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…
“Obviously you want to succeed. You want to come back with a medal, hopefully a gold medal, but at the end of the day, there’s many things you will learn through this experience with the Canada Summer Games that will make you a better person overall and a better part of our community,” said Hector…
There’s nothing like competing in an arena filled with cheering Team Toba fans! The ringette team is hoping to take to the ice in P.E.I with that energy, just like they did in 2019 in Red Deer. Find out what skill sets the coaches will be looking for in the final roster, and what exciting…
Steven Wintoniw has been coaching cross country ski for five years, his sport role model is cross country ski champion Vegard Ulvang, and in his free time, he loves to take on any adventure outside! Leading up to the 2023 Canada Winter Games, we are featuring the dedicated coaches who spend countless hours giving back…
Leading up to the 2022 Canada Summer Games, we are featuring the dedicated coaches who spend countless hours giving back to sport. Let’s get to know Athletics Coach, Mingpu Wu! Why did you get involved with coaching? I’ve been coaching for over 40 years. I love to help the athletes to be successful and…
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,…
Training 11 months out of the year, speed skaters are working hard to represent TOBA on the tracks in P.E.I.. We found out what lies ahead for the team’s hopefuls and why attending the Canada Games can be a true career highlight. Shining on the National Stage “I think they take a lot of…
Leading up to the 2022 Canada Summer Games, we are featuring the dedicated coaches who spend countless hours giving back to sport. Let’s get to know Women’s Soccer Coach, Vanessa Martinez Lagunas! Why did you get involved with coaching? I have been coaching soccer for 18 years. I got involved in coaching because I…
Mission staff volunteers support Team Manitoba and their individual sport team(s) at Canada Games. They operate behind the scenes to minimize distractions for Team Toba, so participants can optimize their performance and represent Manitoba the best they can. They’re Team Toba’s mentors, motivators, and cheerleaders and they’ll make sure you have the best time in…
Experienced divers make it look easy to flip and twist through the air and enter the pool with minimal splash. But there’s months and years of hard work and diligence that goes into making a dive look effortless. Team Toba divers are up to the task, continuing their training and setting their sights on the…