Concussion Awareness Week, held across Canada from September 25 to October 1, 2022, encourages everyone to get involved in preventing, recognizing, and managing concussions. Any blow to the head, face or neck, or a blow to the body that jars your head, could cause a concussion. When you don’t feel right, feel like you’re in…
Volunteer as a family Volunteering as a family has many benefits including; spending quality time together, creating strong family values, discovering new interests, learning new skills and best of all, it’s FREE.
Para-badminton athlete Olivia Meier discusses her historic journey to the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Photo credit: Canadian Paralympic Committee
Have you heard about our exciting new project? We have teamed up with local author Sean Grassie to publish a book celebrating iconic stories from 150 years of sport in Manitoba. All proceeds from the book will go to KidSport Manitoba, an organization that provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that…
Many people benefit from massage therapy. From gardeners, to drivers, office workers, to teachers; massage brings relief to almost everyone. Athletes, however, can reap the rewards of a good massage more than anyone. This article is written specifically for athletes, whether you play a weekly pick-up basketball game, or just got back from competing at…
Olympian Kelsey Wog and her coach Vlastik Cerny discuss their preparation for their competition at the Tokyo Summer Olympics. Listen below or on any podcast app! Read about all of the Manitobans heading to the Olympics here.
16-year-old judo athlete Dylan Tully said becoming a referee has helped him improve his competition skills through giving him a deeper understanding of the sport. The Canada Games alum got started in judo at just eight years old, and by age 11, he started refereeing as a way of showing his gratitude. “I love…
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 Olympics begin Friday, July 23…
Samantha Brisson fell in love with rowing as an athlete-turned-umpire in Calgary more than 14 years ago. Now living in Virden, Manitoba, with lots of experience in the sport, Samantha shares with us why officiating is one of the most fulfilling ways to become or stay involved in a sport you enjoy. And if you’re…
Benefits of Volunteering One of the many benefits of volunteering is that the skills you learn can improve your resume. Volunteering shows a passion for a community and a conscientious commitment to a cause. It also helps you build experience and is the easiest way to meet new people, which when combined, could make you…