Month: January 2020

Former Olympian Bailey Bram reflects on her hockey career, growing up in Ste. Anne, the importance of role models, and much more!  

Tyson Langelaar spent the summer of 2019 training with the national team, and in October, he jumped into the Canadian Championships. “By placing third in the 1500m, that allowed me to compete in the fall World Cup circuit, which included races one, two, three and four,” Langelaar explains. The six-week road trip was eye-opening for…

Speed skater Tyson Langelaar trained at Sport Manitoba Performance on his way to earning a spot on the national team.    

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…

We’ve got a jacket on display in the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame that represents the Winnipeg Rods football team from 1956. In the 50’s the Rods were considered a dynasty team, reaching the Canadian championship finals four years in a row from ’54-’57 and winning it in ’55 and ’56. The ’55 team was…

  Athletes and coaches, are you thinking of using the deadlift to reach the next level in your sport? Here are some things to consider: The deadlift typically refers to lifting a “dead” or motionless weight off the floor. Deadlifting conventionally has been done with a barbell but other pieces of equipment can also be…

The Sport Manitoba Clinic is proud to join over 500 Walk with a Doc (WWAD) chapters as Manitoba’s very first! This doctor-led walking group is a fun, free, safe place to get some steps, learn about health, and meet new friends. WWAD takes place on the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. Meet…

Why is cardiovascular health important? Having good cardiovascular health helps our bodies function properly and allows the heart to be strong enough to pump blood throughout the body. It can also help prevent many major health concerns that affect older Canadians such as heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol, and diabetes. The Heart and Stroke Foundation…

We’re pleased to host our annual multi-sport summer camp again in 2024! Summer Camp offers a variety of activities that promote and develop confidence, teamwork, movement fundamentals, multi-sport skills, and other key athletic attributes. This year’s Summer Camp is open to kids aged 8-11 and is the perfect opportunity for kids to get active while…

The Calm Air Sport Series helps develop and inspire our athletes and coaches in northern Manitoba. With generous support from Calm Air, and coordination from Sport Manitoba and Provincial Sport Organizations, the Calm Air Sport Series delivers three training camps every year, giving northern athletes and coaches a rewarding and valuable experience to boost their…