LEST WE FORGET 17 WHAT DOES THE LEGION DO? …continued Community Track and Field Camp – This five-day Summer Camp welcomes up to 200 High School aged Athletes from across the Province. Qualifying athletes can then go on to compete at our National Camp hosted by Dominion Command. Our Track and Field Camp begins with introduction sessions, followed by training in two specialty areas before the camp starts. The camp includes daily team building sessions, group warm-ups, group cool-downs and various classes. The camp fee includes accommodations, as well as meals and a banquet on the last night. Legion Opening and Closing Ceremonies are held on the first and last morning of the event. Athletes also have a chance of having their camp fee sponsored through a local Legion Branch. Scholarships and Bursaries – Branches have the option to offer their own Scholarships and Bursaries. Saskatchewan Command offers the Jack Moore Scholarship and Burgess Bursary to qualifying Students entering their first year of Post-Secondary Education. Applying students must be a child, grandchild or great grandchild of a Veteran. These Scholarships and Bursaries can help students further their educational goals. Branch Sports - Branches may offer Sports such as; Bowling, Cribbage, Curling, Darts, 8-ball Pool and Golf. Through Provincial Command, Branches can apply to host Zone, District and Provincial level sporting events. It is a great opportunity for members to stay active, compete and socialize. Our Branches continue to support their local communities by volunteering, donating funds, hosting various events and many other diverse activities. Legions throughout the Province with a building continue to rent or lend out space to local groups/activities. To become a Member, locate a Branch nearest you. For more information about the Royal Canadian Legion – Saskatchewan Command, please contact us, visit our Website www.sasklegion.ca or find us on Social Media! Phone - 306-525-8739 Toll-Free - 1-866-471-8387 Email - info@sasklegion.ca
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