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.
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Take Advantage of Our Free Webinars! |
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Art In Communities COVID And Beyond
Wednesday, November 17
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Rural communities often struggle with developing arts programming and often need some ideas of what works elsewhere. Join our panelists as they share their successes and share how they make it all happen.
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Event Marketing Strategies 101: Sell Out Your Next Fundraising Event
Wednesday, November 17
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
This session will provide you with tactics and guides to improve your current strategies and results, and show you how to determine what is working for your specific donors, your specific event, and your specific organization.
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Public Art - The Value To Community And How To Initiate A Project
Wednesday, December 1
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
The public art workshop will educate participants on how to create a successful Public Art program by sharing a toolkit and best practices from the field. You will hear from municipal leaders and artists who will share examples as well as Policy and budget items.
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On-Demand Training Modules Now Available |
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Take advantage of our on-demand training modules and learn at your own pace!
To get the most out of our training modules, click through the slides and watch the videos. There are links throughout the modules that will allow you to download templates and resources for future use.
Check out our on-demand training modules below!
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Hop On Board Our Virtual Train |
Host a virtual workshop at your next local sport, culture or recreation board meeting, so you can learn and chug your way through anything! This is a perfect time to better your board! “Next Stop…The Future!” |
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Spotlight Story: White City Benefits From Training Fund |
The South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District created the Training Fund to disburse grants to organizations, clubs and municipalities delivering community-based sport, culture and recreation services in south east Saskatchewan.
The Town of White City is one of several communities who have benefitted from the funding this year.
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One of the emerging trends that came out of our annual planning session this fall was the apparent ever-decreasing human resource capacity within community sport, culture and recreation organizations:
- Volunteers are wearing multiple hats
- People in leadership positions are burnt out
- Paid staff are non-existent in most situations
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2022 Saskatchewan Winter Games to Require Proof of Vaccination |
In order to provide the safest possible environment for all participants, volunteers and attendees, the Saskatchewan Games Council and 2022 Saskatchewan Winter Games Host Society will require that all individuals participating in or attending the 2022 Saskatchewan Winter Games in Regina must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start of the event. This requirement will extend to athletes, coaches, managers, mission staff, officials, volunteers, media, and event staff. All spectators over the age of 12 must also be fully vaccinated to attend.
For more details, read the full media release below.
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Upcoming Athlete Try-Outs |
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The 2022 Saskatchewan Winter Games will showcase the talents of approximately 1,800 of the province's top young athletes, competing for nine Districts in 17 different sports. More information on the athlete selection process of each sport can be found in the individual Sport Technical Packages available here. Check out the current opportunities to compete for Team South East below! |
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Table Tennis - Junior (U18, born 2004 or later); Cadet (U14, born 2008 or later) Saturday, November 27, Stoughton Central School
Futsal ID Camp (Athletes Born in 2007 & 2008) Sunday, November 28, Location TBD
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Culture Days 2021 has wrapped! |
After an incredible 4 week run, the 2021 celebrations have officially come to an end. Over 2,000 events and online activities took place in hundreds of communities across the country—thank you for creating, sharing, and connecting through Culture Days!
Check out our latest Cheer Story on the Culture Days events that took place in Montmartre!
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Register for the 2021 SPRA Conference! November 24-25, 2021 |
“Connect – Educate – Inspire,” draws on the concept of how they continuously find new ways to connect and share knowledge to inspire each other to provide new and creative experiences within communities. Passion for overall wellness, including parks and recreation spaces, places and programs has only grown stronger since 2020!
Are you interested in attending but don't have the money? Our Training Fund Grant has you covered!
Registration closes November 19, 2021.
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Upcoming Opportunities & Resources |
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8 Things Non-Profits Want You to Know About Volunteering During COVID-19 |
For all of its challenges, COVID-19 has brought out the best in Canadians. From coast to coast to coast, media is filled with inspiring stories of people who are compassionately supporting their circles of family, friends, and neighbours with check-in calls, grocery deliveries, virtual visits, and sewing face masks. Many have been volunteering through non-profit organizations to provide essential services to vulnerable people. How can we sustain this level of care for the long-haul, as the different stages of the pandemic response unfold? |
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South East District Resources
For more resources, visit our retooled 'Resource' section on our website.
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Rethinking Prairie History |
In this session, we will explore the stories we are told about the history of the prairies and how they shape our worldview and understanding of inequality. We will investigate our own social locations within this history and discuss strategies for creating solidarity and allyship across differences. |
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Upcoming Opportunities & Resources |
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Physical Activity and Play |
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Saskatchewan in motion - Daily Physical Activity Videos
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Kids need 60 minutes of physical activity every day and more is better. Saskatchewan in motions Daily Physical Activity Video Series contains great ideas for getting students moving more in the classroom.
Learn fun, fast classroom activities for school kids Kindergarten & up! The Daily Physical Activity booklet & 20 videos are great for teachers who want their students primed for learning!
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Winter Ideas: Skating Trails, Crokicurl and Much More! |
With winter coming, communities are thinking outside the box and seeking ways to keep families and youth active outdoors in the cold months! Take a look at these ideas and stories from the past for some inspiration!
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Apply by November 15
Apply by December 1
Apply by December 1
Apply by December 31
Projects completed by end of 2021
Apply by February 1, 2022
Ongoing (Final reports completed by Feb. 15, 2022)
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Please note deadlines may change. For up to date information, seek the funder for the correct dates. |
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Saskatchewan Lotteries - Everyone Wins! |
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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. |
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Located within Treaty 2 & 4 Territory and Homeland of the Metis |
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Check us out on social media! |
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"South East District is a community driven organization for sport, culture and recreation in south east Saskatchewan. We help to build creative, active, and healthy communities. Join us!” |
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