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4 PARTICIPATION Increasing participation requires Introduction proactive measures to reduce barriers to Sask Sport Inc.’s membership consists of 66 Provincial Sport Governing Bodies (PSGBs) and sport participation such as geography, nine Districts for Sport, Culture and Recreation. Th ese organizations support more than socio-economic status, age, and gender. 6,000 local teams, clubs and leagues that create sport participation opportunities across the province. Today, there are more than 330,000 residents who are registered 7 EXCELLENCE members of PSGBs, and there are almost 26,000 trained coaches and more than 15,000 Fostering excellence in athletes promotes certifi ed offi cials in the province. Sport is present in virtually every Saskatchewan community. community pride, inspires others, raises the profi le of the province, and creates Saskatchewan Lotteries provides the key funding support for this system to generate role models. positive public benefi ts to our province’s citizens. Th e continued growth and development of is essential. Sport teaches the values of hard work, determination, teamwork, and responsibility. Th ese are values that are important in an individual’s personal CAPACITY 10 and professional life and it is crucial that they are instilled at an early age. Sport is also an Sport requires a diversifi ed source of important component of health care, economic growth, tourism, community development, fi nancial resources, modern facilities and a and community pride. In essence, Sport Is More Th an A Game. strong core of human resources to sustain development and increase the capacity for For these reasons, the sport federation is focused on providing more and better sport growth. opportunities for Saskatchewan people, and to actively put sport to work to help achieve broader community goals. Our strategic plan is based upon goals within fi ve priority areas: 12 INTERACTION enhanced participation, enhanced excellence, enhanced capacity, enhanced interaction, and It takes teamwork to deliver eff ective sport for development. Th is annual report provides an overview of the programs and services sports programming. in these areas. Th is was an exceptional year as we celebrated the “Year of Sport” in .

More information on community development programs can be found in the 2015 Give Kids SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT 14 A Chance Charity Annual Report, which outlines achievements in KidSport, Creative Kids, Sport is becoming increasingly well- Dream Brokers, and the Northern Community and School Recreation Coordinator Program. known for its contributions to social and More information on high performance initiatives can be found in the Canadian Sport economic development. Centre Saskatchewan Annual Report.

16 SASKATCHEWAN LOTTERIES Sask Sport Inc. also published a history book this year, Giving Us a Sporting Chance, which Saskatchewan Lotteries is the fundraiser documents the origins and development of the sport federation. All proceeds from the sale of for more than 12,000 sport, culture and the book will be directed to KidSport™. recreation groups. NEW BOOK CHRONICLES THE HISTORY ALSO IN THE OF AMATEUR SPORT IN SASKATCHEWAN ANNUAL REPORT ...... 3 ...... 6 ...... 8 ...... 11 .... 13 ...... 15 ...... 17 ...... 18 ...... 19 Available at bookstores and at www.sasksport.sk.ca

2 / Annual Report / 2015-16 TODD FUCHS PRESIDENT VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JEFF HERBACK LARRY LAFRENTZ JERRY SHOEMAKER TAVIA LALIBERTE PAST PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT TRUST LOTTERIES SPORT

GARTH BELANGER JEANNETTE KUC DAWN KOBAYASHI BRENDA BATHGATE SECRETARY TREASURER

CATHY GALE DARREN WILCOX DAVE BOAN VIVEK JAIN

2015-16 / Annual Report / 3 Canadian Long Term Physical Aboriginal Community Aboriginal Coaches Tribal Council Sport For Life Athlete Development Literacy Sport Development and Offi cials Coordinator (CS4L) (LTAD) Grant Program (ACOP) Program

certifi cation costs to increase participation of First Nations and Métis leaders as Participation coaches and offi cials. Th is year the program supported over 850 coaches and over 200 offi cials towards certifi cation. ACOP Increasing participation requires proactive measures to reduce barriers to also supports the training of Aboriginal sport participation such as geography, socio-economic status, age, Sport-Specifi c and Multi-Sport Learning Facilitators who invoke a holistic approach and gender. to coaching, by dealing with cultural, lifestyle, health and nutrition elements Increased collaboration, partnerships and portion of the population and the number for coaches that deliver opportunities in resources within the sport system and of young people is on the rise. Issues support of youth. across other sectors are helping to make a like lower socio-economic conditions, diff erence. increased inactivity and obesity, lack of Th e Aboriginal Coaching Module training cultural understanding within the general was delivered to 79 coaches which provides Sport programs are important to everyone population, and the changing nature and culturally relevant courses for leaders from children to seniors. Th e sport level of volunteer participation, are just working with First Nation and Métis federation supports the Canadian Sport some examples of the challenges facing athletes. Th is program is targeted to all For Life (CS4L) initiative, a national our sector. Innovative programming for coaches and delivery partners that support movement to change and improve the targeted populations is required to address Aboriginal youth in their sport, social, or Canadian sport system by providing barriers that will improve access for employment programs. Canadians quality sport and physical increased participation. activity participation opportunities, Th e Tribal Council starting at early introductory levels Th e Aboriginal Coordinator Program and through-out their lifetime. CS4L Community Sport assisted with employment recognizes there is a vital connection Development Grant and travel costs for between sport, community recreation, Program provides sport the 14 Tribal Council/ health care and education in promoting participation opportunities Independent First Nations children’s health and active living. Th is aft erschool, in evenings throughout the province. initiative is based on Canada’s Long Term and on weekends for First Th ese coordinators Athlete Development (LTAD) framework. Nation and Métis children actively collaborate with LTAD emphasizes that kids will become and youth. Th ese programs sport organizations to more physically literate, get active, reach consider the children’s increase participation greater heights of sport achievement, physical, mental, emotional within First Nation and and stay active throughout their lifetime and spiritual needs, and Métis communities. Th e if they do the right things at the right have a tremendous impact coordinators are key leaders times. During the past few years, many on sharing the benefi ts that strive to increase the Provincial Sport Governing Bodies of sport amongst our young people. Th is number of volunteers and participation have introduced new LTAD-based skills year grant funding supported programs opportunities; provide training development programs, training concepts, to almost 5,000 participants in programs opportunities; link agencies and resources; and competition structures to adapt to the ranging from archery and to promote developmental, education and various stages of an athlete’s development. volleyball and wrestling. consultative support; and promote the benefi ts of participation. Th e sport community continues to Th e Aboriginal Coaches and Offi cials develop strategies that are inclusive of the Program (ACOP), administered in changing demographics. First Nation and partnership with the Coaches Association Métis participants are becoming a larger of Saskatchewan, off sets the training and

4 / Annual Report / 2015-16 Dream Broker KidSport Northern Community and Parasport Club Parasport Program School Recrea on Coordinator Development Equipment Grant Program (NC&SRCP) Grant Program Program

Th ere is a need to increase participation the program in Saskatchewan through Saskatchewan has the second-highest rate rates among all children and youth, its charitable arm, Give Kids a Chance in the country of people who live with a particularly those that face barriers to Charity Inc. (GKACC). Th e local KidSport disability. Th e Parasport Club Development participation, considering concerns about committees in Saskatchewan consist of Grant Program supports the development low physical activity levels and growing volunteers that provide recommendations of adaptive sport clubs and programs, and obesity levels. Th e more oft en children and advice on guidelines and strategies the Parasport Equipment Grant Program participate in sport and physical activity to successfully manage and deliver the provides support to help purchase adaptive opportunities, the greater the likelihood program throughout the province. sporting equipment. Th is year there were 9 they will remain physically active and receive the numerous benefi ts that participation provides. Th e Dream Broker program and KidSport are two initiatives that have been successful at increasing 201516 KEY KIDSPORT STATISTICS participation by identifying and removing barriers.

Dream Brokers work in inner-city 4422 $$1.351.35 88,459,459 MILLION KIDS ASSISTED elementary schools to help connect LOCAL VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES DISTRIBUTED children and youth facing barriers to sport, culture and recreation opportunities based on their interest and needs. Th is may involve accessing funding support for registration through KidSport or Creative Th e Northern Community and School club development grants and 14 adaptive Kids, assisting with transportation needs, Recreation Coordinator Program equipment grants that were approved. or helping with equipment requirements. (NC&SRCP) addresses the unique Th ese grants go a long way to increase Studies have demonstrated that this circumstances facing Saskatchewan participation opportunities and position program is having a signifi cant impact on residents living in remote northern children and youth with a disability for a children as they gain self-esteem, greater communities where structured program healthier and more positive life course. self-confi dence, and improved sense of opportunities are limited. Th is program belonging. provides community based sport, culture Th e result of these programs is that sport is and recreation programs aft er school, becoming more inclusive and the benefi ts KidSport is dedicated to assisting children in the evenings, on weekends and at of sport are being shared by more people facing fi nancial obstacles to participate in community and school special events. than ever before. Ongoing collaboration community sport programs. Sask Sport Inc. Th ere are currently 22 coordinators and innovative program opportunities is licensed by KidSport Canada to deliver working at 27 diff erent sites. throughout the volunteer sport system will enhance sport participation and support new developments, especially as new demographics become acquainted with 201516 KEY DREAM BROKER STATISTICS unfamiliar environments and seek new friendships.

1111 1188 22,400,400 DREAM BROKERS SCHOOLS CHILDREN & FAMILIES

2015-16 / Annual Report / 5 Over a dozen schools in and North Ba leford with a When a school partners with Wild Youth, the process begins when high First Na ons and Mé s-student base have been using the Wild Youth staff visits the school for a day and works basketball Aboriginal Community Sport Development Grant Program to into the physical educa on schedule. A er school, they also off er a increase levels of physical ac vity among their students. basketball program for kids who would like to spend their free me being physically ac ve. The students are then invited to join the The grant program, which is funded by the Canada-Saskatchewan weekend basketball league. Bilateral Agreement on Sport Par cipa on and the Saskatchewan Lo eries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recrea on, is designed Wild Youth has experienced coaches that lead each basketball to support the development and implementa on of community session. Many of these are First Na ons and Mé s coaches, such sport programs. Using the grant funds, these schools have been as University of volleyball player Emory able to partner with Wild Youth Sports Management to organize Wells and Huskies soccer player Carson MacDonald, and they serve basketball programs in their schools and communi es. as role models for the children. Basketball Saskatchewan has also partnered with Wild Youth and the communi es to off er specialized Josh Reis, coordinator of Wild Youth, said the Aboriginal training in the Steve Nash Youth Basketball Program, which helps to Community Sport Development Grant Program has played a build the capacity of the communi es to con nue with basketball very important role in allowing communi es to access spor ng development. programs. Reis noted that the basketball programs are quite literally helping “This grant has been crucial,” said Reis. “In North Ba leford, for youth get off the couch and into the game. example, many of the funding programs only cover programs for children who live in First Na on communi es. The Aboriginal “The kids we work with in various Tribal Councils and Community Sport Development Grant Program allows schools to First Nations communities need quality opportunities to qualify as well.” participate in sport. We’ve had very great attendance. The kids are pretty stoked about it and it’s a huge benefit Reis said his organiza on has been honoured to work with the to have that level of engagement from them,” said Reis. communi es, as the process has helped Wild Youth work toward its goal of “maintaining the purity of youth sport that removes the So far, Wild Youth has worked with 145 schools involving 3,330 barriers for par cipa on such as money and geography, by not only kids. The organiza on ini ated a new program this spring to engage off ering camps at aff ordable prices, but also by bringing high calibre seven tribal councils and 4,500 students a week. athletes to a variety of ci es around the province.” Canadian Sport Saskatchewan Program Future Best High Performance North American Saskatchewan Centre Saskatchewan for Athle c Coach Capacity Indigenous Games Sport Awards (CSCS) Excellence (SPAE) Grant

Excellence support. Th e key outcome will be Fostering excellence in athletes promotes community pride, inspires improved high performance results, which others, raises the profi le of the province, and creates role models. will be achieved through increasing the strength and conditioning activity of provincial development athletes from Many athletes who enter the sport system provide a world-class, multi-sport training targeted sports. Although strength and have a desire for an increased level of environment for athletes and coaches that conditioning is the primary focus, other competition that will help them develop are registered to receive services. service areas can be enhanced such as their skills and achieve success. Th e pursuit nutrition, mental training, sport medicine, of excellence is an integral part of the Eligible Saskatchewan athletes receive and biomechanical analysis. sport continuum because communities fi nancial assistance to help cover the costs develop, support and take great pride in of training and competition through Support is also in place to provide First their champions. Fostering excellence the Saskatchewan Program for Athletic Nations and Métis athletes, coaches and in athletes promotes community pride, Excellence (SPAE) and Future Best offi cials the opportunity to engage in inspires others, raises the profi le of the programs. SPAE provided fi nancial support advanced developmental opportunities, province, and creates role models. to 57 Sport Canada-carded athletes from Saskatchewan. Athletes who have the such as preparing for the North American Indigenous Games. Grants are provided To assist athletes to achieve excellence potential to reach the National Team but to assist with Team Saskatchewan requires access to quality coaches and have not yet obtained carded status or been development leading up to the 2017 North training programs, top quality science named a member of Team Canada are American Indigenous Games. and medicine services, and assistance to eligible for assistance through Future Best. transition through the various phases of Th ere were 89 athletes who received Future It is important to profi le and celebrate their athletic journey. Athletes, teams and Best funding this year. those who have achieved excellence as it coaches are assisted along the excellence positively infl uences sport participation pathway through programs and services High performance coaches are and establishes role models for younger delivered through the Canadian Sport fundamental to developing the best generations. Th e Saskatchewan Sport Centre Saskatchewan (CSCS). athletes. In 2015-16, the High Performance Coach Capacity Grant supported 22 Awards annually celebrate and promote the outstanding achievements of amateur CSCS is responsible for helping athletes Olympic and Paralympic sports to hire 36 athletes, coaches, offi cials and volunteers and coaches attain their high performance high performance coaches at provincial from our province. goals including podium successes at the team or high performance club levels. national and international levels. Programs Professional development workshops and A strong culture of excellence must be and services are provided through a training opportunities this year included cultivated and recognized as an important national partnership agreement with Sport the CSCS Athlete and Coach Advance, part of being able to realize the full range of Canada, Own the Podium, the Canadian which featured a number of high profi le benefi ts that sport can generate. Athletes, Olympic Committee, the Canadian athletes and coaches who shared their coaches and offi cials require unique Paralympic Committee and the Coaching experiences. developmental opportunities to help them Association of Canada. Provincial partners achieve high performance levels. When include the Coaches Association of New criteria and standards were developed these high performance levels are reached, Saskatchewan and the Sport Medicine for allocating additional science and the accomplishments are promoted and Science Council of Saskatchewan medicine services to targeted sports. A throughout the province, which in turns (SMSCS). Th e mission of the CSCS is to total of 27 sports qualifi ed for additional inspires more people to get involved.

2015-16 / Annual Report / 7 Sask Sport Inc. honoured the province’s top athletes, coaches, offi cials and volunteers at the 2015 Saskatchewan Sport Awards on March 21, 2016. The Saskatchewan Sport Awards is a program designed to celebrate outstanding athle c achievements and the people who contribute to the success of the amateur sport system.

The 2015 recipients are: • Youth Male Athlete of the Year: CARSON PERKINS, Bienfait, • Youth Female Athlete of the Year: SAMANTHA RYAN, Saskatoon, Para-Swim • Male Athlete of the Year (A ed vote): LUCAS MORIN, Saskatoon, Speed Ska ng; KELLY WIEBE, Swi Current, Athle cs OPPOSITE PAGE • Female Athlete of the Year: BRIANNE THEISENEATON, Humboldt, Athle cs • Team of the Year: TEAM SASK 16U BOYS, Regina, Water Polo 1. Saskatchewan Sport Awards • Master Athlete of the Year: MURIEL GIENI, Saskatoon, Athle cs 2. Honourable Mark Docherty, • Volunteer Award: LARRY ORTH, Saskatoon, Baseball, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport • Coach of the Year: LISA THOMAIDIS, Saskatoon, Huskie Athle cs – Basketball 3. Carol Lunn, member of Dive Sask Board • Male Coach Dedica on Award: BRIAN TOWRISS, Saskatoon, Football of Directors and Mike Thomas, Football Saskatchewan, Director of Opera ons • Female Coach Dedica on Award: JACKIE POWELL, Swi Current, Special Olympics • Male Offi cial Award: JASON COUTU, Saskatoon, Speed Ska ng 4. Carol LaFaye e-Boyd 2002, 2004, 2007 Master Athlete of the Year and Muriel • Female Offi cial Award: SARA TOTH, Regina, Diving Gieni 2015 Master Athlete of the Year 5. Todd Fuchs, Sask Sport Inc. President, “2015 was designated as the ‘Year of Sport’ in Canada, and our Saskatchewan athletes rose Sara Toth 2015 Offi cial Award Recipient to the occasion and had an amazing year. They were supported by a highly-skilled and and Korene Boehm, Chair of Dive Sask dedicated network of volunteers, offi cials, coaches and administrators, who are the Board of Directors founda on of amateur sport in Saskatchewan.” 6. Samantha Ryan, 2015 Youth Female - Todd Fuchs, President Athlete of the Year, with friends 7. Carson Perkins, 2015 Youth Male Athlete of the Year and Mike Ramage, Baseball Sask, Execu ve Director 1. 2. 3.

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6. 7. Give Kids a Chance Sport Legacy Saskatchewan Women Respect Offi cials Dispute Charity Inc. Fund Games Legacy in Sport in Sport Development Resolu on (GKACC) Program (RiS) Capacity

Sport requires a diversifi ed source of fi nancial resources, modern Offi cials are a key component to a quality facilities and a strong core of human resources to sustain development sport experience by creating a playing and increase the capacity for growth from grassroots participation to high environment that is safe and fair. An Offi cials Advisory Committee helps guide performance development. and oversee priorities related to offi cials’ development in Saskatchewan. Th e Although Saskatchewan Lotteries provides equipment purchases and building Offi cials Professional Development Grant base funding for amateur sport, there is upgrades that could continue to serve the Program provides offi cials with customized still a need for additional fundraising to community as important legacies following professional development and education meet increasing needs. Give Kids a Chance the Games. Th e program provides funding opportunities, and the Offi cials Visitation Charity Inc. (GKACC) and the Sport Legacy of up to $250,000 that must be matched by Grant supports bringing national, Fund are measures that allow donors and the host community. Estevan, the host of international or professional experts foundations to provide support to various the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games, to the province to deliver development initiatives within the sport system. was the most recent benefi ciary of this opportunities. In 2015-16, seven grants funding, which is administered through were distributed, which impacted 235 GKACC was created to help remove the the Saskatchewan Games Council. offi cials. barriers that prevent children facing social and economic barriers from participating A number of organizational development Th e Offi cials Awareness Campaign is in organized sport, culture and recreation training sessions and workshops are utilized designed to raise awareness of the positive activities. Th e charitable status encourages to strengthen volunteer and staff capacity. aspects of offi ciating and the important donations and foundation grants to Sask Sport Inc. works closely with the role offi cials play in amateur sport, while support programs such as KidSport™, Canadian Association for the Advancement encouraging respect toward offi cials. Dream Brokers, Creative Kids and of Women in Sport and Physical Activity Th is awareness supports the recruitment the Northern Community and School (CAAWS) to deliver Women in Leadership and retention eff orts of provincial and Recreation Coordinator programs. In 2015, workshops. Th ese workshops address community sport organizations. GKACC dedicated a total of $2.36 million women working or volunteering in Canada’s in funding by developing partnerships and sport and physical activity sector, focusing A new suite of dispute resolution and leveraging existing community resources to on eff ective communications, confl ict harassment and abuse policies and raise funds through donations, grants and resolution, infl uencing change, life balance procedures were implemented by active various other initiatives. and eff ective networking. In 2015-16, 128 and affi liate members this year. Th is will women attended 13 workshops across the place organizations in a better position to Th e Sport Legacy Fund encourages people province. manage or mitigate discipline concerns, to contribute to sport through charitable complaints, dispute resolution or appeals options including planned gift s, monthly or Th e Respect in Sport (RiS) online training using recognized fair and due process. annual contributions, or in-kind donations. program is made available to all coaches and In addition to the policy templates Th is year over $870 thousand was donated sport leaders in the province at no charge. and procedures, an arms-length case through the Sport Legacy Fund. Th is year the program was completed by manager service provider is available to 3,913 coaches and leaders in the province assist provincial sport organizations to Th e Saskatchewan Games Legacy Program and helps to create a safe and welcoming administer procedures required for matters was initiated to assist host communities environment for all children and youth of dispute resolution. of the Saskatchewan Games to fund participating in sporting activities.

10 / Annual Report / 2015-16 Photos courtesy of Tourism Saskatoon

From June 26 to July 5, 2015, the top men’s so ball teams from could open the door for return trips to the province in the future. around the world gathered in Saskatoon for the Interna onal “Not surprisingly, the survey found that as the distance travelled So ball Federa on (ISF) Men’s World So ball Championships. increased, more respondents indicated that they were family Hosted at the Bob Van Impe Stadium, the tournament featured 56 members of par cipants playing in the tournament,” explained round robin games and 12 playoff games and 54,000 spectators Bury. “This being said, there were s ll a considerable number of and 354 volunteer event organizers. out of province and interna onal spectators who were not directly related to one of the players.” Team Canada emerged victorious in the tournament, downing New Zealand 10 to 5 in the fi nal. However, Team Canada wasn’t the only Bury added that it’s not just world championships that ma er, as winner at the event. The so ball championship had an es mated even the smallest tournament with out of town teams is important $6.3 million overall economic impact in Saskatoon. Heather Bury, to the economy. In Saskatoon, for example, she said these spor ng a sport and event sales execu ve at Tourism Saskatoon, said there events also provide entertainment and shape the city’s iden ty – are a number of factors for the high economic impact. benefi ts which are truly priceless.

“While out of town par cipants and spectators were in Saskatoon “Sport events aren’t just a way to s mulate our local economy. for the event, they were staying in our hotels, shopping in our They’re very important to the quality of life for the ci zens of malls, ea ng in our restaurants,” she said. “They all contributed to Saskatoon,” she said. “Just imagine what our city would be like local businesses and helped ensure their con nued success.” without a Huskie Athle cs game, a game, or even recently the Saskatchewan Rush. Sport and sport events Every year, Saskatchewan plays host to many sporting create a sense of community pride and help a ract residents and championships, including national and international events. investments to our city.” According to a Statistics Canada report from 2014, sport tourism is a $5.2 billion a year industry nationally and the fastest growing tourism sector.

“Events like the 2015 ISF World Men’s So ball Championship have a tremendous impact on the local economy,” said Bury.

And in the case of the so ball championships, this impact on the local economy goes beyond the event itself. In a survey conducted with 221 par es over the course of the tournament, it was found that fi ve per cent of all respondents visited from the United States and 26 per cent came from other countries including Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, the Netherlands, Mexico, Argen na, Venezuela, England and the Dominican Republic. The event a racted a signifi cant number of interna onal tourists, and this Saskatchewan Federa on of Mé s Na on Canadian Canadian Council KidSport Saskatchewan Partners for Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Olympic and of Provincial and Canada Games Physical Indian Na ons Paralympic Sport Territorial Sport Council Literacy (FSIN) Ins tute Network Federa ons (COPSIN) (CCPTSF) Interaction

It takes teamwork to deliver eff ective sports programming.

Sask Sport Inc. works with innovative fundamental sport skills that give a child sport centres and institutes that span across partnerships to share knowledge, maximize the confi dence and physical competence to the country and deliver world class best resources, and leverage opportunities and engage in physical activity for fun, health, practices and approaches to achieve podium effi ciencies at the community, provincial competition or the pursuit of excellence. performances by Canada’s athletes and and national levels to achieve sport system Developing physical literacy at a young age coaches on the international stage. objectives. Th e end result is that the is important for children to be active for components of the sport system are better life. Communication plans and knowledge Th e sport federation continues to partner connected, coordinated and accountable as exchange workshops were targeted at with provincial and local tourism authorities a result of committed collaboration. parents, educators, community leaders and to work with sport organizations to coaches this year to promote the benefi ts attract and host major events, such as the Membership meetings provide the and need for a physical literacy strategy. International Soft ball Federation’s (ISF) opportunity to share information and Men’s World Soft ball Championships, the discuss essential issues. Th e monthly Sport plays a key role in helping people International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) SportsPage e-newsletter shares important be more physically active, and Sask Sport Saskatoon Futures Tennis Tournament, the news and information and the website Inc. works closely with our members, U19 Men & U20 Women Canadian Rugby is home to many resources and program schools and recreation facilities to promote Championship, and the Canadian Junior information. the benefi ts of sport through the Sport Women’s Golf Championship. It’s More Th an A Game campaign. Th is Th e Administration Centres for Sport, campaign advocates for the long-term Sask Sport Inc. is represented on numerous Culture and Recreation provide aff ordable growth and development of amateur committees and agencies, such as the business support services to non-profi t sport in Saskatchewan and features a Canadian Council of Provincial and sport, culture and creation organizations. variety of promotional tools including Territorial Sport Federations (CCPTSF), Th e centres consist of four buildings in posters, website profi les, banners, and the Recreation and Community Regina and Saskatoon, encompassing advertisements to encourage participation Development Program at Saskatchewan 50,000 square feet of offi ce space which and to profi le sport as essential in society. Polytechnic, KidSport Canada, the hosts organizations and provides Saskatchewan Games Council, and the boardroom space, printing and website Sask Sport’s Aboriginal Sport Leadership Western Canada Lottery Corporation. services, interoffi ce mail, reception, payroll Council works closely with the Federation and accounting services. Th e Admin of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Collaboration and partnerships help Centres allow member organizations to and Métis Nation Saskatchewan to strengthen our not-for-profi t sport coordinate and share best practices in an facilitate the coordination of sport, culture, organizations, help secure and host major aff ordable, professional offi ce environment. youth and recreation opportunities and sporting events, and help build the next build relationships with provincial sport generation of athletes, volunteers and Saskatchewan Partners for Physical Literacy governing bodies. administrators. An ongoing eff ort must be is committed to working with other sectors made to expand on these partnerships so to increase physical literacy in the province. Th e CSCS is part of the Canadian Olympic a vast network of resources is in place to Physical literacy is the development and Paralympic Sport Institute Network service the needs of an ever-changing and of fundamental movement skills and (COPSIN). Th is group consists of Canadian diverse sport system.

12 / Annual Report / 2015-16 Soccer is, fi rst and foremost, a team game. In Saskatchewan, it’s a The higher the quality of the program, the closer we are to sport that draws thousands of people together from all walks of achieving our mission.” life who share a passion for the game. The Saskatchewan Soccer Associa on (SSA) represents around 45,000 par cipants from 60 Pederson noted that the diversity in soccer throughout member organiza ons throughout the province. Saskatchewan can be seen in the World Cup soccer events hosted annually in Regina and Saskatoon. Each team represents a country “All participants are given the opportunity to achieve their and in some divisions there are at least 12 players of that par cular goals through participating in soccer,” says SSA Executive heritage on the team. As Pederson explains, it’s a chance for Director Doug Pederson. “Soccer, naturally, is played people from all ethnic origins to interact, learn more about other throughout the world, so we are a sport that a lot of new cultures and, of course, enjoy compe on. Canadians gravitate to. Often the one thing they have in Pederson says the SSA also has great partnerships with many common with people in Canada is their love of soccer. First Na ons groups across the province. Soccer is a sport that The sport is truly bridging gaps so that newcomers can always plays a big part in First Na ons Games and North American feel more at home by playing the sport they played in Indigenous Games. SSA works co-opera vely with First Na ons their own home country.” groups to provide more soccer opportuni es and is currently in conversa ons with Île-à-la-Crosse about becoming a member. The SSA’s mission is to be a dynamic and innova ve organiza on, enriching lives through the development of strong rela onships Needless to say, the size and scope of the SSA makes the and the delivery of soccer programs and services of the highest availability of Saskatchewan Lo eries funding of vital importance. quality. “The availably of lo ery funds makes a lot of our work possible. “We aim to provide leadership and support in the delivery of fi rst- It has a tremendous impact and that impact spreads across to all class soccer programs and services in Saskatchewan, developing our par cipants, indoor and outdoor,” says Pederson. “Whether individuals, crea ng community and suppor ng life-long these players are involved on the recrea onal level, are grassroots par cipa on in the sport,” explains Pederson. “We provide healthy, par cipants, are pursuing the na onal team, or are playing the posi ve experiences for people to interact through soccer. sport for life, there is an opportunity available for them.” Social Economic Development Development

Sport For Development

Sport is becoming increasingly well-known for its contributions to social and economic development.

Th e sport federation recognizes the “We think it’s Sport organizations have risen to the importance of working together to important to reach challenge of using sport for development. deliver sport programs that build respect, out and ensure Football Saskatchewan, for example, has tolerance, and foster inter-cultural developed partnerships with northern football is part of awareness and relationships, assist with schools and corporate sponsors to sense of belonging, and address the barriers their life, because introduce their sport to First Nations that may be present for some children it’s a great sport and and Métis athletes; and the Coaches and youth. Th ere are many community teaches a lot of life Association of Saskatchewan off ers free development initiatives that have been lessons.” workshops on how to deliver culturally implemented and continue to be enhanced relevant material to motivate, inspire to meet these objectives. Th e Dream Broker Football Saskatchewan and lead First Nations and Métis youth. Program, Northern Community and High Performance Th ese are two of many examples of sport School Recreation Coordinator Program, Director Cody Halseth being used to impact positive community KidSport, and the Carry the Kettle First development in Saskatchewan. Nation Physical Activity and Nutrition Initiative work closely with grassroots 6 NATIONS CAMP Sport plays an important role in the A developmental camp for all communities to identify and address the Aboriginal high school-aged football economic, as well as the social life, of unique needs of participants to inspire players in the province. communities by providing employment, community ownership and capacity boosting tourism in large and small building. Th ese initiatives use a collective communities alike, and contributing to community approach to nurture programs economic renewal within neighbourhoods. with the support of school boards, small Championships and tournament events are businesses, service providers, foundations, one of the fastest growing types of tourism. sponsors and government ministries and Local communities see such events as agencies. In each case, local community a way of leveraging local infrastructure stakeholder groups are key to providing to generate revenue, as well as create guidance and strategic direction to meet enjoyable recreation opportunities for the needs of the children and youth residents, and build volunteer skills in their participating. community.

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According to Erica Allary, it was a common scene two years ago to this dedica on have been visible on the fi eld. In 2015, he received fi nd her son Reagan Stanley si ng in front of the television playing two awards from the Regina Minor Football League. video games. So when Stanley – the youngest of her six children – brought home an applica on for KidSport to play football, she Stanley was invited to a end the Bankhead Academy’s fi rst annual admi edly was skep cal. All Valley Gridiron All-Star Showcase in January of 2016. The camp is for young athletes in Grades 6, 7, 8 and 9 and gives them an Flash forward two years, and Allary notes that football has made a opportunity to be placed on a college football recrui ng waiver. signifi cant impact on Stanley’s life. The trip to California would not have happened if was not for the “I’ve been amazed at the change I have seen in GoFundMe page set up by the North Central Dream Brokers, the my son since he began playing football,” said Allary. steak night fundraiser by Sacred Heart Community School where “He used to be a shy, quiet person. It kind of brought he a ended last year, the Ochapowace First Na on, and support him out of his shell. He socializes a lot more with from the en re community who footed the $4,200-pricetag. Jon peers and has developed a good self-esteem.” Ryan with the NFL’s Sea le Seahawks also inquired about how he could help.

Stanley, a six-foot, 280-pound defensive tackle, has been a force on “I don’t think we could have done it on our own, so we are very defence for the North Central Lakers for two seasons. Asked what grateful,” said Allary. he likes about football, Stanley said “it’s the brotherhood.” This past season, for example, Stanley’s family lost three rela ves in a Based on his on-fi eld success, it seems that a professional football short span of me. He said his teammates were quick to step up career could be in the future for Stanley. He said he would love to and off er extra support. make the jump to the professional level and use the money to help his family. Whatever his future may hold, it’s clear that Stanley has Since he got somewhat of a late start to football, Stanley has been benefi ed greatly from the chance to get off the couch and into commi ed to maintaining a strict training regimen. In addi on to the game. training three mes a week with his regular coaches, Alex Rourke of the University of has spent Monday and Tuesday “When there’s an opportunity you have to take it,” Stanley said. evenings helping him train for the gridiron games. The results of “You never know where it can take you.” - Reproduced in part from the Leader Post LOTTO WESTERN LOTTO WESTERN EXTRA PICK 3 KENO SCRATCH SPORT MAX MAX 6/49 6/49 N’ WIN SELECT

Saskatchewan Lotteries and the Trust Fund Saskatchewan Lotteries is the fundraiser for more than 12,000 sport, culture and recreation groups.

Saskatchewan Lotteries is the fundraiser Parks and Recreation Association Inc. reached $64 million becoming the largest for more than 12,000 sport, culture Volunteer committees from sport, culture Jackpot ever off ered on any Canadian and recreation groups. Sask Sport Inc. and recreation communities review and lottery game. is licensed to operate Saskatchewan adjudicate all requests made to the Trust Lotteries, and through an agreement Fund. To further enhance sales and provide with the Government of Saskatchewan, convenience for players, cut-off purchase proceeds from Saskatchewan Lotteries are Th e lottery license agreement between times for LOTTO MAX, LOTTO 6/49, dedicated to sport, culture and recreation Sask Sport Inc., its global partners, WESTERN MAX, WESTERN 649 and organizations to benefi t communities and the Government of Saskatchewan PICK 3 were moved to 9:30 p.m. Central throughout the province. provides strategic funding priorities which Time, which extended the selling window include: engaging diverse populations in by 1.5 hours every day. Players were also Saskatchewan Lotteries is the marketing community-based activities; contributing provided with an additional option for organization for Western Canada Lottery to quality programs and safe, well-run checking their tickets. A ticket checker Corporation products in Saskatchewan, facilities; enhancing organizational capacity; feature was added to the Lottery Manager such as LOTTO 6/49, LOTTO MAX and addressing barriers to participation; App allowing players to check their tickets SCRATCH N’ WIN tickets, which are fostering pride through excellence; with a smart phone. sold by retailers throughout the province. encouraging healthy, active lifestyles and Proceeds from the sale of these products are promoting community and leadership As sales have increased, so too has the placed in the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust capacity. number of millionaires. We set a record Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation. this year with 17 Saskatchewan prize wins Th is year Saskatchewan Lotteries reached of $1 million or more. Th e Trust Fund distributes Saskatchewan record sales of $224.2 million and was Lotteries proceeds to eligible sport, culture among the leaders in Canada for sales Th e Saskatchewan Lotteries retail network and recreation organizations in Saskatchewan. growth. Th ere were record sales for six continues to grow. A mix of diverse Th ese organizations include provincial months of the year. businesses, such as standalone Mall Lottery sport, culture and recreation groups; Tribal Kiosks, national and regional retail chains, Councils; Districts for sport, culture and Th ere were several reasons for the increase and independent neighbourhood and recreation; First Nation Band Councils, and in sales with the main driver being the town businesses, comprise the lottery municipalities. Th ere are currently more above average Jackpot carryovers on network that now stands at 899 locations than 1,200 groups which receive direct LOTTO 6/49 and LOTTO MAX. As throughout the province. All of the lottery- funding and through them, more than well, the Jackpot cap for LOTTO MAX funded benefi ciaries in this province truly 12,000 affi liated organizations benefi t. was increased to $60 million to generate appreciate the eff orts of retailers to ensure additional excitement among players. their fundraiser remains successful. Th e lottery-funded system is delivered to Aft er the change was made in July, the $60 the people of Saskatchewan through three million Jackpot was reached eight times Information on Saskatchewan Lotteries “global” organizations – Sask Sport Inc., during the remainder of the year. On and the Trust Fund is available at mobile- SaskCulture Inc. and the Saskatchewan October 17th, the LOTTO 6/49 Jackpot friendly wwww.sasklotteries.ca.ww.sasklotteries.ca

16 / Annual Report / 2015-16 lottery prize winners!

$1,000,000 $1,000,00000 $2,000,000$2

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 HOW THE LOTTERY DOLLAR IS SPENT

Prizes 52%

Sport, Culture, Recrea on & Community Groups 27%

Western Canada Lo ery Corpora on 8%

Retailer Commissions 6%

Government Payments 5%

Administra on 2%

2015-16 / Annual Report / 17 Located in the Assiniboine River Valley, Kamsack is a bustling town Sumner. “We have good facili es. We have the tools to bring of nearly 2,000 people. Rain or shine, the people in this town like people in to coach or run an instructors course.” to keep busy. The town is home to over 20 sports, culture and recrea on groups, ranging from minor hockey and karate to the The money helps Kamsack keep its facili es like the sportsplex, local arts council and the Ukrainian dance club. It is these types of skate park, swimming pool, playgrounds and community centre ac vi es that keep communi es ac ve and improve the quality of open to the public. The town is also able to put on a variety of life for residents. special events: a Canada Day celebra on, Christmas concert and an indoor rodeo. According to Kamsack Recrea on Director Kev Sumner, “there’s always something going on.” And as Sumner explains, the benefi ts to the par cipants in all of these events are truly endless. “With the proximity of Duck Mountain Provincial Park and the climate we have, it’s really a 12-month opera on for sport, culture “When people take part in sport, culture and recreation and recrea on in Kamsack,” he con nues. “In the summer, the activities, they’re being active, they’re socializing, pool is very busy and we like to bring in a lot of speciality events they’re winning, and gaining life skills,” he says. such as wakeboarding clinics. During the winter, people like to “There are opportunities to play from five years old enjoy cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling and to 95 years old.” snowshoeing. The Trans Canada Trail also comes through Kamsack and is enjoyed year-round.” Sumner moved to Kamsack from Regina over two years ago. Thankfully, Sumner says, the town has access to the Saskatchewan He says his family has fallen in love with the town and would Lo eries Community Grant program. defi nitely suggest people give small-town living a try. He notes that the opportuni es provided through the Saskatchewan The grant assists Kamsack in the development of sport, culture Lo eries Community Grant program truly help forge this close and recrea on programs by providing funds to their non-profi t environment. community organiza ons operated by volunteers. The Kamsack Karate Club, for example, is able to bring in an instructor from “It really helps give the community an iden ty,” says Sumner. “You Yorkton, which has greatly benefi ed their program. This past year, get to know your neighbours because of all of the opportuni es Kamsack was able to put on a stained glass class. to socialize, whether it’s through an ac vity or at a venue such as the rink, coff ee shop or grocery store. To see the benefi ts you get “It’s great that they have the opportunity to do these ac vi es from selling lo ery ckets and having this program available is in Kamsack instead of having to drive to Canora or Yorkton,” says incredible.” SPORT. It's More Than A Game New poster series launched to promote the benefi ts of amateur sport. To order yours, visit www.sasksport.sk.ca/newSIMTAG.php

Financial Highlights

OPERATING FIGURES YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2016

The following selected financial information is derived from the annual audited financial statements of the following entities:

• Western Canada Lottery - Saskatchewan Division Inc. • Sask Sport Distributors Inc. • Sask Sport Inc. • Administration Centers for Sport, Culture and Recreation (1989) Inc.

The external auditors of the organization have, as part of their responsibilities, reviewed this information to ensure its consistency with the audited financial statements.

REVENUES EXPENSES Ticket Sales $224,207,138 Net Profi ts to Trust $ 72,510,501 Rent & Service Income 1,675,717 Prizes & Retail Commissions 128,671,638 Interest 1,026,067 Federal & Provincial Taxes 1,621,473 Grant and contract revenue 6,745,352 Ticket Prin ng & Opera ng Expenses 18,207,228 Other 392,712 Provincial Opera ng Expenses 8,250,043 $234,046,986 Program & Project Expenses 4,569,250 $233,830,133 Net Opera ng Revenue $216,853

2015-16 / Annual Report / 19 Membership

The purpose of provincial sport governing bodies (PSGBs) is to foster, develop, promote and regulate the playing and officiat- ing of their sport. Provincial sport organizations provide professional guidance, ensure safety, provide insurance, set rules, raise money, acquire sponsorships and train athletes, coaches and officials. A PSGB is responsible for the overall development of its sport, from grassroots to high performance.

There are also provincial multi-service agencies that provide collective services which enhance sport development of the PSGBs.

There are nine Sport, Culture, and Recreation Disricts in Saskatchewan. Their mandate 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.

ACTIVE MEMBERS Saskatchewan Skeet Shoo ng Corp. Saskatchewan Archery Associa on Inc. Saskatchewan Ski Associa on Saskatchewan Athle cs Soaring Associa on of Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Badminton Associa on Inc. Saskatchewan Soccer Associa on Inc. Baseball Sask Inc. So ball Saskatchewan Basketball Saskatchewan Inc. Special Olympics Saskatchewan Inc. Saskatchewan Baton Twirling Associa on Inc. Saskatchewan Amateur Speed Ska ng Associa on Saskatchewan Blind Sports Associa on Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan Inc. Bowling Federa on of Saskatchewan Sport Parachute Associa on of Saskatchewan Inc. Bowls Saskatchewan Inc. Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Inc. Boxing Saskatchewan Inc. Saskatchewan Squash Inc. Saskatchewan Broomball Associa on Swim Saskatchewan Inc. Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan Inc. Synchro Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Cheerleading Associa on Inc. Saskatchewan Table Tennis Associa on Inc. Coaches Associa on of Saskatchewan Inc. Saskatchewan Tae-Kwon-Do Inc. CurlSask Saskatchewan Target Shoo ng Associa on Saskatchewan Cycling Associa on Inc. Saskatchewan Team Handball Federa on Inc. Saskatchewan Darts Associa on Inc. Saskatchewan Tennis Associa on Saskatchewan Deaf Sports Associa on Inc. Saskatchewan Amateur Trapshoo ng Associa on Inc. Dive Sask Inc. Saskatchewan Triathlon Associa on Corp. Saskatchewan Fencing Associa on University of Regina, Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies Football Saskatchewan University of Saskatchewan, College of Kinesiology Saskatchewan Games Council Inc. Saskatchewan Volleyball Associa on Golf Saskatchewan Water Polo Saskatchewan Inc. Gymnas cs Saskatchewan Inc. Water Ski and Wakeboard Saskatchewan Inc. Saskatchewan High School Athle cs Associa on Saskatchewan Weightli ing Associa on Inc. Saskatchewan Hockey Associa on Inc. Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Associa on Saskatchewan Horse Federa on Inc. Saskatchewan Amateur Wrestling Associa on Horseshoe Saskatchewan Inc. Judo Saskatchewan AFFILIATE MEMBERS Saskatchewan Karate Associa on Lakeland District for Sport, Culture and Recrea on Inc. Saskatchewan Associa on Inc. Northern Sport, Culture and Recrea on District Inc. Saskatchewan Mar al Arts Associa on Corp. Parkland Valley Sport, Culture and Recrea on District Inc. Saskatchewan Racquetball Associa on Inc. Prairie Central District for Sport, Culture and Recrea on Inc. Saskatchewan Provincial Rifl e Associa on ReginaSport District Inc. Ringe e Associa on of Saskatchewan Inc. Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recrea on Inc. Saskatchewan Rowing Associa on Inc. Saskatoon District Sports Council Inc. Saskatchewan Inc. Southeast Connec on Sport, Culture and Recrea on District Inc. Saskatchewan Sailing Clubs Associa on South West District for Culture, Recrea on and Sport Inc. Skate Canada-Saskatchewan Inc.

COVER PHOTO: Chelsea Misskey, 2015 Western Canada Summer Games