Sport Manitoba is proud to launch a media campaign to bring attention to the declining participation of sport officials due to increasing incidents of maltreatment. #NoRefNoGame is a reminder that without referees, officials, and umpires, there would be no games. #NoRefNoGame features personal stories from Manitoba officials sharing what it’s like to be behind the…
Former Sport Manitoba Board Chair and ex-Winnipeg Blue Bomber Paul Robson discusses his career as an athlete, what makes a great coach, and his induction into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. Listen below or on any podcast app of your choice!
The First Annual Zach’s Ol’ HoeDown was hosted in Howden, Manitoba at the beginning of August, raising $3,080 for KidSport Manitoba – West! The event kicked off with comedian Matt Falk, who had the crowd roaring with laughter. Next up to the stage was country cover band, Banned & Outlawed, followed by Autumn Stone,…
Maybe it’s the calm of being out on the open water at 5:30 a.m. on a Winnipeg summer morning, or the challenge of chasing that perfect stroke that draws in a rower – whatever it is, rowing is one sport that will bring out both the competitor and outdoor enthusiast in you. Just take it…
The book Iconic Stories from 150 Years of Sport in Manitoba in support of KidSport Manitoba is garnering a lot of attention in local news following its release on August 10, 2020. Purchase your copy of the book here. We’ll keep you updated on all the latest buzz on the book in this…
The year 2020 has been unlike anything we have ever experienced before. Sport and school, among many other things, have felt the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in a major way. But while classrooms and courts may look different to keep us safe, Manitobans across the province will continue to pursue academic and athletic excellence,…
Pro basketball players and Manitobans Emily Potter and Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson discuss their basketball journeys, including playing in Europe, staying active during the pandemic, and what their advice is for young athletes.
Hi everyone! With physical activity slowly returning to our daily lives, we thought our Fit Kids Healthy Kids team would touch base with you to see how you are doing! If you’re still spending a lot of time at home, be sure to check out some of our previous blog posts for some family-friendly activities,…
Triathletes Tyler Mislawchuk and Megan Van Heyst discuss the ins and outs of their sport, training during the pandemic, and what they hope to accomplish in the future as athletes.
June is National Indigenous History Month where we have the opportunity to appreciate and acknowledge contributions the Indigenous peoples have had in Canada. Today, we would like to bestow upon you the accomplishments of Reggie Leach. An exceptional hockey player, Leach grew up in the small Manitoba community of Riverton. Here, he also played his…