October 2011  

What's Inside Aboriginal Champions Announced In Motion Community Pledge Challenge Launched 1989 Jeux du Canada Games Foundation Order Your 2012 Rider Calendar Today! Wanted Human Interest Stories for WISPAR Curtis Graves named September Sask Sport Inc Athlete of the Month   Job Opportunities   Mark Your Calendars
ABORIGINAL CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED These champions are successful athletes and/or coaches and serve as outstanding role models for the Aboriginal community. It is our intent to promote their inspiring messages, and encourage others to participate in sport to the extent of their interest and abilities. The program consists of posters, advertisements, website articles, and other resources. Those selected for the Aboriginal Champions Program include: Colette Bourgonje, Métis Champion Bill Cameron Sr., First Nation Champion Delvin Cappo, First Nation Champion Jacqueline Lavallee, Métis Champion Michael Linklater, First Nation Champion Teagan Marion, First Nation Champion Read More
IN MOTION COMMUNITY PLEDGE CHALLENGE LAUNCHED The in motion Community Pledge Challenge was officially launched by Mayor Glenn Hagel, Saskatchewan in motion and Moose Jaw in motion. The challenge is offering Saskatchewan communities the chance to win $10,000 for a community project or initiative that increases the physical activity of our province’s children and youth. Read More
1989 JEUX DU CANADA GAMES FOUNDATION The 1989 Jeux du Canada Games left Saskatoon and Saskatchewan with legacies in facilities, community development and sport. Sport equipment from the Games was distributed to communities and organizations throughout the province for use by amateur athletes. The 1989 Jeux du Canada Games Foundation seeks to maximize another legacy of the Games - funds remaining after the completion of the event. The Foundation distributes the interest accrued on the invested money on an annual basis to assist in the development of amateur sport in Saskatchewan. Deadline for application is before November 30, 2011. Read More
ORDER YOUR 2012 RIDER CALENDAR TODAY! The 2012 Saskatchewan Roughriders Calendar will feature current Rider fan favourites such as Dressler, Durant, Getzlaf and Cates among others. The SaskEnergy Network, KidSport™ Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Roughriders are once again teaming up to produce a one-of-a-kind Rider calendar that captures some of the most memorable moments in Rider history to raise money for KidSport™. Read More
WANTED HUMAN INTEREST STORIES FOR WISPAR Women in sport, physical activity and recreation. If you have a story that you would like to share through our network please forward to Noreen Murphy at or call (306) 975-0898. Looking forward to receiving stories profiling Saskatchewan women who are mentors and role models for sport, physical activity and recreation in our Province. Also don’t forget to send us your event details, and if appropriate, we will add them to our calendar. Read More
CURTIS GRAVES NAMED SEPTEMBER SASK SPORT INC ATHLETE OF THE MONTH At the Youth Commonwealth Games on Sept. 9, Graves placed second in high bar, third in rings, and third in parallel bars. The Canadian team placed second overall. This also marked the first international competition for Graves. He was nominated by Gymnastics Saskatchewan. Read More
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Alberta Sport Development Centre - Rural Strength and Conditioning Coach Saskatchewan Association of Recreation Professionals (SARP) - Executive Director Vancouver Curling Club - Executive Director Churchill Community High School - Community School Recreation Coordinator Lakeland District for Sport, Culture and Recreation - Youth Recreation Coordinator View all Job Opportunities
MARK YOUR CALENDARS         Event Name Date Location Find out more SaskFit 2011 November 4-6 University of Regina www.spra.sk.ca/saskfit 2011 Sport Leadership Conference November 10-12 Fairmont Royal York, Toronto sportleadershipsportif.ca 2011 Canadian National Endurance Conference Dec 9 - 11, 2011 The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport www.athleticscoaching.ca 2012 Canadian Sport for Life National Summit Feb 1-2, 2012 Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel,Gatineau-Ottawa canadiansportforlife.ca Coaches Week in Saskatchewan May 20-27, 2012 Saskatchewan www.saskcoach.ca 2012 Canadian Gymnastics Championships May 21-26, 2012 Evraz Place www.gymnastics2012.ca 2012 Saskatchewan Coaches Conference May 25-27, 2012 Regina www.saskcoach.ca Sask Sport Inc. AGM June 16, 2012 Regina 2012 Saskatchewan Summer Games July 29 - Aug 4, 2012 Meadow Lake, saskgames.ca View the Sask Sport Inc. Calendar of Events