Behind every edition of the Saskatchewan Games is a talented group of dedicated community members who volunteer their skills and expertise towards the planning and staging of Saskatchewan's largest biennial youth multi-sport event.
And you can be a part of it!
The 2022 Saskatchewan Winter Games Host Society is currently recruiting key volunteers to join the Host Organizing Committee. This volunteer opportunity is ideal for those in Regina and surrounding area who want to develop professional skills, grow their network, have fun, and make an important contribution to amateur sport in Saskatchewan. This 50th Anniversary edition of the Saskatchewan Games will take place in Regina from February 20-26, 2022, and will feature competition from upwards of 1,800 participants in 18 sports.
Learn more about the 2022 Saskatchewan Winter Games here, and reach out to Val Sluth, Chair, to get involved in the planning of this major celebration of sport, culture and community!
Now introducing our team:
LY PHAM | VP MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
What are you most looking forward to in the lead-up to or during the 2022 Saskatchewan Winter Games?
- I'm excited for the opportunity to meet all the folks behind the Games and to get a first hand experience of what it is like to host a larger scale event like the Saskatchewan Winter Games. As a spectator/attendee it's hard to grasp what goes into making the games a reality, and I'm excited to experience this and learn from it.
What's your day job?
- Director of Entrepreneurship and Strategic Initiatives at Economic Development Regina.
What’s your favourite sport (to play or watch)?
- Hockey!
What do you hope to achieve as part of the 2022 SWG Host Committee?
- I hope that we are able to create an incredible experience for the athletes and attendees of the Games. Being that it is the 50th anniversary with many firsts, I hope people are reminded of the importance of the Saskatchewan Games and what it means to young athletes, and that we are able to build the brand presence.
Why did you decide to get involved as a planning volunteer?
- I was looking for a new challenge and a way to give back to the community that was different then I had in the past.
Why should somebody seek to get involved as a planning volunteer with the 2022 SWG?
- We're the funnest committee :)
What's your proudest accomplishment?
- Developing and implementing a coding and robotics program for kids in grades 5-8 at two First Nations reserves (Cowessess and Kahkewistahaw)
What's a fun fact about you?
- I can speak three languages!