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Get Involved in the Parks and Recreation Industry 

Are you searching for a rewarding opportunity to:

  • Contribute to the future of parks and recreation in Saskatchewan;
  • Build Connections within the parks and recreation industry; and
  • Gain valuable professional experience?

If the answer is YES, consider joining our Board of Directors!

We are currently accepting nominations for the following positions:

  • President
    • Must be a resident of Saskatchewan and have served one complete two-year term as a director of the board.
  • Director for Cities
    • Must reside or have primary location of employment in a Saskatchewan city at the time ballots are mailed to membership.
  • Director for Towns
    • Must reside or have primary location of employment in a Saskatchewan town at the time ballots are mailed to membership.
  • Director at Large (two positions)
    • Must be a resident of Saskatchewan.

All positions will be filled for a two-year term beginning October 2025 and concluding October 2027, and must be nominated by two Active SPRA members in good standing.

Download the Board of Directors Nomination Form here.

The deadline for nominations is June 30, 2025.

Our Ideal Nominee

At SPRA we believe that recreation and parks are critical to quality of life, and we hope you do too!

We are looking for individuals who have:

  • A passion for the recreation and parks industry in Saskatchewan;
  • An understanding of current issues, trends, and opportunities in the recreation and parks industry;
  • Experience or interest in board governance; and
  • An understanding of who SPRA is and what we do. 

SPRA is committed to enhancing board diversity to reflect our Saskatchewan communities and welcomes candidates from a variety of backgrounds and demographics. 

Your Time Commitment

Being an SPRA board member isn’t just about fun and games – though we do have a lot of that. Directors are expected to devote time to the following areas:

Board Meetings    
Four board meetings are held each year; three are in-person and one is virtual. In-person meetings are held on Wednesday with Tuesday and Thursday as travel days, as required. Meetings are approximately five to six hours and are hosted in various locations throughout the province. 

Board Reports    
Directors are expected to review board reports prior to meetings. This requires two to five hours of preparation.

Committee Meetings  
Directors serve on two to three committees. Depending on the committee, there are two to three meetings per year.

SPRA AGM            
Will be held virtually in October of each year.

Nomination Checklist and Details

Interested in submitting a nomination? Complete the following steps!

  • Verify that the nominating organizations are Active, current, members of SPRA.
  • Review and complete the Board of Directors Nomination Form.
  • Include a digital photo of the nominee with the submission.
  • Email the nomination form to office@spra.sk.ca with “SPRA Board Nominations” in the subject line OR mail the nomination form to:
    • SPRA Board Nominations
      #100 – 1445 Park Street
      Regina, SK.
      S4N 4C5

Please note that all nominations must be received prior to the nomination deadline to be considered. Please check the timeline below for a listing of relevant dates.

Nominations Close            
June 30, 2025

Voting Period            
September 2 – October 3, 2025

Election     
If an election is required, nominees will be asked to submit a short video to share with membership.  Election results will be shared at the AGM on October 21, 2025

Questions?

If you have any questions about the nomination or election process, please contact:

Amanda Pickard
CEO Executive Assistant
306-780-9231
apickard@spra.sk.ca

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