SASKATCHEWAN SUMMER GAMES

Overview of the Games:

The Saskatchewan Games (Summer and Winter) are our province’s biennial celebration of sport, culture, and community. For each Games, more than 2,000 participants from nine District Teams across Saskatchewan will compete over seven days, all for one incredible experience!

The 2024 Summer Games will be hosted in Lloydminster. Hosting these games is an opportunity to build community pride, to encourage sport development province-wide, to support Saskatchewan’s young athletes competing in a top-notch multi-sport event, and to leave a lasting legacy as many sport and recreation facilities are updated/improved in preparation for the Games.

For a list of the sports involved, please visit: https://saskgames.ca/summer/sports

History of the Summer Games:

1972 | Moose Jaw

1976 | Swift Current

1980 | Estevan

1984 | North Battleford

1988 | Melfort

1992 | Prince Albert

1996 | Moose Jaw

2000 | Yorkton

2004 | Weyburn

2008 | Lloydminster

2012 | Meadow Lake

2016 | Estevan

2020 | Lloydminster (cancelled)

2024 | Lloydminster

 

Goals of the Games:

  • Develop collaborative partnerships within the community and province to enhance sport for young athletes
  • Provide opportunities for participants to develop as athletes and active members in community
  • Ensure the community enjoys a legacy of facilities, equipment, and volunteerism to assist in sport development for future generations
  • Create an opportunity to showcase Lloydminster and region to the province of Saskatchewan, thus enhancing economic impact
  • Celebrate a spirit of inclusion and diversity.

District Teams:

Saskatchewan has 7 Sport Districts. For the Games, Regina and Saskatoon (normally a part of Prairie Central) become their own Districts making the 9 competing Sport Districts. 

For a map of the Sport Districts click HERE

South East Sport, Culture and Recreation District

South East Sport, Culture and Recreation District

South West District for Culture, Recreation and Sport

South West District for Culture, Recreation and Sport

Parkland Valley Sport, Culture and Recreation District

Parkland Valley Sport, Culture and Recreation District

Prairie Central District for Sport, Culture and Recreation

Prairie Central District for Sport, Culture and Recreation

Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation

Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation

Lakeland District for Sport, Culture and Recreation

Lakeland District for Sport, Culture and Recreation

Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District

Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District

 

Competition Dates: July 21 – 24, 2024  (Phase 1 of Games)
Competition Site: Killarney Lake (~25 minutes from Lloyminster)
Number of Competitors per District Team:

6 Male

6 Female 
Coaches and Managers per District Team:

2 Coaches; 1 Manager

Note: Teams that have both male and female competitors must ensure that at least one coach/manager is of the opposite gender.
Competitor Ages:

Male: 12 to 16 years of age (age as of January 1st, 2024)

Female: 11 to 15 years of age (age as of January 1st, 2024)

Eligibility:

(see Technical Package for the full Athlete Eligibility policy)

Athletes must be:

  • Saskatchewan residents who are Canadian citizens or who have landed immigrant status for a minimum period of one year prior to the Games
  • Actual residence for at least six months prior to the Games, and located within the recognized boundaries of the District they are representing.

Exclusions:

  • Participation on any provincial or national competition Canoe/Kayak team (such as, but not limited to the Canada Summer Games and World Junior teams)
  • Participated in the Canadian Sprint Canoe Kayak National Championships in single boat events in the U18, Junior or Senior age category. 
Technical package: https://saskgames.ca/summer/sports/canoe-kayak 
Equipment Used:
  • K-1s: Mini, Trainer, Para, Nelo Surfski 510s
  • K2s: Mini and/or Novice level kayaks
  • Clipper Canoes (Same make and model) – ex. Jensen or Yukon
  • Voyageur Canoes: similar make and model

CKS will be reaching out to clubs around the province to borrow/rent equipment for the event. If you know of equipment that can be used, please contact Jessica Riley at cksaskpdd@gmail.com

Events:

Men’s K-1 200 m 500 m 2000 m
K-1 Team Relay 200 m
K-2 200 m 500 m 2000 m
C-2 200 m 500 m 2000 m
C-6 Voyageur 2000 m
Women’s K-1 200 m 500 m 2000 m
K-1 Team Relay 200 m
K-2 200 m 500 m 2000 m
C-2 200 m 500 m 2000 m
C-6 Voyageur 2000 m
Mixed K-1 Team Relay 200 m
K-2 200 m 500 m
C-2 200 m 500 m 2000 m
C-6 Voyageur  2000 m

 

DISTRICT TEAM TRIALS

District Trial Information – Coming soon!

Get Involved!

To make this event a success, and to achieve our goal of representation from all Sport Districts, we need your help!

CKS is looking for Coaches, Officials, Volunteers… and of course athletes!

If you are interested in being a part of the Games, please complete the form: https://forms.gle/2hASueMb1NEy6MSZA

Please email Jessica Riley, CKS Paddling Development Director with any questions.

Where are the next games?

The location of the next Saskatchewan Summer Games has not been announced yet!

Keep checking back for updates!