Emma Malkoske was first introduced to biathlon after curiously looking for a new sport to try in grade six. “I thought it was a cool combination of sports and I never heard about it before,” she said. “I thought it was really interesting to go try out the shooting, and I’ve never skied before.” Today,…
With the gradual return to sport, we continue to share stories from the individuals who help make sport possible for us here in Manitoba. Referees and officials play an integral role in sport, and without them there to make the call, the games and competition we enjoy wouldn’t be possible. We had the pleasure of…
This 1988 Seoul Paralympics jacket and foam head tapper belonged to Manitoba Sport Hall of Fame Honoured Member Tim McIsaac. The head tapper is an intriguing artefact that was an invention created right here in Manitoba! During Tim’s training sessions, his coaches Wilf and Audrey Strom, thought of a way they could notify Tim as…
Garth Goodbrandson of Golf Manitoba and Jayme Menzies from the CMU Blazers discuss their coaching careers and offer advice for other young coaches as we celebrate National Coaches Week across Canada.
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame has learned that Roy Williams (inducted in 2009 as an Athlete in basketball) passed away on September 14, 2020 at his home in BC with family at his side. Roy and fellow Hall of Famer Carl Ridd were University of Manitoba Bisons together, and then represented Canada together at…
This jacket was worn by the Winnipeg Stellars 1949/50 Basketball team. They did not know it yet, but it was the starting point for what would be an incredible run in junior Canadian basketball. The Stellars managed to reach the Canadian championship finals two years in a row, winning both times. The road to…
Shared with permission from the 2021 Canada Games Host Society Niagara 2021 Canada Summer Games Postponed Due to the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic The Canada Games Council and the 2021 Canada Games Host Society have decided to postpone the 2021 Canada Summer Games until the summer of 2022 September 16, 2020 (Niagara, ON) – The Canada…
Sport requires reaction. Athletes need to learn to turn the hips quickly, to stay low, and to explode! Here are four drills and progressions to incorporate into your workout. #1 – Athletic Base 45 Degree Pivot Callouts #2 – Athletic Base 90 Degree Pivot Callouts #3 – Athletic…
What are Macronutrients? Macronutrients are nutrients that we require in large amounts. There are three kinds: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Each macronutrient plays a specific role in the body and helps provide the energy required to maintain bodily functions – basically, they keep us moving and grooving! This post focuses on fats, why they’re important,…