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New board elected for Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame

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 The membership of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF) approved a new Board of Directors during the SSHF’s 2019-20 Annual General Meeting.

 

Following the meeting, Robb Elchuk began his term as SSHF President. Rankin Jaworski now moves into the non-elected position of Past President following his two terms as President.

 

Kevin Dureau assumes the role of Vice President, while Mike Babcock remains Treasurer and will also serve as Secretary.

 

Trent Blezy was elected to his first term on the Board, while Samer Awadh and Laurel Garven were each re-elected to another term.

 

Trent was born and raised in the southeastern part of the province and lives in White City. He works with the Ministry of Energy and Resources for the Government of Saskatchewan.  

 

As a volunteer, Trent has worked in fundraising capacities to support the Saskatchewan Children’s Hospital Foundation and has held several positions with various Constituency Associations through the Conservative Party and the Saskatchewan Party. 

 

Sports have always been and always will be a part of Trent’s life. He believes sports have a tremendous ability to bring people together, evoking an emotional response in people unlike other activities can. He looks forward to the opportunity of being a part of an organization involved with and celebrating those who elicit that emotional connection.

 

Linda Burnham, a two-time SSHF Inductee herself, is stepping off the board after three elected terms and two more years as Past President. Don Gallo and Nathan Morrison both completed their second term on the board and did not stand for re-election.

Minutes from the SSHF’s 2019-20 Annual General Meeting are available here.

 

The 2020-21 SSHF Board of Directors:

 

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President – Robb Elchuk (Regina)

Vice President – Kevin Dureau (Regina)

Treasurer – Mike Babcock (Regina)

Secretary – Mike Babcock (Regina)

Past President – Rankin Jaworski (Regina)

 

DIRECTORS

Samer Awadh (Regina)

Trent Blezy (White City)

Lori Ebbesen (Saskatoon)

Laurel Garven (Regina)

Tennille Grimeau (Saskatoon)

Kelvin Ostapowich (Regina)

Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame moves 2020 Induction to 2021

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The Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF) has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Induction Dinner & Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2020, due to health and safety concerns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 Induction Class will be carried forward as the Class of 2021. Their induction is now scheduled to occur in September 2021.

The SSHF has been closely monitoring developments since social distancing protocols were put in place by the Government of Saskatchewan in March. The health and welfare of our inductees, their families and friends, patrons, staff, volunteers and suppliers remains front of mind. Given the continued uncertainty relating to when groups could gather safely and without restriction, the SSHF and its Board of Directors felt this cancelation was the most prudent course of action.

In arriving at this decision serious consideration was given to other creative means to honour our 2020 Class virtually to adhere to social distancing measures. Ultimately, the decision to cancel was made based on our concern for what would be best for our inductees. By delaying a year, the SSHF wanted to ensure that their induction night would be an opportunity to come together with family, friends, teammates and the Saskatchewan sporting community to celebrate their accomplishments.

In addition to moving the Class of 2020 forward, any nominees still under consideration will retain an extra year of eligibility. Our nomination deadline is October 31, 2021 and we encourage anyone who has an athlete, team or builder that they feel is worthy of inclusion in the Hall of Fame to please take the time to nominate them.

The Class of 2021 will be unveiled at a later date.

Update on the status of satellite halls of fame across the province

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The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and its administrative offices are closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Here is an update on the status of the 11 satellite halls located throughout the province:

Humboldt & District Sports Hall of Fame (closed to the public until April 30)

Moose Jaw & District Sports Hall of Fame (Mosaic Place is closed to the public indefinitely)

North Battleford Sports Museum and Hall of Fame (closed until further notice)

Prince Albert Sports Hall of Fame (the Art Hauser Centre is closed to the public indefinitely.) Please visit their web site

Regina Sports Hall of Fame (The Cooperators Centre in Evraz Park is closed to the public indefinitely.) Please visit their web site

Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame (the museum is closed to the public, but their office is still being staffed)

Saskatchewan Golf Hall of Fame (Sask Sport building is closed to the public.) Please visit their web site

Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame (closed until the City of Saskatoon facilities they are located in re-open.) Please visit their web site

Ted Knight Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame (closed to the public.) Please visit their web site

Turner Curling Museum, Weyburn (all City of Weyburn facilities are closed to the public indefinitely)

Yorkton and District Sports Hall of Fame (The Gallagher Centre is closed and all meetings specific to their organizational restructuring are postponed until further notice)

Information on our COVID-19 Response

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Information on our COVID-19 Response
March 16, 2020
The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF) exhibit galleries have been closed for the past few weeks in order to undergo some renovations. During this time we have kept our administrative offices open and conducted education programing on an outreach basis.
Due to the unprecedented circumstances resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, effective immediately all outreach education programing will be suspended until April 14, 2020. Additionally, our administration offices will be closed to the public effective immediately. The SSHF staff has been authorized to begin working remotely at their discretion. Staff will remain available via their personal emails and general requests or questions can be sent to [email protected].
The SSHF management will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation via public health authorities and relevant updates will be posted to our website, www.sasksportshalloffame.com.

SSHF closed for renovations and upgrades

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A new look is on its way

With the new year comes a new look for the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF). After Play Hard, Fight Hard: Sport and the Canadian Military finished its run Saturday, the Hall of Fame galleries have closed so that this exhibit can be packed up and sent off to its next destination.

Once Play Hard, Fight Hard is shipped, the SSHF galleries will undergo some significant renovations. We will be sharing some “sneak peaks” on our social media channels as we go through the process.

We look forward to sharing our new look and our fully redesigned third gallery when we re-open in April.

Our administration offices will remain open during this time.

The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame will be closed as we pack up Play Hard, Fight Hard and undergo significant upgrades to our galleries.

See us at YQR

While the SSHF galleries are closed we will be getting our collection out in the public. Ahead of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts national curling championships in Moose Jaw, the SSHF has a display set up at the Regina International Airport. A display case in the airport is currently featuring some of our curling artifacts until the conclusion of the Scotties tournament.

 

Outreach displays

In addition to the new display at YQR, there is a display case and video kiosk celebrating Saskatchewan Indigenous athletes and their achievements located in the Physical Activity Complex in the College of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon.

The SSHF also has a series of display cases featuring Regina Pats history and hockey artifacts located in the Brandt Centre in Regina.

There will be more outreach initiatives in the coming weeks and months so follow our social media channels and keep your eyes peeled around the province for more SSHF displays.

 

 

2020 Memberships are available

Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame 2020 Memberships are on sale. An SSHF membership covers admission to the Hall of Fame for an entire year and helps you stay informed about upcoming exhibits, events and programs that we have in store for 2020. Your membership also supports the work the SSHF does in maintaining, celebrating and sharing Saskatchewan’s rich sport history throughout the province.

Choose the membership category that is right for you: 

· Individual $35

· Family $50

· Provincial Sport Governing Body $60

· Corporate $100 

For a complete list of member benefits, please click here. 

 

Save The Date:

February 13 – Saskatoon President’s Reception, 5 p.m., Western Development Museum (2610 Lorne Ave., Saskatoon)

April 24 – Regina President’s Reception, 5 p.m., Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame

May 7 – Wine Evening at Homestead Bar à Vin, 6 p.m., 338 C University Park Dr., Regina

May 7 – 2020 Induction Class Announcement, 11 a.m., Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame

May 28 – SSHF Annual General Meeting, 7 p.m., Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame

  

Hours of Operation

Administrative Office Hours:

Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Travelling program teaching students to Never Give Up

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Never Give Up began as a “one time only” program nine years ago.
Once again this spring, the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame is bringing our Never Give Up educational program to students and schools in the province.

Students tour the mobile exhibit trailer.

When Never Give Up debuted in 2011, the program targeted students in Grades 3-5 in support of the Saskatchewan Social Studies curriculum based on the objectives of community, our province, and heroes.
The program sought to answer the question: what makes a person a “hero”? When talking about the concept of a hero, the program strove to make the students understand that there are positive role models that could be heroes in our schools, at home, and in the community and that heroes are different for everyone. The program also recognized the special contributions that the presenters have made to Saskatchewan athletics and our society.
Elementary school students are at an extremely impressionable age. They are entering a point in their lives where they act, think and feel on their own while developing impressions of themselves and those around them. It is important that they are provided with positive people or “heroes” who they can look up to within their own community. As such, the program was originally developed around Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Ted Jaleta, and his personal story of never giving up.

Ted Jaleta speaks to a school assembly as part of the Never Give Up program.

Jaleta’s promising distance running career was put on hold in his native Ethiopia after he was shot, imprisoned and tortured during the Ethiopian Civil War in 1976. Jaleta was able to escape and flee the country, eventually settling in Canada.
Following an extremely successful debut, the Never Give Up program was developed into one that would be offered on a regular basis to locations throughout Saskatchewan. While the involvement of Ted Jaleta has been one of the hallmarks of the program, the involvement of other sports personalities from Saskatchewan has been essential to its success. All of these individuals have overcome obstacles and hardships and truly understand what it means to “never give up” and serve as positive role models. Past participants have included Fiona Smith-Bell (hockey), Heather Kuttai (Paralympian – shooting), Fred Sasakamoose (hockey), and Kia (Buyers) Schollar (canoe/kayak). Saskatchewan is a diverse province and this diversity is well represented within the student population. With this in mind, we have always looked to choose presenters who can speak to and represent these diversities.
Since 2011 Never Give Up has reached more than 18,000 students and been expanded to involve Grades 3-8. This year the SSHF’s mobile exhibit trailer is accompanying the Never Give Up program when it visits schools. This would not be possible without the support of our sponsors Hornoi Leasing and SaskTel.
The focus of the program is directed towards youth at risk and the formative years where the need for positive role models and the overcoming of adversity is paramount. What has never changed throughout our program delivery is the use of Saskatchewan sports personalities to engage the participants and share with them their personal stories about never giving up.

2019 Summer Programming

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2019 Summer Programming
Creating Active Champions

Want something to do with your children this summer? Want to learn more about your favourite Saskatchewan Sports legends? For the cost of $1 per person you and your children will get a tour of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame, activities on our multisport simulator, adaptive curling rink, and outdoor games in Victoria Park. Plus, each participant will leave the program with an awesome surprise to help them remain active champions!

* Some restrictions apply. See below for full details.

NEW for 2019!

Monday – Friday:
For individuals and groups ages 4-12
Up to 30 participants per time slot
9:30-11 a.m.
1:30-3 p.m.

Programming runs from July 2 to August 16, 2019

Cost is $1 per person.  For ages 4-12, maximum 30 children per time slot
Adult chaperones must be present at all times

All individuals and groups must pre-register

To register please contact:

Vickie Krauss
(306) 780-9232
[email protected]

 

A special thank you to our sponsor:

 

 

POINTS TO REMEMBER:

  • Outside activities will only proceed weather permitting. During inclement weather, all activities will take place inside the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF).
  • All group leaders/parents/guardians/chaperones must ensure the child is dressed for the weather and outfitted with sunscreen, bug spray and water bottles. Refillable water bottles are fine as we do have a water fountain available in the building.
  • Drawstring backpack’s are available while quantities last and only on first visit. Everyone will still receive a gift to help them remain active champions.
  • An adult chaperone must be present at all times with groups and individuals. We encourage their participation as well!
  • Programming fee for groups can be paid by cash, cheque or credit card. We do not have debit available at the location. Individual programming fee (i.e. $1) must be paid in cash.
  • The SSHF reserves the right to cancel the program session if a minimum of 5 participants are not enrolled.
  • Pre-registraton must occur a minimum 24 hours in advance while programming space remains available.

News Update: New Communications Coordinator

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Introducing our New Communication Coordinator

Forty-five applications later we have found our new Communications Coordinator. We are thrilled to welcome Matthew Gourlie to our team.

Matthew brings with him a wealth of experience in the communications field. Having earned a BA in Journalism and Communications from the University of Regina, Matthew spent much of his career to date as a sports reporter with the Moose Jaw Times-Herald. As the face of the industry changed so did Matthew, embracing technology through website and social media applications. A sport fan himself, Matthew has had the opportunity to cover just about every sport imaginable throughout his career, and has a strong understanding of the Saskatchewan sport scene and those involved in it.

His knowledge of Saskatchewan sport will serve Matthew well especially since he has to “hit the ground running” as we announce the Class of 2019 in less than 2 weeks. We have a very busy summer and fall season planned here at the SSHF and we are look forward to having Matthew as part of our team.

News Update: Staff Changes

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Announcing our New Curator

Having received 17 curator applications from across Canada and 2 from Europe, we ended up finding our successful candidate pretty close to home.  Effective April 1st Bryann Seib will take over the position of curator.

Involved with the SSHF since 2017, Bryann continually impressed the interview committee by outperforming the other short-listed candidates through a multi-interview and candidate assignment process.

Bryann’s education includes a BA in Humanities from Briercrest College, alongside courses in support of the Certificate in Community Museums Studies (in progress) through the Museums Association of Saskatchewan.  She will be continuing her education in a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma program in Heritage Resources Management which transfers directly into a Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies while she works at the SSHF.

While familiar with some facets of the SSHF already (such as being team leader for our mobile traveling exhibit tour and several outreach exhibit projects), Bryann still has a lot to learn about the SSHF operations and our 16,000 item collection.  She is definitely up to the challenge!

Welcome to the team, Bryann!

 

Autumn McDowell is Moving On

It is with regret that we announce the pending departure of our Communications Coordinator, Autumn McDowell, on March 22.

Autumn’s next adventure will begin at Evraz Place where she has accepted the position of Marketing & Communication Strategist.  Autumn joined the SSHF in July 2015 and has been an integral part of our growing provincial awareness including the 50th Anniversary celebrations, being named Tourism Saskatchewan’s 2016 Business of the Year (Under 20 Full Time Employees), and the development of our partnership with Global Television (Regina & Saskatoon). The attention paid to our website and social media platforms during her tenure ensures that Autumn has left a strong communications portfolio for her successor to step into.

The board and staff join together in wishing Autumn all the best in her new career and look forward to her continued engagement with the SSHF through social media.

 

Membership Reminder

A Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF) membership is a great way to get connected and stay informed about exhibits and special event programs. Becoming a member helps to support the celebration and preservation of Saskatchewan’s sport heritage.

Choose the membership type that is right for you

  • Individual $35
  • Family $50
  • Provincial Sport Governing Body $60
  • Corporate $100

For a complete list of member benefits, please visit our website.

 

Save the Date

May 9 – Whisky Night hosted at Crave Kitchen & Wine Bar, Regina.  Tickets go on sale April 1st.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Part-Time Assistants

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The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF) is looking for Part-time Assistants

This opportunity includes the following responsibilities:

Opening & Closing procedures for the Hall of Fame exhibit galleries on weekends for regular operating hours, and on a casual basis for after hour special event bookings including, but not limited to:

  • Assisting with the delivery of SSHF guest services
  • Supervising the multi-sport simulator and adaptive curling interactives
  • Assisting with some curatorial activities based on training
  • Assisting with the development and delivery of SSHF education & special event programming (in house and outreach), including setup and cleanup, as required
  • Light Housekeeping

This position is perfect for individuals looking for casual and/or
regular part-time employment

We are looking for team members who have:

  • Interest in, and knowledge of, Saskatchewan sport
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong inter-personal skills
  • Reached 18 years of age or older

The new members of our team will work with us at the Hall of Fame, located at 2205 Victoria Avenue, right here in Regina or at outreach locations throughout the city.

The position comes with salary of $12.00/hr. Not to mention all the great experience you will get working with one of Saskatchewan’s most interesting historic attractions.

If this sounds like you, please submit a resume, along with cover letter to:

Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame
Attn: Executive Director
2205 Victoria Avenue
Regina, SK  S4P 0S4

Resumes with covering letter may also be submitted via email to [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2019

For additional information:

Sheila Kelly, Executive Director
306-780-9232

Holiday Hours

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Spend your holiday with the
Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame!

Gallery Hours:

Monday – Friday 10:00am – 4:30pm

Monday, December 24 – Closed

Tuesday, December 25 – Closed

Wednesday, December 26 – Closed

Thursday, December 27 – 10:00am – 4:30pm

Friday, December 28 – 10:00am – 4:30pm

Saturday, December 29 – Noon – 5:00pm

Monday, December 31 – Closed

Tuesday, January 1 – Closed

Regular Gallery hours resume on Wednesday, January 2, 2019

From all of us at the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame, we would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

NOMINATION DEADLINE October 31st

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Do you know someone that belongs in the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame? We need YOU to nominate them!

Since 1966, the SSHF has honoured outstanding Athletes, Builders and Teams. With 519 inductees currently being celebrated, the deadline is quickly approaching to recognize more outstanding products of Saskatchewan for induction in 2019.

The first step for all of our inductees to be honoured in the SSHF is, besides having an outstanding sport career, to be nominated. There is a common misconception that it is the job of the SSHF staff to nominate and select inductees; however, this is not the case. Staff members are not allowed to nominate Athletes, Builders or Teams. Therefore, all nominations that are brought to the Hall of Fame are from the public – that means you! Nomination forms can be found here.

The Board of Directors would like to officially remind nominators that the annual deadline for nominations into the SSHF is Wednesday, October 31st.