RESPECT IN SPORT (RIS) ON-LINE PROGRAM FOR COACHES
Sask Sport Inc.; the Saskatchewan Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport and Respect Group Inc. are pleased to announce the implementation of Respect in Sport (RiS) for Coaches, Canada’s first on-line training program for coaches to help create a safer and harassment-free environment for youth and adults participating in sport. >> Read More