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The Saskatchewan Summer Games and Saskatchewan Winter Games are biennial
multi-sport events A multi-sport event is an organized sporting event, often held over multiple days, featuring competition in many different sports among organized teams of athletes from (mostly) nation-states. The first major, modern, multi-sport event of intern ...
held in the Canadian province of
Saskatchewan Saskatchewan is a Provinces and territories of Canada, province in Western Canada. It is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, to the northeast by Nunavut, and to the south by the ...
. The governing body for the Saskatchewan Games is the
Saskatchewan Games Council Saskatchewan is a Provinces and territories of Canada, province in Western Canada. It is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, to the northeast by Nunavut, and to the south by the ...
, a non-profit organization who has held responsibility for organizing the Games since 2006. Prior to the Council's incorporation, the program was managed by the
Government of Saskatchewan The Government of Saskatchewan () is the provincial government of the province of Saskatchewan. Its powers and structure are set out in the Constitution Act, 1867. In modern Canadian use, the term "government" refers broadly to the cabinet of th ...
. The Council is a member organization of Sask Sport Inc. and receives funding through Sask Lotteries. The most recent Saskatchewan Winter Games took place in Regina from February 18-23, 2023, while the most recent Saskatchewan Summer Games took place in Lloydminster from July 21-27, 2024. The next edition of the Winter Games will take place in Flying Dust First Nation and the City of Meadow Lake from February 15-21, 2026; this will mark the first time in the program's history that a First Nation and neighbouring city will co-host the event. 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. Many Saskatchewan Games alumni have gone on to compete at larger national and international events, including the
Canada Games The Canada Games () is a multi-sport event held every two years, alternating between the Canada Winter Games and the Canada Summer Games. They represent the highest level of national competition for Canadian athletes. Two separate programs are or ...
and the
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. A number of Canadian Olympic champions, including
Colleen Sostorics Colleen Kay Sostorics (born December 17, 1979, in Kennedy, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian retired women's ice hockey defenseman. She played extensively for Canada at the international level, including three Olympic gold medals ( 2002 in Turin, ...
, Emily Clark, and
Lucas Makowsky Lucas Makowsky (born May 30, 1987) is a Canadian speed skater. He started speed skating at six and went on to rank 1st in Canada in the 5000 m and 10000 m for the 2008–09 season. He competed for Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics in the 1500 m ...
, competed at the Saskatchewan Games early in their athletic careers.


History

The games began in 1972 when
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, 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 Moose Jaw is the List of cities in Saskatchewan, fourth largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. Lying on the Moose Jaw River in the south-central part of the province, it is situated on the Trans-Canada Highway, west of Regina, Saskatchewan, Re ...
, and the first Saskatchewan Winter Games were held two years later in
North Battleford North Battleford is a city in west-central Saskatchewan, Canada. It is the seventh largest city in the province and is directly across the North Saskatchewan River from the town of Battleford. Together, the two communities are known as "The B ...
. The 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games were initially scheduled to be held in
Lloydminster Lloydminster is a city in Canada which has the unusual geographic distinction of straddling the provincial border between Alberta and Saskatchewan. The city is incorporated by both provinces as a single city with a single municipal administra ...
. They were postponed to 2021 due to the
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, 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
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and advice from public health officials. The postponed Winter Games went forward in February 2023.


Host cities

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 2023 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.


Sports


Summer sports

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Winter sports

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Participating teams

Nine district teams, each representing a different region of Saskatchewan, participate in each instalment of the games. Two of the teams ( Regina and
Saskatoon Saskatoon () is the largest city in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It straddles a bend in the South Saskatchewan River in the central region of the province. It is located along the Trans-Canada Hig ...
) represent the province's main urban centres, while the other seven teams represent a mix of urban and rural athletes. The district teams, ordered by population, and the
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they include are listed as follows. * Team Saskatoon (
Saskatoon Saskatoon () is the largest city in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It straddles a bend in the South Saskatchewan River in the central region of the province. It is located along the Trans-Canada Hig ...
) – 266,141 * Team Regina ( Regina) – 226,404 * Team Lakeland ( Melfort,
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) – 124,837 * Team Prairie Central (
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,
Martensville Martensville is a city located in Saskatchewan, Canada, just north of Saskatoon, west of the city of Warman and southwest of Clarkboro Ferry which crosses the South Saskatchewan River. It is a bedroom community of Saskatoon. It is surrounded b ...
, Warman) – 118,729 * Team Rivers West (
Lloydminster Lloydminster is a city in Canada which has the unusual geographic distinction of straddling the provincial border between Alberta and Saskatchewan. The city is incorporated by both provinces as a single city with a single municipal administra ...
, Meadow Lake,
North Battleford North Battleford is a city in west-central Saskatchewan, Canada. It is the seventh largest city in the province and is directly across the North Saskatchewan River from the town of Battleford. Together, the two communities are known as "The B ...
) – 110,432 * Team South West (
Moose Jaw Moose Jaw is the List of cities in Saskatchewan, fourth largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. Lying on the Moose Jaw River in the south-central part of the province, it is situated on the Trans-Canada Highway, west of Regina, Saskatchewan, Re ...
,
Swift Current Swift Current is the sixth-largest city in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is situated along the Trans-Canada Highway west of Moose Jaw, and east of Medicine Hat, Alberta. As of 2024, Swift Current has an estimated population of ...
) – 101,114 * Team South East (
Estevan Estevan is the eleventh-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is approximately north of the Canada–United States border. The Souris River runs by the city. This city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Estevan No. 5. History The ...
,
Weyburn Weyburn is the tenth-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. The city has a population of 11,019. It is on the Souris River southeast of the provincial capital of Regina, Saskatchewan, Regina and is north from the North Dakota border in the ...
) – 88,152 * Team Parkland Valley ( Melville,
Yorkton Yorkton is a city located in south-eastern Saskatchewan, Canada. It is about north-west of Winnipeg and south-east of Saskatoon and is the sixth largest city in the province. Yorkton was founded in 1882 and incorporated as a city in 1928. ...
) – 60,718 * Team North (
Flin Flon Flin Flon (pop. 5,185 in 2016 census; 4,982 in Manitoba and 203 in Saskatchewan) is a mining city, located on a correction line on the border of the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, with the majority of the city located withi ...
,
La Ronge La Ronge is a List of municipalities in Saskatchewan, northern town in the boreal forest of Canada, boreal forest of Saskatchewan, Canada. The town is also the namesake of the larger #Population centre, La Ronge population centre, the largest ...
) – 35,988


Medal tables

Source: Flag points winner: Regina Source: Flag points winner:
Saskatoon Saskatoon () is the largest city in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It straddles a bend in the South Saskatchewan River in the central region of the province. It is located along the Trans-Canada Hig ...
Source: Flag points winner:
Saskatoon Saskatoon () is the largest city in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It straddles a bend in the South Saskatchewan River in the central region of the province. It is located along the Trans-Canada Hig ...
Source: Flag points winner:
Saskatoon Saskatoon () is the largest city in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It straddles a bend in the South Saskatchewan River in the central region of the province. It is located along the Trans-Canada Hig ...
Source: Number of athletes by team Source: Flag points winner: Regina Source:


See also

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Canada Games The Canada Games () is a multi-sport event held every two years, alternating between the Canada Winter Games and the Canada Summer Games. They represent the highest level of national competition for Canadian athletes. Two separate programs are or ...
**
Canada Summer Games The Canada Games () is a multi-sport event held every two years, alternating between the Canada Winter Games and the Canada Summer Games. They represent the highest level of national competition for Canadian athletes. Two separate programs are or ...
**
Canada Winter Games Canada is a country in North America. Its Provinces and territories of Canada, ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the world's List of coun ...
*
Western Canada Summer Games The Western Canada Summer Games (WCSG) were established in 1975 as a multi-sport event to provide development opportunities for amateur athletes and to help them advance their skills in a competitive, but friendly environment. Athletes range i ...
* BC Games **
BC Summer Games The BC Summer Games are an amateur sporting event held every year biennially in the province of British Columbia, Canada. The next games are scheduled to be held in Maple Ridge in July 2024. See also * BC Games **BC Winter Games *Canada Games ** ...
**
BC Winter Games The BC Winter Games are an amateur sporting event held in British Columbia, Canada on every other (even-numbered) year. History The BC Winter Games date back to 1979 when the first Winter Games were hosted at Kamloops, British Columbia. The Ga ...
* Alberta Winter Games * Manitoba Games * Ontario Games *
Quebec Games The Quebec Games (, ) is a biennial multi-sport event, held every two years in the Canadian province of Quebec Quebec is Canada's List of Canadian provinces and territories by area, largest province by area. Located in Central Canada, ...


References

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