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We'd like to introduce you to our 2011-2012 Board members

Harvey Weber - President
Hometown - Melfort (born in Wadena)
Occupation - Science, Health & Media Studies Teacher - Tisdale Middle & Secondary School
Why did you get involved? - I choose to be a board member after a lot of coaxing from past Executive Director, Alex Johnstone. I was a board member in the late '80's as an athlete representative. Alex said my knowledge as a past athlete, present coach and present official would be a benefit to Saskatchewan Athletics. I have served on the SA board for 4 years

Larry Bedel - Past President
Hometown - Lebret
Occupation - Superintendent of Schools for Horizon School Division
Why did you get involved? - I am in the educational field, having taught in Balcarres and then Tisdale before moving into central office as Superintendent of Schools for the Horizon School Division in January 2006. I have served on the board for a number of years and am pleased to currently sit as the Past-President of Sask Athletics.

Alan Sharp - 1st Vice President
Hometown - Yorkton
Occupation - Superintendent of Program Development, Good Spirit School Division
Why did you get involved? - My kids have been involved in track and field since 1999 and have reaped the benefits of the sport. I felt by joining the board of Sask Athletics, I would be able to "give something back".

Bev Johnson - Vice President Finance
Hometown - Hanley
Occupation - Chartered Accountant Business Advisor
Why did you get involved? - I had started as an official and was interested in how the organization worked. I hoped my skills would allow me to make a contribution at the board level.

Dean Bertoia - Vice President Excellence
Hometown -Saskatoon
Occupation - Teacher
Why did you get involved? - I have been involved in Athletics since 1991and currently I am the head coach of the Saskatoon Track and Field Club. I have been involved in Athletics at every level from elementary, high school, university to internationally as a coach and an athlete.

Margaret Hucul - Vice President Participation
Hometown - Saskatoon
Occupation - Supervisor - Federal Government
Why did you get involved? - I was asked to consider having my name put forward to be on the board, so that is when I first thought about being a board member. It seemed like it would be a good opportunity to learn more about how Sask Athletics operates, be involved in the operations of Sask Athletics and hopefully make a difference in Sask Athletics with my input.

Bob Edwards - Vice President Capacity/Interaction
Hometown - Buchanan (originally Chatham, Kent, England)
Occupation - retired teacher, substitute teacher
Why did you get involved? - I have coached and officiated at the High School level for over 45 years. I have competed as a master athlete for 8 years and officiated as well. I hope to help promote both the sport and the Association so that others can benefit from them as much as I have. I'm particularly interested in seeing high school athletes becoming lifelong athletes through competition, officiating and coaching. I would like high school athletes to see the sport beyond the high school version.

Terry Mountjoy
Hometown - Regina, (born and raised in Froude)
Occupation - Head Coach, Excel Athletika
Why did you get involved? - I wanted to add representation to the Southern area of the province

Erica Gasmo
Hometown - Saskatoon (born and raised in Naicam)
Occupation - Physical therapist - working in the private orthopedic sector
Why did you get involved? - To learn more about how the sport of Athletics is organized, and to help aid in any way to provide input towards access and opportunity for athletes, coaches and officials in the sport of Athletics

Rebecca Atkinson
Hometown - Shellbrook
Occupation - Junior High teacher in Meadow Lake
Why did you get involved? - I feel it's important to give back to the organization that has given me so much. I enjoy learning more about the inner-workings of such an influential organization such as Sask Athletics, and feel it's important to have some northern representation on the Board.

Kerry Avery
Hometown - Regina
Occupation - Consultant - Finance
Why did you get involved? - I first got involved in Track & Field when my daughter joined the Harriers several years ago. I served as treasurer for the Harriers and I have been the treasurer for Excel Athletika since its inception. I was actively involved in the amalgamation of the three Regina clubs. I believe that athletics is a sport that has something to offer to all ages and abilities. I am looking forward to exploring different opportunities for marketing and promoting our sport with the goal of increasing membership and participation.

Bruce McCannel
Hometown – Regina
Occupation – Head Coach, University of Regina Track and Field & Cross Country
Why did you get involved? – I have been involved in Track and Field as an athlete and coach for more than 15 years.  Track and field has enhanced my life significantly and I want to be involved with Saskatchewan Athletics to make sure that the sport continues to enhance the lives of young athletes in the province.

Derek Rope
Hometown - Saskatoon
Occupation - Director of Housing, FSIN
Why did you get involved? Over the last decade, I have devoted much energy to promoting and implementing youth programs with a focus on developing Athletics in First Nation and Metis communities. As a member of the Saskatoon Sport Council Board of Directors and the Athletics Coordinator for Team Sask at the North American Indigenous Games, I recognize the positive role sport can play in fostering healthy and active life-style choices while developing character and skills fundamental for success in all areas of life.