February 2016  

What's Inside 2015 Saskatchewan Sport Awards Presentation and Reception Saskatchewan Para-Sport Tour - Dream Relay Saskatchewan Coaches Conference Parasport Equipment & Club Development Grant Sask Sport Inc. Announces the January Athlete of the Month Award Recipient Play Like A Girl Aboriginal Coaching Module (ACM) North Battleford to host 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games Diamond Girls - #SSHF50 Anniversary Celebrations Leading the Way: Working with LGBT Athletes and Coaches Webinars Hayley Wickenheiser among UBC Centennial Honorary Degree Recipients Sask Sport Inc. Annual General Meeting   Job Opportunities   Mark Your Calendars
2015 SASKATCHEWAN SPORT AWARDS PRESENTATION AND RECEPTION Sask Sport Inc. is hosting the 2015 SASKATCHEWAN SPORT AWARDS PRESENTATION AND RECEPTION in REGINA at the CONEXUS ARTS CENTRE, Theatre Lobby on Monday, MARCH 21, 2016. Doors open at 6:30 pm and greetings and award presentations honouring the 2015 Sport Award Recipients will start at approximately 7:00 pm. A reception will follow the award presentations, giving everyone a chance to congratulate the award recipients. RSVP to sportawards@sasksport.sk.ca or by calling (306) 780-9354. Saskatchewan Sport Awards
SASKATCHEWAN PARA-SPORT TOUR - DREAM RELAY This Dream Tour is all about bringing awareness of Para-sports and how to get involved in sport Province Wide. Kids can be excluded from sports due to a variety of reasons including but not limited to ability, economics, demographics, people in cultural environments that deter motivation to engage in physical activity, distance from facilities and lack of access to transportation, or lack of access to resources. During the tour, Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sport Association will be holding "Just Try It" sessions: June 7 in Prince Albert, June 11 in Saskatoon, June 14 in Yorkton, June 16 in Swift Current and June 17 in Regina. Learn More
SASKATCHEWAN COACHES CONFERENCE May 6 & 7 - Saskatoon Inn and Conference Centre This Multi-sport Coaches conference is designed to benefit all levels of coach from all sports. Featuring leading edge topics delivered in three workshops, twelve breakout sessions, and two keynote speakers. If you coach: Secondary School, High School, Club, Provincial Teams, Canada Games, NAIG, First Nation Games, University, National Team or Professional and want to continue "Making a Difference" this conference is for you! Coaches earn Professional Development points towards their NCCP Maintenance of Certification. www.saskcoach.ca
PARASPORT EQUIPMENT & CLUB DEVELOPMENT GRANT Active or Affiliate members of Sask Sport Inc. are eligible to apply for support, but in addition, member organizations may partner with local or community organizations/clubs to further develop capacity for Parasport programming in the province for equipment and club development. Learn More Application Deadline: April 15
SASK SPORT INC. ANNOUNCES THE JANUARY ATHLETE OF THE MONTH AWARD RECIPIENT Kurt Oatway of Regina is the recipient of the Sask Sport Inc. January Athlete of the Month Award. He was nominated by the Saskatchewan Alpine Ski Association. Oatway won a gold medal in giant slalom sit ski at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Cup Giant Slalom in Slovenia. He also won two gold medals in the sit ski downhill events at the IPC World Cup Downhill in France. Due to his performance, Oatway has been selected to participate in the pre-trial run of the 2018 Paralympic venue at Yongpyong, Korea in March. Media Release
PLAY LIKE A GIRL FREE! For Girls 10-14 years. Girls aged 10-14 years are encouraged to come and try the sports of football, soccer, floor hockey and other activities in a welcoming environment with some world class athletes who will lead the way. Saturday, March 19 from 12:30 - 5:00 pm at the Swift Current Comprehensive High School Register by March 16 by calling (306) 662-3242 or by email. Registration Form
ABORIGINAL COACHING MODULE (ACM) March 19, 2016 - University of Regina, College West, Room 117 If you work with, or supervise youth of Aboriginal heritage, this workshop is an essential resource. If you wish to understand, relate to, and apply Aboriginal cultural perspectives that will allow you to motivate, inspire, and lead those youth towards a successful and meaningful lifestyle, this workshop was designed for you. Learn More
NORTH BATTLEFORD TO HOST 2018 SASKATCHEWAN WINTER GAMES Saskatchewan Games Council Chairperson, Julie Brandt, officially announced the City of North Battleford as the host community for the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games. "The Saskatchewan Games Council views North Battleford as an ideal community to host the Saskatchewan Winter Games," Brandt said. "With the enthusiasm and passion shown by the community along with the excellent venues, we are confident North Battleford will create a memorable multi-sport games experience for all involved". Read More
DIAMOND GIRLS - #SSHF50 Anniversary Celebrations As part of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame 50th anniversary celebrations they are showcasing their inductees' stories and accomplishments. One very unique opportunity presented itself when Menagerie Productions and playwright, Maureen Ulrich proposed Diamond Girls a one-act, one-woman play focusing on the involvement of three Saskatchewan women and SSHF inductees - Arleene Johnson Noga, Mary Baker, and Daisy Junor - who participated in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) during the 1940's. Read More
LEADING THE WAY: WORKING WITH LGBT ATHLETES AND COACHES WEBINAR March 22, 2016 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST Led by Jennifer Birch-Jones, CAAWS Addressing Homophobia in Sport Project Lead The webinar will profile CAAWS' resource developed for coaches and sport administrators to learn best practices and tips to make sport more welcoming to LGBT athletes and coaches. During the session, key topics from the resource will be highlighted, including taking stock in your organization, how to use inclusive language and address disrespectful language, dealing with an LGBT athlete or coach coming out to you, addressing locker room concerns, and more. Learn More
HAYLEY WICKENHEISER AMONG UBC CENTENNIAL HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS UBC will recognize 13 Centennial honorary degree recipients during spring graduation ceremonies, among them four-time Olympic gold medal hockey player Hayley Wickenheiser. Read More
SASK SPORT INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Mark the date to attend Sask Sport Inc.'s Annual General Meeting June 11, 2016 in Regina at the Conexus Arts Centre.
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Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. - Field Liner Run, Jump Throw, Wheel - Program Instructors Saskatchewan Horse Federation (SHF) - Technical Coordinator Summer Program Mentor - Parkland Valley Sport, Culture and Recreation District Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. - "Soccer Kids In the Park" Program Leader View all Job Opportunities
MARK YOUR CALENDARS         Event Name Date Location Find out more International Women's Day March 8, 2016 www.internationalwomensday.com University of Regina Cheerleading Championships March 12, 2016 Regina www.sca.ca 2016 Ford World Woman's Curling Championship March 19-27, 2016 Swift Current http://curlsask.ca 2016 First Nation Winter Games March 27-April 1, 2016 Onion Lake Cree Nation Saskatoon KidSport Fun & Fitness Corporate Challenge May 7, 2016 Saskatoon Soccer Centre www.kidsport.ca/sk 2016/17 U18 Men's Volleyball Canada Championships May 12-15, 2016 Regina www.saskvolleyball.ca 2016 15U Volleyball Canada Championships May 19-23, 2016 Regina www.saskvolleyball.ca Canadian 5 Pin Open Bowling National Championships June 1-4, 2016 Regina www.saskbowl.com Sask Sport Inc. Annual General Meeting June 11, 2016 Regina Regina 2016 KidSport Fun & Fitness Corporate Challenge June 11, 2016 University of Regina www.kidsport.ca/sk 2016 55+ Provincial Games July 5, 2016 The Battelfords 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games July 24-30, 2016 Estevan saskgames.ca/summer 2016 World Broomball Championships Nov 1-5, 2016 Regina www.saskbroomball.ca 2017 U17-18 Men's Volleyball Canada Championships May 11-14, 2017 Regina www.saskvolleyball.ca 2017 15U Volleyball Canada Championships May 18 - 22, 2017 Regina www.saskvolleyball.ca 2017 Canada Summer Games July 28 - August 13, 2017 Winnipeg, MB www.2017canadagames.ca/ View the Sask Sport Inc. Calendar of Events