By Brian Schultz Sport Manitoba has received accreditation by Imagine Canada under its national standards program. The organization is an umbrella for Canada's charities and non-profits and announced Sport Manitoba in the latest group of 16 organizations to be...
Winnipeg soccer star Desiree Scott will mentor young girls looking to enter the sport through an inaugural KidSport soccer camp. "Giving back is something I pride myself on doing and working with kids in the community is something I truly enjoy so I am looking forward...
CFL fans can watch the Winnipeg Blue Bombers take on the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday, October 3 at the Sport for Life Centre. Sport Manitoba is hosting a viewing party on a 15-foot screen, featuring former Bomber Trevor Kennerd, who will share exclusive stories and...
Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber and current CFL on TSN analyst Milt Stegall returned to the city on Tuesday to present sport scholarships to deserving young athletes. Stegall was at the Sport for Life Centre as Sport Manitoba awarded $25,000 in academic scholarships to 15...
By Brian Schultz Sport Manitoba has reached its target community fundraising campaign goal of $500,000 to expand the Sport for Life Centre in downtown Winnipeg. The second phase of the centre is a $23 million project, which will expand on its training space and tools,...
By David Klassen Sport Manitoba is encouraging student-athletes and coaches to apply for one of three scholarships the organization has just posted. Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship, Coaching Manitoba Bursary and Manitoba Foundation for Sports Scholarships are...
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame will host a viewing party on Thursday as Winnipeg's Team Jennifer Jones goes for Olympic gold in the women's curling final in Sochi. Sport Manitoba will open its doors at 145 Pacific Avenue bright and early in time for the 7:30 a.m. CT...
Seven women from across the province are being recognized by Sport Manitoba with grants from their Women to Watch Grant Program. Working with provincial sports organizations, Sport Manitoba provides monthly grants of $500 to female athletes to help them continue their...
By Brian Schultz A new exhibit featuring Manitoba's winter Olympic history opened on Wednesday at the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. Six-time Olympic medallist Cindy Klassen had the honour of officially declaring the exhibit open, just weeks before the 2014 Sochi...
Manitoba speed skating Olympian Cindy Klassen is helping to open a new exhibit at the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Just in time for the opening of the Sochi Olympic Games, the Olympic-theme exhibit will take visitors on a journey through time as they...
Sport Manitoba will induct four athletes, two builders, one all-rounder and two teams this weekend. The 2013 Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will be held Saturday, November 2 at the Victoria Inn. Inductees include: Faye Finch (athlete) -- All round...
By David Klassen The former board chairman of Sport Manitoba was honoured Friday for his accomplishments and lasting legacy. Paul Robson recently retired from his position and served as the chair of the organization for 17 years. The Paul Robson Resource Library for...
