Cadfan Edwards, Technical Consultant for Skate Canada Manitoba and Canada Games alum, says figure skating is an interesting sport in that it’s not just a physical sport, but one where you’re judged on so many components of your skating skills, too. “This is a sport where you have to perform a physical feat at the…
Here are the winners from the 2022 Night of Champions presented by PlayNow.com. After years of missed games, cancelled tournaments, no high-fives, or sideline cheers, we honoured our sport community and delighted in stories of integrity, leadership, passion, and teamwork. “Night of Champions embodies the heart and soul of Manitoba’s sport community. It celebrates passion,…
Sport Manitoba’s first-ever President and CEO, Jeff Hnatiuk moved into his new role as the Province of Manitoba’s Deputy Minister of Sport, Culture, and Heritage in 2020. Because of the pandemic’s gathering restrictions, we weren’t able to formally recognize Jeff’s exceptional contributions to amateur sport, until now. In a special tribute at the 2022 Night…
Sport Manitoba has partnered with Sport for Life to deliver the 2022 Sport for Life Canadian Summit in Winnipeg! Sport Manitoba supports and plans sports programs to promote the development of vibrant citizens, athletes, and communities in Manitoba. Together, Sport Manitoba and Sport for Life will deliver a program that highlights and helps advance these…
Due to the severity of the ongoing winter storm, we are temporarily closing the Sport Manitoba facility today at 2 p.m. with plans to re-open Saturday, April 16, at 8 a.m. The parkade will also be closed as of today at 5 p.m. and re-open Saturday morning.
The Canada Games Apprenticeship Programs provide coaches with a practical and integrated major national multi-sport games experience. Selected coaches have direct involvement in preparation and competition and receive support from an identified mentor coach throughout the duration of the program. Four Manitoba coaches have been selected to participate in the 2023 Canada Games with Team…
By: Matthew Page Sport Manitoba offers a wide range of training and developmental grants that emphasize training and skill development to facilitate the growth of athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers across the province. The Starting a New Club grant was the perfect fit for the Predators Athletics Club in Beausejour, Manitoba. The Predators are…
Sport Manitoba champions the benefits of the multi-sport approach. Our Play More Be More campaign advocates for helping athletes improve at their chosen sport by avoiding the downfalls of early specialization and reaping the benefits that come from playing multiple sports. In our provincial and national team programs, we’ve shared stories from multiple high-level athletes…
The 2022 Night of Champions presented by PlayNow.com is an all-in-one awards ceremony where we’ll recognize the very best athletes, officials, coaches, volunteers, and alumni in Manitoba sport at the Club Regent Event Centre on April 21, 2022. Tickets to the event are available for purchase here. Here are this year’s nominees. If you’d like…
The Canada Summer Games are just over five months away! Get an inside look at how Team Toba will be developing its swim teams, and which aspect of training will be a major focus in getting ready to compete in Niagara. Swimming Events in Niagara A sport of the Canada Games since the beginning,…