Our Future Leaders

Karen House SPRA Consultant - Leadership, Evaluation and Human Resources

SPRA is thrilled to announce and celebrate the 2020 SPRA Scholarship Recipients! The SPRA Scholarship Program supports individuals pursuing careers in recreation within Saskatchewan. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated involvement as a volunteer in recreation, parks or leisure services.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic – Recreation and Community Development Program Recipient: Jashanpreet Kaur

I I completed my diploma in Recreation and Community Development at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in the spring of 2020. I believe choosing this program was one of the best decisions I have taken until now, as it taught me many skills and helped me explore different chapters of life. I have volunteered in a number of events in Saskatoon including The Great Kitchen Party, Winter City Shakeup, Winter Shines, Santa Clause Parade, and Broadway Street Fair. I have also volunteered at Luthercare Communities, King George School, and Erindale Arbor Creek Community Association. My roles in all these volunteer opportunities were different. In some events I helped with setting up and taking down the event, tour ambassador, and registrations, whereas in others I was assigned with the duties of attending to the VIP guests, teaching a cooking class, helping in the maintenance of the rink and also being a friendly visitor in the care home.

Every person lives for themselves, but I also believe that one belongs with the people and the community they live in. The community is their second home and family, and everyone should thrive to make this second home the best place for others to visit and live in. My parents are my true motivation. Their selfless contribution towards their community inspired me to pursue a career in community development and recreation.

My personal and professional goal is to never stop learning, as I believe even if you reach greater heights, life teaches you a new lesson every day. I am currently looking forward to working in the industry and applying the skills and knowledge that I have attained through the diploma of Recreation and Community Development.

University of Saskatchewan – College of Kinesiology Recipient: Jasmine Petit

I am a fourth-year kinesiology student at the University of Saskatchewan. Throughout my time in university, I have had the opportunity to volunteer in a number of settings. Some of these opportunities include being a member of Martensville’s Buster Days committee, acting as a companion in the Physical Activity for Active Living (PAAL) program, acting as a companion in the SaskAbilities Summer Fun program, and assistant coaching high school volleyball. I have also taken responsibility in various employment pursuits. Some of these pursuits include running a School’s Out summer program, a drop-in gym program, as well as Mini Moves, a children’s physical activity program. I have also enjoyed my time working as a community resource developer for the Martensville Information and Visitor Centre, and my time spent as a respite worker for a 22-year-old individual with cerebral palsy. More recently, I have been spending my time working as a medical office assistant at Lakeside Medical Clinic in Saskatoon.

Aside from volunteering and working, I greatly value my education. I have been a part of the Kinesiology Student Society (KiSS) throughout the duration of my time in university, and most recently, was elected as the 2020-2021 KiSS president. As a member of the student council, I have been involved in a number of activities including planning the Winter Formal, organizing college clothing orders, participating in Kin in the Community, and planning fundraisers such as the Terry Fox walk. As I approach graduation, I look forward to getting one step closer to my goal of becoming a doctor. I plan to spend my summer preparing for the Medical College Admission Test and to ultimately apply into the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.

University of Regina - Sport and Recreation Management Program Recipient: Alicia Dorwart

I am in my final year at the University of Regina completing a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Studies majoring in Sport and Recreation Management and a Diploma of Business Administration. I am currently interning with the Regina Pats as the Marketing and Communications Intern, where I have been able to expand my experience working in the WHL Eastern Division Hub. After graduation, I hope to pursue a career with a sports team or organization focusing on marketing, communications, game day, and/or events management.

I grew up volunteering with my family with various organizations in my community. Volunteering in sport began in 2006 when Regina hosted the Tim Horton’s Brier, where I served on the communications and ceremonies committees. In 2009, I began volunteering with the University of Regina Rams on the marketing team and transitioned to hosting RamsTV from 2012 to 2015. I also currently serve on the Rams Board of Directors – and am only the second female to do so. Other experiences have been as Game Day Coordinator and General Manager for the Regina Riot women’s football club, and with the Saskatchewan Roughriders to help transition season ticket holder seats to the new stadium. Because of my volunteerism in the sport and recreation community, I decided to go back to school to pursue a degree in what I am most passionate about, sport and recreation.

Aside from sport, I have also volunteered for almost two decades with local theatre companies, Regina Little Theatre and Regina Summer Stage in various roles such as performer, make up artist, backstage crew, assistant stage manager, and set designer. I am also finishing a 5-year term on the Regina Summer Stage Board of Directors as the Social Media Coordinator, and have co-managed the Scottish Pavilion for Mosaic, Festival of Cultures since 2016. ■

Service and installation of Artificial Ice Plants for Arena and Curling Rinks

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