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.

We are saddened to announce the passing of Board Member, Sheldon Watson of Ochapowace Nation. Sheldon served on our Board with great commitment and had been a resource and contact for many, many years. Sheldon was passionate about sport, youth and recreation and his community, and he brought deep knowledge and many years of experience to our organization. He was a fantastic and generous person. He was both a colleague and a friend and will be deeply missed. We will be forever grateful for his dedication and service to the South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District.

The Board of Directors and Staff Team at South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District.

Sheldon's obituary can be read here.

We have some winter webinars coming up here in December that you do not want to miss out on!

Date: Thursday, December 8

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

Nutrient Timing for Optimal Performance 

Date: Tuesday, December 13

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

Date: Tuesday, December 13

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

Estevan’s Erin Wilson has been recognized for her many years of service to the Canadian Red Cross. Wilson was inducted into the Order of the Red Cross during an event in Toronto on Oct. 24. Up to 25 people from across Canada are enshrined into the order each year.

Volunteer recruitment and retention have continually been a challenge for sport, culture and recreation groups, and now post-COVID, it is harder than ever to re-engage volunteers into our organizations.

Warmest wishes for a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year! Our offices will be closed during the holidays. All offices will be closed from December 26 to January 2.

Figure Skating - December 9-11, Northern Lights Palace Arena, Melfort

Weightlifting - Email by December 15th

4-Person Curling Team Regionals - January 14 & 15, Estevan

Mixed Doubles Curling Regionals - January 28 & 29 (Note: SE Region looking for a host https://curlsask.ca/2023-saskatchewan-winter-games/)

Badminton

Please direct questions and inquiries to Tara-Leigh Heslip, Chef de Mission at cdc@southeastdistrict.ca, 306.897.5448!

The S.A.R.P. Mentorship Program matches Professional and Student members for a 5-month program. The goal of the program is to match students with mentors who are employed in an area of recreation services chosen by the student.

Learn how to become a mentor or mentee by visiting S.A.R.P.'s website!

SPRA is offering a NEW 1-day course to help Facility Operators manage their arena facilities.

This course is NOT the standard Arena Operator Level #1 Course. Instead, this course will focus on best ice maintenance practices used during the winter season. The morning will be a discussion on general ice maintenance practices along with a class conversation about current and best practices. The afternoon will be focused on actual ice maintenance.

The registration deadline is December 7, 2022.

The World Health Organization defines burnout as "a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed." In its 2022 Special Issue Report, YWCA WorkWell finds that turnover and staffing shortages are increasingly burdening nonprofits in Canada, with burnout being one of the biggest themes in employee well-being two years into COVID-19. How can we address burnout in our organizations? Explore the resources below to get started

The Government of Canada is receiving feedback through an online survey to inform the delivery of the Changing Narratives Fund in 2023-24. Respondents can share their thoughts on how the Government of Canada should design the Changing Narratives Fund with the goal of increasing access and empowering Indigenous, racialized and religious minority artists, journalists and other creatives. The survey is open until December 16, 2022. Read more.

Getting active isn’t just about looking better, it’s about living better. Everything gets better when you get active. Join ParticipACTION in moving a little more today!

*NEW* Truth and Reconciliation Fund

South Saskatchewan Community Foundation

Apply by: Quarterly Deadlines: January 16, 2023

National Trust for Canada

Apply by: October 22, 2022 – February 23, 2023

Deadline: January 2024

Development Deadlines: March 10, June 10, September 10, and December 10

Projects Deadlines: March 1, November 1

Residencies: March 1

*NEW* Regional Recreation Practitioner Pilot Program

Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association

Apply by: January 27, 2023

Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association

Apply by: January 31, 2023

Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association

Apply by: January 31, 2023

Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association

Apply by: January 16, 2023

👉Improve the quality of your grant applications by accessing our on-demand grant writing recorded webinar.

👉Can’t find the grant you need? Check out the SPRA Grant Guide to research more funding opportunities or reach out to our staff by email at ed@southeastdistrict.ca for assistance in your grant search!

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.