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…
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…