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Thousands Gather in the Border City as the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster Begin
Jul 22, 2024

Thousands Gather in the Border City as the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster Begin

LLOYDMINSTER, SK (July 22, 2024) -- After an eight-year wait, the Saskatchewan Summer Games finally made their return on Sunday evening in Lloydminster. The 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster, presented by Teine Energy, began with an energizing Opening Ceremony that saw more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, managers, mission staff, and officials parade into the Centennial Civic Centre representing their District Team colours. The stands were packed full of fans, supporters, and volunteers as Lloydminster rolled out the red carpet for its visitors, expected to tally more than 5,000 over the course of the week-long multi-sport event.

From July 21-27, a total of 2,081 athletes, coaches, managers, mission staff and officials representing 221 communities across Saskatchewan are gathering in Lloydminster to share in the thrill of competition and camaraderie on the provincial stage. Over 1,000 community volunteers have been recruited to help welcome thousands of visitors to the Border City during the seven days of competition, in addition to the nearly 100 members of the Host Organizing Committee who have been working hard to plan and deliver the 26th edition of the biennial Saskatchewan Games.

The 2024 Games are split into two halves, with July 21-24 seeing competition in Archery, Canoe/Kayak, Golf, Soccer (M), Softball, Special Olympics - Bocce, Swimming, Tennis, and Volleyball. Competition in Athletics, Baseball, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Soccer (F), and Triathlon will take place from July 24-27.

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The Day Ahead:

  • Sport competition will kick off Monday morning for the following sports: Archery, Canoe/Kayak, Soccer (M), Softball, Special Olympics - Bocce, Swimming, Tennis, and Volleyball. Golf will tee off on Tuesday.
  • Special Olympics - Bocce is making its Saskatchewan Games program debut on Monday morning! The Games' first-ever bocce ball will be thrown at 9:00 AM at the Lloydminster Comprehensive High School.
  • The first medals of the Games will be earned by Canoe/Kayak athletes, with the medal ceremonies beginning at 4:00 PM at Killarney Lake. The first Swimming medals will be presented beginning at 5:40 PM at the Bioclean Aquatic Centre.
  • Visitors to Lloydminster are invited to partake in tomorrow’s free Culture Events, presented by the Community Initiatives Fund:

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Results & Medal Standings:

  • Results will be updated regularly throughout each day of the Games. The list of medal winners and results by sport will be available at this link.

Livestream:

  • The 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games is proud to partner with HomeTeam Live to broadcast the Games live and on-demand at app.hometeamlive.com. The stream is free and easy to access at home or on the go!

Tickets:

  • Tickets are on sale now! Single day, full week and half-week passes are available for purchase online at this link. Tickets must be pre-purchased online, and ticket holders will be asked to show their confirmation email at the first admission booth they visit in order to receive a wristband to wear throughout the Games.

Merchandise:

  • Merchandise kiosks will be set up throughout the Games at the Lloydminster Comprehensive High School (July 21-27) and the Servus Sports Centre (July 22-24).

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About the Saskatchewan Games

First established in 1972, the purpose of the Saskatchewan Games is to provide an opportunity for the province’s developing athletes, coaches and officials to participate in an exciting and inclusive multi-sport event in preparation for a higher level of competition, including the Canada Games and the North American Indigenous Games. Countless Saskatchewan Games alumni have advanced to competition on the national stage and beyond, with Olympic champions such as Emily Clark, Colleen Sostorics, and Lucas Makowsky counting the Saskatchewan Games as a key step in their journey to the highest levels of sport. The Saskatchewan Games also leave behind valuable legacies that benefit each host community for years to come. To learn more, visit saskgames.ca.

Media Contact

Karen Lawson, Games Services & Communications Lead

Saskatchewan Games Council

C: 306-529-3120 | E: klawson@saskgames.ca