Kevin Harbidge of Holy Cross stepped to the podium twice today as the Saskatoon Secondary Schools Athletic Directorate (SSSAD) held their annual Coaches Appreciation Luncheon.

Harbidge received the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association’s (SHSAA) 2023 Service Award for outstanding leadership and promotion of high school athletics to their district as well as being one of five recipients of the 2023 Coaching Merit Award, given to teacher coaches who have coached for 20 sport seasons or 15 years and who are either retiring or leaving the Saskatoon system. Following is a news release from the SSSAD with a full list of award recipients…..

The following people will be honored for their service to SSSAD.

2023Coaching Merit Award

Awarded to teacher coaches who have coached for 20 sport seasons or 15 years and who are superannuating or leaving the Saskatoon system.

• John Salmon – BJM
• Kevin Harbidge – Holy Cross
• King Kwan – Holy Cross
• Kirk Jones – Walter Murray
• Jeff Colquhoun – Tommy Douglas

2023 Service Award Recipients

Awarded to people who have made a significant contribution to Saskatoon high school athletic programs, in areas other than coaching.

• Brandon Stroh – Holy Cross
• Tarrant Cross Child – Community

2023 SHSAA Service Award

To honor people who have given outstanding leadership and the promotion of high school athletics to their district.

• Kevin Harbidge – Holy Cross

2020 SHSAA Outstanding Coach Awards

To recognize outstanding contributions of individuals in the coaching field.

• Male – Steve Kovach – ED Feehan
• Female – Sarah Laverty – Walter Murray

2023 SHSAA Outstanding Official Award

To recognize outstanding contributions of individuals in the officiating field.

• Dale Wilson – Basketball