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…
With Pride Month wrapping up, volleyball player turned coach Chris Voth discusses his vast experience in the sport, and what it will take to make the sport community more inclusive to all athletes. Listen below or on any podcast app!
As someone who grew up playing sports and has always liked helping out, Monika Roberston said it was a no-brainer for her to become a cycling official, or commissaire, more than 13 years ago. “I didn’t come from the sport. I really knew nothing about competitive and amateur cycling in Manitoba as a whole. What…
Every month leading up to the 2022 Canada Summer Games, we’ll feature one of the dedicated coaches who spend countless hours giving back to sport. Let’s get to know Male Softball coach David Muswaggon! How long have you been coaching this sport? 13 years. I started coaching when my son played on a…
It’s National Indigenous History Month, and there’s so many Indigenous peoples in sport to celebrate across the country. We thought we’d take a look at an organization here in Manitoba who plays a major role in supporting and empowering local Indigenous communities and individuals, including athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers, to grow physically, mentally, spiritually,…
What Does Sport Mean to You? This is a question that, if explored, gets down to the root of how and why it provides value in your life. Is sport the adventure of striving to reach the podium, the rush of coaching your team to the playoffs, or is it the sense of camaraderie you…
Our new President & CEO Janet McMahon talks about her career in sport and what she’s most looking forward to as the new leader of our organization.
Helen Peters began volunteering for the 2022 Manitoba Games last fall. Helen had spent six years volunteering on the parent board of Growing Minds Daycare and when it became time for her to move on, she was excited to find another role as a volunteer in the community. Helen is the Co-Chair of the Care…
Directorat de l’activité sportive du Manitoba (DAS) is celebrating 15 years on May 26, 2021. What better way to recognize this significant anniversary than to catch up with Executive Director Chantal Young on what DAS is all about, what quality French programming you and your family can get involved in, and how they hope to…
Sport Manitoba’s board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Janet McMahon to President and Chief Executive Officer of Sport Manitoba. In this role, McMahon will lead the management team and oversee Sport Manitoba’s planning, programming, and funding for the development of amateur sport in the province. “We are very proud to officially…