June 14, 2017

TO:Board Members, Committee Chairs, Judges, Staff, Club Contacts & Head Coaches

FROM:Tanya Pohl, Chair Nomination & Recognition Committee

RE:ATHLETE RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR 2016-2017

Please find attached the criteria for the NEWLY REVISEDSynchro Saskatchewan Athlete Recognition Awards.

We are seeking nominations for the following:

  • Most Improved “Provincial Stream” Athlete
  • Most Improved “National Stream” Athlete
  • “Recreation” Athlete of the Year
  • “Limited Competitive” Athlete of the Year
  • “Provincial Stream” Athlete of the Year
  • “National Stream” Athlete of the Year
  • “Master” Athlete of the Year

Please use the attached Athlete Profile form and include a covering letter with your nominations.

Deadline for nominations: Friday, June 30, 2017. There will be no exceptions.

If you have any questions, please call Kathleen at the Synchro Sask office at 780-9227.

Please send nominations to:

Tanya Pohl:

OR e-mail to Synchro Sask Office:

As always, yours in Synchro,

Tanya Pohl

SYNCHRO SASKATCHEWAN

ATHLETE RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR 2016-2017

Nominations for the Synchro Saskatchewan Athlete Recognition Awards are now being requested. The awards will be presented at the Synchro Saskatchewan Annual Recognition Awards Dinner to be held onNovember 18, 2017 in Weyburn.

Criteria for Award Nominations:

  • The athlete must have been a registered Recreation, Limited Competitive or Competitive swimmer within the 2016-2017season.
  • The athlete must have been swimming for the complete 2016-2017 season.

The ATHLETE RECOGNITION AWARDS are as follows:

  • MOST IMPROVED “PROVINCIAL STREAM” ATHLETE: An athlete who competed

in the Provincial Stream category and has demonstrated the most significant improvement

at the Provincial level over the past competitive season, beginning September to May/June. Competition results must show evidence of improvement; however, attitude, team spirit, flexibility

and fitness are also taken into consideration and should be included in the submission.

  • MOST IMPROVED “NATIONAL STREAM” ATHLETE: An athlete who competed in the National Stream and/or Junior/Senior FINA category and has demonstrated the most significant improvement at the Provincial and National Level over the past competitive season beginning September to May/June. Competition results must show evidence of improvement; however, attitude, team spirit, flexibility and fitness are also taken into consideration and should be included in the submission.
  • “RECREATION” ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: An athlete who has shown the greatest commitment to the sport. The athlete must be able to overcome obstacles in a positive manner and display all of the “best” aspects of the sport of synchronized swimming in the Recreation category.
  • “PROVINCIAL STREAM” ATHLETE OF THE YEAR”: An athlete who has shown the greatest commitment to the sport. The athlete mustbe able to overcome obstacles in a positive manner and display all of the “best” aspects of thesport of synchronized swimming in the Provincial Stream category.
  • “LIMITED COMPETITIVE” ATHLETE OF THE YEAR”: An athlete who has shown the greatest commitment to the sport. The athlete must be able to overcome obstacles in a positive manner and display all of the “best” aspects of the sport of synchronized swimming in the Limited Competitive category.
  • “NATIONAL STREAM” ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: An athlete who has shown the greatest commitment to the sport. The athlete mustbe able to overcome obstacles in a positive manner and display all of the “best” aspects of the sport of synchronized swimming in the National Stream and/or Junior/Senior FINA category.
  • “MASTER” ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: An athlete who has shown the greatest commitment to the sport. The athlete must be an inspiration to young women, able to overcome obstacles in a positive manner and display allof the “best” aspects of the sport of synchronized swimming in the Masters category.

ATHLETE PROFILE FORM

The Selection Committee would request as much supporting data as you can provide to substantiate your nomination

Athlete Nomination Award: ______

Date completed: ______20___

Nominator: ______

Phone Number: ______E-mail address: ______

Athlete’s (Nominee) Name: ______

Address: ______

City/Town: ______Postal Code: ______

Phone Number: ______E-mail: ______

Age: ______

Years Swimming and Name of Club: ______

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Reason for Nomination: (Please include all pertinent information. Competition results, if used, must show evidence of improvement however, attitude, team spirit, flexibility and fitness are also taken into consideration and should be included in the submission also.)

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