For general information about the Regina Sport District email regina.sport@ssfa.ca.
GET READY
Get ready to take part in and enjoy the upcoming 2023 District Games with the Regina Sport District. These Games are open to all Saskatchewan Seniors who are residents 55 years of age or older by December 2023.
There will be no Provincial Games in 2023, however, there will be in 2024 and the 55+ National Games will be held in Quebec in 2024.
The 2022 Provincial Games were held in Prince Albert and the Regina Sport District had 86 members compete and won 45 medals. The 2022 55+ National Games were held in Kamloops, BC and Saskatchewan had 266 members competing and won 113 medals. Check out www.ssfa.ca to see all the winners of both Games. Congratulations to all the winners and also congratulations to all participants for taking part. Both events were a success and enjoyed by all.
We encourage you to enter several events because most of the events are included in the $10 annual membership and free with your membership. The 2023 membership is good for any events held until March 31, 2024.
2023 District Games Schedule
The following is the schedule of events for dates, times and locations to discover the exciting and numerous activities we provide for our members in order to assist them in achieving active lifestyles as well as making new friends through socializing with fellow members. We encourage you to enter several events because most games activities are included in the $10 annual membership and free with your membership. The 2023 membership is good for any events held until March 31, 2024. You must be a registered member to play.
To obtain your membership, attend one of the following Registration Sites listed below this schedule...
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EVENT |
DATE/TIME |
LOCATION |
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| Cribbage | April 11 / 12:00 – 3:30 pm | Regina Sr. Citizens Ctr. 2404 Elphinstone St. |
| Scrabble | April 13 / 1:00 – 4:00 pm | Roberts Place 3520 Hillsdale St. |
| 5 Pin Bowling | April 13 / 1:00 – 3:30 pm | Glencairn Bowlodrome 1620 – 9th Ave E. |
| 8 Ball | April 17 / 9:00 am | Regina Sr. Citizens Ctr. 2134 Winnipeg St. |
| Whist | April 20 / 12:00 – 3:30 pm | Regina Sr. Citizens Ctr. 2404 Elphinstone St. |
| Snooker | April 25 / 9:00 am | Regina Sr. Citizens Ctr. 2134 Winnipeg St. |
| Shuffleboard | April 26 / 12:30 – 4:30 pm | Eagles Club 1600 Halifax St. |
| Poetry & Short Story | Deadline May 18 | |
| Bocce Ball | May 26 – August 26 - 1:00 - 4pm Drop In | Kiwanis Park |
| Golf | Late summer/early fall (qualifier for 2024 Games) |
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| Kaiser | May 4 / 12:30 – 3:30 pm | Regina Sr. Citizens Ctr. 2404 Elphinstone St. |
| Predicted Walk | May 6 / 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Douglas Park Track |
| Lawn Bowling | TBA | |
| Pickleball | TBA | |
| Table Tennis | TBA | |
| Track & Field Events - Ball Throw - Standing Long Jump - Races |
TBA | Weather Permitting |
If you have any questions or did not make registration, contact Roberta French at 306 520-2656 or 306 543-1345 or robertafrench@sasktel.net for more information.
All events will be held dependent on number of registrations in each event. You must be registered to play.
Track and Field events may only be held weather permitting and facility availability.
Membership Registration Sites
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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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North West Leisure Centre |
1:30 – 4:30 pm |
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Thursday, March 16, 2023 |
Regina Senior Citizens Ctr. |
1:00 - 3:00 pm |
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Wednesday, March 22, 2023 |
Regina Senior Citizens Ctr. |
12:30 – 3:30 pm |
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Friday, March 24, 2023 |
Regina Senior Citizens Ctr. |
12:30 – 3:30 pm |
If you have any questions or cannot make registration, contact Roberta at 306 543-1958 or 306 520-2656, or robertafrench@sasktel.net.
All events will be held dependant on number of registrations in each event. If you are only interested in Slo Pitch, contact the Slo Pitch League @ www.regina55slopitch.ca. or billjohnston277@gmail.com.
Bocce Ball
Regina Sport District will be holding this very popular annual event on Friday afternoons at Kiwanis Park May 26 to August 5th. Enjoy your summer Friday afternoons having fun and enjoying the fellowship with your fellow members. The best part is, it is included in your SSFA membership. This event fills up fast.
5 Pin Bowling
This event is held at the Glencairn Bowling Centre and play is included in your $10 membership no matter what other club you are affiliated with.
Mixed Slo Pitch
The first game will be approximately the middle of May. Check out www.regina55slopitch.ca for information. This is a fun league and fills up fast. The games are played at the 9th Avenue North and Broad Street ball diamonds two mornings a week.
Poetry and Short Story
The deadline will be May18, 2023 for both the Short Story and Poetry. The theme for 2023 is The Four Seasons. Contact Lorraine Hill at 305 949-5574 if you require information, etc. SSFA membership required. See page 36 of the SSFA Rule Book for the rules and guidelines for these two events.
NOTE: The rules have changed in some events. Go to www.ssfa.ca and under “Home” click on SSFA Rule Book to check them out.
Golf
This event will be a qualifier for the 2024 Provincial Games and due to the unknown weather conditions in the spring of 2024, it will be played in later summer or early fall. Registration can be made at one of the registration sites listed above.
2023 Regina Sport District Committee
Contact any one of these members who are part of the Regina Sport District Executive Committee and they will be happy to assist you.
| Chair | Doug Barss | abarss@sasktel.net | 306 545-2148 |
| Secretary | Lorraine Hill | don.lorraine@sasktel.net | 306 949-5574 |
| Membership | Roberta French | robertafrench@sasktel.net | 306 543-1958/306 520-2656 |