Saskatoon High School Sports Return: ‘A Sense of Community’ and Mutual Support – Saskatoon | The Canadian News

The return of high school sports was widely welcomed in Saskatoon.

A survey conducted by the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Kinesiology and Saskatoon High School Athletics Association (SHSAA) found that athletes, parents, teachers / coaches and officials agreed to the return of sporting benefits to everyone involved – which the improve high school experience and mental health.


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Jud Heilman, consultant at Saskatoon Secondary Schools Athletics Directorate, said returning to competition is a wonderful feeling.

“The excitement in the schools and with the children – we had an excellent return to sport. “Our participation was up, our teams are full all over the city,” said Heilman.

Tommy Douglas Tigers senior girls basketball Head coach Jasmine Jay says getting back on track enables students to be more involved in all aspects of school life.

“To have sport back in our school and extracurricular activities this year. It allows for a sense of community and for students to support each other, ”Jay said after her team won 52-42 over Evan Hardy Collegiate earlier in January.

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Tigers guard Willow Tanton said basketball for many is an escape from life or even a bad day.

“It’s a relief for the team,” Tanton said. “Compound. Many of the girls in the team are new. So, it helps to create friendships for life. ”

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Professor Louise Humbert, University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Kinesiology, said young people and students involved in sport also get a sense of in-the-moment connection, which cannot be duplicated by doing so virtually – like playing a video game.

“Participating in something that is not on a screen is the biggest difference,” Humbert said. “So, you participate in real time. Experience the highs and sometimes the lows and you are able to manage it. ”

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Walter Murray Collegiate athletics director and multisport coach Brian Thorstad said these sports are aimed at setting the youth up well after completing their schooling.

“They get as much out of it as possible,” Thorstad adds. “They work as a team, perform excellently for excellence, learn spiritual toughness, so many life skills that make them better people.”

The winter season of high school sports has recently resumed across the city, with sports such as basketball and curling, as teams battle for the top spot in their respective divisions and age groups.

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