SASKATOON – Sask Sport Inc. has announced the recipients of the 2013 Saskatchewan Sport Awards.
Nominations were submitted by Sask Sport active and affiliate member organizations for awards in the 13 categories.
A voting process involving Saskatchewan’s sports media and Sask Sport active and affiliate member organizations was then used to determine the recipient in each category.
“The Sport Awards celebrate the hard work, dedication and commitment of the outstanding amateur athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers in our province,” said Shane Reoch, president of Sask Sport.
“Sask Sport Inc. is proud to honour their remarkable achievements. Congratulations to all of the award recipients, finalists and nominees. You truly embody the adage that sport is more than a game.”
The recipients for the 2013 Athlete of the Year Awards are:
2013 Master Athlete of the Year
Ted Rowan, 80, Martensville, Nominated by Saskatchewan Athletics
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2013 Youth-Male Athlete of the Year
Rylan Wiens, 11, Saskatoon, nominated by Dive Saskatchewan
2013 Youth- Female Athlete of the Year
Kylie Zirk, 15, Saskatoon, Nominated by Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan
Male Athlete of the Year
Lyndon Rush, 33, Humboldt, Nominated by Prairie Central District for Sport, Culture and Recreation
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2013 Female Athlete of the Year
Brianne Theisen Eaton, 24, Humboldt, Nominated by Saskatchewan Athletics
2013 Team of the Year
Regina Thunder Football Club, Regina, Nominated by Football Saskatchewan
2013 Coach of the Year
Shane Bradley, Saskatoon, Nominated by Saskatchewan Amateur Wrestling Association
2013 Coach Dedication Award – Male
Roger Anholt, Moose Jaw, Nominated by Saskatchewan Baseball Association
2013 Coach Dedication Award – Female
Brenda Lyons, Estevan, Nominated by Synchro Saskatchewan
2013 Volunteer
Darren Whitehead, Prince Albert, Nominated by Special Olympics Saskatchewan
2013 Volunteer
Ellen Griffin, Saskatoon, Nominated by Bowling Federation of Saskatchewan
2013 Male Official
Brent Chadwick, Assiniboia, Nominated by Softball Saskatchewan
2013 Female Official
Kirsten Brough, Regina, Nominated by Synchro Saskatchewan
The 2013 Saskatchewan Sport Award recipients are profiled online.
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