Mark Nagy, Prince Albert

President

I am from Prince Albert and have lived here almost all my life. I have been in the construction industry for the last 38 years. I have been married since 1987 and have three children and one grandchild.

I watched the Frank Dunn Triathlon in 1986 and decided that I could do it; there were a few people that I knew competing. So that winter I taught myself to swim, which was no easy task.

So in the summer of 1987, I drove to compete in the Weyburn Triathlon, hoping that I would not know anybody! This is where I met a Saskatchewan Triathlon legend in Don Gallo. I finished that race and absolutely fell in love with this sport. Also completed my first Frank Dunn a couple of weeks later, had to stop with bike problems several times, but able to get it, Dunn. For the next 14 years, I competed in sprints, and Olympic distance races, as well as took over as Race Director of the Fran Dunn in 1991, and to this day continue to be Race Director. About this time we started the PA Tri Club, and I am the only original member to be still involved. In 2000 I competed in my first Half Ironman in Stoney Plain and to date, I have completed 29 Half Distance races. The next year in 2001, I completed my first Ironman Canada, which I continued to do for 11 consecutive years. I also competed in the Challenge series in Penticton, as well as Ironman Florida, Chattanooga, Arizona, and Mont Tremblant. I am looking forward to competing this August in Penticton for my 18th Ironman. I am in my second stint with the Sask Tri-Board, served for a few years in the early 90s and have been on the board for the last 10 years. Really looking forward to what this Board can accomplish and am happy with the direction we are heading in!!!

Jordan Anderson, Saskatoon

Treasurer and Director for Capacity and Collaboration

Jordan Anderson is a dedicated athlete and volunteer in the triathlon community who strongly believes in the value of sports for promoting healthy and active lifestyles, fostering community spirit, and personal growth. He has participated in numerous triathlon races at all lengths and has served on several triathlon organization boards. Jordan tries to emote leadership, dedication, and ability to inspire his children. He is committed to ensuring that the needs of all members of the triathlon community are addressed, from elite athletes to beginners and from volunteers to race organizers. Jordan believes that triathlon is a sport for life and will continue to work to make it accessible and welcoming to all as a board member, helping to grow and sustain the vibrant and inclusive community of triathlon athletes.

Anne Charles, Prince Albert

Director at Large and Director for Performance and Development

I got my first taste of triathlon in 2006 while swimming in the Frank Dunn. From there I was hooked and continued to team Frank Dunn until completed in the full triathlon in 2011. In 2013 I got the opportunity to experience junior elite triathlon and go to Canada Games in Sherbrook Quebec which was an amazing life experience. After that, I went on to compete as an age grouper in different sprint and Olympic distance races. I recently started long distance triathlon and competed in Ironman Canada in 2022. Outside of triathlon, I have a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the U of S and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the U of A. I work as a physical therapist at the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert. Growing up I swam with the Prince Albert Sharks for 12 years. I have my level 1 NCCP coaching certificate and have coached for the Saskatoon Goldfins. Some of my other interests include canoeing, cross-country skiing, hiking, and spending time with my dog Nessie.

Maria Rupcich, Prairie Central

Director at Large and Director for Community and Engagement

Christina Charles, Prince Albert

Director at Large and Director for Performance and Development

Conway Nelson, Regina

Director at Large for Performance and Development

Sheila Leach, Weyburn

Director at Large for Community and Engagement

Yvonne Cafik, BSN, MPA, PhD

Executive Director

Dr. Yvonne Cafik is Executive Director. Prior to taking on the ED role, Yvonne served on the TriSask Board of Directors as Director and Chair of the Coaching Committee and President.  Yvonne comes to the ED position with expertise in the leadership and governance of nonprofit and voluntary organizations having spent over two decades working to build their capacity as a consultant and professor of public management and nonprofit leadership in Canada and the USA.  Yvonne brings experience in multisport as an athlete (super sprint to Ironman), alpine ski racer (Quebec and British Columbia), and soccer player (Division I). She has been a coach most of her life in those sports (Alpine ski instructor, CSIA Level I, Soccer, NCCP Level 1, Community Coach and Competition) and on the local organizing side as a Board Member and Director of Accreditation and Volunteers for the 2002 FIFA U19 Women’s World Cup in Canada (Victoria Venue)).  

Provincial Team Coaches 

Jacqueline Lai

Provincial High Performance Coach North (Saskatoon, Northern Prairie Central, Rivers West, North, Lakeland Districts)

Jackie is a triathlon coach, yoga teacher, and triathlete based in Saskatoon, Canada. She works with athletes of all levels to train with intention, stay consistent, and build strength across swim, bike, and run. As both a coach and an athlete, Jackie understands the balance between training and everyday life and helps athletes make steady progress while reducing the risk of injury. She is the founder of NextGen Youth Triathlon Club, where she supports young athletes in building confidence and a positive relationship with sport. Jackie also integrates yoga into her coaching to support mobility, strength, and recovery, helping athletes stay in tune with their bodies and address small issues before they become bigger setbacks.

Carly Priebe

Provincial Head Coach, Para Triathlon, and High Performance Coach South  (Regina, Southern Prairie Central, South West, South East, Parkland Valley Districts)

Carly Priebe has been coaching triathlon for over 20 years with both local and international experience. In addition to her own NCCP coach certifications in the sports of triathlon, swimming, and athletics, she is a NCCP Coach Developer for Triathlon Canada, teaching and mentoring other coaches. Locally, she coaches for Transition Sport & Fitness and at Triathlon Saskatchewan clinics. At the national level, she’s been an invited coach at junior and U23 camps (e.g., Triathlon Canada Magog development camp 2024). Internationally, she was the head coach of Triathlon Canada’s National Paratriathlon team at World Championships in Budapest (2010) and Beijing (2011) as well as assisted in New Zealand (2012). She created the first Paratriathlon coach education material for Triathlon Canada to use in their NCCP programs and this material was also used by the International Triathlon Union. She has been involved in creating other coach education material as well as served on committees and boards such as the Triathlon Saskatchewan board, Swim Saskatchewan board, Canada Games selection committees, Triathlon Canada youth grant selection committee, Triathlon Canada high performance paratriathlon selection committee, and many others. As an athlete, she’s qualified for over 10 Age Group World Championships and represented Canada as one of six females selected for FISU University Triathlon World Championships in Turkey. She has a PhD in Kinesiology and is a faculty member at the University of Saskatchewan in the College of Kinesiology. She teaches courses such as Fitness Foundations, Athletics, and an upper year course on Adapted Physical Activity (including parasport) as well as a variety of other courses focused on activity promotion.

Strategic Plan 2026-2029 Final Board Approval Oct 08 25