KIA SCHOLLAR

Kia Schollar was only 12 years old when she competed at the 2000 Saskatchewan Games in Yorkton in canoeing, but she says her experience fueled an intense lifelong passion for sport. Although she enjoyed the competition aspect of the Games, she says her experience taught her the value of hard work and dedication. Kia says she believes the Games’ legacy lies within each participant, as they continue to build on the mental and physical growth fostered by their individual experience. After the Saskatchewan Games, she moved on to compete at several other multi-sport games for canoe/kayak including the Western Canada Games, Canada Games and for Team Canada at Worlds. Some of Kia’s other career highlights include earning a bronze medal at the World Championships in 2009 and helping Team Canada qualify for a spot at the 2012 Olympics before retiring due to injury. She also coached in her sport and was the Executive Director of Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan before moving into her current role as a Provincial Sport Consultant with Sask Sport.