Month: June 2021

With Pride Month wrapping up, volleyball player turned coach Chris Voth discusses his vast experience in the sport, and what it will take to make the sport community more inclusive to all athletes. Listen below or on any podcast app!  

As someone who grew up playing sports and has always liked helping out, Monika Roberston said it was a no-brainer for her to become a cycling official, or commissaire, more than 13 years ago. “I didn’t come from the sport. I really knew nothing about competitive and amateur cycling in Manitoba as a whole. What…

“It’s been tough year for everybody, and it’s been really nice having the games in the back of our minds and thinking yeah okay, there is something that we can plan for, work towards, get excited about. We’re in that one year out where it’s not just off in the horizon, we are in the…

Everyday activities like bending down to pick up grocery bags, reaching up to take a box down, or moving furniture around the house require our muscles and joints to move through a desired range of motion.  This is why, no matter your age or fitness level, it’s a great idea to try stretching exercises to…

The Starting Gate Our gallery at 145 Pacific Avenue opened back in October of 2012 with excitement and vigour. We had a brand new 3,000 sq. ft. facility to showcase and celebrate sport, as well as a state-of-the-art archival storage room to collect and preserve our history. Since then, we’ve displayed many artefacts, hosted numerous…

Background Noise FORE!  As a not-so-avid golfer, that’s a word you’ll hear quite often coming out of my mouth. Whether it’s a twilight round at Tuxedo Golf Course or a simple niner at the Canoe Club, people know to watch out when I’m on the tee.  The same cannot be said for the 1962 Manitoba…

It is common to have questions and even trepidations before your first visit to any new healthcare provider. Luckily, chiropractors know that new patients may need extra time to discuss their questions or concerns. You can play a role in your own chiropractic care before your first visit. An effective way to be involved in…

Every month leading up to the 2022 Canada Summer Games, we’ll feature one of the dedicated coaches who spend countless hours giving back to sport. Let’s get to know Male Softball coach David Muswaggon!     How long have you been coaching this sport?  13 years. I started coaching when my son played on a…

It’s National Indigenous History Month, and there’s so many Indigenous peoples in sport to celebrate across the country. We thought we’d take a look at an organization here in Manitoba who plays a major role in supporting and empowering local Indigenous communities and individuals, including athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers, to grow physically, mentally, spiritually,…

Anytime is a great time to start working out. COVID-19 however, has forced a lot of fitness enthusiasts and beginners to workout from home. So, this article is focused on at home workouts for beginners. We’re also sticking to exercises that require no equipment at all.   BODYWEIGHT TRAINING This time of year, cardio can…