Leading up to the 2023 Canada Winter Games, we are featuring the dedicated coaches who spend countless hours giving back to sport. Let’s get to know Badminton coach Justin Friesen! How long have you been coaching this sport? 15 years What is your favourite coaching memory/story/moment? I can vividly remember telling a player to…
There are three energy systems at work when you exercise. These systems supply energy to your body and vary depending on the activity you are performing. These energy systems are the Anaerobic Alactic, Anaerobic Lactic, and Aerobic. The Aerobic system provides energy for your body while you engage in low to medium-intensity activities lasting two…
And…they’re off! You’ve probably heard this phrase used on a regular basis if you have ever visited the Assiniboia Downs racetrack. If not, well, it’s used at the beginning of a race once the horses leave the starting gate and rumble down the track, horse and human, testing their might against one another to see…
Last year was a busy year for Patrick Leask. He started Oji-Cree Softball and was quickly recognized for his contributions, receiving the 2021 National Indigenous Coaching Award presented by the Aboriginal Sport Circle. The Motivation Behind Oji-Cree Softball “I noticed in the last five years of my daughter playing AAA softball how few Indigenous players we…
Sport Manitoba is on a journey to ensure every Manitoban has the opportunity to play sport with the chance to compete at the highest level of their ability. In partnership with over 100 provincial and community organizations, we’re committed to supporting and encouraging this journey. There is no place for homophobia, biphobia, or transphobia in…
Box Lacrosse is back in the Canada Games program for the first time since 1985, with games slated to take place at Canada Games Park – a brand new legacy facility of the 2022 Canada Summer Games. Cole Kennedy is one of Team Manitoba’s top defenders and will wear the A on his jersey as…
Watching the warm-up in the women’s shot put at the Jim Daly Bison Classic 1.0, Anna McConnell doesn’t stand out from her competitors. But once the competition begins, the difference is abundantly clear. Anna begins her competition with a throw of 14.08 meters, a full 3 meters clear of her nearest competitor. By the end…
So, you’ve upped your weights, reps, and sets – now how can you take your workout to the next level? When you want to spice up your gym routine and add a new challenge to your workout, glider discs may be your next move. What Are Glider Discs? Glider discs (also known as sliding…
Team Toba softball teams will be on the ground in Niagara in just over two months. That means dialing in on team training and focus – and getting excited! Find out more about our provincial teams and what goes into the prep before stepping onto the diamond. Back to the National, Multi-Sport…