For every athlete, there’s something about a sport that draws you in, something distinctive that captures your interest. For high jump athlete Lara Denbow, who did lots of different activities growing up — dance, soccer, figure skating, and more — it’s quite literally getting over an obstacle that thrills her. “I love high jump because…
Team Toba will showcase both indoor and beach volleyball at the Canada Summer Games in Niagara next summer. And while it may still be relatively early in the process, there’s lots to get excited about. We’re checking in with Team Manitoba Men’s Indoor Head Coach Mike Stephens and Volleyball Manitoba Provincial Performance Coach Scott…
Every month leading up to the 2022 Canada Summer Games, we’ll feature one of the dedicated coaches who spend countless hours giving back to sport. Let’s get to know Special Olympics Athletics coach Janice Howe! How long have you been coaching this sport? Why did you get involved? I’ve been coaching with Special Olympics…
Next year will mark the first time lacrosse has been a part of the Canada Summer Games since 1985, and this is a big deal for the sport. “This is huge for lacrosse,” said Matt Mason, Manitoba Lacrosse Executive Director. “Being back in the games kind of brings lacrosse back to the national stage…
Every month leading up to the 2022 Canada Summer Games, we’ll feature one of the dedicated coaches who spend countless hours giving back to sport. We’re kicking things off with Amos Ramon, the head coach for Team Toba Baseball. How is your team preparing for the Games? Well it was hard this past…
Team Manitoba’s Canoe Kayak Head Coach Jerome Seremak said he’ll have to start from scratch to recreate the drive and momentum that comes along with an upcoming Games. Earlier this year, it was announced that next year’s Canada Summer Games will be postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and will now take place on…
Shared with permission from the 2021 Canada Games Host Society Niagara 2021 Canada Summer Games Postponed Due to the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic The Canada Games Council and the 2021 Canada Games Host Society have decided to postpone the 2021 Canada Summer Games until the summer of 2022 September 16, 2020 (Niagara, ON) – The Canada…
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…
Baseball’s selection process for Team Manitoba at the 2021 Canada Summer Games is well underway. For Head Coach Amos Ramon, that means having an experienced coaching staff, identifying where athletes can develop, and preparing them for the off-season. Earlier this summer, the coaching staff held two Open ID Camps in Winnipeg and Brandon. From there,…
Triathletes Tyler Mislawchuk and Megan Van Heyst discuss the ins and outs of their sport, training during the pandemic, and what they hope to accomplish in the future as athletes.