SASKATCHEWAN’S FEDERATION FOR AMATEUR SPORT

ABOUT US Sask Sport is a volunteer-led, non-profi t organization and the federation for amateur . Its members have grown to more than 70 sport and multi-service organizations that provide sport opportunities for Saskatchewan residents of all ages and abilities.

Sask Sport’s vision is to enhance Saskatchewan lives through sport. Through the strength of its volunteer force and passionate sport leaders, this sport delivery system promotes active and healthy lifestyles, embraces diversity and inclusivity, works to reduce barriers, and provides quality, safe environments. SASKSPORT.CA

RECOGNIZE YOUR FUNDING! Sask Sport operates Sask Lotteries as the main fundraiser for more than 12,000 sport, culture and recreation groups. These groups provide quality activities that benefi t nearly 1,000 communities, over 600,000 registered participants, and impact many more.

Grant recipients are required to recognize and promote Sask Lotteries. Please utilize the logo and promotional material located on the Sask Lotteries website under Funding Recognition.

Learn more about the Sask Lotteries system and how the lottery funding helps build and support Saskatchewan people and communities under Who Benefi ts. SASKLOTTERIES.CA DEVELOPING SPORT AND ITS LEADERS DISPUTE RESOLUTION Sask Sport membership conditions require Active and Affi liate INDIGENOUS COACHES AND OFFICIALS PROGRAM Members to have Dispute Resolution and Harassment The Indigenous Coaches and Offi cials Program supports and Abuse policies and procedures. The purpose of this advanced training opportunities for certifi cation programs, membership condition is to place our members in a position to such as the Introduction to Coaching Workshop, Aboriginal manage or mitigate discipline concerns, complaints, dispute Coaching Modules, and Introduction to Competition: Part A resolution or appeals using recognized fair and due process. & B, National Coaching Certifi cation Program (NCCP) Sport- To support this requirement, Sask Sport developed Dispute Specifi c Clinics and Offi cials Clinics. Resolution and Harassment and Abuse policy templates and procedures to assist our members. COMMUNITY SPORT DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM The Community Sport Development Grant Program provides The Dispute Resolution policy suite consists of the following community-based sport participation and development policy and procedure components: opportunities for Indigenous children and youth in • Discipline and Complaints Policy and Flowchart Saskatchewan. The program will assist and support the • Appeal Policy and Flowchart implementation of organized community sport programs, • Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation) Policy specifi cally in urban, rural, on-reserve, isolated and northern • Code of Conduct Policy (designed to be inclusive and communities. Support can include equipment or league fees, encompassing of all types of behaviors under one policy, facility access and volunteer development. and to be in eff ect for the Board of Directors, committees, other volunteers, coaches, managers, offi cials, parents and Planning Community Sport - A Workbook for Communities is spectators available in a downloadable PDF on the website. It can help • Confl ict of Interest Policy - as this is a key area where communities build and maintain active sport programs for dispute situations often arise children and youth. Sport is a signifi cant part of community unity and provides benefi ts such as healthy lifestyles, self- RESPECT IN SPORT FOR COACHES & LEADERS discipline, and positive self-esteem for individuals. Respect in Sport is a free, online educational program to assist coaches and sport leaders in identifying abuse, bullying, INDIGENOUS SPORT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM harassment and neglect in sport. Sask Sport requires this The Indigenous Sport Enhancement Program is committed program for all active, registered coaches of our provincial to raising the performance level of Indigenous athletes in sport membership. The goal is to help provide a safer and more sport, and increasing the capacity of Indigenous coaches, respectful sporting environment for all. offi cials and volunteers. The program is aimed at developing and preparing athletes for major competitions and multi- OFFICIALS DEVELOPMENT sport games, with a focus on the North American Indigenous The Offi cials Development section of the Sask Sport website Games. It is also designed to support year-round high-intensity includes a variety of tools and resources to help raise individual and sport-specifi c training programs devoted to skill awareness of the importance of offi cials, support recruitment, and fi tness development and competition-specifi c training. education and recognition eff orts, and to encourage respectful participation by all involved in sport. ADVANCED COACHING DIPLOMA The Advanced Coaching Diploma (ACD) is the most extensive SPORT LEGACY FUND multisport training program off ered by the NCCP in Canada. The Sport Legacy Fund is a gift-giving program established ACD coaches are recognized as being among the most for the continued and future development of amateur sport qualifi ed coaches and leaders of Canadian athletes and in Saskatchewan. It encourages those who have benefi ted sport programs competing provincially, nationally, and from sport, or who believe in the value of sport, to give internationally. The Diploma consists of four core themes: something back for current and future generations. Various Coaching Leadership, Coaching Eff ectiveness, Performance tax deductible gift-giving options are available. Amateur sport Planning, and Training and Competition Readiness. needs your support!

COACHES ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN TRIBAL COUNCIL AND FIRST NATIONS COORDINATOR The Coaches Association of Saskatchewan (CAS) is a PROGRAM membership organization of coaches managed by a volunteer The Tribal Council and First Nations Sport, Culture and board of directors representing all aspects of coaching. CAS Recreation Coordinator Program exists to build capacity is the leader in coach development and recognition, providing within Indigenous communities to increase access to, and quality programs and services to Saskatchewan coaches participation in sport, culture and recreation—ultimately of all sports at all levels. Visit saskcoach.ca for information contributing to increased quality of life and grassroots on coaching programs and services, NCCP multi-sport development. The Coordinators actively work with other workshops, or the benefi ts of becoming a CAS member. delivery partners to facilitate relationships, build capacity and increase access to sport, culture and recreation programming. The program is also in place to support team development for the Tony Cote Summer and Winter Games—annually supporting the participation of approximately 3,500 athletes, coaches and volunteers. INCREASING PARTICIPATION FOR ALL DREAM BROKERS Dream Brokers work in inner city schools in Saskatchewan ADAPTIVE SPORT CLUB DEVELOPMENT AND SPORT to help children and youth become involved in existing sport, EQUIPMENT GRANTS culture and recreation programs. Sask Sport, SaskCulture, These grants were created to provide fi nancial assistance Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, and various for the purchase of Adaptive Sport equipment and support key stakeholders, work collectively to fund and support the Adaptive Sport club development to increase participation program. The Dream Broker Program has been active in select in sport at all levels and for all abilities. These programs are schools, including: Regina, , Prince Albert, North made possible through fi nancial contributions from the Sask Battleford and . Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture & Recreation and are administered through Sask Sport. Active and Affi liate KIDSPORT SASKATCHEWAN members of Sask Sport are eligible to apply. In addition, KidSport is a children’s charity designed to assist children of local or community clubs/organizations can apply with the families facing fi nancial barriers to participate in community endorsement of an Active/Affi liate member of Sask Sport. sport programs So ALL Kids Can Play! KidSport identifi es the Application deadlines are April 1 and October 1 of each year. need in communities, raises funds, and supports programs that create new opportunities for youth ages 5-18 to participate in Looking to get involved in adaptive sport in Saskatchewan? sport. The focus of KidSport is on the economic, social, and Check out the Sask Sport website to fi nd information on a educational needs of the community. Provincial and Local variety of adaptive sport programs, opportunities and contacts. KidSport chapters disburse grants (up to $750) to support children and youth across the province. CANADIAN SPORT FOR LIFE Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) is a national movement to EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE AND change and improve the Canadian Sport system. It aims to ensure all Canadians have the opportunity to participate in CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENT quality sport and physical activity throughout their lifetime. CS4L acknowledges the vital connection between sport, ATHLETE OF THE MONTH AWARD community recreation, health care and education in promoting The Athlete of the Month Award is presented to a children’s health and active living. The CS4L initiative is based Saskatchewan athlete who has had an outstanding on Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development framework, performance during a month. Nominations may be made by which emphasizes developmentally-appropriate sport provincial sport organizations, the media or the public. All programs (skill development, training, competition and rest) for nominations are subject to approval by the provincial sport all Canadians. organization. The award is open to teams and to individuals who perform solo or on a team. Recipients may not win more WOMEN IN SPORT than once every calendar year. The Women in Sport program is designed to increase the number of women involved in sport at the community and CANADIAN SPORT CENTRE SASKATCHEWAN high performance level in coaching and leadership roles. The Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan, as part of the In partnership with organizations such as the Canadian Canadian Olympic & Paralympic Sport Institute Network, Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport and supports a world-class training environment for high Recreation, Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association performance athletes. With the support of our partners, Inc., and Saskatchewan in motion, a variety of workshops and we deliver leading Sport Science and Medicine, Coaching support materials are available. These workshops are created Education and Life Services to support Canada’s high to be stand-alone events or as “value-added” programs to performance athletes to achieve Olympic and Paralympic existing conferences or special events. podium performances.

GIVE KIDS A CHANCE CHARITY INC. SASKATCHEWAN SPORT AWARDS Give Kids A Chance Charity Inc. is a registered charity The Saskatchewan Sport Awards is an annual program (#80411 8677 RR 0001) that serves children in Saskatchewan designed to celebrate the outstanding achievements of who face barriers to participation, such as access to Saskatchewan’s amateur athletes, coaches, offi cials and facilities, transportation and lack of nutrition. We leverage volunteers and celebrates the many benefi ts of sport. Amateur community resources and create partnerships to increase athletes, coaches, offi cials and volunteers are nominated accessibility for children and youth to access structured through their provincial sport organization. sport, culture, and recreation activities in their communities. The current programs supported include: Dream Brokers, SASKATCHEWAN SUMMER AND WINTER GAMES Jumpstart Afterschool Program, KidSport, and the Northern The Saskatchewan Games provide an opportunity for the Community & School Recreation Coordinator Program. Visit province’s developing athletes, coaches, and offi cials givekidsachancecharity.ca to fi nd out how you can give a kid to participate in a multi-sport event in preparation for a the chance to participate in a positive, healthy activity which higher level of competition. The games compliment the teaches life skills and provides more choices for their future. provincial sport organizations long-term athlete and coach developmental plans, and also enhance the host community through a sport legacy of upgraded equipment, facilities, experienced offi cials, and volunteers - saskgames.ca. MEMBERSHIP SASKATCHEWAN DISTRICTS FOR SPORT, CULTURE AND RECREATION There are seven Sport, Culture and Recreation Districts in Saskatchewan. Sask Sport, in partnership with SaskCulture and SPRA, provides support to each District. The Districts are non-profi t organizations governed by a volunteer board of directors. The mandate of the District organizations is to facilitate community development and coordinate District networks with the aim of enhancing access to sport, culture and recreation programs and services in the province. Districts help communities assess their needs and provide services and information to help them access a wide range of the sport, culture and recreation programs and services. Lakeland District for Sport, Culture and Recreation Inc. www.lakelanddistrict.ca Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District Inc. www.nscrd.com Parkland Valley Sport, Culture and Recreation District Inc. www.parklandvalley.ca Prairie Central District for Sport, Culture and Recreation Inc. www.prairiecentral.ca Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation Inc. www.riverswestdistrict.ca South East Sport, Culture and Recreation District www.southeastdistrict.ca South West District for Culture, Recreation and Sport Inc. www.gosouthwest.ca

PROVINCIAL SPORT ORGANIZATIONS Provincial sport organizations foster, develop, promote and regulate the playing and offi ciating of their sport. They provide professional guidance, ensure safety, sanction events, oversee competition, provide insurance, set rules, raise money, acquire sponsorships and train athletes, coaches and offi cials.

Saskatchewan Association Inc. Saskatchewan Racquetball Association Inc. Saskatchewan Artistic Ringette Association of Saskatchewan Inc. Saskatchewan Athletics Saskatchewan Rowing Association Inc. Saskatchewan Association Inc. Saskatchewan Rugby Union Inc. Sask Saskatchewan Sailing Clubs Association Saskatchewan Inc. Skate Canada-Saskatchewan Inc. Saskatchewan Baton Twirling Association Inc. Saskatchewan Skeet Shooting Corp. Saskatchewan Blind Sports Association Saskatchewan Ski Association Federation of Saskatchewan Soaring Association of Saskatchewan Bowls Saskatchewan Inc. Saskatchewan Soccer Association Inc. Boxing Saskatchewan Inc. Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Broomball Association Saskatchewan Inc. Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan Inc. Saskatchewan Amateur Speed Skating Association Saskatchewan Cheerleading Association Inc. Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan Inc. Coaches Association of Saskatchewan Inc. Sport Parachute Association of Saskatchewan Inc. CURLSASK Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Inc. Saskatchewan Cycling Association Inc. Saskatchewan Squash Inc. Saskatchewan Darts Association Inc. Swim Saskatchewan Inc. Saskatchewan Deaf Sports Association Inc. Saskatchewan Table Association Inc. Dive Sask Inc. Saskatchewan Tae-Kwon-Do Inc. Saskatchewan Fencing Association Saskatchewan Target Shooting Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Team Handball Federation Inc. Saskatchewan Games Council Inc. Tennis Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Amateur Trapshooting Association Inc. Saskatchewan Inc. Saskatchewan Association Corp. Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association Saskatchewan Ultimate Players Association Inc. Saskatchewan Hockey Association Inc. Saskatchewan Association Saskatchewan Horse Federation Inc. Water Polo Saskatchewan Inc. Horseshoe Saskatchewan Inc. Water Ski and Wakeboard Saskatchewan Inc. Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Weightlifting Association Inc. Saskatchewan Karate Association Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association Inc. Saskatchewan Amateur Association Saskatchewan Martial Arts Association Corp.

UNIVERSITIES University of Regina, Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies www.uregina.ca/kinesiology University of Saskatchewan, College of Kinesiology www.kinesiology.usask.ca