Purpose and Goals of the Sask Games
Purpose
To provide an opportunity for the provinces’ developing athletes, coaches and officials to participate in a multi-sport event in preparation for a higher level of competition.
Goals
To provide an athlete-centered multi-sport experience that compliments the Provincial Sport Organizations’ (PSOs) Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) plans, generally in the LTAD ‘Train to Train’ stage of development.
To identify Saskatchewan participants with the potential to advance to higher levels of competition (provincial team, national competitions, Canada Games, North American Indigenous Games).
To enhance community development through a sport legacy of upgraded equipment, facilities, experienced officials, cultural understanding and appreciation, and a corps of volunteers.
To motivate participants to achieve a higher level of sport skill and physical and mental well-being.
To promote athlete, coach and officials’ development programs within all nine Districts in the province.
To provide a provincial showcase that will increase public awareness and support for amateur sport in Saskatchewan.
To generate economic and tourism benefits within the host community and surrounding area.