Provincial 55+ 2012 Games

Saskatoon hosted 14 other 55+ intellectual and physical games, July 3-5,
2012. 472 participants competed and 105 guests attended for a total of
577. Social activities, held primarily at Prairieland Park, included
opening ceremonies with a participants' march-in (led by three pipers)
and speeches by invited dignitaries. The next evening featured a banquet
and an after-dinner appearance by guest speaker Steve Shannon, who
received a standing ovation at the conclusion of his most entertaining
address. At each of these events, including the official closing
ceremonies, participants took advantage of the opportunity to socialize
with fellow participants, renewing old friendships and forming new
ones. Results.

Scene from Provincial 55+ Games in Saskatoon, July 2012

Canada 55+ 2012 Games

Saskatchewan was represented by 119 athletes, with participants coming
from eight districts to compete August 29-September 1 in Sydney, Nova
Scotia. Forty-five guests from Saskatchewan travelled to support the
athletes. Entertainment included Rita MacNeil and the Men of the
Deeps.The competitors on the Saskatchewan Team celebrated their
achievements in winning a total of 75 medals, 36 gold, 24 silver, and 15
bronze medals.

See results at Sydney C55.