Former Hockey Coach - Acting Director of Huskie Athletics appointed

The University of Saskatchewan College of Kinesiology today approved the
appointment of William (Bill) Seymour, long-time Saskatoon resident and
well-respected coach and teacher, as the Acting Director of Huskie Athletics
for the next ten months.

"Bill brings a broad range of coaching and leadership experience to this
position," said U of S Kinesiology Dean, Carol Rodgers. "His expertise will
be an asset to Huskie Athletics and the University."

A native of Saskatchewan, Seymour holds a Bachelor of Education and a
post-graduate diploma from the University of Saskatchewan. He spent the past
30 years teaching and counselling in Saskatoon high schools, and has 25
years of hockey, football, cross-country, track and field coaching
experience, including six years with the Huskie hockey team.

In addition to his experience as the Canada West Convener for Men's Ice
Hockey, and his role as the Educational Representative for the Western
Hockey League's Saskatoon Blades, he has served on various organizing
committees for sports events including three years as the host city for the
CIS Men's Hockey finals, the Memorial Cup, and the 2009 World Junior bid.

This past year, along with writer/editor P.J. (Michael) Kennedy, he has been
the Research Coordinator at the College of Kinesiology for the upcoming book
entitled: Dogs on Ice: A History of Hockey at University of Saskatchewan,
that will be published to commemorate the University's centenary in 2007.

Seymour, who takes up the position on August 22nd, said: "I am delighted to
have this opportunity to assist Huskie Athletics in achieving its goals. I
look forward to making a positive and valuable contribution."