February 7, 2023 – WINNIPEG, MB – Speed skating’s Sofia Bieber (Winnipeg) is Team Manitoba’s flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island. “I’m so honoured to represent Manitoba as the flagbearer for the 2023 Canada Winter Games. When I first heard, I was like “wow, they…
Team Manitoba’s 370 athletes, 90 coaches, managers, and technical support staff, and 25 mission staff are participating in all 18 sports at the 2022 Canada Summer Games. Here are our stories: Episode 1 – Team Manitoba shout-outs – Virgin Radio Winnipeg Ace Burpee Show Episode 2 – Team Manitoba shout-outs – Virgin Radio Winnipeg Ace…
Box Lacrosse is back in the Canada Games program for the first time since 1985, with games slated to take place at Canada Games Park – a brand new legacy facility of the 2022 Canada Summer Games. Cole Kennedy is one of Team Manitoba’s top defenders and will wear the A on his jersey as…
Watching the warm-up in the women’s shot put at the Jim Daly Bison Classic 1.0, Anna McConnell doesn’t stand out from her competitors. But once the competition begins, the difference is abundantly clear. Anna begins her competition with a throw of 14.08 meters, a full 3 meters clear of her nearest competitor. By the end…
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…
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…
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…
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 Volleyball Assistant Coach, Gui Ossig, and Men’s Volleyball Assistant Coach Ryan Hudson. Why did you get involved in coaching? Ryan: I’ve been coaching for 13 or 14 years….