January 2011  

PROVINCE'S AMATEUR ATHLETES, VOLUNTEERS, COACHES AND OFFICIALS TO BE RECOGNIZED AT SASKATCHEWAN SPORT AWARDS Sask Sport Inc. announced the finalists and recipients for the Saskatchewan Sport Awards, which include the 2010 Athlete of the Year Awards, Saskatchewan Coaching Awards, and Saskatchewan Volunteer Recognition Awards. New to this year's awards ceremony is the Officials' Awards. Read More Click HERE for the biographies of the Athlete of the Year Award finalists and nominees and the recipients of the Volunteer Recognition Awards, Coaching Awards and Officials' Awards.
SASKATCHEWAN SPORT AWARDS TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE Tickets for the 2010 Saskatchewan Sport Awards are now available. The ceremony is scheduled for April 7, 2011 at TCU Place in Saskatoon, and promises to be an evening of entertainment and inspiration. Former NHL coach, motivator and philanthropist Ted Nolan will address the audience, and some of Saskatchewan’s most impressive athletes, coaches, volunteers and officials will be honoured. Sask Sport Inc. Member Tickets Corporate Tickets
MEET TEAM SASK All team selections for Team Sask have taken place! Congratulations to all of our members. Click HERE to view the different sports and see the athletes, coaches, managers, national artists and mission staff!
NORTHERN COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL RECREATION COORDINATOR PROGRAM TRAINING The Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District will be hosting a Northern Community and School Recreation Coordinator Program training event on February 9, 10 and 11, 2011 in Prince Albert. Representatives of over 20 Northern communities and schools will be in attendance. Should your organization wish to make a personal connection with Northern Saskatchewan – this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. If you wish to participate, please contact Margaret Duncombe at (306) 763-6390 or mduncombe@shaw. ca.
15 Days to Go! - LET THE GAMES BEGIN The 2011 Games will be the largest multi-sport event in Nova Scotia history and Halifax’s first Canada Winter Games. Our country’s best and brightest will come to compete in over 20 sports, attracting thousands of visitors, VIPs, officials and media. The Games will take place from February 11-27, 2011. Read More
2011 CANADA GAMES ANNOUNCES ENTERTAINMENT FOR "CELEBRATION SQUARE AT NIGHT" The 2011 Canada Games, proudly announces the entertainment line-up for week one of “Celebration Square at Night” at Grand Parade in Halifax, Feb. 14-18. Headliners include: The Joel Plaskett Emergency, Sloan, Hey Rosetta!, Matt Mays, and Hawksley Workman. Read More
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2011 Presented by the University of Saskatchewan being held at TCU Place, Saskatoon on May 4 & 5, 2011. A cultural shift is taking place. Now more than ever conversation matters and you matter in it. Regardless of your age, walk of life or career path, your voice counts in every discussion. Leadership Conference 2011 is about connecting and sharing ideas through meaningful conversation. It offers some of North America’s most influential keynote speakers yet provides intimate spaces where you can freely express your unique ideas and points of view. Conference highlights include: Keynote addresses from Margaret Wheatley, Scott Ginsberg, Daniel Pink, and Chief Elijah Harper and FSIN Chief Guy Lonechild. Read More
COACHES WEEK IN SASKATCHEWAN The Coaches Association of Saskatchewan has chosen May 22 – 29, 2011 as Coaches Week in Saskatchewan. The week is designed to recognize and celebrate the valuable contributions coaches make to sport and their communities. The week also aims to promote coaching, encourage people to become coaches, and to offer education opportunities for Saskatchewan coaches. Watch for more information on Coaches Week activities as plan progress. Sport Organizations, Communities, Districts, Schools, Universities, Tribal Councils, etc. are encouraged to consider doing something for coaches during Coaches Week 2011. For more information contact: Mark Bracken, Manager of Coaching at 780-9319 or mbracken@sasksport.sk.ca
CSAE NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND SHOWCASE Thursday, September 15 to Saturday, September 17, 2011 • Saskatoon, SK The Canadian Society of Association Executives promotes the value of not-for-profit organizations in Canada by reinforcing and advancing the excellence and professionalism of its members through relevant education, advocacy, information and research. Read More and to register
CASSANDRA BRASSARD NAMED SASK SPORT INC. DECEMBER ATHLETE OF THE MONTH From Dec. 10-12, Brassard competed at the Paul Bergen International Championships, where she placed fifth in the 50m backstroke, 10th in the 100m backstroke and 16th in the 200m backstroke. She also set provincial records in the 50m and 100m backstroke. Brassard competed at the Invitation de Noel from Dec. 17-19, where she placed first in seven events and set a provincial record in the 100m backstroke. Swimming in three back-to-back meets, Brassard improved her performance as time passed, consistently improving on her personal bests. Read More
SASK SOCCER ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Saskatchewan Soccer Association is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Richardson as its new Executive Director. Mr. Richardson brings extensive managerial experience in the private, not-for-profit and government sectors to Sask Soccer. Read More