В Западно-Центральном округе Саскачевана наградили восемь учителей и волонтеров за вклад в школьный спорт

Eight teachers, volunteers and community coaches have been recognized for their contributions to school athletics across west-central Saskatchewan. The West Central District Athletic Association presented Service Awards for the 2025-26 school year to individuals who have spent countless hours coaching, organizing events, supporting athletes and strengthening school sports programs. The recipients are Amy Flynn, Liz MacDonald, Angy Johnson, Tatum Schneider, Keisha Lewis, Lori Beattie, Natalie Sullivan and Trinity Grant. Kyle coaches recognized for leadership Two recipients came from Kyle Composite School. Tatum Schneider was recognized for her wide-ranging involvement in school athletics, including organizing officials for volleyball games, coaching curling and track and field, helping coordinate equipment purchases and recruiting community coaches. The division said Schneider continued supporting student-athletes and school teams even while on maternity leave. Keisha Lewis, formerly Padayachee, was honoured for her work with junior and senior golf, badminton and track and field. Lewis also helps manage the financial side of school athletics through the Student Leadership Council and serves on the Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association Golf Sport Advisory Committee. She has also supported provincial golf championships for the past five years. Related Stories: Rosetown Central senior girls volleyball team wins Kerrobert tournament  High school provincial volleyball in full force  Rosetown trio honoured Three recipients from Rosetown Central High School were recognized. Community coach Trinity Grant has worked with the school's basketball program for the past two years and took over as head coach of the senior girls basketball team this season. A former post-secondary basketball player, Grant was recognized for emphasizing character, sportsmanship and leadership. Teacher-coach Amy Flynn has led the senior B girls volleyball team for the past two years and has also coached junior badminton and track and field. Liz MacDonald has coached the senior A girls volleyball team for the past two seasons and regularly volunteers at other athletic events, helping with scorekeeping, booths and other duties. Kindersley coach recognized for nearly two decades of service Angy Johnson of Kindersley Composite School was honoured for nearly 20 years of involvement in school athletics. Throughout that time, Johnson has coached, managed teams, officiated and coordinated officials across a number of sports. Her work has included volleyball, basketball and track and field, while the division credited her with encouraging students to pursue opportunities through sport and promoting fitness and healthy living. Volunteers recognized in Marengo and Dinsmore Natalie Sullivan of Westcliffe Composite School in Marengo was recognized for her contributions as a parent volunteer and community coach. Her involvement has included coaching volleyball, operating canteens and helping with school activities. At Dinsmore Composite School, Lori Beattie was honoured for organizing and managing sports including volleyball, curling and badminton. The division said Beattie has worked to ensure students of all skill levels have opportunities to participate in athletics. The West Central District Athletic Association said the awards highlight the importance of the teachers, volunteers and community coaches who make school sport possible. Their leadership and service, the division said, continue to provide students with opportunities to compete, develop skills and grow both on and off the field.