The Bison Transport Sport LeadHERship Day is designed to empower and inspire women to become leaders in sport, community, and life. Partnering with Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association and the University of Manitoba, this free day-long event will give school-aged girls the opportunity to learn to lead in the context of sport, athletes, coaches, administrators,…
September 13, 2022 – Winnipeg, MB – The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame announced the class of 2022 today, revealing the five individuals and one team who will be inducted into our hallowed halls this year. The individual inductees are: Don Baizley – Builder – Hockey Halldor Bjarnason – Athlete – Cerebral Palsy Tricycling…
Teagen Purvis has always been a swimmer. It’s part of being a Purvis. Her mom was a swimmer, her dad was a swimmer, and her grandmother was even a swim coach. Teagen found out she made Team Manitoba in May, but she began training as far back as 2019 in anticipation of the 2022 Canada…
Team Canada is headed to the 2022 Commonwealth Games and here are the Manitobans who made the team. Athletes Priyanka Dhillon – Boxing – Winnipeg, MB Leah Kirchmann – Cycling – Winnipeg, MB Rob Law – Lawn Bowling – Winnipeg, MB Tyler Mislawchuk – Triathlon – Oakbank, MB Coaches + Support Staff Darcy…
370 athletes to represent Team Manitoba at the 2022 Canada Summer Games Team Toba announces opening ceremony flag bearer and unveils uniforms July 26, 2022 – WINNIPEG, MB – Beach volleyball’s Erika Vermette (Morris, MB) is Team Manitoba’s flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara, Ontario. “It’s…
Last year was a busy year for Patrick Leask. He started Oji-Cree Softball and was quickly recognized for his contributions, receiving the 2021 National Indigenous Coaching Award presented by the Aboriginal Sport Circle. The Motivation Behind Oji-Cree Softball “I noticed in the last five years of my daughter playing AAA softball how few Indigenous players we…
Sport Manitoba is on a journey to ensure every Manitoban has the opportunity to play sport with the chance to compete at the highest level of their ability. In partnership with over 100 provincial and community organizations, we’re committed to supporting and encouraging this journey. There is no place for homophobia, biphobia, or transphobia in…
The Canadian Sport Policy is set to be renewed in February 2023. The renewed sport policy will help identify Canadian sport priorities. It will also guide how federal, provincial and territorial governments advance sport for the next 10 years (2023 to 2033). Through this survey, you’ll help renew the Canadian Sport Policy. The Canadian…
Have you ever wanted to try a piece of gym equipment, but felt intimidated by it? When I first started strength training, I was intimidated to use the barbells and squat racks, because I assumed it was meant for advanced lifters. I didn’t want to embarrass myself trying to figure out how to step it…
May 11, 2022 – Winnipeg MB – Sport Manitoba is championing change in the sport culture of Manitoba. The Pathway to Safer Sport is a comprehensive framework of tools, templates, and resources that empower Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) and all who participate in sport in Manitoba to create a safer sport system. We were the…