AUDRA YOUNG ELECTED NEW PRESIDENT OF SASK SPORT INC. Audra Young was elected President of Sask Sport Inc. at the sport federation's annual general meeting today in Regina. Elected to the board in 2008, Young served as the Chairperson of the Sport Funding Committee, Vice President of the Trust and on the Community Funding Committee, and the Aboriginal Sport Leadership Council. She has also been a member of the Community Initiatives Fund, the Rainbow Youth Centre, and Family Service Regina's Board of Directors. >> Read More
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.
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WOMEN IN COACHING NCI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR 2010-2011 Only those candidates whose completed portfolios are received by Wednesday, July 15, 2010 will be considered for scholarships.
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SASKATOON'S WAKERIDE 2010 RIVER FESTIVAL IS RAISING MONEY FOR INNER CITY YOUTH Inspiring inner city youth to believe anything is possible is the goal of a new summer festival in Saskatoon's downtown. WakeRide, a youth- and family-centered festival taking place on July 9-11 at Rotary Park and River Landing, is a combination of world-class wakeboarding competitions, great music and summer fun. Featuring pro-riders, like Saskatchewan-born world champion Rusty Malinoski, and hot music from The Trews, Default and more, the event is expected to attract up to 20,000 people to Rotary Park, as well as to the family-oriented activities at River Landing.
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2011 NORTH AMERICAN INDIGENOUS GAMES TEAM SASKATCHEWAN COACH APPLICATION Team Saskatchewan is calling for applications for the position of Head Coach, Assistant Coach & Chaperone. Coaches and Team Managers play a very important role towards the success of a well-managed team. The personal time and commitment before, during, and after the Games is extensive. The Games take place from July 10 - 17, 2011, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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SASK SPORT INC. AGM Sask Sport Inc. will hold its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, June 19 at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. The AGM includes the election of the Board of Directors and reports from Sask Sport Inc. divisions. Registration opens at 9:00 am and membership sessions will be held from 9:30 - 11:45 am. The lunch program begins at noon followed by the AGM at 1 p.m.
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TEAM SASKATCHEWAN CLAIMS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE FOR THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR Team Saskatchewan recently competed at the 2010 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Ontario with outstanding results. Saskatchewan's female team placed fourth in the championships, after a hard battle with Ontario South in the bronze medal match. Team Saskatchewan Male won gold, after defeating Manitoba 8 to 1 in the final game, gaining the National Championship title three years in a row. Congratulations to these athletes and thank you to all the volunteers, coaches, officials, and sponsors who made this event possible.
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SPORTS DAY IN CANADA Do you have a sport event or activity being held in July/August or early September? Sports Day in Canada is a new national event that celebrates sport at all levels across Canada. Using the model that CBC created for Hockey Day in Canada and building off the momentum of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Sports Day in Canada is an opportunity to showcase all manner of sports, while mobilizing the nation in the power of being active.
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SASKATCHEWAN'S FINEST ATHLETES, VOLUNTEERS, AND COACHES HONOURED AT THE SASKATCHEWAN SPORT AWARDS The recipients of the 2009 Sask Sport Inc. Athlete of the Year Awards were announced tonight at the 25th annual Saskatchewan Sport Awards ceremony, held in Regina. The annual Sport Awards help foster pride in sport achievement in Saskatchewan; athletes receive the encouragement and recognition they deserve for all of their hard work and practice.
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AN ACTIVE BUDGET FOR A SPORTING CANADA
The Sport Matters Group applauds the federal government for addressing funding gaps for sporting excellence and participation in its 2010 budget Ottawa, Ontario (March 4, 2010) With today's new commitment of $31 million towards Canadian sport and physical activity programs, the federal government has responded to desire of Canadians to support our athletes and to promote participation at the community level.
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SASK SPORT INC. HIRES CLAY DEBRAY AS NEW MÉTIS COMMUNITY SPORT CONSULTANT In partnership with the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, Sask Sport Inc. is pleased to announce that Clay DeBray has been hired as the Métis Community Sport Consultant. DeBray, who will be based in Saskatoon, has extensive experience in the amateur sport system in Saskatchewan. In his new position, DeBray will focus on Métis sport development at the grassroots level, including providing assistance and leadership to stakeholders to develop and deliver sport programs.
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