Member Statement (21 March 2024)

From Hansard (21 March 2024)

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 Upcoming One-Day Basketball Tournament in Moose Jaw

Hon. Mr. T. McLeod: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to acknowledge and thank Roger Morgan and Dave Sandomirsky and the response of the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association, despite the STF [Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation] leadership cancelling Hoopla.

This coming Saturday, Mr. Speaker, high school students from across Saskatchewan will be coming to Moose Jaw for a one-day basketball tournament, many of whom for the last time.

Over the past week, Mr. Speaker, I had an opportunity to meet with many of these students, and they told me that they felt like their hard work was going to be wasted. Mr. Speaker, as a youth sport coach myself, I know that these student athletes dedicate thousands of hours preparing and training for their sport.

It was disappointing that the STF not only followed through with their attack on students, Mr. Speaker, but they disrespected the numerous hours that parents, volunteers, and small businesses in Moose Jaw spent getting ready for this weekend’s tournament.

Mr. Speaker, I want to again thank the SHSAA [Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association] along with the community of Moose Jaw, the volunteers, the parents, and the coaches for finding a way to let the kids play.

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