SASKATCHEWAN’S FEDERATION FOR AMATEUR SPORT ABOUT US Sask Sport is a volunteer-led, non-profi t organization and the federation for amateur sport in Saskatchewan. Its members have grown to more than 70 sport and multi-service organizations that provide sport opportunities for Saskatchewan residents of all ages and abilities. Sask Sport’s vision is to enhance Saskatchewan lives through sport. Through the strength of its volunteer force and passionate sport leaders, this sport delivery system promotes active and healthy lifestyles, embraces diversity and inclusivity, works to reduce barriers, and provides quality, safe environments. SASKSPORT.CA RECOGNIZE YOUR FUNDING! Sask Sport operates Sask Lotteries as the main fundraiser for more than 12,000 sport, culture and recreation groups. These groups provide quality activities that benefi t nearly 1,000 communities, over 600,000 registered participants, and impact many more. Grant recipients are required to recognize and promote Sask Lotteries. Please utilize the logo and promotional material located on the Sask Lotteries website under Funding Recognition. Learn more about the Sask Lotteries system and how the lottery funding helps build and support Saskatchewan people and communities under Who Benefi ts. SASKLOTTERIES.CA DEVELOPING SPORT AND ITS LEADERS DISPUTE RESOLUTION Sask Sport membership conditions require Active and Affi liate INDIGENOUS COACHES AND OFFICIALS PROGRAM Members to have Dispute Resolution and Harassment The Indigenous Coaches and Offi cials Program supports and Abuse policies and procedures. The purpose of this advanced training opportunities for certifi cation programs, membership condition is to place our members in a position to such as the Introduction to Coaching Workshop, Aboriginal manage or mitigate discipline concerns, complaints, dispute Coaching Modules, and Introduction to Competition: Part A resolution or appeals using recognized fair and due process. & B, National Coaching Certifi cation Program (NCCP) Sport- To support this requirement, Sask Sport developed Dispute Specifi c Clinics and Offi cials Clinics. Resolution and Harassment and Abuse policy templates and procedures to assist our members. COMMUNITY SPORT DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM The Community Sport Development Grant Program provides The Dispute Resolution policy suite consists of the following community-based sport participation and development policy and procedure components: opportunities for Indigenous children and youth in • Discipline and Complaints Policy and Flowchart Saskatchewan. The program will assist and support the • Appeal Policy and Flowchart implementation of organized community sport programs, • Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation) Policy specifi cally in urban, rural, on-reserve, isolated and northern • Code of Conduct Policy (designed to be inclusive and communities. Support can include equipment or league fees, encompassing of all types of behaviors under one policy, facility access and volunteer development. and to be in eff ect for the Board of Directors, committees, other volunteers, coaches, managers, offi cials, parents and Planning Community Sport - A Workbook for Communities is spectators available in a downloadable PDF on the website. It can help • Confl ict of Interest Policy - as this is a key area where communities build and maintain active sport programs for dispute situations often arise children and youth. Sport is a signifi cant part of community unity and provides benefi ts such as healthy lifestyles, self- RESPECT IN SPORT FOR COACHES & LEADERS discipline, and positive self-esteem for individuals. Respect in Sport is a free, online educational program to assist coaches and sport leaders in identifying abuse, bullying, INDIGENOUS SPORT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM harassment and neglect in sport. Sask Sport requires this The Indigenous Sport Enhancement Program is committed program for all active, registered coaches of our provincial to raising the performance level of Indigenous athletes in sport membership. The goal is to help provide a safer and more sport, and increasing the capacity of Indigenous coaches, respectful sporting environment for all. offi cials and volunteers. The program is aimed at developing and preparing athletes for major competitions and multi- OFFICIALS DEVELOPMENT sport games, with a focus on the North American Indigenous The Offi cials Development section of the Sask Sport website Games. It is also designed to support year-round high-intensity includes a variety of tools and resources to help raise individual and sport-specifi c training programs devoted to skill awareness of the importance of offi cials, support recruitment, and fi tness development and competition-specifi c training. education and recognition eff orts, and to encourage respectful participation by all involved in sport. ADVANCED COACHING DIPLOMA The Advanced Coaching Diploma (ACD) is the most extensive SPORT LEGACY FUND multisport training program off ered by the NCCP in Canada. The Sport Legacy Fund is a gift-giving program established ACD coaches are recognized as being among the most for the continued and future development of amateur sport qualifi ed coaches and leaders of Canadian athletes and in Saskatchewan. It encourages those who have benefi ted sport programs competing provincially, nationally, and from sport, or who believe in the value of sport, to give internationally. The Diploma consists of four core themes: something back for current and future generations. Various Coaching Leadership, Coaching Eff ectiveness, Performance tax deductible gift-giving options are available. Amateur sport Planning, and Training and Competition Readiness. needs your support! COACHES ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN TRIBAL COUNCIL AND FIRST NATIONS COORDINATOR The Coaches Association of Saskatchewan (CAS) is a PROGRAM membership organization of coaches managed by a volunteer The Tribal Council and First Nations Sport, Culture and board of directors representing all aspects of coaching. CAS Recreation Coordinator Program exists to build capacity is the leader in coach development and recognition, providing within Indigenous communities to increase access to, and quality programs and services to Saskatchewan coaches participation in sport, culture and recreation—ultimately of all sports at all levels. Visit saskcoach.ca for information contributing to increased quality of life and grassroots on coaching programs and services, NCCP multi-sport development. The Coordinators actively work with other workshops, or the benefi ts of becoming a CAS member. delivery partners to facilitate relationships, build capacity and increase access to sport, culture and recreation programming. The program is also in place to support team development for the Tony Cote Summer and Winter Games—annually supporting the participation of approximately 3,500 athletes, coaches and volunteers. INCREASING PARTICIPATION FOR ALL DREAM BROKERS Dream Brokers work in inner city schools in Saskatchewan ADAPTIVE SPORT CLUB DEVELOPMENT AND SPORT to help children and youth become involved in existing sport, EQUIPMENT GRANTS culture and recreation programs. Sask Sport, SaskCulture, These grants were created to provide fi nancial assistance Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, and various for the purchase of Adaptive Sport equipment and support key stakeholders, work collectively to fund and support the Adaptive Sport club development to increase participation program. The Dream Broker Program has been active in select in sport at all levels and for all abilities. These programs are schools, including: Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, North made possible through fi nancial contributions from the Sask Battleford and Yorkton. Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture & Recreation and are administered through Sask Sport. Active and Affi liate KIDSPORT SASKATCHEWAN members of Sask Sport are eligible to apply. In addition, KidSport is a children’s charity designed to assist children of local or community clubs/organizations can apply with the families facing fi nancial barriers to participate in community endorsement of an Active/Affi liate member of Sask Sport. sport programs So ALL Kids Can Play! KidSport identifi es the Application deadlines are April 1 and October 1 of each year. need in communities, raises funds, and supports programs that create new opportunities for youth ages 5-18 to participate in Looking to get involved in adaptive sport in Saskatchewan? sport. The focus of KidSport is on the economic, social, and Check out the Sask Sport website to fi nd information on a educational needs of the community. Provincial and Local variety of adaptive sport programs, opportunities and contacts. KidSport chapters disburse grants (up to $750) to support children and youth across the province. CANADIAN SPORT FOR LIFE Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) is a national movement to EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE AND change and improve the Canadian Sport system. It aims to ensure all Canadians have the opportunity to participate in CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENT quality sport and physical activity throughout their lifetime. CS4L acknowledges the vital connection between sport, ATHLETE OF THE MONTH AWARD community recreation, health care and education in promoting The Athlete of the Month Award is presented to a children’s health and active living. The CS4L initiative is based Saskatchewan athlete who has had an outstanding on Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development framework, performance during a month. Nominations may be made by which emphasizes developmentally-appropriate