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South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District hosted the annual Recreation Practitioner Roundtable in Indian Head on November 7, 2019. Over 15 attendees from across the district gathered for this peer network meeting. These events are learning forums where leaders share wisdom, connect with each other, and explore the big questions they face in their roles! The day featured roundtable hot topics and a presentation from Tami Scott, Community Development Coordinator, Oxbow, on their pool project where the community came together to rebuild a new pool totaling $1.76 million! Tami shared the successes and challenges of carrying out such a large-scale project for a small community of 1,300 people. Their old pool was built in 1973 and operated for 45 years.

Also, Dan Gallagher, Field Consultant, Saskatchewan Parks & Recreation Association, along with Alicia Stewart, Redvers Recreation Director, presented on creating an asset management plan for recreation facilities and shared a project that was implemented in Redvers where an inventory of assets was completed. Asset management is seen as a part of overall planning where communities can proactively anticipate deterioration, repairs, and replacements rather than having to react to them! It also helps with budgeting and determining needs for insurance coverage. Templates and tools for asset management are available to communities through the district and SPRA!

Thank you to those who presented and attended our meeting! It is fantastic to hear about all the great things that our recreation professionals bring to our communities!

Despite growing media attention and increased social awareness about the downsides of living an inactive life, few adults living in Canada are meeting national guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week. The report card states that the inactivity crisis among adults living in Canada is a complex issue that requires a complex remedy. A comprehensive and coordinated solution that involves multiple partners and all orders of government is needed. Aligning efforts and drawing on research to inform future policies and programming is a must.

Highlights of some of the recommendations from the report include:

• Policies and practices in communities should support people in getting physically active. For example, communities should ensure that sidewalks are in good condition year round to enable walking and wheeling in all seasons.
• Policies and practices in communities should support people to move more. Walking is an easy way to increase steps.
• New evidence supports that any movement during the day is good and incorporating shorter bouts of moderate to vigorous physical activity into one’s day is beneficial (i.e., a few minutes at a time). This should be supported in workplaces, educational settings, leisure policies and health promotion campaigns.
• Policy-makers should develop educational campaigns about the risks of prolonged sitting which are distinct from those of physical inactivity.
• Communities should ensure that Official Community Plans integrate inclusive (all ages, abilities and cultures) physical activity through multifaceted approaches across community settings.
• Communities should ensure dedicated funding is available to facility and infrastructure repair/maintenance.
• Communities and organizations should promote and implement sharing agreements between community organizations (especially in rural communities)

View the Full Report

​​The Saskatchewan Index of Wellbeing (SIW) is a resource that expands our understanding of how well our communities and citizens are faring beyond the economic measures of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The Full Report offers a high-level view of how Saskatchewan is really doing, exploring strengths and challenges within each of the 8 domains, with the aim to spark new questions, foster serious conversations, and prompt new collaborations.

Full Report offers a high-level view of how Saskatchewan is really doing, exploring strengths and challenges within each of the 8 domains, with the aim to spark new questions, foster serious conversations, and prompt new collaborations.

Abstract provides a quick, 3-page overview of the 8 domains and trends in Saskatchewan – a helpful document to share in meetings as a jumping off point to start important conversations.  

TEAM SOUTH EAST MISSION STAFF APPLICATION NOW OPEN FOR THE 2020 SASKATCHEWAN SUMMER GAMES IN LLOYDMINSTER!

South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District works with the Saskatchewan Games Council, host community, and Provincial Sport Governing Bodies to put on the Saskatchewan Games Program every two years. We help promote the Games and our Mission Staff oversee Team South East during the week-long event. We are seeking volunteer Mission Staff for the upcoming games in Lloydminster (July 26 – August 1st, 2020) and are excited to announce that our online application is now open!

Mission Staff are a group of volunteers (and SED Staff) who are responsible for the overall management of Team South East prior to and at the Games. Mission staff are essential to our athletes’ success, ensuring their needs are taken care of so they can excel in competition and realize their potential.

Involvement in our Mission Staff is a significant volunteer commitment; however, it provides as a unique professional development opportunity where volunteers can feel confident that they will develop strengths and skills to enhance their current abilities!

Why should you apply?

• Develop your passion for sport and volunteering
• Network with some of the province’s top leaders in sport
• Make friendships that will last a lifetime
• Observe, experience and be a part of exceptional performances that will be stepping stones for athletes and coaches on their pursuit of excellence

For more information regarding Team South East Mission Staff and how to apply, visit: https://southeastdistrict.ca/pages/overview or contact Joni at ed@southeastdistrict.ca.

For media inquiries:
Joni Hagen, Executive Director
306.842.2188
ed@southeastdistrict.ca