Olivia Krynski started officiating judo several years ago when she had to take a break from fighting due to injury. “I still wanted to stay in the competition, I still wanted to be a part of it. So, I decided to start refereeing,” said Olivia. Turns out, it’s something she really enjoys and has taught…
Team Toba will wrestle for a chance at the podium at Canada Games Park in Niagara this summer. Head Coach Kris Stasiak and Manitoba Amateur Wrestling Association (MAWA) Executive Director Jane Chartrand share how Manitoba’s wrestling athletes will be training and what it means to represent our province on the national stage at this highly-anticipated…
See ya never, 2021! Many people would be happy to put the past year in the rearview mirror and never look back. It’s easy to see and focus on the negative impact the pandemic has had on many, including our organization, but I thought it would be better to look back at the incredible positive…
Speed skating has become one of the most beloved winter sports in the world. Comparable to running a race by foot, speed skating requires only one skill to win: being faster than your competition. Female Manitoban skaters have put that skill to use, dominating events and competitions dating back as far as the early 1900s. …
Sport Manitoba Performance is excited to recognize the following athletes who have trained on-site with us and recently attended national camps and/or committed to universities and colleges in the past year! It’s great to see all of their hard work pay off. Rowing Leah Miller – University of Michigan – Class of 2022 –…
Yoga can be described as a combined blend of physical exercise, breath work, relaxation, and overall harmony of the body, mind, and environment. With all these things working at once it can take some practice to get comfortable with and can be quite intimidating to get started. After ten years of participation, practice, and now…
The Bison Transport Girls Multi-Sport Series gives girls ages 7-12 of all backgrounds the chance to get active and try multiple different sports they may not have tried before. Each sport has instructors leading the way with experience and knowledge specific to their activity, ensuring everyone is learning, staying safe, and having fun! We have…
It’s that time of year – time for one of the most challenging training sessions of the year, The 12 Days of Christmas! Every year we challenge our athletes to come to the Performance Centre and give this workout their best effort to see how their training through the year has paid off – and…
It can be difficult to maintain a healthy gym routine. When life gets busy often the first thing people choose to cut out is their workouts. In this process, we lose accountability, motivation, and sight of the goals we have set out for ourselves. Working out with a gym buddy can help you avoid these…
Game Day presented by Qualico is back – this time outdoors! All families are welcome to join us at Lyric Field at Assiniboine Park to get active, enjoy the summer weather, and find their next favorite sport. Price: FREE Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Activities This year, we have over 20 different…