Manitoba's top coaches were honoured Sunday as Sport Manitoba handed out its Coaching Manitoba Excellence Awards. The annual event recognizes the contributions coaches have made to their sport and athletes over a number of years. “Coaches are a pivotal part of the...
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Sport Manitoba Honouring Top Coaches
By Brian Schultz Manitoba's best coaches will be recognized Sunday as Sport Manitoba hands out its Coaching Manitoba Excellence Awards. Coaches will be honoured for their contribution to sport, leadership, personal development and coaching effectiveness. “Manitoba’s...
Frigid Polar Bear Dare Fundraising for Sport Manitoba
Several brave souls won't let this weekend's predicted chilly temperatures deter them from jumping into a frigid lake. The 2012 Polar Bear Dare on Saturday will help raise funds for Sport Manitoba as participants jump off the town dock in Lac du Bonnet. Some may...
Provincial Amateur Athletes Treated to Jets Games
By David Klassen Amateur Manitoba athletes and their coaches have an opportunity to cheer on the Winnipeg Jets at MTS Centre thanks to a partnership between the team and Manitoba Lotteries. The Flight Deck program opens up 24 seats at every home game for amateur...
Dare to Jump into a Cold Manitoba Lake?
Think you're brave enough to face the cold in nothing but a swimsuit? The 2012 Polar Bear Dare will help raise funds for Sport Manitoba, while brave participants jump into frigid Manitoba water. The event will be held Saturday, February 25 in Lac du Bonnet, co-hosted...
Survey Aims to Renew Sport Policy in Canada
By Tyler Sutherland Sport Manitoba is seeking feedback from both the public as well as sport communities in Manitoba to shape the renewal of the Canadian Sport Policy in 2012. The online survey will help build a shared policy that reflects sport in Canada. The vision...
New Sport for Life Centre Opens Today
Phase 1 of the new Sport for Life Centre is set to officially open this afternoon after being up and running since March. Olympic gold medallist Jennifer Botterill will be on hand to speak about the importance of the new centre to sport in the province, along with...


