"...to encourage the participation in all
sports to strengthen, promote and install
values of cultural association by providing
sporting opportunities at all skill levels
to members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
communities in Saskatchewan."
It is with regret to announce that SDSA will not host the Canadian Deaf Darts Championship in 2012.
Saskatchewan Deaf Sports Association is a provincial sport organization that encourages participation in all sports to strengthen, promote and install values by providing sporting opportunities at all skill levels to members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities in Saskatchewan.
The Federation of Silent Sports of Saskatchewan was founded in 1970 after the formation of the Canadian Federation Silent Sports and in June of 1977, the federation was incorporated under the Non-Profit Corporations Act.
In 1980, following the direction of the National Association, the name of Federation of Silent Sports of Saskatchewan was changed to Saskatchewan Deaf Sports Association which is presently incorported and had since been assisiting in organizing, supporting and encouraging Deaf and Hard of Hearing athletes to participate in competitive and recreational sports on local, provincial, national and international levels, including the Pan American Games and the Summer/Winter Deaflympic Games.
1. To promote and facilitate the practice of the amateur sports among
the deaf and hard of hearing athletes in Saskatchewan.
2. SDSA encourages the development and implementation (needed in
a given activity) in Saskatchewan. The integration of Deaf and Hard
of Hearing athletes with hearing athletes and team will allow them to
increase the opportunity for skill enchancement, improvement, and
participation in competitive sports.
3. To select and train, with the help of the local clubs, deaf and heard
of hearing athletes who are seemingly capable of participating in
international competitions every four years (i.e. Pan American
Games and the Summer/Winter Deaflympic Games) which is
sponsored by the Comite International des Sports des Sourds,
known as CISS (International Committee of Sports for the Deaf)
recognized by the International Olympic Committee.
4. To encourage the development and affiliation of the deaf
organization across Saskatchewan.
5. SDSA is affiliated with Sask. Sport Inc. and Canadian Deaf Sports
Association (CDSA).
The Saskatchewan Deaf Sports Association represents all amateur recreational sports that Deaf and Hard of Hearing people of all ages are involved in fun, fitness and competitive environment that is unique to all people with hearing loss.
Accessibility
We believe that sports should be affordable and barrier free for all deaf and hard of hearing participants.
Participation for All
To give opportunities and goals to all participants in both rural and urban areas so they could compete at all ages and skill levels.
Fun and Socializing
Recreation and competition should be open to all gender and age that encourages participants the value of cultural association by feeling a sense of belonging due to their hearing loss.
Communication
We believe that communication should not be a barier due to hearing loss, we believe in facilitating sign language, oral interpreting, and computerized note taking for full inclusion of all participants with full respect for their respective needs, views, roles, and contributions.
Discipline and Ethics
We follow rules of conduct and fair play with respect to hight moral standards in accordance with the organization's policies and ethics.
Cohesion
We believe in teamwork to achieve the goals of the organization.
Membership is open to all who support the goals, objectives and activities of the SDSA.
The membership fee covers the calendar year and is due on or before December 31st every year.
To fill out the application form, for old and new members, please click on 'form request' on your left.
Individual Deaf Adult $ 25
(provincial & national championships included)
Individual Deaf Adult $ 5
(championships not included)
Association / Organization $ 75
1. Athletes must be a member in good standing with SDSA.
2. Athletes must have more than 55-decibel loss in both ears in order
to apply for athlete assistance grant.
3. Athletes must be recognized by their achievements before
submitting a grant application to the board of SDSA.
4. Athletes that are recognized by the National Sport Governing Body
such as Canadian Deaf Sports Association are eligible to apply for an
elite grant to maintain their training and status in national and
international rankings.
5. Athletes that are recognized by able-bodied sports organizations and
have achieved national or international rankings are eligible to apply
for an elite grant to maintain their level of training and status.
6. Elite application forms must be filled with their detailed training
schedules and signed by their respective coaches.
7. Application forms must be scrutinized and passed by unanimous
consent of the board members.
Policies and procedures for dispersing Membership Assistance Program (M.A.P.) funds to affiliated members.
I. PURPOSE
II. ELIGIBILITY
III. HOW TO APPLY
IV. RULES
V. PAYMENTS OF GRANTS
VI. AWARENESS OF M.A.P. PROGRAM
The purpose of M.A.P. is to provide financial assistance to our affiliated clubs and membership so they may be encouraged to promote interest in athletic endeavor in various programs and increase membership for their clubs. This grant is made available to SDSA through the assistance of Saskatchewan Trust for Sport, Culture, and Recreation, which derives proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets in Saskatchewan.
Funds will be made available to those clubs, which are members in good standing of SDSA.
Application forms (M.A.P. Spending Plan) should be typed and signed by the Provincial Director and club president and sent to:
Administrator
Sask. Deaf Sports Association
1860 Lorne Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2L7
The deadline dates for applications is May 31st of every year. Late or not properly completed requests will be returned to the applicants.
1. One completed application form is required for each type of
assistance required.
2. Capital expenditures such as construction, upgrading and
maintenance, full-term wages, cash prizes, and social events (BBQ,
luncheons, banquet, etc) are not eligible expenditures.
3. All applications are subject to the approval of SDSA.
4. Each club requiring assistance should be able to provide some self-
help toward the funding of the project.
5. Applications where there is duplication funding or deficit funding will
not be accepted.
6. Once the grant funds are used, a follow-up report completed with
actual receipts for the costs incurred must be signed by the
President or Chairperson of the member organization who received
funding assistance.
1. Clubs, leagues, or affiliated members will be notified of successful
application and will be informed of the type of program approved and
the amount of funding assistance that will be provided.
2. After the completion of the project/event, a follow-up report must be
returned by no later than Nov 1st.
3. M.A.P. funds approved by SDSA will be dispersed to all successful
applicants once completed follow-up reports with supporting receipts
are received.
4. Grants that are approved are paid to your club, league, or affiliated
members with the understanding that funds are to be used for the
purpose as outlined.
SDSA will inform its affiliated membership of the M.A.P. Grant program as follows:
(a) Zone directors on the board of SDSA will distribute
guidelines and applications to all clubs.
(b) Information included in the SDSA newsletter
advertising M.A.P.
(c) President, Board of Directors, and Provincial Director
will relay M.A.P. grant information to clubs in the form
of letters, workshops, or meetings as requested.
July 20 - 23, 2009
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President
Vice President
Secretary
Provincial Director
North Zone Director
Saskatoon Director
South Zone Director
Regina Director
Kenneth Hoffman
khoffman99_sasktel.net
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Leon Vande Velde
leon.ally.vv_sasktel.net
vpad: blackie
Dale Birley
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vpad: dlbirley
Allison Vande Velde
Clinton Miller
clint-miller_shaw.ca
vp: 70.64.134.105
Glen Barber
g.barber_sasktel.net
Ray Smith
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vpad:
Chris Lovely
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vpad: cmlovely62
Ray Agarand
agarand1_sasktel.net
vpad: agarand
Saskatchewan Deaf Sports Association
1860 Lorne Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2L7
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