On Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, hockey icon Bobby Hull passed away at the age of 84. Inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 1989 at the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony, Hull legitimized the upstart World Hockey Association when he became the first professional hockey player to sign a million-dollar contract, at the corner…
November 3, 2022 – Winnipeg MB – For over four decades, the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame has celebrated sport by preserving and showcasing the extraordinary achievements of those who have made their mark on Manitoba’s rich sports history. Tonight’s Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honoured those who have dedicated their lives to…
Guy Simonis passed away on October 6, 2022. He was 91. Read an In Memoriam for Guy here. In 1969, Simonis helped found the Manitoba Amateur Sports Federation as its founding president. His biggest contribution to sport was the development of a sport lottery, Sportstoto, in 1971, laying the groundwork for today’s multi-million dollar lottery…
Sport Manitoba offers a wide range of grants that emphasize training and skill development to facilitate the growth of athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers across the province. The Skill Development Grant was used in Ritchot, Manitoba to assist with the cost of bringing some Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) into their summer camps for kids aged…
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame learned that Harry Langford passed away September 19, 2022 at the age of 92 in Nanaimo, BC. You can read his obituary in the Nanaimo News Bulletin here. Langford played for the Daniel McIntyre Maroons, being named an offensive and defensive all-star and winning three straight provincial championships for…
Gladwyn Scott passed away on August 25, 2022. He was 90 years of age. You can read his obituary here. The Hamiota native was a longtime teacher, principal, and superintendent who helped co-found the Manitoba High School Athletic Association in 1962 and the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997. A member of the Manitoba…
October 13, 2022, Winnipeg MB – Sport Manitoba awarded $21,600 in academic scholarships to 17 high school students, six 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….
Evelyn (Wawryshyn Litwin) Moroz passed away on February 3, 2022 at the age of 97. You can read her obituary here. Softball and baseball superstar Evie Moroz (nee Wawryshyn) was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 1992. Locally, she starred with the CUAC Blues and later with the Muskegon Lassies for 5…
Gerry MacKay passed away on January 22, 2022 at the age of 91. You can read his obituary here. MacKay starred in the semi-pro ManDak League with the Brandon Greys and played “C” class ball in the Northern League in the 50s. He was Team Canada’s field manager for the 1967 Pan Am Games held…
Rooted in our ability to adapt, Traditional Indigenous Games were derived from years of living off the land and the nomadic lifestyle of Indigenous peoples throughout history. Some games challenge the body physically to train agility, coordination, endurance, and strength. Some challenge the mind by using strategy, teamwork, and communication. These games are also an…