Archery Head Coach Avril Hatherell has been to the Canada Games as an athlete, a manager, and will now experience the event as a coach in PEI. Involved in the sport for 25 years, one of the things she loves about archery is that it’s a personal sport with lots of room for growth…
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…
“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…
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…
What is a quality sport program? If you want your kids to develop skills and confidence while enjoying a particular sport or physical activity, register them in a quality sport program. Sport Manitoba partners with over 70 Provincial Sport Organizations. When you sign up for one of their programs, you can expect: Well-rounded programming and training specific…
1991 Grey Cup Legacy Fund The 1991 Grey Cup Legacy Fund was established by the Grey Cup Festival Committee, with the surplus funds arising from the holding of the 1991 Grey Cup Game in Winnipeg. The Fund’s purpose is to promote excellence in football and other sports in Manitoba through the development of coaching…
“People come from Mexico, Argentina, New Zealand, and all over to race at that race course and regatta,” said Team Toba Rowing Head Coach Janine Stephens of the world class rowing facility where athletes will compete at the 2022 Canada Summer Games. Janine and Manitoba Rowing Association Executive Director Allison Gervais share what’s in store…
October 12, 2021 – Winnipeg MB – Officials are vital to a thriving sport community. As we return to play, Sport Manitoba’s #NoRefNoGame campaign reinforces the fundamental need for officials – without referees, officials, and umpires, there are no games. This year, #NoRefNoGame focuses on recruitment and encourages people to get trained to become…
Officials Officials are vital to a thriving sport community We help connect officials to their provincial sport organizations for training, provide grants and scholarships for financial assistance, and advocate for the positive treatment of officials across Manitoba. Becoming an Official How to Become an Official Officiating is different in every sport, so the process and…
A movie could be made about Corey Koskie’s path to the big leagues. Born in the small town of Anola, Manitoba, Koskie played hockey, baseball, and volleyball. At the age of 18, he earned a scholarship to play for the University of Manitoba’s Men’s Volleyball Team, and was committed to focus on volleyball full-time in…