Information is key to success in today's sport, culture and recreation environment. In Get the Scoop, you will find the latest news, funding and resources from the
South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District.
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Upcoming South East District Events
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South East District’s peer network meetings are thriving learning forums where leaders share wisdom, connect with each other, and explore the big questions they face in their roles! This event is for recreation programmers, facility managers, directors, aquatics staff, park professionals, etc.
Thursday, November 7, 2019 AJM Davies Arena, Indian Head, 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Please indicate any dietary restrictions.
Cost: Free
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Do you need dollars? Don't forget, your activity might fit our grant funding! Apply for our grant for your winter programs happening between Dec. 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020!
Not sure if your program fits? Then give us a call to chat!
Applications will be accepted until midnight on Friday, November 1, 2019
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#MakeTheAsk - It's An Easy Task
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We've recently launched our
#MakeTheAsk campaign! Our
#MakeTheAsk campaign helps communities improve their volunteer recruitment processes by making simple changes. One out of four people say they don’t volunteer because no one asked them to, so let’s ask!
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Featuring New Mini-Workshop!
KNOW THE FACTS ABOUT YOUR ROLE ON A VOLUNTEER BOARD
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The Board of Directors or Committee is an integral part of your organization – in fact, you could not function without them! Therefore, it is very important that board/committee members know what their responsibilities are and what is expected of them. As a body, the board has considerable powers and a great deal of responsibility in both governance issues and operational matters. In this workshop, participants will learn the key roles and responsibilities of board members and the hallmarks of effective boards and committees of small, grassroots organizations!
(90 minutes)
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Host a Sport Taping and Nutrition Course!
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South East District Seeking Partners to Host Sport Taping and Nutrition courses in 2020!
Is your sport club or group interested in hosting a sport/athletic taping, sport nutrition or first aid course? Contact us now to bring this training to your community! Contact Dallas Cossar, Administrative Coordinator for more information! We are looking at community hosts for January, February or March! These courses are for parents, coaches, team managers, fitness leaders and teachers - or anyone who has an interest in sport or fitness!
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Join the Mission Staff at the 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games
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Mission Staff are a group of volunteers (and SED Staff) who are responsible for the overall management of Team South East prior to and at the Games. Mission staff are essential to our athletes’ success, ensuring their needs are taken care of so they can excel in competition and realize their potential.
"I was happy to see that coaches and managers needs were being met, and it was fun to get to know the athletes too!"
- Past Mission Staff
Join our Mission Staff for the 2020 Summer Games in Lloydminster
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Deadline January 15, 2020
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September Spotlight Stories!
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National Coaches Week is a week to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada.
To celebrate, we profiled Team South East coaches from the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games!
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Alleviating Volunteer Fatigue Workshop - Seeking Community Host
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We are seeking a community to host this workshop in March 2020 leading up to National Volunteer Week in April. This one-day workshop will identify issues causing volunteer fatigue and how to attract new volunteers! The workshop will be open to the entire region and any community leaders and volunteers would be welcome to attend! A small registration fee will be charged.
About the Presenter: Dr. Dave Manley lives and works in Consul, Sask. He is a career pastor and owns his own bakery with his wife Vicki. He also serves on the volunteer fire department and works part-time in EMS.
Email Dallas Cossar at
admin@southeastdistrict.ca, by November 1, if interested. As a host, the community would provide a venue to host the event (30-40 people). South East District would cover all other costs and oversee logistics and registration.
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On October 16, 2017, the curling brine chiller at the Fernie Memorial Arena was put back into operation after a seasonal shutdown. During the shutdown and seasonal maintenance, ammonia had been detected in the curling brine system, indicating that the curling brine chiller was leaking. On October 17th, an ammonia alarm in the arena's mechanical room was triggered. In the end, three people were found deceased. An investigation followed, and the
final report can be read here.
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Right now, you might be asking yourself, “What in the weird Canadiana is crokicurl?” Crokicurl takes two classic Canadian pastimes – Crokinole and curling – and combines them into a popular new game that every Canadian can love. Think Crokinole supersized on ice with curling rocks – but you won’t be flicking your fingers for this version of the game!
Last winter, the Saskatchewanderer featured the Crokicurl rink in Saskatoon. Visit their blog below to learn more about Crokicurl and where you can participate!
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Did You Know? That the Saskatchewan Arts Board provides funding and support to the arts for the benefit of all people in our province?
The Saskatchewan Arts Board has a variety of programs to address the needs of artists, arts organizations, and communities in Saskatchewan. Is your community looking for arts opportunities?
Artists in Communities - Micro-Development allows organizations access to small amounts of money to: build relationships with potential artists, present “experimental” introductory projects and/or assess community needs, research, and/or develop plans for longer term projects or residencies.
Artists in Communities - Projects allows eligible applicants to engage in the arts through performances, exhibitions or workshops led by a professional artist(s) or arts professional, and presented either as a series or as a single event and/or to work with an artist in the research and development of an artistic residency.
Artists in Communities - Residencies supports community organizations to host a six- to 12-month artist-in-residence project with a professional artist, working in any art form, that involves significant community engagement components. Participating artists take up residence in a community contribute to its cultural life and the community's continual engagement in the arts.
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Micro-Development: January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1
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Projects: November 1 and May 1
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Residencies: May 1
Start planning now!
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Make Multi-Sport a Reality!
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A recent campaign that involved some of the most influential sport organizations in Canada spelled out the scientific facts about why young children should play many sports. The message is very clear:
When kids specialize early in one sport they miss out on important skills and many get injured, burnout, or quit. That’s why top athletes and sports experts say the same thing: LET KIDS PLAY AS MANY SPORTS AS POSSIBLE.
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2019-20 Arena Log Books & Facility Management
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Attention Rink boards! As your community starts getting your local arena ready for the upcoming season, check out the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association - they produce three log books to help communities be prepared: Compressor Log Book, Ice Thickness Log Book and the Ice Resurfacer Logo Book.
The Facility Management program is a program of the SPRA. This program is dedicated to serving the needs of community facility management. It contributes to training operators and the efficient operation of facilities.
For more information about the Training and Education offered, please contact:
Tim Hanna
Recreation Facilities Consultant
(306) 780-9324
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Clarify Roles & Responsibilities: Develop Volunteer Job Descriptions
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Recruiting volunteers in our communities is sometimes really hard! But it can be easier to recruit and retain people to your group if they know what you want them to do! And you can do that by providing a position description that outlines expectations, duties, time commitment and more! Whether it is a board position, kitchen helper, coach, assistant volunteer coordinator, or youth position, a job description helps clarify roles and responsibilities for any type of position! And yes it takes time to do, but the end result will save you much more time!
Check out these articles and templates to get you started:
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
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For more resources, visit our retooled 'Resource' section on our website.
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South East District Wants Your Ideas!
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Are you seeking specific training in your community or are you seeking certain resources or tools? Send us your ideas through our online suggestion box!
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We Want to Meet with You!
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Guess what? South East District staff are available to attend your next board meeting or can come to meet with members of your town council! We can give you a glance of different resources that are available. To set up a meeting, contact Tara-Leigh Heslip, Community Development Consultant, at 306.695.2006. Don't know much about us?
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"South East District is a community driven organization for sport, culture and recreation in south east Saskatchewan.
We help to build creative, active, and healthy communities. Join us!”
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