The official milk sponsor of the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games will be SaskMilk.
As a bronze level sponsor, SaskMilk will provide $10,000 cash towards the purchase of milk products to fuel over 1800 athletes, coaches and managers during the Games.
The Summer Games will be held in Estevan, and is organized by Saskatchewan Games Council.
“Partnering with SaskMilk is a great fit with the Saskatchewan Games,” said Julie Brandt, Chairperson of the Saskatchewan Games Council.
“The health benefits of consuming milk and milk products are well documented, especially chocolate milk as a recovery drink for athletes after training and competition,” added Brandt. “The Saskatchewan Games Council appreciates the valuable and generous contribution made by SaskMilk to the Games in Estevan.”
“Saskatchewan dairy farmers are pleased to support young athletes in our province, and also proud to help provide an opportunity for them to showcase their talent this summer,” said Melvin Foth, Chair of SaskMilk. “We look forward to seeing our Saskatchewan youth in action in Estevan.”
The 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games, scheduled for July 24 to 30, will involve over 2,000 athletes, coaches and managers in 13 sports representing the nine sport districts within the province.
Estevan will require up to 1,500 volunteers to host these multi-sport games. Sports included on the sport calendar for the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games include: archery, athletics, baseball, basketball (male and female), canoe/kayak, equestrian, golf, soccer (male and female), softball (female), swimming, tennis, triathlon, and volleyball (male and female).
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 the higher level of competition.
