Olivia Krynski started officiating judo several years ago when she had to take a break from fighting due to injury. “I still wanted to stay in the competition, I still wanted to be a part of it. So, I decided to start refereeing,” said Olivia. Turns out, it’s something she really enjoys and has taught…
The Bison Transport Girls Multi-Sport Series gives girls ages 7-12 of all backgrounds the chance to get active and try multiple different sports they may not have tried before. Each sport has instructors leading the way with experience and knowledge specific to their activity, ensuring everyone is learning, staying safe, and having fun! The featured…
Game Day presented by Qualico is back – this time outdoors! All families are welcome to join us at Lyric Field at Assiniboine Park to get active, enjoy the summer weather, and find their next favorite sport. Price: FREE Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Activities This year, we have over 20 different sport stations for attendees to…
What better way to spend an inservice day than trying out different sports in a fun, safe, and exciting atmosphere, all for free? On November 19th’s inservice day, more than 50 girls aged 7-12 spent a half-day at our inaugural Girls Multi-Sport Series event at Sport Manitoba. Rugby, tennis, football, and badminton were in…
The Biggest Manitoba Sports Event of the Year 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. Read a full list of all award nominees and their bios here….
KidSport Manitoba and the Winnipeg ICE are partnering to host KidSport Night: Keeping Kids in Sport. This fun, interactive, and informative night will let kids experience the benefits of organized sports. KidSport is committed to developing programs and removing barriers of all kinds to increase sport participation—including a new hockey camp this summer. Join…
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…
Women and girls are an integral part of the sport system in Manitoba and around the world. To help them continue to excel and achieve their dreams, our communities can make a big impact by uniting to support gender equality in sport. In this post, we share what programs, events, and support Sport Manitoba offers…
The Hall of Fame has learned that Jim Ursel has passed away after a battle with cancer on September 29, 2021. You can find his obituary here. Jim was a champion curler, winning a Schoolboy Championship in 1954, a Manitoba Men’s Championship in 1962, six Quebec Championships in 1974-80, and the Brier in 1977. He…