In the modern world, Saskatchewan Games has become a topic of great relevance and interest to people of all ages and conditions. With the advancement of technology and globalization, Saskatchewan Games has taken a leading role in various aspects of our daily lives. Whether in the work, educational, cultural or social sphere, Saskatchewan Games has sparked debates, reflections and conflicting opinions. Throughout history, Saskatchewan Games has marked important milestones and significantly influenced the way we live and relate. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Saskatchewan Games, analyzing its impact, evolution and projection in the future.
Canadian multi-sport event
Saskatchewan Games
Status
Active
Genre
Multi-sport event
Frequency
Biennial
Location(s)
Various
Country
Canada
Inaugurated
1972; 52 years ago (1972) (summer)
1974; 50 years ago (1974) (winter)
The Saskatchewan Summer Games and Saskatchewan Winter Games are multi-sport events held in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The governing body for the Saskatchewan Games is the Saskatchewan Games Council, a non-profit organization who has held responsibility for organizing the Games since 2006.
The most recent Saskatchewan Winter Games took place in Regina from February 18-23, 2023. The next Saskatchewan Summer Games will take place in Lloydminster from July 21-27, 2024.
History
The games began in 1972 when Roy Romanow, then Minister in charge of the Saskatchewan Youth Agency, announced the inauguration of the Games. The first Saskatchewan Summer Games were held in 1972 in Moose Jaw, and the first Saskatchewan Winter Games were held two years later in North Battleford.
The 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games were initially scheduled to be held in Lloydminster. They were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but on December 21, 2020, it was announced that the games had been cancelled in full due to continued health and safety concerns. Lloydminster received the right of first refusal to host the 2024 Games, which it accepted. In January 2022, the 2022 Saskatchewan Winter Games were also postponed due to COVID-19, citing the current Omicron variant and advice from public health officials. The postponed Winter Games went forward in February 2023.
Citing that they typically bid for national and international events, and to encourage the Games to be held in smaller cities, Regina and Saskatoon are ineligible to bid for any Saskatchewan Games. An exception was made for the 2022 Saskatchewan Winter Games, which were awarded for the first time to Regina; the Saskatchewan Games Council cited the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on smaller cities, and as being a special occasion to mark the 50th anniversary of the Saskatchewan Games.
Nine district teams, each representing a different region of Saskatchewan, participate in each instalment of the games. Two of the teams (Regina and Saskatoon) represent the provinces main urban centres, while the other seven teams represent a mix of urban and rural athletes. The district teams, ordered by population, and the cities they include are listed as follows.