The 2016 Paralympic Games have officially begun! There is an impressive number of Saskatchewan athletes who are representing Canada on the international stage, and we couldn't be more proud of our Team Sask alumni! Nik Goncin competed in Wheelchair Basketball at the 2011 and 2015 Canada Winter Games, and is competing in the same in Rio. Erica Gavel was a softball athlete at the 2007…
The 2016 Rio Olympics have ended, but our pride continues for the Team Sask alumni who took part. Congratulations to our Team Sask alumni on their stellar performances at the Olympic Games Gavin Schmitt ('05 CSG) - Men's Volleyball - 5th Brianne Tehisen-Eaton ('05 CSG) - Athletics; Heptathlon - BRONZE Taryn Suttie ('09 CSG) - Athletics; Shot Put - 28th In addition to…
Team Sask alumni shine on the 2015 Saskatchewan Sport Awards stage. Six alumni have the honour of five different awards. To see full bios, click here. 2015 Youth-Female Athlete of the Year Award Samantha Ryan - 2013 Canada Summer Games - Swimming (Para) 2015 Male Athlete of the Year Award Lucas Morin - 2011 Canada Winter Games - Speed Skating; 2011 Western Canada Summer Games -…
Giving Us A Sporting Chance:The Story of Sask Sport Written by Lynn Gidluck and published by Coteau Books A new book, tracing the history of amateur sport in Saskatchewan, hits the shelves today. The book, authored by Lynn Gidluck and published by Coteau Books, tells the story of how the amateur sport federation in Saskatchewan came to be in a position to run the provincial lottery and work with…
Team Sask alumni make up the majority of the finalists list for the 2015 Saskatchewan Sport Awards. We are glad to see their names on the list and know that each one of them is deserving. Winners will be announced on February 1, 2016. 2015 Youth-Male Athlete of the Year Award Finalists Graeme Fish - 2015 Canada Winter Games - Speed Skating Won silver in the 5000m and bronze in the…
