The Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) held its 73rd annual meeting online, June 24, 2021.
The SHSAA reviewed the 2020–21 school year at the meeting and recognized individuals for their dedication to the student-athletes of our province. The SHSAA also honored retiring Executive members and elected new members to the Executive Council.
During the past year, restrictions put in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19 limited participation in high school sport; the absence of activities, and all of the positive aspects that go along with them, highlighted the importance of high school sport to student-athletes, coaches, and officials. There is a sense of optimism for the 2021-22 school year to be able to re-engage in the activities that we love.
The following individuals were honored with SERVICE AWARDS:
* Tom Hawboldt, North Battleford
* Mark Anderson, Hanley
* Jason Payne, Yorkton
* Shaun Gardiner, Humboldt
* Tim Strom, Prince Albert
* Dave Christiansen, Nipawin
* Karen Johnstone, Pierceland
* Trevor Biergutz, Indian Head
* Blaine Pearce, Regina
* Janet Christ, Saskatoon
* Jeff Kitts, Moose Jaw
* Ryan Nichols, Carnduff
* Tyson Krause, Maple Creek
* Shannon Stephenson, Outlook
The SHSAA MERIT AWARD, the highest honor the Association bestows on any of its members, was presented to the following individuals:
* Greg Mamer, Wilkie
* Brad Cameron, Sturgis
* Cory Schmaltz, Carrot River
* Blake Johnson, Weyburn
* Vicki Moore, Sun West School Division
SHSAA Service and Merit Award tribute videos can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/SaskatchewanHighSchoolsAthleticAssociation
Retiring members of the Provincial Executive include:
* Jeff Kitts, President – Moose Jaw
* Ryan Fowler, Section I Representative – Weyburn
* Darren Nordell, Section III Representative – Edam
* Vicki Moore, LEADS Representative – Rosetown
Newly elected, acclaimed, or appointed to the Provincial Executive Council for a two-year term was:
* Al Wandler, President – Assiniboia
* Lance Morrison – Section I Representative – Dinsmore
* Dan Alspach, Section II Representative – Melville
* Brad Nemish, Section IV Representative – Spiritwood
* Cory Trann, LEADS Representative – Sask Rivers Public School Division.