Phase 1 Bid Application

The intent of the Technical Review Process is:

• To assess the Games’ standards for the sport venues, Games village and other key non-sport venues. 

• To prepare a report that ranks the sport and non-sport venue proposals.

• To identify potential bidding communities that will advance to the second phase of the Host Community selection process.

Review Process

• The SGC will appoint a Review Committee to review all Technical Bids and conduct an on-site evaluation of all sport venues, Games village and other key non-sport venues. 

• The SGC Review Committee may consult with the Provincial Sport Organizations to ensure minimum standards for technical facilities are in place. 

• The SGC Review Committee may also request additional information from any community submitting a bid. 

• The SGC Review Committee will rank the Technical Bids received and will determine the number of communities that have met the minimum technical requirements. 

• Once the Technical Review process has been completed, the Review Committee will move to Phase 2 of the evaluation process and invite the selected communities to participate in the Comprehensive Host Community Bid process. 

Communities interested in hosting the Saskatchewan Games are asked to prepare and submit a formal Technical Bid Application to the Saskatchewan Games Council.  The preferred method of submission is via electronic means. If using the linked fillable forms below, please download and open in Adobe to edit.

The deadline to submit your community's Phase 1 Bid Application is September 15, 2023.

The following are required as part of the Technical Review Process submission:

1. Covering Letter

This one-page document should include brief information about the community or communities that are involved in the Technical Bid proposal as well as the date of submission. It should also confirm the dates proposed for hosting the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games (February 15 - 21, 2026).

2. Contact Information

Please complete the Contact Information form. Should there be any questions regarding the information submitted as part of the bid package, please indicate a primary and a secondary contact person.  Contact name, title or position, cell phone number and email address should all be provided for the contact persons.

3. Non-Sport Venue Standards and Descriptions

Please complete the Non-Sport Venue Standards and Descriptions form. Information is required for non-competitor accommodation, ceremony locations, and other potential cultural or festival locations.

4. Sport Venue Standards and Descriptions

Please refer to the Sport Venue Standards and Descriptions document for the 2026 Sask Winter Games sport calendar and facility minimum standards.  The sport calendar has now been updated will the final sports selected.  A Sport Facility Information form is required for each sport on the sport calendar.  Please ensure adequate detail is provided for each proposed venue as these documents will provide key information required to evaluate the Technical Bid submission.  The sport facilities must meet the minimum standards acceptable to the PSO for their competition.  If upgrades are required to meet the standards and the community is prepared to make these upgrades, please indicate this on the Sport Facility Information form. 

The Saskatchewan Games Council (SGC) partners with the Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) who are responsible for the governance of their sport in the province. Each sport must apply to be in the Games and the selection of the sports, number of sports and the number of athletes allocated to each sport are decided by the SGC.

The SGC is committed to integrating Para-sport and Special Olympics disciplines into the Saskatchewan Games program. For a Winter Games, Para-Nordic Skiing and Special Olympics Bowling are typically included. The SGC will work with the successful Host Community and the appropriate PSO or organization to ensure this integration is successful. 

5. Games Village Standards

Please complete the Games Village Standards form that outlines the requirements for the Games Village.  The Games Village is a key component to the success of a Saskatchewan Games.  The Village not only houses all of the athletes and coaches, but also plays host to other amenities such as the Poly Clinic that provides proper and adequate medical services to all participants, Food Services which provides the daily meals, and Mission Services that provides space for the nine mission teams to work.  In addition, other space for a Coaches Lounge, Results centre, Transportation office and Security headquarters are required at the Games Village or nearby. 

6. Other Information

Other supporting information can be provided if deemed appropriate. This could include but is not limited to: photographs, CAD drawings, maps, templates and any other information in support of the information provided.