Alpine ski will showcase four events at the Canada Winter Games: slalom, giant slalom, super-G, and ski cross. Team Toba won’t finalize their roster until mid January, but right now, Head Coach Bob Lawrie is working with the hopefuls to sharpen their skills for the national stage. Competitive Edge Just last month, they…
The Canada Winter Games will feature two major sections for freestyle ski on Crabbe Mountain: moguls and aerials, and the modern slopestyle and big air. With these events featuring everything from jumps, twists, and flips with grabs, this sport is in no shortage of excitement and intensity. “There’s music playing in the background, people…
Head Coach Ben Galagan learned to snowboard with his dad at the Canada Olympic Park and has been passionate about the sport ever since. “When I went to the hill, I would always go to the park where I would try all the big features, imagining what it would be like to do tricks…
Canada Games Council Statement on the Removal of the Policy on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines for 2023 Canada Winter Games The Canada Games Council (CGC) has removed its Policy on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines for accredited individuals ahead of the upcoming 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island. The decision was made following a review of…
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 alpine ski coach, Anna Blankstein! What sport are you coaching at the Canada Games? Alpine Skiing How long have you been coaching this sport? 4 years What is your favourite…
By Jeff Wood I’ve been testing athletes as a part of their regular training programs for over 20 years now, and here are my key takeaways from the experience: coaches love it, most athletes dread it, and most of the time, the information gathered from it isn’t used the way it should be used….
What is a Landmine Workout? A workout using the landmine anchors one end of a barbell to the floor, allowing the bar to move at an arc-like path. Using the landmine works different movements, like pushing, pulling, squatting, deadlift, and rotational movements. Benefits of a Landmine Workout Using the landmine: Provides stability in your…
November 3, 2022 – Winnipeg MB – For over four decades, the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame has celebrated sport by preserving and showcasing the extraordinary achievements of those who have made their mark on Manitoba’s rich sports history. Tonight’s Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honoured those who have dedicated their lives to…