Huskies Athletics Recruiting Brochure

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Since 1911, in as many as 24 different sports the Huskies currently represent the province of Saskatchewan in 15 diciplines in the Canada West Conference of U SPORTS. Huskie Athletics provides a student-athlete experience which is second to none in Canadian Inter-university athletics. From elite coaching and competition to world renowned research and academic opportunities Huskie Athletics and the University of Saskatchewan strive to be #1 and the University the World Needs.

With a goal to be #1 Huskie Athletics has established itself as one of the most dominant programs in the entire country.

H U S K I E AT H L E T I C S E Q U I T Y, D I V E R S I T Y & I N C L U S I O N S TAT E M E N T Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are core values of Huskie Athletics at the University of Saskatchewan. Enriched by our diversity, we are committed to building a culture that respects all of its stakeholders and celebrates their contributions as we collaborate to strengthen our community.

Huskie Athletics brings individuals together with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, beliefs, cultures, and social views to create an inclusive environment that is vital to our overall success and vision to truly becoming #1.

Huskie Athletics is fully committed to the University of Saskatchewan Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. Policy can be found at USASK.CA

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COLE BURKART

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CANADA WEST CHAMPIONSHIPS

CANADA WEST MVPS

NATIONAL MVP AWARDS

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCES MEDALLING 11 TIMES

NOTABLE ALUMNI OF HUSKIE MEN’S VOLLEYBALL INCLUDE;

GAVIN SCHMITT

Canadian Olympic Volleyball Team Member.

DON LISTIWIN

Technology Investor and Philanthropist.

MARK DODDS

Former member of the Canadian National Team and current Huskie Womens Volleyball Coach.

Alumnus

Adam Ens was named

the BLG CIS Athlete of the Year in 2003-04.

Sean McKay

Head Coach spent 5 years with OUA Western Mustangs appearing at U SPORTS National Championships 3 of 5 seasons.

Coach McKay also went on to play professionally in Sweden.

MEN’S

VOLLEYBALL

“Being a member of the University of Saskatchewan’s Men’s Volleyball team has had a monumental impact on me. The leadership skills developed and honed with the Huskies have served me well in my professional career. It was the university’s commitment to excellence that helped me remarkably in understanding the drive and determination needed to be successful on and off the court.”

BRANDON NEEDHAM EDUCATOR MEN’S VOLLEYBALL ALUMNUS

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HUSKIES HAVE BEEN NAMED CANADA WEST ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

U SPORTS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS – FIRST TEAM TO EVER WIN THREE U SPORTS TITLES IN A ROW

CANADA WEST CHAMPIONSHIPS

CANADA WEST ALL-STARS

Head Coach

Mark Dodds is a former member of the Canadian National Men’s team as well the Canada West and U SPORTS MVP in 04-05.

Program was led for an amazing 28 year run

by Canada West Hall of Famer Mark Tennant.

Huskie Women’s Volleyball have hosted the U SPORTS national championship on two occasions in 03-04 and 04-05.

58 Huskies have been named Canada West All Stars in program history.

13 members of the 19-20 team earned places on the Academic All-Canadian Team

WOMEN’S

VOLLEYBALL

“Being a Huskie taught me to be a proud member of a community and team. As a driven individual, my time as a student athlete enhanced my leadership and time management skills - it’s a busy lifestyle after all.

The program allowed flexibility for me to play on the National Team and to finish my internship and degree after playing pro abroad.”

STEPHANIE LANGDON

REGISTERED DIETICIAN

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SUEANNE HARMS

College of Kinesiology

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U SPORTS INDIVIDUAL TITLES

NOTABLE HUSKIE WRESTLING ALUMNI;

Program was founded in 1929

GORD GARVIE

Huskie Wrestling Head Coach

JEFF ADAMSON

5 time U SPORTS medallist and 5 time Canada West champion as well as an Academic All Canadian.

Olympian, Mexico City 1968

Founder of Skip the Dishes.

VIOLA YANIK

Olympian, Athens 2004.

JILLIAN GALLAYS

Olympian, Rio de Janeiro 2016

Daniel Olver is former

2017 saw the Huskie Women's team make history with their first ever Canada West team championship.

Huskie Men’s Wrestling currently are the defending Canada West Champions and the Huskie Women are the reigning Silver Medallists.

2019-20 saw both the Huskie Men’s & Women’s teams finish in the silver medal position at U SPORTS Nationals.

WRESTLING

“Our focus as Huskies was always about more than just being great athletes. We believed that being a Huskie meant being high performance in everything you set your mind to. Being able to develop this mindset as a Huskie and then apply outside of sport is something that has made the incredibly hard work completely worth it.”

JEFF ADAMSON ENTREPRENUER WRESTLING ALUMNUS

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MICHELLE HARRISON

College of Arts and Science

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CANADA WEST TEAM TITLES

U SPORTS INDIVIDUAL TITLES

NOTABLE ALUMNI OF HUSKIE TRACK AND FIELD INCLUDE;

DIANE JONES-KONIHOWSKI

Two-time Olympian, Commonwealth Games Champion and member of the Canadian Olympic Committee.

JOSH & CHRIS SIMAR

Founders of Skip the Dishes.

CYPRIAN ENWANI

Olympian, Seoul 1988.

Noted Saskatoon Physician.

KELSIE HENDRY

Olympian, Beijing 2018.

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist.

LYLE SANDERSON

Huskie Track & Field have seen 14 Alumni represent Canada at the Olympic Games.

Jason Reindl

Head coach is former AUS and Canada West coach of the year in Track & Field and is a 5 time conference coach of the year and a 5 time Canadian National Team Coach.

3 of the last 4 U SPORTS National Track athletes of the year have been Huskies. (Karson Lehner, Michelle Harrison and Julie Labach).

Over 100+ former Huskie Track & Field/Cross Country Athletes have been members of the Canadian National Team.

The Huskies hold 10 Canada West Track & Field Conference Records (5 women and 5 men) the most of any Can West program both for each gender and combined.

Olympic coach.

TRACK AND FIELD CROSS COUNTRY

“There is no question that when you sign on to be a Huskie athlete at the University of Saskatchewan you are joining an elite sport program that strives for excellence both on and off the field of play. A strong work ethic, perseverance, teamwork and time-management skills are just a few of the qualities that I have taken away from my Huskie experience. The best part - you become a lifelong member of a much larger Huskie community with a rich tradition and proud legacy.

LESIA OSTERTAG LAWYER TRACK & FIELD ALUMNUS

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TANNER LISHCHYNSKY

College of Agribusiness

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ALUMNI HAVE PLAYED IN THE NHL

Mike Babcock

NOTABLE ALUMNI OF HUSKIE MEN’S HOCKEY INCLUDE;

Head Coach is the only winner of the Hockey Triple Gold in history having won a Stanley Cup, Olympic Gold Medal (2x) and World Hockey Championship Gold Medal.

DAVE KING

Former NHL Head Coach.

DAVE ADOLPH

U SPORTS leader in all-time coaching wins with 488.

Since moving into the 40 million dollar Merlis Belsher Place Huskie Men’s Hockey have led Canada West in attendance for the past two seasons.

WILLIE DESJARDINS

Head Coach Medicine Hat Tigers and former Vancouver Canucks Head Coach.

TROY PARCHMAN,

Equipment Manager Chicago Blackhawks.

TODD MCLELLAN

Head Coach of the Los Angeles Kings and former Edmonton Oilers Head Coach.

Huskie Goaltender Taran Kozun was named the U SPORTS Most Outstanding Player and Top Goaltender for the 2019-20 season.

Huskie Men’s Hockey annually hosts the Off The Leash Luncheon fundraiser which raises funds for the program and has featured guest speakers such as Mike Modano, Wendel Clark, Chris Chelios and Brett Hull.

2016 saw 4 former Huskies lead NHL teams as Head Coaches (Babcock, Desjardins, McClellan and Gulutzan).

RON ROBISON

Commissioner of the Western Hockey League.

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“The connection with the Huskies was beneficial when we left Saskatoon for Calgary. Many alumni were already in Calgary and I had a great network upon arrival. We hung out together, played hockey and bounced career ideas off of each other all the time.”

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MEN’S HOCKEY ALUMNUS

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JESSICA VANCE

College of Kinesiology

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APPEARANCES IN THE U SPORTS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

CANADA WEST MAJOR AWARDS

STRAIGHT PLAYOFF APPEARANCES

NOTABLE HUSKIE WOMEN’S HOCKEY ALUMNI INCLUDE;

KAITLIN WILLOUGHBY

Member of NWHL Calgary Inferno.

Head Coach

Steve Kook is 2 time

SHANNON MILLER

Head Coach of the Canadian Olympic Team.

BREANNE GEORGE

JESSICA VANCE Has the highest save percentage, .947% in conference history.

Member of the Canada West Hall of Fame and third all-time in CW goals with 81.

USPORTS and 3 time Canada West Coach of the year.

3 Huskies have been named Canada West MVP including current goaltender Jessica Vance in 17-18.

The Huskie Women’s Hockey program won their first Canada West Championship in 13-14.

Kaitlin Willougby was named U SPORTS Rookie of the year in 13-14. https://huskies.usask.ca/sports/mens-icehockey

WOMEN’S

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“Being a Huskie athlete beneficially shaped my future self. My four years as a student athlete in the Huskie Hockey program primed me for my career as a teacher. Effective time management, commitment, perseverance, wellness, and goal setting are all things that I strive to help my students with every day. I have strong connections with my alumni, having built lifelong friendships with my teammates. I’m definitely proud to be a Huskie!

KELLY HENKLEMAN EDUCATOR WOMEN’S HOCKEY ALUMNUS

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EMMANUEL AKINTUNDE

College of Arts & Science

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CANADA WEST CAREER LEADER IN POINTS (ANDREW SPAGRUD)

CANADA WEST ALL-STARS

NOTABLE HUSKIE MEN’S BASKETBALL ALUMNI INCLUDE;

MICHAEL LINKLATER

Former member of Saskatchewan Rattlers of the CEBL, Owner of Prime Basketball Development and Public Speaker.

EVAN OSTERTAG

Member of the Saskatchewan Rattlers.

GUY VETRIE

Former head coach of Canadian National Basketball team.

ANDREW SPAGRUD

President and CEO of Villanova Energy.

MARK THOMPSON

Barry Rawlyk

Head Coach is also the General Manager of the CEBL Saskatchewan Rattlers and assistant coach Chad Jacobson is the head coach of the Rattlers.

In 09-10 the Huskies won their first ever Canada West and U SPORTS championships.

Huskie men’s basketball practices in a state of the art facility at the newly opened Merlis Belsher Place.

Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Development & Strategy Officer at Nutrien

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“Competing as a student-athlete at the University of Saskatchewan was such an important growth opportunity for me in so many ways. While I still look back fondly at the big wins, the tough losses and the excitement of participating in elite competition, I am most grateful for the lasting friendships, leadership skills and lifelong connections that I developed during my time in a Huskie uniform.

MARK THOMPSON EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGY OFFICER AT NUTRIEN. MEN’S BASKETBALL ALUMNUS

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SUMMER MASIKEWICH

College of Nursing

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CANADA WEST TITLES – 4 IN THE LAST 5 YEARS

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCES IN THE LAST 12 YEARS

NOTABLE HUSKIE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL INCLUDE;

Head coach

DR. SYLVIA FEDORUK

is the current head coach of the Canadian National Women’s team and will coach Team Canada at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

First female chancellor at USask, 17th Lieutenant Governer of Saskatchewan.

DR. PATRICA LAWSON

Member of the Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fames in golf, basketball.

JACQUELINE LAVALLEE

Former member of Canadian National Basketball team.

SARAH CROOKS

Lisa Thomaidis

With the opening of Merlis Belsher Place in 2018 the Huskie women’s basketball team moved into a state of the art training facility.

Two-time U SPORTS Player of the Year, CW all-time leading scorer and rebounder.

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BASKETBALL

“You owe it to yourself to be the best you can possibly be – in basketball and in life. Lisa Thomaidis and the Huskie Women’s Basketball program has helped shaped who I am today” MEGHAN ALHSTROM 2 TIME NATIONAL CHAMPION AND COLLEGE OF KINESIOLOGY GRADUATE

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MASON OGOKE

College of Arts & Science

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CANADA WEST ALL-STARS

NOTABLE ALUMNI OF HUSKIE MEN’S SOCCER INCLUDE;

BRETT LEVIS

Former Vancouver Whitecap and current member of the Winnipeg Valour.

ANDY MCCREATH

Huskie Men’s soccer received an upgrade of 3.2 million dollars in 2020 which provided a new regulation turf field and enhanced lighting to their home field of Griffiths Stadium.

Caldwell Partners and the Invictus Games.

Head Coach

KENT KOWALSKI

Bryce Chapman

Former member of the CSL Winnipeg Fury

is a two-time Canada West Coach of the Year and in 2014 led the Huskies to their first ever Canada West title.

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Jerson Barandica-Hamilton became the first player in program history to be named the Canada West player of the year in 11-12.

Josh Northey and Jerson BarnadicaHamilton became the first Huskies to represent Canada at the FISU games in 09 and in 11.

Huskie Men’s soccer captured their first Canada West title in 2014.

In 2018 the program moved into brand new locker room facilities as part of the Merlis Belsher Place opening.

“Since I chose to attend U of S instead of a university in my home province, the soccer program became like a second family. It was a first-class experience and an amazing place to go to school. The success of the athletic program over the years speaks for itself which makes Huskies Athletics easy to recommend to anyone considering the U of S. ANDY MCREATH ENTREPRENUER MEN’S SOCCER ALUMNUS

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CONSECUTIVE PLAYOFF APPEARANCES, 8 IN THE PAST 8 SEASONS

ALUMNA WHO HAS WON AN OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDAL

REGULAR SEASON RECORD IN THE PAST EIGHT SEASONS

NOTABLE HUSKIE WOMEN’S SOCCER ALUMNI INCLUDE;

KAYLYN KYLE

Olympian , London 2012. Sports broadcaster.

JACQUELINE LAVALLE

In 2020 Huskie women’s soccer moved into Griffiths Stadium to play home games thanks to 3.2 million dollar upgrade of turf and lighting.

Former member of the Canada Women’s National Team and current assistant coach of the Huskie Women’s Basketball team.

Head Coach

DANIELA FUENZALIDA

Canada West coach of the year and the first coach in program history to lead a Huskie to a national championship appearance.

Represented Chile at the 2008 U20 Women’s World Cup

Jerson BarandicaHamilton is the 2015-16

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4 Huskies have been U SPORTS All-Canadians in program history.

Samantha Simpson

became the first player in program history to be named the Canada West player of the year in 93-94.

In 2018 the program moved into brand new locker room facilities as part of the Merlis Belsher Place opening.

“My career as a Huskie athlete has definitely helped me in my role as an educator. Being a teacher and coach, it is so important to have the skills to be able to manage time, work within a team and communicate well with others, which are all things that were worked on and improved on while being a Huskie. I feel so lucky that I was able to be part of such an amazing program that gave me lifelong friendships and made me a better person, all while improving my skills and work ethic as an athlete. I will be forever grateful for my experience in the U of S Huskies womens’ soccer program. “ ELIZABETH HUDON EDUCATOR WOMEN’S SOCCER ALUMNUS

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ADAM MARCHANT

College of Kinesiology

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HARDY CUP TITLES – MOST IN CANADA WEST HISTORY

VANIER CUPS

NOTABLE ALUMNI OF HUSKIE FOOTBALL INCLUDE;

GENE MAKOWSKY

In the last 10 years former Huskies have won a total of 22 Grey Cups.

Cabinet Minister Saskatchewan Government.

DAN FARTHING

Head Coach

Owner of Level 10 Fitness and Sask Riders Strength & Conditioning Coach.

RON GRAHAM

Owner of Graham Construction.

Griffiths Stadium in Nutrien Park recently received turf and lighting replacements in 2020.

The Huskie Football Foundation annually hosts the largest fundraiser, the Dogs’ Breakfast, in U SPORTS Football.

Scott Flory

is a 3 time Grey Cup winner and was named Most Outstanding Lineman in the CFL 2 times.

Breakfast guest speakers have included; Ronnie Lott, Darian Durant, Damon Allen, Warren Moon and Jeff Garcia.

6 members of the Huskie coaching staff have CFL experience.

Since 1970 106 Huskie Football Athletes have been drafted into the CFL.

FOOTBALL

“I’m the first to admit that I wasn’t a standout football player at the U of S. I was proud to have made the team and enjoyed my short career. Probably the most memorable experience for me was travelling to Toronto for the 1994 Vanier Cup at the SkyDome. I was a back-up and wasn’t required to dress for the game but was on the sidelines for one of the most exciting football games ever. We ended up losing a thriller in overtime but it was amazing. I will never forget that experience.”

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HUSKIE ATHLETICS ACADEMIC SUPPORTS

USASK ACADEMIC SUPPORTS HUSKIE ATHLETICS FULLTIME ATHLETE ACADEMIC OFFICER OFFERS THE FOLLOWING SERVICES;

The University of Saskatchewan offers workshops, tutors, resources and assist students in the areas of writing, math and study skills.

Offerings are designed to assist students and provide them with the tools to succeed at their studies.

For more information on the academic supports available to students at the University of Saskatchewan please visit; library.usask.ca/studentlearning/

Provides assistance with admissions for prospective student-athletes Provides academic guidance to student-athletes

ACADEMIC SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Academic Skills Development program provides learning opportunities throughout the academic year and changes as the term progresses. To get the help they need, when they need it, students can participate in orientations, workshops, and find online resources.

STRUCTURED STUDY SESSIONS The University of Saskatchewan offers regularly scheduled group study sessions where peer mentors assist in the review, practice and master of course materials.

Structured study sessions are free and offered throughout each term. Structured study sessions include; lecture review, sample problems and questions and mock exams.

LEARNING COMMUNITIES At the University of Saskatchewan, a Learning Community (LC) is a small group of students who share common interests,

ideas, and/or classes. LC students meet in a weekly LC Hour, which is guided by two student Peer Mentors, to develop their academic and personal skills, connect with each other and the broader campus community, while exploring their programs and career possibilities.

JUMP START MY LEARNING Jump Start Your Learning by attending an “Ask Me Anything” session! Talk with a current student who has experienced the transition from high school to university or get tips from a learning specialist to get started on your academic learning journey.

SMART START FOR SUCCESS Learn the essential skills to set yourself up for a strong academic start. All levels of students are able to access these workshops for free as part of their tuition. Workshops available include; Time Management, Study Techniques, Note Taking Skills, Reading Skills and Research and Writing Basics

KEEPING ON TRACK As the terms progress “Keep on Track” by refining your study skills and keeping you ahead of your course work. Workshops are offered complimentary and include; Self / Personal Management, Communicating Research, Reading Methods, Exam Skills, Presentation Skills, Group Work Skills.

UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN STUDENT’S UNION (USSU) The Student’s Union at the University also offers a variety of supports for students from a Tutor Registry to find assistance with a particular course or area of study, to the syllabus bank which provides course information prior to registering for the class.

The USSU is also the advocate for students who require these services while enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan. For all the services provided to students by the USSU please visit ussu.ca

Provides direction and access to on-campus academic services

Huskie Athletics and the University of Saskatchewan offer a wide array of supports for student-athletes to ensure you will have access to all the support you need to succeed in your studies.

Huskie Athletics employs a full-time Academic Officer who you will have access and support from as a Huskie Athlete.

CHAMPIONSHIPS START WITH SCHOLARSHIPS

Huskie student-athletes have long been a source of pride for the University of Saskatchewan, combining unmatched academic and athletic excellence to produce some of our community’s finest citizens. Success in the classroom and in competition requires the support of Huskie Nation. Our program is committed to working with vast network

of donors and sponsors to provide scholarship opportunities for our student-athletes.

To learn more about the scholarships, bursaries or awards available to USask students please visit https://admissions. usask.ca/money/scholarships.php or inquire with your USask contact as to Huskie Athletics and team specific opportunities.

Provides guidance with Time Management Skills Provides guidance on academic communication Provides advocacy for student-athletes in a variety of situations Provides a safe confidential space for student-athletes to address concerns Acts as the academic advisor for all College of Kinesiology Huskie student-athletes

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RON & JANE GRAHAM SPORTS SCIENCE CENTRE

Huskie Strength and Conditioning Strength and Conditioning at the University of Saskatchewan, allows each studentathlete to have the opportunity to maximize their athletic and performance goals. All strength and conditioning programming is centered around each athlete’s individual developmental needs and experience.

We utilize an athlete-centred and multidisciplinary approach to enhance all aspects of sports performance. We employ evidence-

based programming, screening, testing and coaching to develop athletes to allow them to achieve their greatest potential.

Working in conjunction with Huskie Health each athlete/team will be supported by an Integrated Support Team (IST).

The goal of an IST is to optimize studentathletes' health, wellness, fitness and psychology, ensuring they are ready for optimal performance. Sport sciences, sports

With world-class expertise in performance, conditioning, and recovery, our sport physiotherapists and sport scientists work collaboratively to provide the services needed for athletes of all levels to reach their health and performance goals. Working alongside research teams from the College of Kinesiology and scientists from across the University of Saskatchewan, you will experience an environment that is focused on the best and most current evidence for enhancing athlete health and performance.

medicine and other team management professionals support coaches and athletes/teams (physiologist, mental health, mental performance, strength and conditioning, biomechanics, nutrition, sport physiotherapy, performance analysis, etc).

The IST works regularly with the coaches and student-athletes to ensure student-athletes receive optimal care and support for their training, recovery and competition programs.

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IN YOUR PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSESSMENT YOUR THERAPIST WILL:

The Huskie Health Experience Huskie Health is here to keep you moving at top performance while you train and compete as a Huskie student-athlete. We offer sideline injury management at your practices and games as well as specialized care in a clinical setting. Every team has a dedicated team therapist and is further supported with student trainers. Huskie Health will clear you to participate in your sport, work with you and your team to prevent injuries and should you become injured, assist you with your return to sport as safely and quickly as possible. We can coordinate additional care and supports through our Huskie Care Coalition – a network of physicians, surgeons and health care professionals. You’re in good hands!

AS A HUSKIE STUDENT-ATHLETE WE OFFER: Sport Physiotherapy

LISTEN: to your history, concerns and goals.

Anti-Gravity Treadmill

LEARN: how you move, your strengths and weaknesses.

Concussion Management

LEAD: you through education, hands on therapy and self-care strategies to help optimize your treatment goals.

In your physiotherapy followup treatment at Huskie Health , your therapist will re-evalutale your response to treatment and evolve your care plan to help you continually progress towards your goals.

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Dry Needling & Acupuncture Modalities (Ultrasound, Cupping, Etc) Athletic Taping Pre & post-operative care Cold Compression Therapy (Game Ready) Movement Screening Running Analysis Bracing Services Return to Sport Planning

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HUSKIE FACILITIES

EDUCATION GYM

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY COMPLEX (PAC)

Sports: Wrestling

Sports: Basketball, Volleyball

Year built: 1960s

Year built: 2003

Capacity: 800

Capacity: 2,426

Court: 110' X 100' (four mat set up)

Court Dimensions: 190’ X 115’

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Ceiling Height: 41’

Locker rooms: 4

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Parking: Metered stalls, gated lot

Locker Rooms: 6

Events hosted: Canada West Wrestling Championship, Canada West & Open wrestling competition

Parking: Lot R surrounding facility, Free on game day

Additional information: Wrestling team practices in playroom attached to gym; Education Pool located in same complex

Events hosted: CIS Women’s Basketball Championship, CIS Men and Women’s Volleyball Championship, CIS Wrestling Championship; Canada West competitions, Canada West playoffs Additional information: Three full gymnasiums (23,000ft2 / 2030 m2); bleachers extend over side courts, houses three basketball, three volleyball and eight badminton courts; track, pool, Fitness Centre, climbing wall, Sports Health Clinic

GRIFFITHS STADIUM IN NUTRIEN PARK Sports: Football, Men’s Soccer, Woman’s Soccer, Cross Country Year built: 1950s with major renovations in 2005-06 and 2020 Capacity: 5,743 with rush seating to accommodate 10,000+ Field Dimensions: 110 yards X 65 yards Turf: Artificial (brand new in 2020) Outdoor lighting: Yes Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Locker Rooms: 4 Parking: Stadium Parkade; Free on game day Events hosted: Canada West competitions, 2006 Vanier Cup, CIS Bowl Game, Canadian Junior Football Championships, Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp, high school playoffs, Football Canada Cup

MERLIS BELSHER PLACE

SASKATOON FIELD HOUSE

Sports: Women’s Hockey, Men’s Hockey

Sports: Track & Field

Year built: 2018

Capacity: 3,500

Capacity: 2,300 Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Parking: Free, lot located to the east of the building Additional information: Loge Seating, club seats, jumbotron video screen, secondary ice surface, basketball training gym, Sports Health Clinic and Science Centre, community and Huskie team dressing rooms, Huskie Soccer dressing rooms, Huskie Basketball Dressing rooms, Retail Outlet, Two retail food outlets

Year built: 1981 Events: 200-metre flat track; jump pits, throws area, pole vault area, high jump area Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Parking: Lot located to the east of the facility Events hosted: Canada West Track & Field Championship; CIS Track & Field Championship

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UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN

UNIVERSITY ESTABLISHED 1907

4 SCHOOLS ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY, JOHNSON-SHOYAMA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY, PHYSICAL THERAPY (WITHIN THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE), PUBLIC HEALTH

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is a research-intensive university leading the way in tackling relevant, global issues such as water and food security. Our location in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, and range of excellent programs and facilities, uniquely positions us to find innovative solutions and create a real-world benefit for people here at home, across the country and around the world.

Research in these and other key areas, such as energy and mineral resources, synchrotron sciences, human-animalenvironment health, and Indigenous

13 COLLEGES AGRICULTURE AND BIORESOURCES, ARTS AND SCIENCE, DENTISTRY, EDUCATION, EDWARDS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, ENGINEERING, GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH, KINESIOLOGY, LAW, MEDICINE, NURSING, PHARMACY AND NUTRITION, AND VETERINARY MEDICINE

Peoples, is enhanced by our world-class facilities, including the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, VIDO-InterVac, the Global Institute for Food Security, the Global Institute for Water Security and the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre for Nuclear Innovation.

Our students, researchers and faculty members cross a variety of excellent programs, from business, law and public policy, to engineering, medicine and veterinary medicine. By working together across traditional disciplinary boundaries, and recognizing different ways of knowing and understanding, we bring a fresh

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APPROXIMATELY 5.4 MILLION LIBRARY HOLDINGS

perspective to crucial global challenges, and to learning and discovery.

We welcome more than 25,700 students from around the world, including about 3,300 self-declared Indigenous students and more than 3,400 international students. Our diverse students, staff and faculty create a welcoming community where different perspectives are valued, and a culture of learning, growth and deeper understanding that extends beyond the classroom.

Saskatoon has experienced significant growth over the past decade, and is home

SEVEN ON-CAMPUS MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES

80+ DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES IN OVER 100 AREAS OF STUDY

MORE THAN 20,000 UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS

to over 260,000 people—the largest city in Saskatchewan. Our main campus is located in the heart of the city, and is well known for its architecture and beauty. Recent additions include the Health Sciences Building, which brings together an array of disciplines to better mirror real-life practice, the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre, a welcoming place for everyone to learn about Indigenous culture, and the Collaborative Sciences Research Building, which provides collaborative laboratory spaces for the study of life and natural sciences.

In addition to having the opportunity

A MEMBER OF THE PRESTIGIOUS U15 CANADIAN RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GROUP

OPERATING BUDGET APPROXIMATELY $460.4 MILLION (2015/16)

to work and study at a U15 university, with facilities that provide tools for a high level of interaction and research, our community enjoys a high level of support typical of a smaller university, creating an environment that inspires collaboration, innovation and discovery. Students can take part in an internship or co-op program, participate in a field class, or enroll in a study abroad or exchange program, allowing them to enhance and customize their education to match their goals and aspirations.

After convocation, students join an illustrious group of more than 161,000

ABOUT 7,800 FACULTY AND STAFF

MORE THAN 150,000 LIVING ALUMNI AROUND THE WORLD

alumni living around the world. Our alumni family includes more than 280 Order of Canada recipients, 71 Rhodes Scholars, 10 former and current provincial and territorial premiers of Canada, seven Olympic gold medalists, three justices of the Supreme Court of Canada, one former prime minister of Canada, one Oscar winner and one Nobel Prize recipient. Our graduates, recognized for their work ethic, resourcefulness and determination, build on our history of success to address the world’s challenges, and carry forward our legacy as the university the world needs.

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Life in Saskatoon Saskatoon is a growing, friendly city.

Throughout its history, it has welcomed people from all over Canada and the world. As of June 30, 2015, Saskatoon’s population was estimated to be 260,900.

More and more people are choosing Saskatoon as a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family!

GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE Saskatoon is located the central portion of the province of Saskatchewan, spread over a relatively flat area which dips into the South Saskatchewan River Valley. In the city, there are many attractive walking trails along the river valley. Technically in the Aspen Parkland section of the

province, Saskatoon is surrounded by farmland.

Saskatoon has four distinct seasons.

Winter and summer can be extreme; temperatures can range from -30 Celsius in January to +30 Celsius in July. However, the climate is not humid, which helps winter temperatures feel warmer and summer temperatures feel cooler. Also, Saskatoon is one of the sunnier places in Canada, averaging around 2381 hours of sunlight per year (that’s 6.5 hours, every day!).

Cost of Living Saskatoon enjoys one of the lowest costs of living among major cities in Canada. This means that you will pay less

for housing, utilities, food, and taxes in Saskatoon than in other similar-sized or larger cities. Paying less for these essential things means that you will have more money available for saving, or spending on less essential items!

Neighbourhoods Saskatoon has 46 different neighbourhoods, some of which are very new, and some which have been in existence for as long as the city itself! Each has its own unique character and attractions. Each neighbourhood has its own Community Association, which works to provide recreational activities for neighbourhood residents, and to make sure that everyone enjoys a good quality of life.

Information provided by the City of Saskatoon @ saskatoon.ca Images courtesy of Tourism Saskatoon

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Huskie Athletics and the Community Huskie student-athletes experience tremendous support from the student, alumni, campus and Saskatoon communities. Huskie teams are perennially ranked at the top in attendance in our spectator sports and are featured prominently in daily media.

In return Huskie Athletics believes in giving back to the community.

Huskie Athletics and it’s student-athletes are all committed to building a better community in which we live, learn and play.

Huskie Community Support Highlights Dogs’ Breakfast (Football), Raise A Paw Brunch (Women’s Basketball) and Off the Leash Luncheon (Men’s Hockey) fundraisers are conducted each year by a group of alumni and volunteers in

support of each program. Funds raised from each event support the student athlete experience for each program.

Football and Men’s Hockey continually lead Canada West in attendance.

Women’s Hockey, Basketball and Volleyball are consistently in the top 3 in Canada West attendance.

The USask student community are great supporters of Huskie Athletics as all USask students receive complimentary access to all Huskie games and events.

Huskie Athletics is blessed to have many valuable supporters of the 15 competitive sports that are played from engaged alumni whose generous donations have been responsible for such facilities as the Graham Huskie Football Clubhouse

and Merlis Belsher Place to the Ron and Jane Graham Sport Science Centre, plus many bursaries and scholarships that are available to student-athletes.

Huskie Community Engagement Highlights Huskie Athletics is proud to support the following community programs; Shoot For A Cure (Women’s Soccer, Basketball and Hockey), CJWW Secret Santa, Huskie Homeroom, Tim Hortons Camp Day, Co-op Fuel Good Day, Ronald McDonald House and many others.

Huskie Athletics in partnership with minor sport organizations has provided over 500 opportunities for youth sports teams to attend Huskie events in the past three seasons.

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