Preparations for the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Estevan are progressing on a number of fronts.
The wheels are well in motion for the provincial multi-sport event, as various committees get to work on their respective responsibilities.
Work is continuing on the new track and field facility at Estevan Comprehensive School, with the storm system currently being installed. The hope is the asphalt will be laid in mid-to-late August.
"Depending on how that goes, we may get the rubber done. So that is really exciting for us," said Brenda Lyons, the host committee's co-chair of marketing and communications.
"It would be nice to have it ready for use in the spring and that would be well ahead of schedule. Our local contractors have been so remarkable in providing their time and assistance."
A host committee meeting was to be held last night, with each committee reporting on their activities.
Lyons said they are close to announcing more sponsors. They are also looking for a new chair for the ceremonies and protocol committee to replace the outgoing Michel Cyrenne.
The green committee was expected to lay out their action plan at Tuesday's meeting.
"We hope to make this the greenest Games ever. I think it is pretty exciting and some innovative stuff. We sure hope to leave our mark on the Games in some unique ways," Lyons said.
On the fundraising front, the Games committee will be running the cabaret for the Estevan Exhibition Association in conjunction with the annual rodeo on Sept. 6, with the band Crossroads donating their time.
The committee will also be running the concession at the annual Eve of Destruction event at Estevan Motor Speedway in September.
"We will have some shirts and merchandise for sale so people can show their support of the Games," Lyons said.
Meanwhile, representatives of the provincial governing bodies for each sport will be in Estevan on Oct. 4.They will attend a welcome meeting and tour the sport venues.
