Volume  7 - February 1998 CUDDLE UP '98 Official Newsletter of the 1998 Saskatchewan Winter Games

It's hard to imagine that the Winter Games are almost here, it seems that we just heard the official announcement that Nipawin had been chosen to host the 1998 Saskatchewan Winter Games.  What thrilling news it was for the original organizing committee, their months of preparations had paid off.

The pride of this achievement will long be remembered.

Anyone who still requires accomodation in Nipawin during the Winter Games should contact the accomodation committee immediately.  This committee has put together a Home Stay Program to help house the many visitors who will not be able to secure hotel accomodations.  Don’t miss seeing your kids or friends compete..... there are lots of Nipawin and area residents who have offered their homes and are waiting to hear from you.  Call the Games office at 862-1998 to obtain more information.

Kramer Ltd.
Madraga Speed and Sport
Nipawin Bible Institute
Nipawin Senior Citizens
Red Carpet Cofffee Services
Rick McAuley Auction
Ridsdale Transport
United Pharmacies

Both the Cross Country and Biathlon committees are pleased with the condition of ski trails and tracks for the upcoming Winter Games, lots of snow and regular grooming have ensured great conditions for these events.  Ski Wapiti Valley is also reporting fantastic skiing conditions and their facilities are ready to host the Alpine events.

All indoor venues have their equipment in place and most have already hosted competitions to test their facilities.  The Sports committees are all anxiously awaiting the arrival of the athletes and the begininning of some great competitions.

E.T. Phone Home!

Parents or family who wish to contact an athlete, coach or manager during the Games should contact their Zone Mission Staff through the Mission office.

Athletes, coaches, managers, volunteers and all other participants in the Winter Games must wear their Accreditation Identification (ID tag) at all times.  Without your ID tag you will not be able to gain admission to your accredited areas.

That L.P. Miller and Wagner Schools are being used as the Games Villages.  They will house the athletes and coaches for the Games week.  L.P. Miller will also be home to the Food service area, it is expected that the food service staff will use 15,000 dinner buns, 7,000 breakfast sausages and serve at least 1,000 pounds of lasagna!

The Volunteer committee is overwhelmed by the response of local residents to the call for volunteers. The committee has surpassed its request for 1800 volunteers and are now hard at work scheduling this mutlitude of eager volunteers.

An admission button for All Sport venues and the Cultural Centre is $5.00.  Admissions buttons are available at all Games’ venues, Games office and Nipawin Financial institutions.

Opening Ceremony

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1998 Saskatchewan Winter Games
P.O. Box 1998
Nipawin, Saskatchewan
Canada S0E 1E0