The Canada Games Apprenticeship Programs provide coaches with a practical and integrated major national multi-sport games experience. Selected coaches have direct involvement in preparation and competition and receive support from an identified mentor coach throughout the duration of the program. Four Manitoba coaches have been selected to participate in the 2023 Canada Games with Team…
By: Matthew Page Sport Manitoba offers a wide range of training and developmental grants that emphasize training and skill development to facilitate the growth of athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers across the province. The Starting a New Club grant was the perfect fit for the Predators Athletics Club in Beausejour, Manitoba. The Predators are…
Sport Manitoba champions the benefits of the multi-sport approach. Our Play More Be More campaign advocates for helping athletes improve at their chosen sport by avoiding the downfalls of early specialization and reaping the benefits that come from playing multiple sports. In our provincial and national team programs, we’ve shared stories from multiple high-level athletes…
The 2022 Night of Champions presented by PlayNow.com is an all-in-one awards ceremony where we’ll recognize the very best athletes, officials, coaches, volunteers, and alumni in Manitoba sport at the Club Regent Event Centre on April 21, 2022. Tickets to the event are available for purchase here. Here are this year’s nominees. If you’d like…
The Canada Summer Games are just over five months away! Get an inside look at how Team Toba will be developing its swim teams, and which aspect of training will be a major focus in getting ready to compete in Niagara. Swimming Events in Niagara A sport of the Canada Games since the beginning,…
Training 11 months out of the year, speed skaters are working hard to represent TOBA on the tracks in P.E.I.. We found out what lies ahead for the team’s hopefuls and why attending the Canada Games can be a true career highlight. Shining on the National Stage “I think they take a lot of…
What is a quality sport program? If you want your kids to develop skills and confidence while enjoying a particular sport or physical activity, register them in a quality sport program. Sport Manitoba partners with over 70 Provincial Sport Organizations. When you sign up for one of their programs, you can expect: Well-rounded programming and training specific…
The Olympics and Paralympics are an exhilarating time as the world’s greatest athletes compete for a spot on the podium after years of hard work and training. Along with the athletes, there are dedicated coaches, officials, and support staff, too, who have been eagerly preparing for this event. This year’s Winter Olympics begin Friday, February…
Our partners at the Anti-Racism in Sport Campaign are hosting a two-day virtual conference on Jan. 22 and Feb. 5, 2022. This conference will examine the perspectives, experiences, and barriers that historically excluded groups experience in sport as well as some of the ways organizations can make sport more inclusive. The sessions will have presentations…
Sport Manitoba recently awarded $17,000 in academic scholarships to six high school students, 12 university students, and four Manitoba coaches. The awards included the Manitoba Foundation for Sports Scholarships and Sport Manitoba Coaching Bursaries: Manitoba Foundation for Sports (MFFS) Scholarship Administered by Sport Manitoba, this scholarship program was established to support young athletes of…