The Manitoba Games powered by Manitoba Hydro gather nearly 2,000 participants across five regions of the province (North, East, South, West, and Winnipeg, for a total of six regional teams with Winnipeg comprising two teams), and is Manitoba’s largest ongoing multi-sport event. Our Chefs de Mission will lead their regional contingent of athletes, coaches,…
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and our provincial sport community are remembering Gerry James, an inspiring athlete who passed away on February 13, 2024. Gerry James was honoured by the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 1982 for his accomplishments in football, but he was also a standout in hockey. On the gridiron, James,…
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and the greater sport community are remembering Kenny Ploen, an incredible athlete who passed away on February 13, 2024. Ploen was an NFL Draft selection by the Cleveland Browns in 1957 but instead signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. During the team’s most dominant seasons, Ploen was at the…
It’s no secret that aerobic activities like running have many benefits. These benefits can range from cardiovascular health to respiratory health, among others. However, by solely engaging in one form of physical activity, a person places a limit on the possible health benefits. Mixing strength training sessions into a runner’s routine is an excellent way…
Sport Manitoba is proud to host our first Safe Sport Summit! Titled Building a Safer and Stronger Sport Culture, the 2024 Sport Manitoba Summit will bring together sport administrators, coaches, parents, officials, athletes, and volunteers from across all sports in Manitoba. The event will include professional development opportunities, presentations, engagement activities, and resources that will…
Sport Manitoba is hosting three free webinars on safe sport. Hosted by Allison Forsyth, we’re working with her company, Generation Safe, to provide introductory safe sport webinars targeted at three different audiences: Apr. 10 – Provincial and Community Sport Organizations: Safe sport is a new movement and can be complex and confusing. Most organizations will ask…
The Opportunity of Sport Exploration The heart of Winnipeg beat with excitement on January 27th as Sport Manitoba’s Game Day presented by Qualico gave kids and their families the joy of exploring over 20 different sports. The event was more than just a gathering – it was a celebration of sport, welcoming over 430 participants…