The Saskatchewan Curling Association (SCA) held its annual SCA awards reception in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting, at the Ramada Hotel in Regina. The SCA is pleased to announce the following award recipients: SCA Scotty Richardson Memorial Award - Daniel Steiner, Humboldt Curling Club
In recognition of the late Scotty Richardson's contribution as Secretary-Treasurer of the SCA for 20 years, the Scotty Richardson Memorial Award is presented each year to members of the curling community who have made an outstanding contribution to the sport of curling.
SCA Junior Coordin-ator/Coach/Instructor Awards - Christy Walker, Battleford Curling Club. The award recognizes the volunteer efforts of individuals who have made notable contributions to their curling club and community through the organization, promotion and teaching of the sport of curling.
Saskatchewan Sport Award - 2011 Team of the Year - Amber Holland Curling Team. The Amber Holland Curling Team of Regina was presented with the 2011 Saskatchewan Sport Award for Team of the Year by Dave Pettigrew, Volunteer Vice President, Sask Sport Inc. during the Saskatchewan Curling Association's Annual General Meeting and Awards reception on Saturday, April 28, 2012. The award recognizes the Holland rink, with skip Amber Holland, third Kim Schneider, second Tammy Schnei-der, lead Heather Kalenchuk, fifth Jolene Campbell, and coach Merv Fonger who captured the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts National Championship in Chariottetown, PEl, and advanced to the World Women's Curling Championship in Esb-jerg, Denmark, earning the silver medal.
SCA Legends of Curling Honour Roll Committee Chairman, Jerry Shoemaker introduced the 2012 SCA Legends of Curling Honour Roll Inductees. Presentations made during the SCA Annual Awards Recep-tion included: 1949 Jack Thompson, Victor Sitton Trophy - Junior Men's Canadian Championship Team of Jack Thompson, Fred Langen, Balfour Laskin, Garry Fletcher; 2012 Jason Ackerman Mixed Canadian Championship Team of Jason Ackerman, Chan-telle Eberle, Dean Hicke, Colleen Ackerman; 2012 Merle Kopach Master Women's Canadian Championship Team of Merle Kopach, Audrey Crosson, Linda Delver, Rae Wilson; 2012 Darwin Bender Canadian Wheel-chair Championship Team of Darwin Bender, Gil Dash, Marie Wright, Larry Schrader, Lorraine Arguin, Coach, Bob Capp, Ass't Coach Curler/Coach - Rick Thompson of Maryfield, Curler - Mickey Gower of Moose Jaw, Curlers - Paul Palendat and Joe Weatherald of Wawota, Coach - Ron Meyers of Regina.
SCA Honourary Life Memberships were presented: 2011-12 SCA Past President, Mike McClelland of Nipawin; Bobby Corman from Assiniboia.
At 10 a.m. a Membership Session open to all SCA members was held that presented a 'Year in Review' from Executive
Director, Amber Holland, highlighting an overview of the year under the new Governance structure and changes in bylaws, and a facilitated session from Wayne Kiel of the SCA's Long Term Athlete Development committee who have been tasked with ensuring curling clubs have the tools to assist with athlete development programs in the province.
At the Annual General Meeting, the SCA presented the 2011-12 Financial Statement for the year ending March 31, 2012 and reported a profit of $101,709. The 2012-2013 SCA Budget was also presented and approved by the membership.
The sites and dates for the next two curling seasons were announced and presented. Delegates voted on Member Proposals put forth by the membership and SCA Board of Directors.
The SCA Board of Directors nominated and elected at this year's AGM for the 2012-2013 year are as follows: President - Barry White-house of Saskatoon; Vice President - Brian Hill of Regina; Finance - Bob Ziegler of Regina; Members at Large - Marg Mayotte of Prince Albert, Dennis Smith, of Saskatoon, Christy Walker of Battleford, Patricia Yeske of Moose Jaw.
For further information please contact the Saskatchewan Curling Association at 1-877-722-2875 or (306) 780-9202.
