It’s 5 a.m. and your alarm goes off. You get dressed, warm your car up and head out the door. On your way to the rink, you grab a cup of coffee from Tim’s… and maybe a donut, too. For many of you, this is your life as a hockey parent. Or, at one point,…
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) is a local organization whose mission strives to empower newcomer families to integrate into the wider community through affordable transitional housing, programs and services. This year, they partnered with Sport Manitoba Performance to bring virtual programming to IRCOM youth through nutrition and performance education and physical…
I love feeling sore after a good workout… as though it’s my body’s way of telling me “good work”. It’s a masochistic badge of honor when something simple like climbing the stairs, or sitting down hurts. Have you ever wondered though, if you’re feeling too sore? It’s normal to feel sore after a workout; when…
You may have noticed the KidSport Manitoba roster has grown quite a bit this year! Over the past few months, we have introduced new ambassadors to KidSport Manitoba, and we thought you should have the chance to get to know them better. Our ambassadors play a big role with KidSport and within our communities to…
Sponsored content Jaime Manness began hiking because of childhood memories where her and her family would go on full-day hikes. “We would get back to camp, cook up a hearty campfire meal, and then tuck in for the night,” she said. Over time, she noticed that heading out into the woods left a lasting positive…
Fundraising The Hall of Fame hosts several fundraising events every year Though the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is a program of Sport Manitoba, it is also a registered charity that fundraises about 80% of its annual budget. Winnipeg Whisky Festival Our largest single fundraiser The first week of March sees our largest…
The First Annual Zach’s Ol’ HoeDown was hosted in Howden, Manitoba at the beginning of August, raising $3,080 for KidSport Manitoba – West! The event kicked off with comedian Matt Falk, who had the crowd roaring with laughter. Next up to the stage was country cover band, Banned & Outlawed, followed by Autumn Stone,…
As we settle into the “new normal” of physical distancing and start working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many activities we can still do to help keep us active and engaged both mentally and physically. Here are five non-workout activities you can do to keep moving and healthy while social distancing. …
We all know the importance of training when you’re an athlete. Whether it’s individual or team practices that allow you to work on your sport-specific skills, or strength training in a gym that helps you improve all areas of athletic performance, training is a key piece to performing your best. But there’s a key piece…
General Policies Members and guests must observe the Fitness Centre policies and etiquette at all times. Please inform Fitness Centre staff if you have any concerns with members or guests not following our policies and etiquette. Instructions from staff must be adhered to at all times. A valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license…