Sask Sport welcomes new chair and board members |
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Lance Dudar was elected Chair of the Sask Sport Board of Directors at the organization’s Annual General Meeting on June 17.
Dudar has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2019 when he was nominated by Triathlon Saskatchewan. He served as Secretary-Treasurer on the board in 2020-21.
Michael Rogers, Kim Wudrick, Cornelia Laliberte, Janelle Layton and Julie Brandt all remain members of the Board for 2021-22.
At the AGM, members of the sport federation elected six new members to the Board including:
Bill Kinash, nominated by Sask Cycling
Trent Knapp, nominated by CURLSASK
Rochelle Neff, nominated by Football Saskatchewan
Shawn Waskewitch, nominated by Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation
Graham Hayes, nominated by Saskatchewan Hockey Association
Brett Hines, nominated by Skate Canada – Saskatchewan
Read more about the AGM and the Board of Directors at sasksport.ca.
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Effective June 20, the provincial government has lifted restrictions on indoor and outdoor sport. Masking requirements for indoor sport remain in effect until July 11.
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Saskatchewan Cycling Association transgender policy aims to create welcoming space for all |
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Looking to provide access to programming and facilities where all individuals can feel comfortable and safe regardless of their gender identity and gender expression led the Saskatchewan Cycling Association to produce a transgender inclusion policy in 2019.
“We wanted to be able to start selling race licenses for male, female or unspecified,” said Sarah Honeysett, Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Cycling Association. “And we thought with that, if we’re offering unspecified licenses, we should also be offering just some guidance to everyone about how it all ties together and how we want everyone to be treated with Sask Cycling.”
Read more about the policy and how Sask Cycling is putting it into action at sasksport.ca. |
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Dream Broker program helping introduce new faces to boxing |
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"When the students can use the same language and see Indigenous instructors who have done so well in the sport, it is a great boost of confidence."
Grade 9 students are adding boxing to the land-based curriculum at Saskatoon’s St. Frances Cree Bilingual School.
The students have taken to boxing thanks to the help of the Dream Broker program, which operates in 10 different schools across Saskatchewan helping to connect youth with sport, culture and recreation programs. St. Frances Cree Bilingual School is one of those schools, with the Grade 9 class also being a part of the land-based education program, which allows the students to take part in activities not possible in traditional learning.
Read more about how boxing has been integrated into the land-based education program at sasksport.ca.
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Quality Sport for Communities and Clubs virtual workshop by Sport for Life |
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Sport for Life is offering a two-day virtual workshop for sport leaders, coaches, municipal recreation leaders, Provincial Sport Organizations, funders and everyone committed to working together to deliver the best possible sport and physical activity across the community.
The two sessions will take place Tuesday, July 6 and 13 from 1-3 p.m. (SK time) and will cost $40. Registration is limited.
Three National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) professional development points will be available for eligible participants.
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All Saskatchewan's Olympic and Paralympic news in one convenient location |
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With just under 30 days until the 2020 Olympics and just over 60 days until the 2020 Paralympics, the news about Saskatchewan athletes, coaches, staff, officials and classifiers is moving at a fast pace.
Keep up to date with all the information leading up to the Games on cheeronsask.ca.
As the Games draw closer and rosters are finalized, the site will have competition schedules, results where to watch and more!
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In 1998, legendary Canadian swimmer Mark Tewksbury became the first openly gay Canadian Olympian.
By coming out, the three-time Olympic medallist and holder of seven world records, helped start a national conversation for LGBTQ2SI+ athletes inclusion in sport. Since, he has become an advocate for inclusive and safe sport spaces and inspired other Canadian athletes to openly talk about sexuality and be themselves.
Tewksbury recently hosted 10 panels titled In Your Corner: Connecting LGBTQI2S Sport Communities for Egale. In Your Corner included panelists and fire-side chats with Canadian athletes and coaches from across the country discussing inclusion, human rights, mental health, history in sport and coaching.
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From Prince Albert to Sweden: Danny Stone's journey to professional hockey |
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"When we get to be a part of certain events that are held just for Indigenous people, I can show everyone that I can do it, so you can too. I want younger kids to know there are possibilities, chances and opportunities in sport if they want them.”
Danielle (Danny) Stone is no stranger to sport.
Born and raised in Prince Albert, Stone played every sport she could from a young age, including track & field, basketball, soccer and hockey.
As a track athlete, she won multiple provincial medals and also competed and medalled at the 2008 North American Indigenous Games. On the hockey front, she played two seasons for Team Saskatchewan at the Aboriginal Hockey Championship, played for the Prince Albert Midget AAA Bears as well as the University of Saskatchewan Huskies and now plays professional hockey in Sweden.
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Member tip: Using inclusive and affirming language |
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Pronouns and names are not the only parts of language marked by gender. Everyday language is often gendered. By shifting this language to be more inclusive, one can respect and acknowledge the gender identities of all people.
Egale.ca has created some dos and don'ts to help individuals and organizations use more inclusive and affirming language.
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Golf - Provincial Junior Championships |
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Golf - Saskatchewan Senior/Mid-Master's Championships |
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Golf - Saskatchewan Mixed Championship |
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KidSport Regina - Register for the Queen City Marathon with this link and $5 will be donated to the charity. |
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Curling - 2021 Olympic Curling Trials |
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2022 Saskatchewan Winter Games |
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August 6-21, 2022
Niagara, Ont.
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