‌	January 22, 2020

KidSport Celebrating 25 th Anniversary

KidSport Saskatchewan is ringing in the new decade by marking the program’s 25 years in the province. Throughout 2020, KidSport Saskatchewan will be celebrating its impact on children and youth in Saskatchewan communities with events, social media campaigns and by recognizing the volunteers that have made the program possible.

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Save the Date

The Saskatchewan Sport Awards are set for the evening of March 26, 2020, in Saskatoon. This annual event will celebrate the achievements of amateur athletes in 2019, as well as the long-time contributions of coaches, officials and volunteers. Finalists and recipients were nominated by Provincial Sport Organizations and will be selected by Sask Sport’s Future Best & Awards Committee. Additional information about the event — and how to RSVP — will be emailed to Provincial Sport Organizations soon. Questions? Contact communications@sasksport.sk.ca .

Make Your Mental Health a Priority

Jan. 29 is Bell Let’s Talk Day, a time when everyone is encouraged to join conversations that promote and support mental health awareness across Canada.

In recognition of the day, the Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan is providing two Game Plan #BellLetsTalk sessions for athletes and coaches.  More information about these events is available below:

Register for Jan. 29 in Saskatoon

Register for Jan. 30 in Regina

Paralympic Sport Development Grants

Sport organizations and clubs are invited to submit applications for the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s 2020-21 Paralympic Sport Development Fund.  The fund provides grants of up to $15,000 to initiatives that support athlete and coach development. The deadline for applications is Feb. 21, 2020.  Complete information about the grant guidelines and application form is available below.

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Updates to WADA 2020 Prohibited List

Reminder to all athletes and coaches: The World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) 2020 Prohibited List came into effect Jan. 1, 2020. You can find the 2020 list, as well as other resources and information about anti-doping, below. For further information or consultation related to this topic, please contact Heather Hynes with the Sport Medicine & Science Council of Saskatchewan at heather.hynes@sasktel.net or 306-975-0849.

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Job Opportunities

Saskatchewan Games Coordinator - Team Regina and Team Saskatoon Sask Sport Inc.- Accounting Services Supervisor Sask Sport Inc. - Digital Designer 15-month term contract, full-time Saskatchewan Sailing Clubs Association (SSCA) - Program Director/Coach Saskatchewan Sailing Clubs Association (SSCA) - Program Director Lakeland District for Sport, Culture and Recreation - Youth Consultant

Mark Your Calendars

2020 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Feb. 15 - 23, 2020 Moose Jaw curlsask.ca

Tony Cote Winter Games April 12-17, 2020  Prince Albert

Speedo Western Canadian Championships April 16 - 19, 2020 Saskatoon swimming.ca

Sask Sport Inc. Annual General Meeting  June 20, 2020  Regina

North American Indigenous Games July 12-19, 2020 Kjipuktuk (Halifax), NS  teamsasknaig.ca

2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games July 26 - Aug. 1, 2020  Lloydminster saskgames.ca

2021 Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship  Mar. 21- 27, 2021 Moose Jaw curlsask.ca

2021 Canada Summer Games     August 6-21, 2021  Niagara Region, ON niagara2021.ca

Roar of the Rings (Olympic Trials) Nov. 27 - Dec. 5, 2021 Saskatoon curlsask.ca

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