PEI 2009 Media Guide Table of Contents Message from the Premier .................................................................. 2 Message from the Minister .................................................................. 3 Message from the Saskatchewan Games Council .............................4 Message from Sask Sport Inc. ............................................................ 5 Message from the Chef de Mission .................................................... 6 Mission Staff ....................................................................................... 7 Athletics ............................................................................................ 13 Baseball ............................................................................................31 Basketball (female) ...........................................................................37 Basketball (male) ..............................................................................41 Beach Volleyball ............................................................................... 45 CanoeKayak ..................................................................................... 47 Cycling ..............................................................................................53 Diving ................................................................................................ 57 Golf ................................................................................................... 60 Rowing .............................................................................................. 62 Rugby ............................................................................................... 70 Sailing ...............................................................................................77 Soccer (female) ................................................................................ 79 Soccer (male) ................................................................................... 85 Softball .............................................................................................. 90 Swimming ......................................................................................... 95 Tennis ...............................................................................................104 Triathlon ............................................................................................107 Volleyball (female) ............................................................................109 Volleyball (male) ...............................................................................113 Wrestling (female) ............................................................................117 Wrestling (male) ...............................................................................121 National Artist Program .....................................................................125 Sport Venues ....................................................................................126 Team Sask Participants Numbers ....................................................127 Team Sask Previous Medal Standings .............................................128 Previous and Future Canada Games ...............................................129 Canada Games Logo .......................................................................130 Team Sask Logo ...............................................................................131 1 Message from the Premier On behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan, it is my pleasure to congratulate all Saskatchewan athletes who are participating in the 2009 Canada Summer Games in Prince Edward Island. Since 1967, the Canada Games have evolved into the pinnacle of national competition for Canadian athletes. These games also include divisions for persons with disabilities and an arts component called the National Artist Program. The 2009 edition brings together athletes, from all provinces and territories competing in 18 different sports for two exciting athletic weeks. You are among 4,400 participants, 6,000 volunteers, 10,000 visitors from ‘off-Island’, and over 300 media. Be sure to take advantage of the warm hospitality and enhanced facilities that this experience is certain to provide. A special thank you to all the event coaches, staff, parents, and volunteers who have made this ultimate inter-provincial and territorial sporting competition possible. Again, best of luck to our Saskatchewan athletes. Brad Wall Premier 2 Message from the Minister Congratulations to the athletes, coaches, managers and national artists whose dedication and hard work has resulted in the opportunity to represent the province as a member of Team Sask at the 2009 Canada Summer Games in Prince Edward Island! The Jeux du Canada Games are one of Canada’s premiere sporting experiences. They are an integral part in developing sport excellence and one more way for us to profi le our fi ne young athletes on the national stage. Thank you to the parents, offi cials, mission staff and all the volunteers who provide the direction and support. Your efforts offer athletes the opportunity to commit to the values of success, teamwork, dedication and responsibility. These things help them to achieve their maximum potential. Good luck and enjoy this amazing experience! Dustin Duncan Minister of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport 3 Saskatchewan Games Council Congratulations to all the members of Team Sask competing at the 2009 Canada Summer Games. These games continue to provide an opportunity for our developing athletes to compete against the best in the country in a multi-sport environment. For many of you it will be a stepping stone to the next level in your pursuit of excellence. You have worked and trained many long, hard hours to earn the right to represent Saskatchewan, and now you can wear the uniform with pride. To the host communities of Prince Edward Island, thank you for welcoming and hosting Team Sask, their families and friends. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to plan and organize such a fi rst class event and wish to express a sincere thank you to the hundreds of volunteers for ensuring the success of the Games. On behalf of the Saskatchewan Games Council, I would like to commend all members of Team Sask for your accomplishments to date and wish you every success at these games and all future competitions. Play hard, play fair and have fun! Brenda Dowling, Chairperson Saskatchewan Games Council 4 Message from Sask Sport Inc. 5 Message from the Chef de Mission Welcome to Team Sask! It gives me great pleasure, as the Chef de Mission to introduce the 453 members of this year’s team. Saskatchewan should be extremely proud of this group of fi ne young athletes, coaches, managers, artists and mission staff. They will compete and participate to the best of their ability in this country’s premier amateur multi-sport event and will represent the province with pride and integrity. Congratulations to all the athletes for your years of commitment and dedication in striving to become a member of Team Sask 2009. Enjoy the rewards of your hard work in the pursuit of excellence. Saskatchewan has always been proud of its athletes, team spirit, reputation for fair play and competition performance. Wear the provincial colors with pride and be good ambassadors for your province. Thank you to all the coaches and managers for your leadership in identifying and preparing our young athletes to compete at the best of their ability against the best from all over Canada. Team Sask would also like to thank and congratulate the staff and volunteers of the host organizing committee for all they have done to ensure a positive Games experience for all participants. I encourage all team members to take the time, every day, to say thanks to some of those very special people. Team Sask 2009 looks forward to the challenges, competition and experience of the 2009 Canada Summer Games. The Team has the desire to achieve and the spirit to excel. I wish them every success in their pursuit of excellence at the games. Lorne Lasuita Chef de Mission 6 Mission Staff Lorne Lasuita, Regina Chef De Mission Accomplishments/Awards • Has participated in 11 Canada Games and four Western Canada Summer Games • Is the Provincial Games Consultant with the Saskatchewan Games Council Mark Bracken, Regina Assistant Chef De Mission Accomplishments/Awards • Vice-President of the Regina Red Sox of the Western Major Baseball League • Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Coaches Association Susan Schneider, Regina Team Operations Manager Accomplishments/Awards • Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Games Council • Team Sask Mission Staff for six Canada Games Julie Chabot, Regina Communications Accomplishments/Awards • Competed with the U of R Cougars 2004-2006 in athletics • Is the Communications Manager of the Saskatchewan Games Council 7 Mission Staff Ross Lynd, Melfort Cycling, Swimming Accomplishments/Awards • Inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006 in the player/builder category • Was presented with Melfort’s Sports Builder of the Year Award in 2003 Louise Ashcroft, Regina Wrestling (female), Soccer (female) Medical Liason Accomplishments/Awards • Former member of the U of A Panda’s Volleyball team • Member of Team Canada’s medical team at the 2008 Pan Am games in Brazil Brie Jedlic, Regina Mental Trainer Accomplishments/Awards • Competed at two Canada Games and one Western Canada Games as a rower • Won several medals as a member of