July 2010  

BRIANNE THIESEN NAMED SASK SPORT INC. JUNE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH Theisen competed for the University of Oregon at the NCAA Division One Outdoor Track and Field Championship, where she achieved a new personal best of 6,094 points to earn the gold medal in the heptathlon. With this finish, she reclaimed her 2009 title, which put her 9th on the all-time collegiate list. She also broke her own school record for the heptathlon and 100m hurdles, as well as her 2009 Saskatchewan Athletics Senior and Open records for the heptathlon. Read More
SOBEYS SASKATCHEWAN RAISES OVER $23,000 FOR KIDSPORT™ MONTH Each year in May, KidSport™ Saskatchewan recognizes the value of participation in sport by celebrating KidSport™ Month. Committees and groups across the province organize fundraising events throughout the month, with all proceeds going directly to help less fortunate children participate in community sport programs. Read More
TRUE SPORT LIVES HERE We, Sask Sport Inc. are committed to upholding the principles of True Sport. What is True Sport? True Sport is a social movement powered by people who believe that sport can transform lives and communities—if we do it right. True Sport members across Canada are committed to community sport that’s healthy, fair, inclusive, and fun. True Sport members stand together against cheating, bullying, aggressive parental behaviour, and win-at-all-costs thinking. Click here to learn more about True Sport Principles
MARK THE DATE - CLUB EXCELLENCE WORKSHOP A multi-sport presentation is scheduled in Regina at the Regina Inn and Conference Centre on Monday, August 30th. It will be a 1-2 hour presentation on what club excellence offers and how it can assist organizations and local amateur sport clubs. Read More Visit www.clubexcellence.com for a sample of a Ottawa presentation slideshow
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES FUND (CIF) - PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GRANT PROGRAM The CIF Physical Activity Grant Program supports strategic projects and initiatives that will advance the physical activity movement in Saskatchewan and increase the level of physical activity of Saskatchewan people. The program aims to engage and mobilize physical activity sector partners to foster collective will and leadership and increase community capacity through enhanced cross-sectoral cooperation. Read More
NCCP COMPETITION - DEVELOPMENT 2010 FALL SCHEDULE The Coaches Association of Saskatchewan is offering the new NCCP Competition - Development multi-sport modules (replaces Level 3 Theory). Read More
THE WATROUS MANITOU WINS BEST LOCAL COACH STORY CONTEST The Coaches Association of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that The Watrous Manitou is the winner of the Saskatchewan Coaches Week – Best Local Coach Story Contest. The winning story was titled: Grabbing Hold of Opportunity to Coach written by Daniel Bushman. The Watrous Manitou was presented a cheque for $500 for winning the contest and graciously donated $250 to the local Judo club to support coach education. The Sask Weekly Newspapers were invited to participate in the contest as part of the 2010 Coaches Week activities in Saskatchewan. Thank you to all those that participated. CAS website
REGISTER NOW FOR NON-PROFIT RISK CONFERENCE The Managing Risk with Confidence Conference will be held October 28, 2010 at the Delta Toronto East, conveniently located at 2035 Kennedy Road in Toronto (401 & Kennedy Road). Read More
PETRO-CANADA SPORT LEADERSHIP SPORTIF 2010 November 18 to 21, 2010 - The Westin Ottawa Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif is an annual conference organized by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) that fosters the development of Canada as a leading sport nation and reinforces CAC’s role in achieving that goal. Read More
The SPort INnovation (SPIN) Summit The SPIN Summit features sport technology and sport performance presentations and workshops, and is an excellent forum for exchange between high performance coaches and sport science experts. It will be held on Wednesday, November 17 (afternoon) and Thursday, November 18. Read More
CENTRE FOR SPORT AND LAW NEWSLETTER Summer 2010 Read More