September 1, 2021
Saskatchewan athletes in action at Paralympics
Saskatchewan's eight athletes, four coaches and multiple support staff and officials are in full swing at the Tokyo Paralympics.

Midale's Keely Shaw captured Canada's first medal at the Games, winning bronze in the women's C4 3000-metre track Para cycling individual pursuit.

The Paralympics wrap up on Sept. 5. Find out who's competing in the final days of the Games and follow along with results and highlights on cheeronsask.ca.

And read more about the journey of wheelchair fencer Ryan Rousell leading up to his first Paralympics.
Athlete of the Month nominations reopening for September
The Athlete of the Month Award is presented for outstanding performance in a month. Nominations may be made by Provincial Sport Organizations, media or the public. All nominations are subject to approval by the Provincial Sport Organization.

The award is open to teams and individuals who perform solo or on a team. Recipients may not win more than once every calendar year. A “team” is defined as a number of persons associated together in an activity. This includes all-star teams and contingents competing in individual disciplines in which there is a recognized team award.

To be eligible, athletes must: participate in a sport that is a recognized active and affiliate member of Sask Sport Inc.; be amateur in status as defined by their Provincial Sport Organizations; and make their primary residence in Saskatchewan. Athletes who live temporarily in other locations for educational or training purposes are also eligible as are athletes who are originally from other provinces. 

Nomination Deadlines: All nominations for the award must be completed by noon on the first Tuesday of the following month. The nomination deadline for the September Athlete of the Month Award is October 5.
Women & Leadership free virtual workshops
Sask Sport is partnering with Canadian Women & Sport and Saskatchewan’s seven Sport, Culture and Recreation districts to offer free virtual Women and Leadership workshops, covering nine unique topics, from October to December 2021.

The workshops will run every Thursday at 10 a.m. (CST/SK time).
National Coaches Week Sept. 18-26
Sask Sport and the Coaches Association of Saskatchewan (CAS) will be celebrating National Coaches Week Sept. 18-26 and we invite you to join in and say "Thanks, Coach" to the over 19,000 coaches in the province.

CAS will be offering free National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) workshops during the week.

Registration for those workshops opened this morning and are available on a first come, first served basis to Saskatchewan coaches only. Participants will receive a full refund upon completion of the workshop.

You can register for the workshops on saskcoach.ca.
The available workshops include:
Make Ethical Decisions
  • Monday, Sept. 20 at 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Planning a Practice
  • Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 6:00-9:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Basic Mental Skills
  • Thursday, Sept. 23 at 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Design a Basic Sport Program
  • Friday, Sept. 24 at 6:00-9:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sept. 25 at 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Teaching and Learning
  • Sunday, Sept. 26 at 11:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
The Coaches Association of Canada has resources, including graphics for social media, website and more, available for Coaches Week here.

Follow Sask Sport and CAS social media channels and websites leading up to and during the week as we celebrate the coaches who dedicate countless hours and have adapted to make quality sport possible throughout the challenging COVID-19 pandemic.
Member tip: Volunteer surveys
Surveying volunteers is a great way to elicit their input, understand their roles, and assess their needs. Feedback gathered through surveys can be used to improve volunteer experiences, which may in turn promote volunteer retention. Sport England’s guide to conducting volunteer surveys is a valuable resource to help you get started. 
Upcoming Events
DATE
EVENT
REGISTRATION
September 1-30
Virtual
KidSport Regina - Register for the Queen City Marathon with this link and $5 will be donated to the charity.
October 1-3
Regina
Skating - 2021 Sask Skate
November 5-7
Moose Jaw
Skating - 2022 Skate Canada- Saskatchewan Sectionals Championship
November 5-7
Moose Jaw
Skating - 2022 Saskatchewan Winter Games District Run-Offs
November 20-28
Saskatoon
Curling - 2021 Olympic Curling Trials
December 1-5
Regina
Skating - 2022 Skate Canada Challenge
Feb. 20-26, 2022
Regina
2022 Saskatchewan Winter Games
August 6-21, 2022
Niagara, Ont.
2022 Canada Summer Games
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