Each year Sport Manitoba gives out thousands of dollars to student-athletes and student-coaches who are pursuing sport in their post-secondary journeys. Madisson Lawrence is one of the recipients of a $3,000 Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship, which provides support for Manitoba’s high-performance athletes in their pursuit of excellence at the national and international levels of…
Thompson is the same as many other towns and cities in Manitoba — hockey in the winter, baseball in the summer. Unfortunately, after the age of 14, there was no organized league for kids who wanted to keep playing baseball. “We decided that we want to do more for the youth in town to keep…
Each year, Sport Manitoba gives out thousands of dollars to student athletes and student coaches who are pursuing sport in their post-secondary journeys. Matthew Lehmann is one of the 2023 recipients of the Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship ($3,000). This scholarship provides financial support for Manitoba’s high-performance athletes in their pursuit of excellence at the…
Sport Manitoba strives to support sport partners in creating sport development opportunities by working to ensure the development and accessibility of quality sport programs at club and recreational levels. The Manitoba Islamic Association (MIA) offers the community educational programs for children and families, charitable assistance to those in need, and social and cultural programs. MIA…
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame is saddened to hear of the passing of Winnipeg Blue Bombers legend and Honoured Member, Jim Heighton. Arguably, Heighton’s greatest accomplishments in sport came as a member of the Winnipeg Football Club. During his seven years wearing the blue and gold, Heighton earned two team nods as Most Outstanding…
Argyle School is an alternative high school for students in grades 10-12, up to the age of 21, who thrive in a more flexible and personalized learning atmosphere. Students develop as independent, whole learners thanks to a holistic approach. Instructors are less interested in handing out a curriculum and hitting benchmarks, and are more…
Winnipeg Newcomer Sport Academy (WNSA) was founded and formed in 2016 and offers quality sport programs to newcomer families as they settle into their new community. It is a multi-sport program offering opportunities to sample many sports. Additionally, the organization aims to assist youth and their families to connect with quality sport programs and…
Game Day presented by Qualico is back! All families are welcome to drop in, get active, and play their next favourite sport for the first time. Where: Sport Manitoba, 145 Pacific Avenue Price: FREE Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Activities This year, we have over 20 different sport stations for kids to find their…
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) strives to empower newcomer families to integrate into the wider community through affordable transitional housing, programs, and services. From offering onsite housing to activity programs for kids, IRCOM’s goal is to create a community and help newcomers feel at home in Canada. Betlhem Kassa, or…
Sport Manitoba awarded $22,500 in academic scholarships to 14 high school students, eight university students, and six Manitoba coaches. The awards included the Manitoba Foundation for Sports Scholarships, Sport Manitoba Coaching Bursaries, Fleming Family Hockey Coach Scholarship supported by Jennifer Fleming, and Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship Endowment Fund. It is our goal to ensure…