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Team Sask Athlete Handbook A message from Table of Contents The Premier of Saskatchewan
Message from the Premier ...... 2 A Message from the Premier of Saskatchewan Message from the Minister………………………………………………………………………………...... 3 Message from Sask Sport Inc ...... 4 On behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan, it is my pleasure to Message from Saskatchewan Games Council ...... 5 welcome Team Saskatchewan to the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Message from Chef de Mission ...... 6 Winnipeg, Manitoba. Parent & Coach Recep ons ...... 7 Conduct Expecta on ...... 8 Celebra ng its 50th anniversary, alongside Team Sask Expecta ons for Athletes, Coaches and Managers ...... 9 Canada’s 150th birthday, this year’s games bring Mission Office and Contact ...... 10 together excep onal athletes from coast to coast Website and Newsle er ...... 11 to coast for this major milestone in Canadian Social Media ...... 12 spor ng history. Saskatchewan people are Transporta on to Winnipeg ...... 13 enthusias c supporters of our athletes, who put Transporta on to and from Gimli ...... 14 their heart and soul into their chosen sport. We Transporta on to and from Kenora ...... 15 congratulate you on reaching this level of Transporta on from Winnipeg ...... 16 compe on and are inspired by your dedica on. Luggage Tags ...... 17 The Canada Summer Games are a showcase of some of the best spor ng Packing for Winnipeg ...... 18 events that our country has to offer. For many, this event represents a 2013 Canada Summer Games: Team Sask Results ...... 19 milestone in your athle c careers, as well as the opportunity to showcase Ceremonial Uniform ...... 20 your talent on the na onal stage. As young athletes, you have shown Accredita on ...... 21 tremendous dedica on and passion through your training, and now is the Athletes’ Village ...... 22 me to let your commitment and hard work shine. Accommoda ons ...... 22 Rooms ...... 22 Thank you to the coaches, support staff, officials, volunteers and parents Housekeeping ...... 23 for your commitment. Without your support we would not be able to Keys...... 23 cheer on such excep onal compe tors. Thanks as well to all sponsors and Incidentals ...... 23 partners of the 2017 Canada Summer Games for making this event Laundry ...... 23 possible. Curfew ...... 24 Athletes’ Informa on Services ...... 24 Congratula ons and good luck! Coaches’ Lounge ...... 24 Entertainment ...... 25
Medical Services ...... 26 Food Services ...... 27
Media Guide ...... 28
Meet the Mission Staff ...... 28 Brad Wall Team Rosters by Sport ...... 33 Premier
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A message from A message from The Minister of Parks, Sask Sport Inc. Culture and Sport
A Message from the Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport A Message from the Chair On behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan and the Ministry of Parks, On behalf of Sask Sport Inc., I would like to congratulate all members of Team Culture and Sport, I congratulate all of Team Saskatchewan who are par cipa ng in the 2017 Canada Summer Games. We Saskatchewan for par cipa ng at the 2017 Canada are #SaskProud of your efforts! Summer Games. Good luck to the Saskatchewan athletes compe ng at the event. We have witnessed your growth as you Athletes, this event marks an important milestone in have trained and risen through the provincial sport your athle c careers. By qualifying for these Games, you system. Regardless of your results, you’re already a have iden fied yourself as an elite athlete in both our testament to what hard work and dedica on can lead province and country. As you compete at the na onal to. You are ambassadors for our province and serve as great role models for the next genera on of athletes level, know that you have made Saskatchewan proud who hope to one day take part in future Canada and that we are cheering for you. Games. These Games are sure to bring many memories, from personal achievements Thank you to the coaches who have contributed to the development of to experiences with teammates, family and friends. The Jeux du Canada Games the athletes and helped them prepare as they work towards their goals. Fes val, made possible in part by the Government of Saskatchewan, will Saskatchewan has some of the best volunteers and officials in the country. feature Saskatchewan Day on Sunday, August 6. I hope that in addi on to They are vital to amateur sport in our province, so thank you for your par cipa ng in the compe on, that many of you are able to enjoy contribu ons to sport and these Games. Saskatchewan Day and see bands like The Pistolwhips, Buffy Sainte‐Marie and Best wishes to the Mission Staff as you con nue to dedicate countless The Sheepdogs help make this “The Ho est Summer in Half a Century.” hours behind the scenes leading up and including the Games.
Coaches, trainers, staff and families, thank you. Thank you for suppor ng our Thank you to the Provincial Sport Governing Bodies for your hard work in athletes and helping them to be their best. preparing the athletes, coaches, officials and managers to represent your sport and Saskatchewan. Finally, to the more than 400 members of Team Saskatchewan, thank you for And finally, thanks to all the parents and guardians of these athletes for your commitment to sport and for serving as role models in our province. their contribu ons and support over the years. Good luck! #GoTeamSask Once again, best wishes to everyone on Team Saskatchewan. Sport is more than a game. It brings people together, and par cipa on in these Games will create a life me of friendship and memories.
Ken Cheveldayoff
Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport Darren Wilcox Chair
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A message from A message from The Saskatchewan Games The Chef de Mission Council
A Message from the Chair Congratula ons, Team Sask! I am extremely honored to Congratula ons to all the members of Team Sask serve as Chef de Mission for all of you who make up this compe ng at the 2017 Canada Summer Games. These incredible team of athletes, coaches, managers and games con nue to provide an opportunity for our mission staff who will be par cipa ng in the 2017 Canada developing athletes to compete against the best in the Summer Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba. country in a mul ‐sport environment. For many of you, it Your commitment to sport excellence has been rewarded will be a stepping stone to the next level in your pursuit by being selected to represent our province in Canada’s of excellence. You have worked and trained many long, largest amateur mul ‐sport event. Compe ng against the hard hours to earn the right to represent Saskatchewan, best athletes across Canada will allow you to reach your and now you can wear the uniform with pride. athle c poten al, pursue personal excellence, and develop socially and culturally within the conduct of ethical compe on. To the host community of Winnipeg, thank you for welcoming and hos ng Team Sask, their families and friends. We appreciate the me and effort it The Canada Games mean many things to many different people. For some of you, takes to plan and organize such a first class event, and wish to express a they are an important stepping stone on their road to interna onal compe on and Olympic glory; for others, the Games may represent the pinnacle of your sincere thank you to the hundreds of volunteers for ensuring the success of the spor ng career. For all par cipants, however, the Games are an opportunity to Games. build lifelong memories, meet new friends from across the province and country, and enjoy the unique experience of this premium, na on‐building, mul ‐sport A special thank you to the Mission Staff who are giving their me to support event, which in 2017 will be celebra ng its 50th year. and aid Team Sask with logis cal needs. There are many who deserve recogni on for their contribu ons to your journey as On behalf of the Saskatchewan Games Council, I would like to commend all an athlete at the Canada Games. A sincere thank you to the coaches, managers and members of Team Sask for your accomplishments to date and wish you every support staff who have provided the leadership to prepare you for this level of success at these games and all future compe ons. compe on. Your dedica on and commitment to be the best you can be will be rewarded as you compete in Winnipeg. Parents, a special note of apprecia on to I hope you will all have a great experience and create a life me of memories at you for your support and coopera on in helping your child reach their goals. the Winnipeg 2017 Canada Summer Games. Mission Staff, thank you for your valuable contribu ons in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for every athlete.
Congratula ons again on being selected as a member of Team Sask. We look forward to the challenges, compe on, and fair play as we make Saskatchewan Chantelle Patrick proud at the 2017 Canada Summer Games. Chair Go Team Sask!
Mark Bracken Chef de Mission
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Parent and Coach Team Sask Appreciation Nights Code of Conduct
You have been selected as a member of Team Sask 2017 on the basis of your Without the support of parents, family, coaches, managers and technicians, individual athle c merit. However, as a Saskatchewan athlete, you are judged amateur sport in Saskatchewan wouldn’t be a possibility. So we want to give not only as an athlete but also as a representa ve of our province. Your our thanks! personal conduct in and out of compe on reflects on Saskatchewan’s image The Saskatchewan Games Council will be hos ng two come and go and it becomes the responsibility of each member of Team Sask to promote apprecia on nights for the supporters of Team Sask in Winnipeg, one for each and safeguard our provincial pride and reputa on. phase of compe on. These drop‐in evenings will celebrate the contribu ons of these supporters, and will include door prizes, refreshments, and good We are guests of the Host Society and can assure ourselves and our fellowship. Team Sask souvenirs will also be available for purchase (credit, teammates a posi ve and rewarding experience by remembering: debit or cash). As members of Team Sask, we are ambassadors for our sports, our provincial sport organiza ons, and all of the people of Saskatchewan. Phase One: Saturday, July 29th To conduct ourselves at all mes in a manner that shows a spirit of sportsmanship, fair play, co‐opera on, and respect for others at all mes. Phase Two: Tuesday, August 8th To par cipate in the spirit of fair play and faithfully adhere to the compe on regula ons.
To abide by the rules of Team Sask 2017 and of the Canada Summer Loca on: Games as well as those guiding our behavior in the Athletes’ Villages, the Canad Inns Fort Garry compe on site and in the Host Community. Ambassador F Room (Basement) To put forth our best effort in all our compe ons and accept, with pride, 1824 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2G2 the result that effort brings us. 8:30—11:00 P.M. To respect the efforts of our opponents and the decisions of compe on officials.
To be gracious in victory and applause those who are victorious over us.
To respect the rights of the residents of Winnipeg as well as those of our fellow guests from the other provinces and territories.
To par cipate in the Canada Summer Games is a privilege, and we will wear the Green and White of Saskatchewan with pride.
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Team Sask Expectations Team Sask for Athletes, Coaches & Managers Mission Office and Contact
As a member of Team Sask you must: Mission staff are integral members of Team Sask 2017. Under the direc on of Chef de Mission Mark Bracken, they are responsible for the overall Respect and abide by the Team Sask Code of Conduct that each member of management of Team Sask 2017 prior to and during the Games. They act as a Team Sask 2017 has agreed to and signed. link between the team and the staff, as well as volunteers that work behind Respect and abide by the scheduled curfews. the scenes to organize the Games in Winnipeg. The mission staff are assigned Respect and abide by the rules and regula ons established by the Host to sports and work on behalf of Team Sask so that athletes, coaches and Society and outlined in the Athletes’ Handbook. managers can focus on compe ng to the best of their abili es and enjoy their 2017 Canada Summer Games experience. Reside in the Athletes’ Village.
Wear the assigned Team Sask Walkout Uniform at Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Games and of your sport and as directed by the Chef de Mission Office and Contact Mission or your coach. The Team Sask Mission Office is located on the 3rd floor of the Tier Building, Wear your Team Sask Walkout Uniform at medal presenta ons and for University of Manitoba. media interviews. Phone: 204‐594‐7785 Respect and obey the Clean Air Policy and smoking ban at the Games Venues and Facili es. Email: [email protected]
Respect and obey the laws of alcohol at Games Venues and Facili es. To send a message to athletes, coaches, managers or mission staff at the Games, please indicate who the message is for in the subject line. Be sure Respect and obey the laws of the country, province, and communi es. to include the name of the team member and his/her sport.
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Team Sask Team Sask Website & Newsletter Social Media
Website For the most up‐to‐date info and content before, during and a er the Games, be sure to follow @goteamsask on Instagram and Twi er and @TeamSask on Teamsask.ca was relaunched in spring 2017 and serves as a resource for Facebook! athletes, coaches, family and media. Throughout the dura on of the Games, We love to engage with and feature our athletes. If you’re taking photos or keep an eye out for the following to be regularly updated on the website: video throughout the Games, please tag @goteamsask or DM us on Instagram Individual Sport Results available from the Host Community to be featured.
Medal Winners Cumula ve Medal Totals Social Media Guidelines Next Day General Schedule We love to see you interact through social media, but we ask that you follow a Photos few simple rules to ensure Team Sask is represented by the best ambassadors we could ask for. Newsletter Adhere to the Code of Conduct and other applicable policies. When par cipa ng with Team Sask, every person is required to sign a Code of Our SaskWatch newsle er will be produced and distributed via email every other day, beginning on July 28th. You’ll also find each edi on of the newsle er Conduct. This Code of Conduct not only applies to ac ons in person, but also at teamsask.ca. to ac ons online. Breaking the Code of Conduct via social media subjects the individual to the same consequences. SaskWatch provides a summary of the previous two day’s results and general informa on for Team Sask, including upcoming daily sport schedules, medal Be Respec ul and Appropriate: When pos ng about anything to do with counts, birthdays and announcements. Team Sask, the Canada Games, the Host Society, volunteers, your team mates, coaches, etc. ensure not to use any foul or abusive language. (i.e.: swearing, name calling, etc.) If a post is deemed to be disrespec ul or is considered harassment, it will be removed immediately (when possible) and someone will be in touch with the offender. If you upload any photos, ensure they are appropriate. Nudity, inappropriate gestures, etc. are unacceptable. Team Sask has a zero tolerance policy for alcohol, drugs, or harassment.
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Transportation Transportation To Winnipeg To and from Gimli
Due to Saskatchewan’s proximity to Winnipeg, Team Sask will be chartering buses to transport athletes to and from the Games. There will be a total of five Gimli Participants buses in Phase One and four buses leaving in Phase Two, leaving from both A er arriving in Winnipeg on July 27th, Gimli par cipants (Sailing) will be Regina and Saskatoon. sorted at the Main Athletes’ Village. The bus depar ng for the Gimli Athletes’ Village will depart once Team Sask arrives. On July 28th, Gimli par cipants will return to Winnipeg for the Opening Ceremony and will return to Gimli via Departures to Winnipeg motorcoach following the ceremony. The trip is approximately 1 hour. On turn‐around day (August 5th), athletes will check out of their Gimli Thursday, July 27th (Phase One); Saturday, August 5th (Phase Two) accommoda ons and be shu led to Winnipeg, where they will board buses From Saskatoon back to either Regina or Saskatoon from the Main Athletes’ Village. Your coaches and managers will have exact departure mes. Departure point: Circle Square Mall, 3510 8th St E Loading me: 08:00 Departure me: 08:15
From Regina Departure point: Victoria Square Mall, 2223 Victoria Ave (east of Tim Hortons) Loading me: 10:00 Departure me: 10:15
Notes
Please ensure all personal luggage and equipment is iden fied with the appropriate tags. Coaches and managers will have the full bus manifest for departure from either Saskatoon or Regina. Food and beverages will be provided for noon lunch. Water and snacks will be available on the bus. We recommend that par cipants also pack snacks and extra beverages as needed. WiFi is available on the buses. One personal luggage and one carry on bag per individual. Equipment will be stored in the belly of the bus. Expected arrival me in Winnipeg is 17:30 (Manitoba me).
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Transportation Transportation To and From Kenora From Winnipeg
Team Sask will return to Saskatchewan via charter bus. However, if athletes Kenora Participants wish to travel back by themselves or with parent or guardian, they can do so by signing (or having said parent or guardian sign) a Team Sask Release Form and A er arriving in Winnipeg on July 27th, Kenora par cipants (Rowing) will have providing it to the Chef de Mission for signoff. These forms can be accessed by access to the Main Athletes’ Village at the University of Manitoba. Par cipants request from your team’s manager or your sport’s designated Mission Staff. will be transported to a Winnipeg hotel for the evening of July 27th, and will return to the Main Athletes’ Village on July 28th to a end the Opening Ceremony. Par cipants will have access to main Athletes’ Villages food services, athlete Departures from Winnipeg services and entertainment. Immediately following the Opening Ceremony, Saturday, August 5th (Phase One) athletes will be transported by motorcoach to Kenora, ON. The trip is approximately 2.5 hours. Athletes will board equipment and luggage on the buses following the arrival of Phase Two par cipants. Boarding me is to be determined. On turn‐around day (August 5th), athletes will check out of their Kenora accommoda ons and be shu led to Winnipeg, where they will board buses Sunday, August 13th (Phase Two) back to either Regina or Saskatoon from the Main Athletes’ Village. Your coaches and managers will have exact departure mes. Immediately following the conclusion of the Closing Ceremony (beginning at 14:00 at Investors Group Field), Team Sask will board the buses and depart for Regina and Saskatoon. Expected arrival me in Regina is 22:30. Expected arrival me in Saskatoon is 01:00 on Monday, August 14th.
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Transportation Packing for Winnipeg Luggage What to Bring
When packing for Winnipeg remember to pack the appropriate clothing. The
Baggage Tags average temperature throughout July and August ranges from a high of 26°C to a low of 15°C, though this is the prairies — much ho er or much colder can Province/Territory (P/T) Teams will receive baggage tags for each member of always be a possibility! their team. It is the P/T Team’s responsibility to distribute the tags accordingly.
P/T Teams will also receive baggage tags for the pre‐determined personal equipment. REMEMBER TO BRING
Saskatchewan Health Card For individual sports, baggage tags are to be distributed by P/T teams according to the approved personal equipment needs for each athlete. For Prescrip ons for exis ng medical condi ons team sports, personal equipment is to be transported in team bags. Generally, Team Sask Ceremonial Uniform individual sport equipment will be checked in by the individual to whom the equipment belongs, whereas team sport equipment will be checked in by the Compe on Uniform coach, manager, or team technical support staff.
Baggage Tags are to be a ached to all luggage and personal equipment. RECOMMENDED TO PACK NICE TO HAVE Baggage tags will be colour coded with further details coming to your coach or Personal toiletries Kleenex manager. Personal iden fica on Lip balm Sports equipment Earplugs Bus reading/entertainment Extra towel Pajamas Reading light Summer‐appropriate clothing Sports watch Sunglasses Camera Spending money/bank card Snacks Sunscreen Device charger
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Past Results Team Sask 2013 CSG Ceremonial Uniform
The 2013 Canada Summer Games were held in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Team Sask Every athlete has been given the following items as part of their Team Sask came in at sixth place in both medal standings and Flag Points — so we’re uniform: Team Sask jacket, lightweight quarter zip, technical t‐shirt, retro Team looking to step up our game and crack the top five in Winnipeg! #GoTeamSask Sask t‐shirt, pants, shorts, and hat. Select pieces of this uniform have been iden fied as part of your “ceremonial uniform.” The Official Team Sask 2017 Flag Points Medals Ceremonial Uniform must be worn at all Official Games Ceremonies including Sport G S B Total by Sport Opening and Closing Ceremonies and Sports Ceremonies.
Athletics (F) 6.0 3 1 5 9 For medal presenta ons, you are required to wear your Team Sask jacket Athletics (M) 4.0 2 2 4 Baseball (M) 5.0 overtop your compe on or cooldown uniform. Basketball (F) 5.0 For Opening & Closing Ceremonies, your coach will advise you which Basketball (M) 5.0 pieces to wear underneath your Team Sask jacket, dependent on weather. Canoe/Kayak (F) 5.0 1 1 Canoe/Kayak (M) 7.0 2 3 2 7 Team Sask clothing cannot be traded un l a er the final compe on is over on Cycling (F) 5.0 Saturday, August 5th for Phase 1 par cipants, and at the comple on of the Cycling (M) 3.0 Closing Ceremonies on Sunday, August 13th for Phase 2 par cipants. Diving (F) 5.0 Diving (M) 6.0 Fencing (F) 6.0 3 3 Provincial/Territorial Colours Fencing (M) 5.0 Golf (F) 3.0 Alberta White and royal blue with grey trim Golf (M) 2.5 Bri sh Columbia Blue and red with white trim Rowing (F) 7.0 2 1 3 Manitoba White and gold with black or grey Rowing (M) 6.0 Sailing 6.0 1 1 New Brunswick Green and burgundy with black or grey Soccer (F) 3.0 Newfoundland Maroon with white trim Soccer (M) 2.5 Northwest Territories Navy blue with white trim Softball (F) 6.0 Swimming (F) 5.0 2 3 5 Nova Sco a Royal blue with white trim Swimming (M) 3.0 Nunavut Red and yellow with royal blue and white trim Tennis 5.0 Ontario Red with white trim Triathlon 14.0 2 2 Volleyball (F) 4.0 Prince Edward Island Green with purple and white trim Volleyball (M) 5.0 Quebec Blue with navy/white trim Wrestling (F) 8.0 1 3 3 7 Wrestling (M) 9.0 3 6 9 Saskatchewan White with green trim Totals 156.0 8 18 25 51 Yukon Black and white with purple and red trim
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Athletes’ Villages Athletes’ Villages Accreditation Accommodations & Rooms
The Main Athletes’ Village for the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg Access Control is located at the University of Manitoba.
Admission to the athletes’ residence and village buildings during the Games In Gimli, the Satellite Athletes’ Village is located at Gimli High School. will be restricted to those who have proper accredita on. Admission will be In Kenora, par cipants will reside at the Satellite Athletes’ Villages located at granted to all accredited par cipants (athletes, managers, coaches, Beaver Brae Secondary School and St. Thomas Aquinas High School. technicians), Mission Staff, and Athletes’ Village volunteers. Athletes’ Villages include the sleeping areas, cafeteria, informa on kiosk and In addi on to those listed above, admission to the Athletes’ Villages will be athlete‐specific informa on booths, Polyclinic, accommoda ons, granted to Athletes’ Village volunteers, medical staff and medical volunteers. transporta on hub, sport equipment storage, Mission Offices, and entertainment lounges for Games par cipants .
Incidents Athletes’ Village hours are 06:00—23:00.
For the protec on of all par cipants, any disrup ve behaviour by any par cipant (athlete, coach, manager, technician, etc.) will be reported to the Accommodations Chef de Mission. Criminal ac vity will be reported to the police and the respec ve Chef de Mission or Mission designate. At the Main Athletes’ Village, Team Sask will be housed in dorm rooms at the University of Manitoba. Par cipants will be assigned rooms, and keys will be distributed upon arrival. The residence is a secured building 24 hours a day; you will need your Accredita on tag (ID badge) to gain access to the building and appropriate rooms. Checkpoints will be setup for security.
Rooms
Par cipants’ rooms will be locked at all mes when they are not in the dorms. Please make sure to close your door when you leave; the doors lock automa cally when closed. Have your accredita on badge and room key with you whenever you leave the room; you will not be permi ed access without it. Pillows, pillowcases, linens and a towel are provided.
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Athletes’ Villages Athletes’ Villages General Information Curfew & Village Info Centre
Housekeeping Curfew
Par cipants are responsible for keeping their rooms clean for the dura on of Quiet me begins at 23:00 when the Athletes’ Villages close. By this me all their stay. Towels can be exchanged halfway through the week for each music and TVs should be turned off and everyone must move quietly through par cipant. Addi onal linens will only be provided in the event of a spill or the Village. Curfew and lights out for athletes, coaches and managers is at other incident which causes the sheets to become unusable. Rooms will be 24:00 and all par cipants must be in their designated rooms by this me. cleaned throughout the course of your stay; however, excessive room wear and tear, dir ness or willful damage will be reported. Those responsible will Individual coaches may set earlier curfew mes for their athletes. have to cover the cost of returning the room back to its original state. If curfew is violated, security will stop the par cipant from going to his/her room, remove accredita on, and call the respec ve Chef de Mission or Mission Keys designate to deal with the viola on. Team Sask has a code of conduct about discipline and the Chef and his or her Each athlete, coach and manager will be issued a key. If your key is lost or discipline commi ee will outline this to the athlete. stolen you must report it to your coach, who will inform the respec ve Chef de Mission or designate. Keys must be returned to your coach/manager prior to departure back to Saskatchewan. Village Information Centre The Main Athletes’ Village Informa on Center is located on the first floor of the Incidentals University Centre. Info boards will be located in the common areas of all Any damage or missing items to any room will be the responsibility of the residences. person/s assigned to that room. If there is more than one person registered to At the Satellite Athletes’ Villages, Athlete Informa on Centres are located in the room, the missing items will be charged evenly unless one individual claims the respec ve Village Opera ons Centres. to have caused the damage or was responsible for the missing items. Any physical damage to walls, doors, bathroom fixtures, etc. will be dealt with on an individual, incident‐by‐incident basis. Valuables should be kept at home. Coaches’ Lounge The Main Athletes’ Village Coaches’ Lounge is located at the University Centre, third floor. The lounge is licensed and accessible to coaches, managers and Laundry technicians 18 and over. Hours of opera on are 16:00—22:00.
Card laundry services are available directly onsite at the Main Athletes’ Village dorms. At satellite villages, a local offsite service will provide laundry services.
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Athletes’ Villages Athletes’ Villages Entertainment Medical Services
Entertainment Main Polyclinic
With 2017 being such a milestone year — marking the 50th anniversary of the The Polyclinic will provide medical services to all Games par cipants. Canada Games as well as Canada’s 150th birthday — major celebra ons and Loca on: 4th floor, Helen Glass Centre for Nursing at the U of M entertainment have been planned for all par cipants in Winnipeg, Gimli and Hours: Kenora, including the Canada Games’ largest‐ever music, arts and cultural fes val! 15:00—23:00 (July 27)
Main Athletes’ Village 07:00 — 23:00 (July 28‐August 13)
Mainstage entertainment is located outside at Curry Place (Pedway). Medical services include: triage, medical assessment and treatment, physiotherapy and athle c therapy, pre and post event massage, Approximate hours of opera on: 15:00‐22:30 chiroprac c, taping (upon appointment), and pharmacy. Satellite Athletes’ Villages Please ensure that on your first visit to the Polyclinic, you are accompanied by a coach, manager, or mission staff. Offsite entertainment is available to Kenora and Gimli par cipants.
Approximate hours of opera on: 15:00‐22:30
Jeux du Canada Games Fes val: July 29th—August 2nd Polyclinic Services in Gimli and Kenora Medical services for Rowers and Sailors will be provided at the compe on The Forks is Winnipeg’s mee ng place. Nestled in the heart of downtown, venue. The Forks is one of Winnipeg’s most beloved places, at the junc on of the In both Gimli and Kenora, any diagnos c, urgent or emergency care will be Assiniboine and mighty Red rivers. The Forks will host the Jeux du Canada through the respec ve hospital. Games fes val, where families will celebrate The Ho est Summer in Half a Century with live music, dancing, cultural ac vi es, and a nightly fireworks display. Medical Services at Venues Every province and territory has its own themed night at the Fes val, and Saskatchewan’s is August 6th! On Saskatchewan Day, catch acts like the Medical service providers at the venues may include physicians, therapists (physiotherapists, athle c therapists), nurses, paramedics, EMTs, and Sheepdogs, Buffy Sainte‐Marie, the Pistolwhips, and more. Team Sask lifeguards. alumni and double Olympic champion Catriona Lemay Doan to MC.
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Athletes’ Villages Team Sask Food Services Mission Staff
Village Food & Beverage Service What are Mission Staff? The Main Athletes’ Village Cafeteria is located on the second floor of the University Centre at the U of M. At every Canada Games, Team Sask assigns one Mission Staff to each sport to act as a liaison between the sport and the host society. Their primary Cafeterias will be located within each Satellite Athletes’ Village. func on is to ensure that athletes, coaches and managers can focus solely Hours: on compe on and represen ng Saskatchewan to the best of their ability. Breakfast: 06:00—10:00 They deal with issues that may arrive, answer ques ons or concerns, and of Lunch: 11:00— 15:00 course, cheer you on! Dinner: 16:00— 20:00 All‐day grazing op ons will be available from 06:00—23:00. In addi on to one or more Mission Staff per sport, there is also a Chef de Menus have been designed by a nutri onist to meet the nutri onal needs Mission and Assistant Chef de Mission. These two have been involved in the planning stages of the Games since the beginning and are considered to of athletes. be the “team captains” of Team Sask. A core group of Mission Staff are
responsible for Team Opera ons and Communica ons, which includes the organizing of transporta on, team uniforms, pins, social media, the Water and Ice website, media rela ons, results repor ng, this handbook, and more!
Water will be made available at each venue for all par cipants on prac ce Team Sask is also bringing a Medical Liaison to Winnipeg. She is responsible and compe on days. for a sport, but her role with Misison Staff also includes communica ng medical concerns or issues to the Mission Team, which can then be Water will be provided during transporta on of significant dura on communicated to the host and vice versa. As well, this year’s Mission Team between venues. includes two Mental Trainers. These Mental Trainers are available to teams Ice will be available at all venues for medical and food and beverage use. and individual athletes upon request before and during the Games.
All par cipants will be provided a reusable water bo le that we If you see any of these faces in the crowd, don’t hesitate to wave! The recommend you use. Mission Staff are here to ensure your experience in Winnipeg is the best one possible.
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Team Sask Team Sask Meet the Mission Staff Meet the Mission Staff
Mark Bracken Lisa Hoffart Regina Regina Chef de Mission Mental Trainer Athle cs
Alison Brown Brie Ellard‐Jedlic Regina Regina Assistant Chef de Mission Mental Trainer So ball (F)
Lorne Lasuita Guylaine Green Regina Swi Current Team Opera ons and Logis cs Diving Soccer (M)
Karen Lawson Julie Brandt Regina Saskatoon Communica ons and Media Rowing Tennis
Nicole Renneberg Dean Kleisinger Regina Regina Medical Liaison Basketball (F) Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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Team Sask Team Sask Meet the Mission Staff Meet the Mission Staff
Laura Dahlstrom Lara Schroeder Regina Saskatoon Athle cs Soccer (F) Volleyball (F)
Dale Measner Ken O enbreit Regina Melfort Volleyball (M) Beach Volleyball Swimming
Darrell Baker Rod Schmidt Regina Regina Baseball So ball (M) Golf
Brad Cameron Ryan Sklapsky Sturgis Lloydminster Basketball (M) Triathlon Canoe/Kayak
Nicole Clow Carnduff Sailing Wrestling
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Team Sask Team Sask Athletics Athletics
Women’s Roster Men’s Roster
First Name Last Name Hometown First Name Last Name Hometown Addison Czaya‐Woolly Saskatoon Alexander Eiswerth Regina Rebecca Barkway Warman Aus n Edwards Saskatoon Jessica Bue ner Prince Albert Aus n Strauss Prince Albert Kylie Buchan Saskatoon Ben Rumpel Weyburn Leadon Char er Saskatoon Carter Cheveldayoff Saskatoon Emmarae Dale Saskatoon Hunter Bosch Moose Jaw Courtney Dembrowski Saskatoon Ryan Bo erill Moose Jaw Alyson Edwards Strasbourg Cole Fry Langham Kendra Farmer Saskatoon Bradyn Giraudier Assiniboia Jasmine Fehr Osler Kyle Giraudier Assiniboia Courtney Hufsmith Saskatoon Greg He erley Regina Mackenzi Kleiter Saskatoon Spencer House Saskatoon Julie Labach Saskatoon Ma Johnson Regina Katelyn Lehner Prince Albert Kieran Johnston Saskatoon Kayla Neigum Regina Ibrahim Mohammed Saskatoon Kennedy Mann Dinsmore Jonah Murray Saskatoon Angela Moser Saskatoon Ty Pederson Melfort Stephanie Reitmeier Lumsden Michael Plummer Saskatoon Jada Roach Toronto Brendan Ritchie Eatonia Rachel Rosin Saskatoon Erik Salamon Saskatoon Haylea Salamon Saskatoon Tyrell Sawatzky Carrot River Jenna Smith Craven Tory Shewfelt Milestone Taylor Strauss Prince Albert Marc Turmel Regina Leslie Thomas Kipling Payne Wylie Elstow Joely Welburn Bengough Jared Welsh Saskatoon Aurilla Wilson Balgonie Molly Yungmann St. Gregor Jansen Ziola Saskatoon
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Team Sask Team Sask Athletics Baseball
Coaches, Managers & Assistants Roster
First Name Last Name Hometown First Name Last Name Hometown Harvey Weber Tisdale Dylan Edmands Regina Mavis Dzaka Martensville Gregor Farquharson Saltcoats Jamie Epp Saskatoon Devon Farrell Saskatoon Mitch Gardiner Saskatoon Brody Frerichs Muenster Vince Salamon Saskatoon Logan Fritzke Swi Current Sarah Junkin Saskatoon Jaydon Gartner Lloydminster Ben Lozinsky Regina Garre Hawkins Biggar Sarah Klimm Regina Logan Hofmann Muenster Janine Platana Saskatoon Jayden Huls Humboldt Grant Van Eaton Regina Kendall Keller Pilot Bu e Bryce Libke Saskatoon Brandon Logan Regina Rylan Marianchuk Humboldt Tyler McWillie Watrous Ryan Olchoway Saskatoon Benjamin Pelechaty Warman Blake Pongracz Saskatoon Dylan Solie Regina Connor Sparks Saskatoon Erik Trakalo Saskatoon
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Team Sask Team Sask Baseball Basketball
Coaches Women’s Team
First Name Last Name Hometown First Name Last Name Hometown Madeleine Tell Regina Greg Brons Saskatoon Ella Farthing Regina Ma hew Kosteniuk Saskatoon Alexa Hangs‐Copeland Melfort Brennan Peterson Central Bu e Devyn Ethier Saskatoon Gabby Kukura Regina Kaitlin Jockims Saskatoon Madyson Hautz Regina Emma Engen Saskatoon Shae McCusker Regina Ka e Bastedo Regina Courtney Primeau Saskatoon Ashley De Sousa Mar ns Saskatoon
Coaches & Manager
First Name Last Name Hometown Jill Humbert Saskatoon Paul Humbert Saskatoon Megan Pinske Saskatoon
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Team Sask Team Sask Basketball Beach Volleyball
Men’s Team Men’s Team
First Name Last Name Hometown First Name Last Name Hometown Adefolarin Adetogun Regina Daulton Sinoski Prince Albert Eriyeza Buwembo Pilot Bu e Patrick Hunchak Saskatoon
Jamon Campbell Regina Women’s Team Benjamin Camplin Regina
Aus n Chase Regina First Name Last Name Hometown
Alexander Dewar Saskatoon Marlene Hanbridge Saskatoon
Damon Du on Ba leford Jordyn Thomas Wilkie
Je Kowalchuk Moose Jaw Harrison Lars‐Hansen Regina Coaches/Managers
Ma hew Mandziuk Yorkton First Name Last Name Hometown Alan Spoonhunter Saskatoon Brody Waddell Regina Andrew Vanderhoo Regina Natalie Lukiw Saskatoon
Coaches & Manager
First Name Last Name Posi on Tanner Brightman Head Coach Will Redl Coach David Earl Manager
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Team Sask Team Sask Canoe/Kayak Cycling
Male Athletes Road Cycling
First Name Last Name Hometown First Name Last Name Hometown Simon Chambers‐Crease Regina Aidan Dagenais Regina Caleb Bender Glenavon Daniel McCullough Saskatoon Lukas Conly Grasswood Nathan Mor n Regina Nicole Cripps Regina Colin Reiger Regina Andre Gagnon Saskatoon Female Athletes Joshua Kropf Regina
First Name Last Name Hometown Elijah Lou t Regina Tea Anaka Richardson Zoey Bourgeois Regina Mountain Bike
Emma Donovan Regina McKenzie Millar Regina First Name Last Name Hometown Jamie Munro White City Lauren Theis Regina Bre Down Regina Channa Topping Martensville Cameron Merkowsky Saskatoon Jordan Stevenson Saskatoon Coaches, Manager & Boatperson Shealynn Stevenson Saskatoon
First Name Last Name Hometown Jessica Riley Yorkton Coach, Manager & Technical Support
Mike Robinson Regina Robert Sleeth Saskatoon First Name Last Name Hometown Mykel Kowaluk Saskatoon Russell Down Regina Melanie Stevenson Saskatoon David Stevenson Saskatoon
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Team Sask Team Sask Diving Golf
Male Athletes Athletes
First Name Last Name Hometown First Name Last Name Hometown Rylan Weins Pike Lake Kade Johnson Yorkton Jonah Cey Saskatoon Andrew Campbell Saskatoon Jamie Spilchak Saskatoon Roman Timmerman Saskatoon Bjorn Marken n Regina Sarah Grieve Saskatoon Chloe Sies Melville Female Athletes Alex Schmidt Regina
First Name Last Name Hometown Coach & Manager
Elizabeth DeCecco Saskatoon Alyssa Clairmont Regina First Name Last Name Hometown Quinn Gariepy Saskatoon Jason Schneider Saskatoon Joelle Gallais Lumsden Bri any Thorimbert Saskatoon
Coaches & Manager
First Name Last Name Hometown Laura Desautels White City Sydney Hesselberg Saskatoon Steve Carroll Saskatoon Jana Klein Regina
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Team Sask Team Sask Rowing Rowing
Female Athletes Male Athletes
First Name Last Name Hometown First Name Last Name Hometown
Aleiia Asmundson Regina Zeyad Aboudheir Regina
Maria Brockman Saskatoon Wisam Ashique Regina
Sarah Craven Saskatoon Liam Ca et Saskatoon
Roslynn Dagenais Regina Eric Chateigner Saskatoon
Elana Gelineau Saskatoon Connor Chooke Regina
Mayah Golden Saskatoon Brammon Edwards Saskatoon
Dominique Gray Saskatoon Zayn Haque Regina
Elan Jacobson Saskatoon Ben Hersche Regina
Caitlyn Kirkpatrick Saskatoon Ma hew Johner Saskatoon
Wardah Mahmood Regina Lam Le Saskatoon
Kendell Massier Regina Thomas Markewich Regina
Lauren Matai Saskatoon Rogan Noble Regina
Alyssa McCullough Saskatoon John Perverseff Saskatoon
Kate Morstad Regina Stephen Perverseff Saskatoon
Brenna Randall Regina
Coaches & Manager
First Name Last Name Hometown
Gare Mathiason Regina
Lauren Ritchie Saskatoon
John Haver Saskatoon
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Team Sask Team Sask Sailing Soccer
Athletes Men’s Team
First Name Last Name Hometown First Name Last Name Hometown Madison Amy Saskatoon Marcus Baxter Saskatoon Kathleen Carter Saskatoon Kuhle Bekwayo Saskatoon Andre Gagnon Saskatoon Evan Essapa Regina Joe Gerlinsky Ba leford Davidson Fadare Regina Katherine Langhorne Saskatoon Josh Fichter Regina SteNicholas Langhorne Saskatoon Jordan Fiske Regina Krystle Shewchuk Prince Albert Ajani (Ash) Fountaine Saskatoon Alec Wa ers Saskatoon Mathew Hna w Saskatoon Daniel Jimenez Saskatoon Coach & Manager Kelly Lowry Regina
Luke Mackie Saskatoon First Name Last Name Hometown Jake McFadyen Regina Mark Lammens Saskatoon Brandon Miranjie Saskatoon Cole e Bourgonje Prince Albert Ahmed Mohammed Saskatoon Hamza Moustapha Regina Oluwatobi Ojo Swi Current Emme Steadman Regina Spencer Steele Canora
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Team Sask Team Sask Soccer Soccer
Women’s Team Men’s Team Coaches & Manager
First Name Last Name Hometown First Name Last Name Hometown
Claire Abrey Saskatoon Terrol Russell Saskatoon
Cassandra Chometa Saskatoon Josh Hartl Regina
Renee DeCorby Saskatoon Chris Chisholm Regina
Olivia Gables Regina Women’s Team Coaches & Manager Jaedan Gardner Martensville
Jessica Gaudet Prince Albert First Name Last Name Hometown
Madison Goertz Saskatoon Percy Hoff Saskatoon
Payton Izsak Prince Albert Adele Bandet Saskatoon
Cassidy Joslin Saskatoon Jennifer Waldner Saskatoon
Keelin Kennedy Saskatoon Chelsea Guebert Saskatoon
Hayley Krahenbil Regina
Haley Mercier Saskatoon
Penny Mulenga Saskatoon
Brynn Nash Saskatoon
Allyson Schneider Saskatoon
Nicole Solie Saskatoon
Makenna Wiebe Martensville
Alicia Woodland Saskatoon
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Team Sask Team Sask Softball Softball
Men’s Team Women’s Team
First Name Last Name Hometown First Name Last Name Hometown Dane Arntsen Delisle Deanna Gerrard Southey Nick Basaraba Prince Albert Madison Jerome Regina Sheldon Beierle Saskatoon Jill Kroeger Hanley
Rylan Couture Debden Michelle Kukurudza Saskatoon
Reid Dubkowski Delisle Jordan Kulbida Saskatoon
Jordan Hudson Saskatoon Ali Lockwood Conquest
Jus n Kapeluck Saskatoon Sarah Kostuk Saskatoon Craig Kosmynka Warman Brielle McCullough Saskatoon Ma hew Kutnikoff Prince Albert Amanda Peevers Saskatoon Jus n Laskowski Warman Randi Rocheleau Saskatoon Clayton McKenzie Delisle Ashlyn Rupps Saskatoon Evan Morris Delisle Kailey Strouts Saskatoon Nick Patrick Prince Albert Kim Vibert Regina James Shirley Delisle Haley Volk Saskatoon Jordan Valcamp Saskatoon Carly Zultok Prince Albert
Coaches & Manager
Coaches & Manager
First Name Last Name Hometown First Name Last Name Hometown Kalen Kovitch Prince Albert Dave McCullough Saskatoon Kevin Kosmynka Warman Andrea Wolf Wapella Sean LaHaye Prince Albert Karen Thull Regina
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Team Sask Team Sask Swimming Swimming
Female Athletes Male Athletes
First Name Last Name Hometown First Name Last Name Hometown Fahren Baker Saskatoon Bryce Baker Saskatoon Maclaren Burwell Saskatoon Taran Basran Saskatoon Rebecca Dean Regina Kylie Flynn Saskatoon Jayden Bilous Saskatoon Olivia Harvey Saskatoon Mitchell Brough Regina Taylor Hebert Saskatoon Brayden Hemeon Saskatoon Cadence Johns Moose Jaw Michael McGillivray Regina Ashley Nelson Saskatoon Brandon Nord North Ba leford Shelby Newkirk Saskatoon Taylor Parker North Ba leford Lindsay Reimer North Ba leford Jenae Ruetz Swi Current Tyler Piercy‐Servant Swi Current Emma Spence Regina Ma hew Syrgiannis Regina Elyssa Tacchi Moose Jaw Blake Tierney Saskatoon Jordan Vassell Saskatoon Coaches, Manager and Athlete Assistant Noah Wagner Regina
First Name Last Name Hometown Laura Harvey Saskatoon Aaron Maszko Saskatoon Craig Nieuwstad Regina Jacqueline Powell Swi Current Melanie Hebert Saskatoon Stephen Neiszner Kindersley
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Team Sask Team Sask Tennis Triathlon
Male Athletes Male Athletes
First Name Last Name Hometown First Name Last Name Hometown Conrad Koch Saskatoon Sam Sheshadri Saskatoon Payton Nicol Saskatoon Kyle Caie Saskatoon Josh Saban Saskatoon Kaelen Kolb Regina
Kolya Sidloski Saskatoon Female Athletes
Female Athletes
First Name Last Name Hometown First Name Last Name Hometown Kaycee Schroeder Saskatoon Morgan Waller Drinkwater Natalia Kolesova Regina Anya Chavez Regina Ta ana Regnier Saskatoon Shiah Holmes Regina
Teah Chavez Regina Coach & Manager
Coach & Manager First Name Last Name Hometown
RossAnn Edwards Saskatoon First Name Last Name Hometown Aiden Katz Regina Leo Liendo Saskatoon Denise Fernandez Regina
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Team Sask Team Sask Volleyball Volleyball
Men’s Team Women’s Team
First Name Last Name Hometown First Name Last Name Hometown Ben Linsley Saskatoon Mandi Fraser Saskatoon Ryan Andres Hepburn Jayda Harder Waldheim Mason Issel Prince Albert Mia Harder Waldheim Jordan Silzer Saskatoon Reece Harder Waldheim Braedon Friesen Swi Current Charm Henderson Shell Lake Marcus Roflik Regina Jessica Lerminiaux Regina Travis Walls Wakaw Kaylie Lueck Regina Mason Sco Oxbow Olivia Ma ern Saskatoon Ryan Crawford Prince Albert Sierra Parris‐Kruger Regina Luke Wandzura Prince Albert Por a Switzer Regina Enrique Rempel Swi Current Ashleigh Wolensky Redvers Paul Dionne Weyburn Jessica Zacharias Waldheim
Coaches & Manager Coaches & Manager
First Name Last Name Hometown First Name Last Name Hometown Joel Dyck Saskatoon Mark Dodds Saskatoon Mitch Schneider Medstead Derek Zacharias Caronport Lee Hamilton Regina Bri Marshall Kyle
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Team Sask Team Sask Wrestling Wrestling
Male Athletes Coaches and Manager
First Name Last Name Hometown First Name Last Name Hometown Andre Smith Regina Brook Smith Prince Albert Logan Bohle Saskatoon Drake Buechler Warman Dan McGee Regina Riley Icton Saskatoon Monte McNaughton Carlyle Maxwell Meekins Saskatoon Wendy Marco e Carlyle Josh Beke Regina Kris ne Ursu Regina August Bayliss Denzil Mason Nikbakht Saskatoon Julian Klinger Saskatoon Aus n Shopa Swi Current Kalin Langford Christopher Lake
Female Athletes
First Name Last Name Hometown Natasha Wiebe Warman Randi Wiegers Saskatoon Alicia Kent Saskatoon Aleah Nickel Swi Current Emma Parker Saskatoon Berit Johnson Saskatoon Frankie Gawryluik Weyburn Abby Wright Saskatoon Lillian Pinay Regina Leah Mason Prince Albert *Note Rosters are subject to change.
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