Jan 26, 09:48 PM: Team Sask Named as a Finalist for Award!

Congratulations to the 2009 Canada Summer Games Canoe/Kayak Team for being selected as a finalist for Team of the Year for the 2009 Sask Sport Awards. Wascana athletes on the team were Jacques de Jager, Simon Fense, Lliam Folk, Megan Gibson, Zara Hanson, Ashley Holowatuk, Christopher Laplante, Iain McLeod, Chelsey Mitchell, Riley Schnell and Gina Soparlo. The team was coached by Stephanie Robertson, Andre Gronowicz and Julie Davidsen.

Other canoe/kayak athletes selected as finalists are Saskatoon Racing Canoe Club athletes Trista Neilly and Shylo Wollf, as well as Wascana parent Fiona Vincent.

Other Wascana athletes who were nominated by Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan were Megan Gibson and Lliam Folk. Zoe Hanson was nominated by Racquetball Saskatchewan based on her participation in canoe/kayak and racquetball.

We would encourage all athletes and supporters to attend the 2009 Sask Sport Awards Dinner. It will be held March 25th at the Connexus Art Centre.

For more information about this event please visit the Sask Sport Awards website at:

2009 Sask Sport Awards