REGINA, Sask. – A memorandum has been issued regarding a call for bids from Zone Three (South-West) membership to host the 2026 Hockey Day in Saskatchewan (HDIS). For full details on the application, please see the appendices at the bottom.

• To:         Registered Minor Hockey Associations – Zone 3
• From:    Kelly McClintock
• Re:        Hockey Day in Saskatchewan 2026: Call for Bids

On behalf of the Hockey Saskatchewan Board of Directors, I would like to advise Minor Hockey Associations within Zone Three (3) that Hockey Saskatchewan will be accepting bids to host the 2026 Hockey Day in Saskatchewan from January 12-18, 2026.

Hockey Day in Saskatchewan was recently held in Canora and the host committee has raised over $160,000 to date. Altogether, Hockey Day in Saskatchewan has raised roughly $1.6 million in 17 different communities since its inception in 2008.

The following criteria will be used to select a community to serve as the host for the 2026 event:

• The Minor Hockey Association is a member in good standing with Hockey Saskatchewan.
• A detailed Host Committee structure for the event is in place.
• A detailed agenda for a weekend of activities is included (see attached suggested agenda/activities for the event).
• If possible, all teams within Minor Hockey have an opportunity to be involved.
• The community has an action plan to build a new arena or renovate its existing arena.
• A proposed budget for the weekend.
• A local promotional plan.

Hockey Saskatchewan will provide the following assistance to the host community:

• $5,000 Hosting Grant.
• Local Poster Campaign promoting the host community.
• Silent auction items.
• Guest speaker or assist in obtaining a guest speaker.
• Securing teams for hockey games.
• Assistance with printed materials such as programs and tickets.

Please submit your Bid to Host the 2026 Hockey Day in Saskatchewan event to the Hockey Saskatchewan Office, c/o myself by April 1st, 2025. A recommendation will be made to the Hockey Saskatchewan Board of Directors for approval at their meeting scheduled for the end of April.

Zone 3:

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 306-789-5101 or KellyM@HockeySask.ca.

Thank you.

Kelly McClintock

General Manager

Hockey Saskatchewan

Memorandum with Appendicies (PDF)

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