INCORPORATED IN 1988 HISTORICAL TIME LINES 1986-2019 FOUNDERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS STANDING COMMITTEES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INTRODUCTION DISCLAIMER: Although information below is as accurate as possible some dates and accomplishments may be erroneous or omitted. My apologies in advance for any accomplishment, contribution or involvement I may have missed. I reviewed the historical information I have on hand a number of times to ensure accuracy. Please advise me if you have any additions or changes to this document that I may have inadvertently missed as this is a living document. The pictures in this document were collected over a number of years and continue to be collected. However, I do not have a picture of every key volunteer and member. My apologies again but as mentioned earlier this is a living document please do not hesitate to forward any photographs you may have that would be relevant for this document. Sincerely, Mark Henry, Executive Director How it was in the Beginning…..By Dr J.F. Alexander and Dr. Nestor Ficzycz Reflecting on the past permits us the opportunity to remember events and circumstances. Recall of special times which provided something of note, such as: ● Changes in patterns ● Advances in Programs ● Some good things may be comfortably continued ● Sometimes modification would allow easier approaches and more efficiency. ● Review of costs and sources of revenue. One night (1974) Nestor Ficzycz called me and said: Please stop whatever you are doing (getting ready for bed) and come over to my house. Nestor said: Joe Kanuka and I have been visiting and talking (fuelled by rum and coke). The topic will be of great interest to you and many of our friends. That was basically it. That was the launching that was: The beginning of the Saskatchewan Academy of Sports Medicine (SASM). Joe as our Lawyer got us going in the correct direction. The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) decided it did not prefer to establish a new Section of the Association. However, we did obtain affiliate membership with Sask Sport Inc. in 1975. This membership included being added to the Ministers Eligibility List for funding. Joe Kanuka organized and oversaw the application and receipt of our funding. The original Charter Members of the Academy included; Dr. J.F. Alexander, Dr. Nestor Ficzycz, Dr. Walter Hader, Dr. Lionel Lavoie, Dr. Terry Henning and Dr. A. Paul Pieron. The original funding from Sask Sport Inc. for the first Sports Medicine Conference enabled us to have a very up to date Conference and set us on our way for our future Saskatchewan Academy of Sports Medicine. The Academy would remain on the Ministers Eligibility List from 1975-1988. Over the years there was a move towards forming an umbrella organization that would include all Sport Medicine Professionals that would support the Athletes and Coaches in Saskatchewan. Dr. Bryan Barootes and I (Jack) would lead the discussions with Sask Sport Inc (John Lee) to form the Council. Dr. Walter Hader, Dr. Lionel Lavoie, Chuck Armstrong, Diane Crosby and Linda Detta would join us in developing the Council’s first constitution, policies and programs. It was in 1988 that the President of the Academy Dr. Vic de Korompay would write a letter to Sask Sport Inc. (John Lee) relinquishing the Academy’s position on the Ministers Funding Eligibility List upon the recognition and sanction of the Sport Medicine Council of Saskatchewan by Sask Sport Inc. (It should be noted that the Academy is still a member of Sask Sport). We realized that if we had a group of Sport Medicine interested Physicians and Surgeons we could facilitate relations with each other and relate to other such Groups in the other Provinces. We could be a Chapter of or relate to the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine (now the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine). As well, being an organized Academy, it would open the path for establishing a connection with the Athletic and Physical Therapists and the University Scientists Research Group, Physical Educators, Athletes and Coaches and whomever else needed to get Sport Medicine opinions about areas of shared interest. This led to areas in the preparation for and participation in sporting activities by individuals and teams. The natural progression of people with energy and the will to explore gave us a chance to develop as we travelled the path of the early days. Adolescence followed then a degree of Maturity…We are forever grateful for the cooperation and the assistance of those who helped us progress. The degree of success we witness today is terrific. This is due to the diligence and the hard work of so many talented people under the guidance of Linda Detta originally and then … Mark Henry and Scott Julé. As well, Sask Sport Inc. and the Government of Saskatchewan-Sport and Recreation Branch have been remarkable partners and supporters of us. And that’s how it was in the beginning and travel along a path into what has been such a marvelous, memorable journey. (Pictured below is Dr. J. F. (Jack) Alexander), Joe Kanuka and Dr. Nestor Ficzycz J.F. Alexander (circa 1988) Joe Kanuka (pictured above) Dr. Nestor Ficzycz (pictured above) 1986-1987 ● Organizing Committee dedicated to the development of the Sport Medicine Council of Saskatchewan is formed. ● Members included: Dr. J.F Alexander, Saskatchewan Academy of Sports Medicine (SASM) Chuck Armstrong, Sport Physiotherapy Saskatchewan (SPS) Dr. Walter Hader, Saskatchewan Academy of Sports Medicine (SASM) Dr. Bryan Barootes, Saskatchewan Academy of Sports Medicine Diane Crosby, Sport Physiotherapy Saskatchewan (SPS) John Lee and Glen Tuck, Sask Sport Inc. Ian Pike, University of Regina-Paul Schwann Centre Dr. Vic DeKorompay, Saskatchewan Academy of Sports Medicine (SASM) Jim McClements, University of Saskatchewan, College of Physical Education Lyle Sanderson, University of Saskatchewan-Intercollegiate Athletics Sheila Beckie, University of Regina-Intercollegiate Athletics Nelson Bryksa, Provincial Government-Dept. of Culture and Recreation Barry Stinson, Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) ● Dr. Sam Landa inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. ○ Attended Manitoba Medical College ○ Team doctor for the Saskatoon Hilltops in 1947, and held the position for over 38 years. ○ Attended, winter games, indoor games and the 1972 Munich Olympic Games as a medical team member. ○ Chaired the Committee responsible for the ParticipAction Saskatoon Society ○ Set up international exchange programs and was a director of the Bob Adams Foundation. ○ Honours bestowed on him include: Kinsmen Sportsman of the Year (1975), Queen’s Jubilee Medal (1976) and a Member of the Order of Canada (1976), and inducted into the Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame (1986). Pictured below is Dr. Sam Landa (Courtesy Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame) ● Dr. Jack Alexander (SASM member) and Dr. Bryan Barootes (SASM Member) continue to work with the Canadian National Women’s Volleyball Team which trains out of Regina. (Alexander and Barootes worked with the team from 1983-1991).The Council also assists in providing services for the Team. 1988-1989 ● Incorporation on April 14. Councils first logo seen below: ● Charter (founding) members of the Sport Medicine Council of Saskatchewan are: - Saskatchewan Academy of Sports Medicine (SASM) (an organization consisting of physicians with education and/or interest in sport medicine) - Sport Physiotherapy Saskatchewan (an organization consisting of physiotherapists with education and/or interest in sport medicine) ● J. F. Alexander (SASM), 1st President ● J.F. Alexander (SASM) inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum ○ Involved in recreational hockey, football, cubs, scouts, sea cadets and even some theatre productions in the early years. ○ Received his doctor of medicine degree in Saskatoon in 1965 ○ Certificate of the College of Family Physicians in 1971 ○ Fellowship of the college in 1984 ○ Involvement in sport started during his early days of practice ○ Named team physician for the Regina Rams in 1967 ○ Named team physician for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1969 ○ Named team physician the for the University of Regina Cougar Hockey Team in 1978 ○ Named Chairman of the Riders Medical Team in 1979. ○ Chairman or organizer for 21 local, provincial, national and international event involving sports medicine. The sports vary- figure skating, speed skating, swimming, synchronized swimming, track and field, hockey, football, wrestling and Special Olympics. ○ He has received numerous awards and in 1987 was named Saskatchewan Family Physician of the Year by the Saskatchewan Chapter of the College of Family Physicians of Canada. ○ Installed in the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame on June 18, 1988. Pictured below is Dr. J. F. (Jack) Alexander) (Courtesy of Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame) (Circa 1988) It should be noted that Jacks’ induction into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame did not include any of his significant accomplishments as founder and first President of the Council. This was due to the fact that the Council was just being formed in 1987-1988 and Jack was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988. ● Dr. Walter Hader (SASM) receives Sask Sport Inc. Volunteer Recognition Award ○ Fellowship FRCP(C) Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons 1967, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ○ Professor and Acting head, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Saskatchewan ○ Director, Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, University Hospital, Saskatoon ○