Nick Winkelman is the head of athletic performance & science for the Irish Rugby Football Union. His primary role is to oversee the delivery and development of strength & conditioning and sports science across all national and provincial teams. Prior to working for Irish Rugby, Nick was the director of education and training systems for…
Leading up to the 2022 Canada Summer Games, we are featuring the dedicated coaches who spend countless hours giving back to sport. Let’s get to know Athletics Coach, Justin Charrier! How long have you been coaching this sport? 14 years. I got involved because I enjoy coaching and as I was a former U…
A 23-year professional football career that extends into your late 40s sounds grueling. But for Bob Cameron, just getting there was the hardest part. Before he was punting balls down field for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Cameron was an all-star quarterback and punter at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. His career with the Axemen…
Rowing was first introduced into the Olympic Games in 1900 in Paris, France. But its competitive heritage can be traced back even further to the 17th century, when regattas, or races, were held on rivers in England. The Winnipeg Rowing Club started up amid those time periods, beginning in 1881 on the mighty Red River….
Every year, Sport Manitoba Performance crafts a spook-tacular workout for Team Manitoba athletes to take on during the week before Halloween. Embrace the challenge and enjoy the fun! Werewolf Warm-Up (Of Choice) A1. Zombie Zerchers (Split Squat) (3×8 each side @ 2-2-2 tempo) A2. Pumpkin…
As volleyball season is quickly approaching, training sessions and practices have begun. It is important for volleyball athletes to be aware of the most common injuries that can occur during play or practice, including rolled ankles, jumpers knee, and rotator cuff injuries. Dr. Gail Sawa, a physician at the Sport Manitoba Clinic, stresses that providing…
The squat exercise has become very popular recently, and it is used in many strength and rehabilitation training programs, helping individuals improve their physical performance and health. Squatting can also help in your daily life. Whether it is getting out of a chair, climbing stairs or lifting heavy boxes, squats help to build the strength…
With tryouts for provincial team prospects last month, and training programs and tournaments around the corner, tennis athletes are serving up their best as they get in the zone for the Canada Summer Games. Tennis Manitoba Executive Director Mark Arndt and Head Coach Jared Connell talk the Team Toba tennis journey leading up to their…
October 12, 2021 – Winnipeg MB – Officials are vital to a thriving sport community. As we return to play, Sport Manitoba’s #NoRefNoGame campaign reinforces the fundamental need for officials – without referees, officials, and umpires, there are no games. This year, #NoRefNoGame focuses on recruitment and encourages people to get trained to become…
The Hall of Fame recently learned that Audrey (Haine) Daniels passed away on September 11, 2021 at the age of 94 in Ohio. You can read her obituary here. Inducted as an athlete in 2009 from the sport of softball, Daniels pitched for St. Vital Tigerettes in Senior Women’s play as a 16 year old…