Team Rivers West gathered for a pep rally in North Battleford at the Don Ross Centre gymnasium Saturday, Feb. 8 in preparation for the 2014 Saskatchewan Winter Games.
At the pep rally, participating athletes received their walk out uniforms, participant handbooks and other information they will need for the games.
The games will be held Feb. 16 to 22 hosted by Prince Albert.
In preparation for the opening and closing ceremonies, all athletes, coaches, managers and mission staff were asked to learn dance steps to take part and that was included in the afternoon's activities. To see it, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2BYjcNA0v8&feature=youtu.be.
The athletes picked up their walk out uniforms, which this year include multipurpose fabric headwear called buffs. To see how many ways they can be worn, check out the video at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewVEK-AElDY.
The purpose of the Saskatchewan Games is to provide an opportunity for the province's developing athletes, coaches and officials to participate in a multi sport event in preparation for a higher level of competition. The goals of the Saskatchewan Games are: to provide an athlete-centered multi-sport experience that compliments provincial sport governing bodies, long term athlete and coach developmental plans; to identify Saskatchewan participants with the potential to advance to higher levels of competition; to enhance community development through a sport legacy of upgraded equipment, facilities, experienced officials, cultural understanding and appreciation, and a core group of volunteers; to motivate participants to achieve a higher level of sport skill and physical well being; to promote athlete, coach and official development programs within all districts in the province; to provide a provincial showcase which increases public awareness and support for amateur sport in Saskatchewan; to generate economic and tourism benefits within the host community and surrounding area.
The Saskatchewan Games Program is a developmental tool used by provincial sport governing bodies that aids in the comprehensive growth and development of athletes, coaches, officials and all participants in sport. District teams are selected by the provincial sport governing bodies and managed by the province's sport, culture and recreation districts.
