Generic Games

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What are the Generic Games?

The Generic Games is a games cycle separate from the Special Olympics games cycle. There are two Game cycles to note: the Saskatchewan Games and the Canada Games.

Saskatchewan Games

The Saskatchewan Games are our province's biennial celebration of sport, culture, and community. Taking place every two years and alternating between summer and winter, the Saskatchewan Games provide an opportunity for our province's developing athletes, coaches, and officials to experience an exciting and inclusive multi-sport event and serve as a springboard to higher levels of competition, including the Canada Games.

Canada Games

The Canada Games brings together more than 2,000 able-bodied athletes and athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities for the largest amateur multi-sport event in the country. Alternating between winter and summer, they span over 30 different sports to showcase the very best in Canadian sport and spirit.

Upcoming Games:

2027 Canada Winter Games

Over 4,000 athletes, coaches and managers will compete for their provinces and territories representing the sports they have trained tirelessly for. The Canada Games will showcase the best of the best in sport and highlight the immense talents of our youth.

Date: February 27 - March 14, 2027

Location: Québec City, Québec

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2028 Saskatchewan Summer Games

More than 1,800 athletes, coaches and officials will converge in Weyburn to share in the thrill of competition and camaraderie on the provincial stage. Upwards of 1,000 community volunteers will be recruited to welcome thousands of visitors to the area during the seven days of Games competition.

Date: July 23-29, 2028

Location: Weyburn, Saskatchewan