The volunteer recruitment drive for the 2024 Manitoba Summer Games in Dauphin is now underway! This is your chance to be a part of the incredible experience that is the Manitoba Games. The 2024 Games will be held in Dauphin from August 11-17, 2024 and will feature athletes from 12 different sports. These Games will…
Manitoba judo legend Moe Oye reflects on his life around the sport, including his approach to coaching, the growth of the sport in the province, and his proudest accomplishments. Photo credit: Judo Manitoba
When it comes to sport, you might thrive on head-to-head competition or seek to play for the social benefits. Five-pin bowling not only checks both those boxes, but is a sport you can play year-round for decades. “The concept of Sport for Life applies very directly to the sport of five-pin bowling,” said Lorne Sproule,…
Olympian Desiree Scott discusses her successful soccer career, including competing for Team Canada, the best players she played with and against, and the story behind her nickname.
“It’s really rewarding to be able to contribute and support the whole community,” said Arlene Woodcock, a Manitoba cycling official, or commissaire, since 2004. “Because that’s really what we do. You can’t run a race without having an official.” Arlene is also a national commissaire with experience doing events like the Tour of Alberta. …
Nothing can get in the way of your game quite like an injury. Children and young athletes are especially susceptible to injuries while playing, but it does happen in adults too. There is a general theme among the sporting injuries we see; the player either didn’t warm up properly, hasn’t been active in a while,…
Today, Brigette Lacquette is devoted to the sport of ice hockey. Playing since she was five years old, Brigette now plays in the PWHPA in Calgary. In 2018, she won a silver medal playing for Team Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang and was the first First Nations woman to play on…
As part of our #NoRefNoGame campaign, officials Kyle Mikulik and Carriera Lamoureux give insight into the world of officiating sports, including the toughest aspects and their favourite parts of the job. Listen below or on any podcast app.
When it comes to adjusting to impacts of COVID-19, Manitoba’s fencing community embodies dedication and what it means to work with what you’re given. From virtual bout analysis to training in their homes, fencing athletes, including Olympic hopeful Misha Sweet, have been concentrating on how they can hone their skills in a changing environment. And…
We are back with another Team KidSport Manitoba Q&A! This week we are featuring curler Colin Hodgson, Lead on Team McEwen. Read on to get to know Colin and his involvement with sport, curling, and KidSport. What sports did you play growing up? Baseball, Curling, Volleyball, Golf, Track & Field, Badminton, Basketball What…