As part of our #NoRefNoGame campaign, officials Kyle Mikulik and Carriera Lamoureux give insight into the world of officiating sports, including the toughest aspects and their favourite parts of the job. Listen below or on any podcast app.
When it comes to adjusting to impacts of COVID-19, Manitoba’s fencing community embodies dedication and what it means to work with what you’re given. From virtual bout analysis to training in their homes, fencing athletes, including Olympic hopeful Misha Sweet, have been concentrating on how they can hone their skills in a changing environment. And…
Welcome to another inductee spotlight on the extraordinary individuals and teams who will take their place as Honoured Members in the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. Baxter Humby (Athlete/Kickboxing) A stand-up combat sport, kickboxing is a mixture of kicking and punching techniques developed by mixing karate and boxing. It is viewed as…
FORE! That’s a word you don’t hear too often when discussing George Knudson and the sport he loved to play. A golf master, the artefacts pictured here are his golf clubs and customized bag when he played professionally in the 50s and 60s. Known for his driving game, he had every opportunity to do well…
Although we’re all locked down and unable to attend our sport practices & team workouts, there are still many ways we can improve our athletic qualities at home! Many sports such as soccer, basketball, tennis, etc., require a specific set of change of direction abilities such as lateral speed, agility, and rapid acceleration and deceleration….
We are back with another Team KidSport Manitoba Q&A! This week we are featuring curler Colin Hodgson, Lead on Team McEwen. Read on to get to know Colin and his involvement with sport, curling, and KidSport. What sports did you play growing up? Baseball, Curling, Volleyball, Golf, Track & Field, Badminton, Basketball What…
“There is a perception out there that refs just don’t care, that we show up, get paid, and go home. The fact of the matter is, officials care about the game — that’s why they got involved in the first place,” said Kyle, a football and lacrosse official of more than 15 years in Manitoba….
What is P-Series? Sport Manitoba’s Performance Series, or P-Series, brings together specialists from different fields to deliver engaging seminars that educate athletes, parents and coaches. Delivered through our Performance Centre, these seminars feature speakers who will provide valuable info that aims to optimize performance and assist in your athletic development. What will you…
December 10, 2020, Winnipeg MB – To keep Manitobans safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19, Sport Manitoba and the Dauphin Host Society are announcing the cancellation of the 2020 Manitoba Games powered by Manitoba Hydro. Earlier this year, the decision to postpone the Games to July of 2021 was made first and foremost to…
Welcome to the Fit Kids Healthy Kids Safe at Home webpage. If you’re a parent or guardian of a child between the ages of 2 – 12 we’ve compiled a list of fun, active resources and games you can do from the comfort of your home with minimal or no equipment that will help keep…