Tyrell Sawatzky set a new personal best at the Western Canada Summer Games this week. The Carrot River resident is bringing home gold in Shotput after an incredible meet in Fort MacMurray. Sawatzky threw 13.80 metres edging out the number one contender, Justin Krantz, by 1 cm. Krantz, of Manitoba came in second place with a 13.79 metre throw. Sawatzky says he wasn't sure where his final go…
The Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games take place August 7 - 15, 2015, and the Opening Ceremonies are tonight! Saskatchewan is represented by many athletes, five of which are Team Sask alumni. We would like to send a special congratulations to our alumni, and wish them luck at the Parapan Ams! We will be cheering loud, and you will be inspiring our athletes as they compete in the 2015 Western Canada…
Team Sask is excited to announce Lexy Vincent from Regina as the Flag Bearer for the Wood Buffalo 2015 Western Canada Summer Games Opening Ceremony. Vincent has advanced through the sport system, competing in Canoe/Kayak at the 2012 Saskatchewan Summer Games and the 2013 Canada Summer Games, and in Cross Country Skiing at the 2014 Saskatchewan Winter Games and 2015 Canada…
Leading up to the Western Canada Summer Games, Lexy Vincent has been working to keep her mind sharp. "For me, it's all about focus,' said Vincent, an 18-year-old kayaker from Regina. "I know what I want going into the Games and I know how to achieve that. The only thing is keeping a steady mindset.' Vincent is one of the 390 Saskatchewan athletes, coaches and managers…
Excitement was in the air today as Lorne Lasuita, Chef de Mission for Team Sask, announced the team that will be representing Saskatchewan at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games. Team Sask 2015 will participate in the Western Canada Summer Games in the region of Wood Buffalo, Alberta, August 7 - 16, 2015. The team consists of 390 athletes, coaches, managers, and technicians, as well as 16…
