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.

Date: Thursday, September 15

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Date: Wednesday, October 5

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, October 18

Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Date: Thursday, October 20

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Date: Thursday, October 13

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Date: Thursday, November 10

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Date: Thursday, December 8

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Tara-Leigh has worked with the South East District for 7 years now. She attended Medicine Hat College and the University of Calgary studying Fine Arts, then received her diploma in Interior Design from Mount Royal University.

As the community development consultant for the district, she supports volunteer leaders and professionals alike w with leadership development and capacity building. Her current passion projects include InVest in your Volunteers Program and Board Development. She is also excited to see the Saskatchewan Games program back and is looking forward to once again serving as the sports coordinator for Team South East this winter. 

When not at work you can often find Tara at the Grand Theatre, where she is the chair of the board or serving in her role as a school board member for Prairie Valley School Division. When not busy with those two items you can find her having fun with the high school drama club, painting or walking her new puppy. Tara was recognized in 2016 as a YWCA Women of Distinction in the category of Contribution to a Rural Community.

Unlike Joni, Tara’s least favorite movement is push-ups!

Are you looking for funding to host events in your community or to attend an upcoming training session? Check out our funding opportunities below!

Applications will be accepted until November 1, 2022.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis; however, training and the final report must be completed PRIOR to February 15, 2023.

Get inspired by our Cheer Stories featuring past grant recipients!

Voluntarism continues to be very important in the sport, recreation and culture sectors. Many organizations rely heavily on volunteers for day-to-day operations such as programming, fundraising, facility management and finances. However, we all know there are significant demands on volunteers' time. Recruiting and keeping satisfied and productive volunteers is a challenge for boards. Volunteer burnout is a reality for many!

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.

Join our Mission Staff for the 2023 Winter Games in Regina!

National Coaches Week is a time to celebrate the positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. This annual campaign is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play, and to take the time to say #ThanksCoach.

How can you take part?

Asset Management Saskatchewan (AM-SK) is committed to advocating for asset management as a priority in Saskatchewan. They've designed their training continuum to share everything you need to know, not everything there is to know, making the fundamentals accessible and relevant for urban and rural municipalities with a population of 1,000 or less.

The key to knowing why asset management matters is to understand that it is much more than a plan. It is more than a spreadsheet or computer program. It is more than a fad of the moment or funding requirement.

Asset management is the path to identifying resources and how they come together to deliver services. It is a fundamentally different way of managing infrastructure and resources while mitigating risks. It is a powerful system that will help council to set priorities and plan for the future, while also driving public engagement and buy-in for council decisions.

Volunteer Canada is exploring of the role volunteering plays in building inclusive, diverse, and equitable communities. A long-standing issue in our sector has been the lack of diversity among employees, volunteers, and those serving on boards. Recent research by Statistics Canada confirmed that the composition of most non-profit boards does not reflect the diversity of Canada society or the communities served by the sector. Why is this the case and what can we all do about it?

The designation of this day is in response to one of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action and is meant to honour survivors, their families, and communities. It also ensures the ongoing commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools will remain a vital part of the reconciliation process.

The annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools. It is an opportunity to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind. A discussion all Canadians can tune into and create bridges with each other for reconciliation. A day for survivors to be reaffirmed that they matter, and so do those that have been affected. Every Child Matters, even if they are an adult, from now on.

September 9-18 is Welcoming Week, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the people, places, and values that help everyone feel welcome and that they belong in their local community, no matter where they come from.

This year marks the 10th year of the now global event, and Canada's third year participating nationally. The focus in 2022 is on bringing together new and long-term residents to create communities and spaces where everyone feels like they belong.

See the Welcoming Week toolkit for ideas on how to participate.

If you’ve been active during the summer months, don’t let your efforts “fall” by the wayside just because the leaves are starting to change and the nights are getting colder. Check out this blog for seven great summer habits worth keeping up through fall.

Canada Saskatchewan Jobs Grant 

Sask Lotteries funds over 12,000 sport, culture and recreation groups across Saskatchewan. Every time you purchase a lottery ticket in Saskatchewan, a portion of that revenue supports a wealth of organizations in our communities. Subscriptions allow lottery players to play draw-based games – including LOTTO MAX, LOTTO 6/49, WESTERN MAX, WESTERN 649, DAILY GRAND and EXTRA – for up to a year in advance. Subscriptions can be purchased by phone, by mail, or on the Sask Lotteries website.