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.

Many communities employ Recreation Directors {aka “recreation rock stars”} to oversee the many programs, spaces and facilities, and events that contribute to our quality of life and wellness. Recreation Directors are typically hired by the municipality and take on several roles, one often being a “community builder”, who liaises and supports the many volunteer groups that make sport, culture and recreation activities happen. They can take on many different titles, such as Facility Manager, Programmer, and Leisure Services Manager.

We have seen an increase in the development of these positions in the past couple of years in the south east. This video showcases two communities that have recently created these positions to meet an identified need in the community. Check it out!

Thank you to the communities of Maryfield and Carlyle for participating in our Mission Moments video – your time is very much appreciated!

Calling all volunteers, leaders, committees and boards – don’t miss this free opportunity to learn budgeting!

Many boards do not operate with a planned budget. This can be ‘risky business’, especially given our current environment, we have to be better prepared and spend our money wisely! Maintaining a proper budget gives boards proper control. The budget paints a clear picture of how much cash is coming in and how much is going out. Budgets form the basis for boards to make better decisions and to avoid making mistakes. Good budgeting demonstrates accountability and transparency! Join our webinar and prepare to blast-off with budgeting!

Facilitated by: Wendy Plandowski

Date: Tuesday, October 18

Time: 12:00 - 1:30 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.

Date: Tuesday, October 18

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

Date: Thursday, October 20

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

Date: Wednesday, October 26

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

The GROW Your Community Grant assists groups and organizations to develop equitable communities by improving access to sport, culture and recreation activities. We allocate seed money to help cover the deficit of programs that meet at least one of our grant streams. Turn your innovative ideas into reality—and GROW your community!

Municipalities and sport, culture and recreation organizations are all key players in creating welcoming and inclusive communities. Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan defines a Welcoming & Inclusive Community as a community where its citizens and members feel safe, respected, and comfortable in being themselves and expressing all aspects of their identities. It is a place where each person shares a sense of belonging with its other members.

Mental health impacts the quality of life and performance of both sport participants and coaches. The Coaching Association of Canada’s Mental Health in Sport eLearning module was developed to educate coaches about mental health to empower them to effectively play a role in supporting the well-being of the participants in their sport program, while also supporting their own mental health.

Whether you and your team are looking to refresh your skills or hone new ones, sign up now for Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association facilities courses this fall!

October 17-18, 2022

October 25-26, 2022

November 3, 2022

November 14-18, 2022

Tuesday, November 8, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

A Statement of Significance is a document that explains why a historic place is important and identifies the features of the place that should be preserved. Using case studies and a virtual exercise, workshop participants will learn how to assess a historic building’s heritage value, identify its character defining elements, and communicate this information in a well written Statement of Significance.

Wednesday, November 9, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

It is necessary to properly maintain heritage buildings, and sometimes to make changes to them. This workshop will discuss best practices for this work, including striking a balance between heritage requirements and economic feasibility. Participants will be introduced to the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, a nationally recognized manual that guides decisions about alterations to heritage buildings and other historic places.

VolunteerConnector is a free platform for organizations to post volunteer positions and for volunteers to explore and apply to available opportunities. 

Sask Sport is partnering with Saskatchewan’s seven Sport, Culture and Recreation districts to offer free virtual Women and Leadership workshops, covering eight unique topics, throughout October and November 2022. The workshops will run every Tuesday at 7 p.m.

The 2022 ParticipACTION Report Card, Lost & Found: Pandemic Related Challenges and Opportunities for Physical Activity, contains grades based on data collected during the COVID-19 pandemic to better asses the impact that this historic public health threat has had on kids' movement behaviours.

To review key findings click here.

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.