Winter Games preview: what to expect
In 1974, the city of North Battleford hosted the first ever Saskatchewan Winter Games. Now, 44 years later, the city is ready to kick off the 12th provincial winter games, with the torch relay set for Sunday at 6 p.m., beginning at City Hall.
The goal of the games is to help develop athletes, coaches and officials by giving them the opportunity to participate in a multi-sport event. The experience prepares them for a higher level of competition, such as the Canada Winter Games, or even the Olympics.
The 1,340 athletes range in age from 10-18, hence the focus on development, and each of the 17 sports also has specific age classfications.
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