ATHLETE INFORMATION
Participation in the Saskatchewan Games will be one of the most fun and rewarding experiences for any young athlete. As the largest ongoing multi-sport event in the province (Celebrating its 50th Anniversary!), you will experience tremendous camaraderie with other athletes from your District and the entire province, and receive the highest standards of quality care, comfort, and competition by the Host Organizing Committee in Regina.
Athlete and District Eligibility
The Saskatchewan Games has strict regulations regarding athlete eligibility and District eligibility. Some of the key criteria have been synthesized and bulleted below, however if questions arise it will be in the athlete’s best interest to contact the Team Regina District Coordinator as soon as possible (before playdowns or tryouts) to have the matter clarified by the Saskatchewan Games Council.
- The Saskatchewan Games shall be open to Saskatchewan residents who are Canadian citizens or who have landed immigrant status for a minimum period of one year prior to the Games.
- Each district team shall be comprised of eligible athletes whose Saskatchewan domicile or actual residence for at least six months prior to the Games, was located within the recognized boundaries of the district they are representing. In the event an athlete moves from one district to another, less than six months prior to the start of the Games, a special request may be made to the Saskatchewan Games Council to determine eligibility.
- Students enrolled and attending secondary or post-secondary school on a full-time basis outside their district residence may elect to compete in a district play down in either their home district or academic resident district, but not both.
- First Nations athletes who reside and attend school in one District but are members of a First Nation Reserve in another District may elect to participate in either District, but not both. If they try out for one District and are not selected for that team, they are not permitted to try out for that sport in another District.
A list of the Districts and more information on their boundaries can be viewed on Sask Sport website.
Cost to Participate
Provincial Sport Governing Bodies (PSGBs) may require a fee to help cover costs of tryouts, practices, and competition uniforms. It is at the PSGB's discretion as to what or if a separate fee is collected.
If officially selected as a Team Regina athlete for the Games, a $100 fee is required. This fee covers the costs associated with the Games, including your ceremonial walkout uniform, accommodations, and meals.
Cost to Participate
Provincial Sport Governing Bodies (PSGBs) may require a fee to help cover costs of tryouts, practices, and competition uniforms. It is at the PSGB's discretion as to what or if a separate fee is collected.
If officially selected as a Team Regina athlete for the Games, a $100 fee is required. This fee covers the costs associated with the Games, including your ceremonial walkout uniform, accommodations, and meals.
Prior to the Games
Team Regina will host a Pep Rally (Staging Event) in early February. The program will include the opportunity to hear a motivational speaker, receive final information about the Games, distribute walkout uniforms to coaches/managers for their teams, etc. Event plans are under development, so stay tuned for details to come later.
Team Regina will host a Pep Rally (Staging Event) in early February. The program will include the opportunity to hear a motivational speaker, receive final information about the Games, distribute walkout uniforms to coaches/managers for their teams, etc. Event plans are under development, so stay tuned for details to come later.
Getting to the Games
Since Regina is the host, there will be no coordinated team travel for Team Regina. Instructions will be provided later regarding the timeframe and process for Team Regina participants to check in for the Games.
Since Regina is the host, there will be no coordinated team travel for Team Regina. Instructions will be provided later regarding the timeframe and process for Team Regina participants to check in for the Games.
At the Games
Everyone must attend the Opening or Closing Ceremonies of the Saskatchewan Games (dependent on which half you participate in). The Host Community will be making these ceremonies special with exciting entertainment and celebrities.
All athletes, coaches and managers will be housed in the Athletes' Village at the University of Regina. They will also eat all their meals at the village.
Everyone must attend the Opening or Closing Ceremonies of the Saskatchewan Games (dependent on which half you participate in). The Host Community will be making these ceremonies special with exciting entertainment and celebrities.
All athletes, coaches and managers will be housed in the Athletes' Village at the University of Regina. They will also eat all their meals at the village.
Other Information
Once selected, more detail will be coming about the above items (most likely through your coach or manager), in particular, detailed information about Games registration using GEMS.pro, the vaccination policy, fee payment, walk-out uniforms, accommodations and meals. If you are unsure or have questions after being selected, check in with your coach/manager or the Team Regina Coordinator and they'll help you out.
Once selected, more detail will be coming about the above items (most likely through your coach or manager), in particular, detailed information about Games registration using GEMS.pro, the vaccination policy, fee payment, walk-out uniforms, accommodations and meals. If you are unsure or have questions after being selected, check in with your coach/manager or the Team Regina Coordinator and they'll help you out.