Sask Sport Governance Workshop Series
Sask Sport will be hosting a three-part governance workshop series for Provincial Sport Organizations and Multi-Sport Organizations, with each of the workshops being delivered on a separate day — January 6, 13 and 20 — from 12 – 1:30 p.m.
There will be options for individuals to attend the workshops either in person at the Sask Sport offices or online. The meeting will be hosted out of the Regina Sask Sport office (1870 Lorne St.) and streamed to the Saskatoon Sask Sport office (510 Cynthia St.) and online.
Organizations are encouraged to attend all three workshops and are welcome to have multiple members from their organization attend, including employees or board members. Please have each individual who wishes to attend register below.
Each of the workshops will be facilitated by Ben Grebinski, who brings decades of experience across the Saskatchewan sport community, having served as an athlete, coach, manager and administrator. His understanding of the provincial sport landscape, coupled with his independence from current affiliations, ensures an objective and informed approach.
SESSION ONE: THE ONE TEAM CONCEPT
Date: January 6
Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
This foundational session introduces the concept of teamwork and unity within governance. Drawing on Patrick Lencioni’s ‘The Five Dysfunctions of a Team’, participants will explore how boards and administration can work cohesively toward shared objectives. The session emphasizes the importance of collaboration, mutual respect and clear role boundaries.
SESSION TWO: BOARD GOVERNANCE AND EFFECTIVE PRACTICES
Date: January 13
Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
This session focuses on governance principles and operational structures. Topics include:
- Definition and guiding principles of governance
- Roles of the Chair, Vice-Chair and Executive Director
- Fiduciary duty and ethical accountability
- Strategic planning and measurable goal setting
- Risk management and financial oversight
- Legal compliance and reporting
- Meeting management and use of Robert’s Rules of Order
- Board recruitment, composition and development
SESSION THREE: APPLIED GOVERNANCE THROUGH CASE STUDIES
Date: January 20
Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
The final session provides an opportunity to apply theoretical learning through realistic case studies and governance scenarios. Participants will analyze examples such as officer resignation procedures, term limits, elections and conflict of interest management. The session concludes with an exploration of the role of the parliamentarian in maintaining fair, effective and transparent decision-making processes.
Sask Sport will be hosting a three-part governance workshop series for Provincial Sport Organizations and Multi-Sport Organizations, with each of the workshops being delivered on a separate day — January 6, 13 and 20 — from 12 – 1:30 p.m.
There will be options for individuals to attend the workshops either in person at the Sask Sport offices or online. The meeting will be hosted out of the Regina Sask Sport office (1870 Lorne St.) and streamed to the Saskatoon Sask Sport office (510 Cynthia St.) and online.
Organizations are encouraged to attend all three workshops and are welcome to have multiple members from their organization attend, including employees or board members. Please have each individual who wishes to attend register below.
Each of the workshops will be facilitated by Ben Grebinski, who brings decades of experience across the Saskatchewan sport community, having served as an athlete, coach, manager and administrator. His understanding of the provincial sport landscape, coupled with his independence from current affiliations, ensures an objective and informed approach.
SESSION ONE: THE ONE TEAM CONCEPT
Date: January 6
Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
This foundational session introduces the concept of teamwork and unity within governance. Drawing on Patrick Lencioni’s ‘The Five Dysfunctions of a Team’, participants will explore how boards and administration can work cohesively toward shared objectives. The session emphasizes the importance of collaboration, mutual respect and clear role boundaries.
SESSION TWO: BOARD GOVERNANCE AND EFFECTIVE PRACTICES
Date: January 13
Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
This session focuses on governance principles and operational structures. Topics include:
- Definition and guiding principles of governance
- Roles of the Chair, Vice-Chair and Executive Director
- Fiduciary duty and ethical accountability
- Strategic planning and measurable goal setting
- Risk management and financial oversight
- Legal compliance and reporting
- Meeting management and use of Robert’s Rules of Order
- Board recruitment, composition and development
SESSION THREE: APPLIED GOVERNANCE THROUGH CASE STUDIES
Date: January 20
Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
The final session provides an opportunity to apply theoretical learning through realistic case studies and governance scenarios. Participants will analyze examples such as officer resignation procedures, term limits, elections and conflict of interest management. The session concludes with an exploration of the role of the parliamentarian in maintaining fair, effective and transparent decision-making processes.