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The purpose of the Saskatchewan Games is to provide an opportunity for the provinces developing athletes, coaches and officials to participate in a multi-sport event in preparation for a higher level of competition.

2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games Announced

Flying Dust First Nation, SK (July 4, 2024) – The Saskatchewan Games Council is pleased to announce that the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games will be jointly hosted by the neighbouring communities of Flying Dust First Nation and Meadow Lake. This will mark the first time in the biennial multi-sport event program’s 52-year history that a city and First Nation have partnered in hosting the event.

The 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games in Meadow Lake – Flying Dust First Nation will take place on Treaty 6 Territory from February 15 – 21, 2026. (Photo Credit: Saskatchewan Games Facebook Page).

You can read the full press release here.

 

One Year to Go Until 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster!

Lloydminster, SK (July 21, 2023) – The one-year countdown has officially begun ahead of the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster, presented by Teine Energy. The biennial multi-sport event will take place in Lloydminster from July 21-27, 2024.

The 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster will see competition among upwards of 1,800 participants from across Saskatchewan in 15 different sports. These include Archery, Athletics, Baseball, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Canoe Kayak, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Special Olympics – Bocce, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball, and Wheelchair Basketball.

While each sport’s age classification varies, athletes participating in the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games will generally range from 11 – 18 years of age. Athletes can qualify for the Games through a tryout process, taking place in spring 2024 and managed by each sport’s Provincial Sport Organization (PSO). Coaches and managers can take part through an application process managed by each PSO.

You can read the full press release here.

Parkland Valley Athlete Wins Inaugural Saskatchewan Games Award

Yorkton, SK (June 23, 2023) – Parkland Valley Sport, Culture and Recreation is pleased to announce that a young athlete from our area is the recipient of the inaugural Lorne Lasuita Saskatchewan Games Athletic Achievement Award.

Team Parkland Valley Figure Skating athlete Aya Burrell was the female recipient of the first ever award, following her participation in the 2023 Saskatchewan Winter Games in Regina this past February.

Aya earned a silver medal in the Pre-Novice Ladies Figure Skating event at the Sask Games. Then two days after competing in Regina, Aya flew to Prince Edward Island to compete for Team Sask in the 2023 Canada Winter Games. There, she finished as Saskatchewan’s top competitor in her event.

You can read the full press release from the Saskatchewan Games here.

Teine Energy Named as Presenting Partner for the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games

Lloydminster, SK (June 5, 2023) — The Saskatchewan Games Council and 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games Host Organizing Committee (2024 Games) are thrilled to announce that Teine Energy Ltd. has signed on as the presenting partner of the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games. The Games will take place in Lloydminster from July 21-27, 2024.

Teine Energy is a privately-held Canadian energy company focused on environmentally conscious development of low-risk, geographically concentrated assets. The company’s primary operations are currently situated within southwestern Saskatchewan developing both primary and enhanced oil recovery projects. Saskatchewan is a key province for Teine’s operations and the partnership reflects their ongoing commitment to giving back to the communities in which they operate.

The 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster, presented by Teine Energy, will see competition among upwards of 1,800 youth participants from across the province in 15 different sports. These include Archery, Athletics, Baseball, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Canoe Kayak, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Special Olympics – Bocce, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball, and Wheelchair Basketball.

You can read the full press release here.

The purpose of the Saskatchewan Games is to provide an opportunity for the province’s developing athletes, coaches and officials to participate in a multi-sport event in preparation for a higher level of competition.

The goals of the Saskatchewan Games are:

  • To provide an athlete-centered multi-sport experience that compliments provincial sport governing bodies, long term athlete and coach developmental plans, generally in the LTAD ‘Train to Train’ stage of development.
  • To identify Saskatchewan participants with the potential to advance to higher levels of competition.(Provincial Team, National Competitions, Canada Games, Western Canada Summer Games, North American Indigenous Games).
  • To enhance community development through a sport legacy of upgraded equipment, facilities, experienced officials, cultural understanding and appreciation, and a core group of volunteers.
  • To motivate participants to achieve a higher level of sport skill and physical well being.
  • To promote athlete, coach and official development programs within all Districts in the province.
  • To provide a provincial showcase which increases public awareness and support for amateur sport in Saskatchewan.
  • To generate economic and tourism benefits within the host community and surrounding area.

The Saskatchewan Games Program is a developmental tool used by Provincial Sport Governing Bodies (PSGBs) which aids in the comprehensive growth and development of athletes, coaches, officials and all participants in sport. District teams are selected by the Provincial Sport Governing Bodies and managed by the provinces Sport, Culture and Recreation Districts.

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