BOARD & COMMITTEES
Saskatchewan Weightlifting Association (SWA) is a registered Not for Profit under the Saskatchewan Not for Profit Act.
Our governing body is comprised of 7 members: President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and 4 Directors at Large who are located across Saskatchewan.
Our Board
Members
President
Chris Reid
chris@saskweightlifting.com
Vice President
Jason Cain
jason@saskweightlifting.com
Secretary/Treasurer
Janyce Yuzbasheva
janyce@saskweightlifting.com
Executive Director
Sarah Honeysett
sarah@saskweightlifting.com
Member at Large
Melissa Pederson
melissa@saskweightlifting.com
Member at Large
Emma Love
emma@saskweightlifting.com
Member at Large
Meranda Frerichs
meranda@saskweightlifting.com
Member at Large - Vacant
Our Committees
Saskatchewan Weightlifting is a volunteer association and as such can not operate without you! We currently have the following commitees:
Competition Committee
Focus: Events & Equipment
Mandate: Ensure the successful delivery of competitions and management of equipment to support high-quality athlete experiences and operational excellence.
Finance & Governance Committee
Mandate: Safeguard the financial sustainability and organizational integrity of SWA through sound governance, policy development, and transparent financial practices.
Development Committee
Focus: Grassroots, Adaptive Athletes, Under-Represented Athletes
Mandate: Promote inclusivity and participation growth by advancing grassroots programs and addressing barriers faced by adaptive and under-represented athletes.
Niche Committee
Focus: High Performance Athletes & Masters Athletes
Mandate: Provide tailored development, support, and recognition for high-performance and masters athletes to promote excellence provincially, nationally, and internationally.
Community Committee
Focus: Fundraising, Social Engagement, Swag, Marketing
Mandate: Build a vibrant, engaged SWA community by driving fundraising, marketing, social connections, and promoting organizational pride.
People Committee
Focus: Athletes, Parents, Coaches, Technical Officials
Mandate: Foster a supportive, inclusive environment by promoting recruitment, education, retention, recognition, and Safe Sport compliance across all members.
