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.

Conflict can create major rifts, erode trust and destroy a board’s ability to communicate openly, function, and make sound decisions. Unresolved conflict can disrupt an entire organization, leading to a decrease in participants, credibility, and volunteers. Successful boards can identify and address conflict. They work to resolve it or embrace it as it can often lead to positive change. This is not easy – learn how!

Presenter: Flo Frank, CEO and Senior Consultant Common Ground Consulting Inc.

Date: Tuesday, April 12

Location: Online Zoom Webinar

Cost: Free (Pre-registration is required.)

Join us on Tuesday, May 31, 6:00-7:45 p.m. at the Credit Union Spark Centre in Weyburn!

Registration and Networking: 5:45 p.m.

Dinner: 6:00 p.m.

Spark Centre Facility Tour: 6:45-7:15 p.m.

Annual General Meeting: 7:15 – 7:45 p.m.

South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District connects a growing network of individuals and organizations interested in sharing, discussing and obtaining information on arts and culture!

Together, we will explore how arts, culture and heritage help us to achieve vibrant, engaged communities. Whether you are involved in

a museum, library, theatre group, choral organization, heritage site, art council or just have an interest in culture, this event is for you!

Date: Tuesday, April 26

Location: Weyburn Spark Centre

Cost: Free (Pre-registration is required.)

South East District is offering communities a series of youth training targeted at teens who are passionate about kids, sport/arts and active play – and who would like to work as a camp or youth leader in recreation. Youth can choose one course or all courses!

Date: June 18 & 19

Location: Weyburn Spark Centre

Cost: Register for both courses for $30!

South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District has been working with community to promote physical activity, particularly walking and running! We teamed up with Fitness2J2, a health and wellness company based out of Saskatoon, to provide functional fitness education and mentorship. Owner, Joel Pedersen, delivered a one-day education session on March 20 at Kahkewistahaw First Nation focused on giving local leaders the confidence, skills and knowledge to lead and deliver a walk or run program/club in their community.

The purpose of the Programming Toolkit is to provide leaders and volunteers with easy programming tips, tools and templates to plan programs or activities in the community. The number one reason why small towns struggle to host activities for sport, culture and recreation is because there is no one to do the work and/or volunteers have limited time to plan!

Rally together with the Saskatchewan Lottery Sport, Culture & Recreation Districts as we team up to offer an EPIC SERIES of online sport-focused workshops facilitated by the Sport Medicine & Science Council of Saskatchewan.

Team Building and Group Dynamics: A 60-minute workshop educating on cohesion, trust, and team building.

Facilitated by: Ralph Schoenfeld

Date: Tuesday, April 12

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

All sessions are free of charge and open to everyone. Pre-registration required!

Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association is pleased to announce the return of the Spring Training Symposium after a two year hiatus!

The Spring Training Symposium will be held in Humboldt on April 25-28, 2022. 12 different courses will be offered in-person throughout the week to enhance the skills of front line parks and recreation operators, volunteers and supervisors.

Funding is available to South East District members through our Training Fund.

Grow Your Community with Communities in Bloom! Registration is now open for the 2022 Communities in Bloom program and the Competitive category is back!

Experience the benefits of the program and build civic pride in the areas of Community Appearance, Environmental Action, Tree Management, Plant and Floral Displays, Landscape, and Heritage Conservation.

The National Volunteer Week theme for 2022, Volunteering Is Empathy In Action, affirms the strong connection between volunteerism and empathy. This profoundly human connection is at the heart of healthier individuals and stronger communities.

Use the hashtags #NVW2022 #EmpathyInAction #VolunteersBringHeart during the week!

Queer 101 Webinar -  Tuesday, May 31, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

In this workshop, participants will be introduced to foundations of identity, terminology, and inclusive language. Participants will also be led through a group discussion centered around the importance of 2SLGBTQ affirming forms, spaces and services. Resources will also be provided.

Take Me Outside and our Outdoor Learning Partners are excited to offer this virtual workshop series.

Indigenous Community Sports Development Grant Program (ICSDG) Deadline April 15

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.