Month: February 2022

  Hurry Hard! This is a familiar phrase that has rang through the Ursel household for decades. First, by Jim Ursel, then passed down to his two sons, Bob and Mike.   You see, curling is not just a game to them – it is a part of who they are, and what they did…

Leading up to the 2022 Canada Summer Games, we are featuring the dedicated coaches who spend countless hours giving back to sport. Let’s get to know Women’s Soccer Coach, Vanessa Martinez Lagunas!   Why did you get involved with coaching? I have been coaching soccer for 18 years. I got involved in coaching because I…

Over the past two years, you might have felt stuck inside your house more than usual, especially during cold winters.  However, we can prevent sedentary behaviour by staying active indoors.  Sedentary behaviour refers to physically inactive behaviours that require very little energy. We can engage in sedentary behaviour by sitting or lying down for prolonged…

What is a quality sport program? If you want your kids to develop skills and confidence while enjoying a particular sport or physical activity, register them in a quality sport program. Sport Manitoba partners with over 70 Provincial Sport Organizations. When you sign up for one of their programs, you can expect: Well-rounded programming and training specific…

Mission staff volunteers support Team Manitoba and their individual sport team(s) at Canada Games. They operate behind the scenes to minimize distractions for Team Toba, so participants can optimize their performance and represent Manitoba the best they can. They’re Team Toba’s mentors, motivators, and cheerleaders and they’ll make sure you have the best time in…

Experienced divers make it look easy to flip and twist through the air and enter the pool with minimal splash.  But there’s months and years of hard work and diligence that goes into making a dive look effortless.  Team Toba divers are up to the task, continuing their training and setting their sights on the…