Amidst the planning and preparation for the 2022 Manitoba Games powered by Manitoba Hydro, Ringette Manitoba won’t be forgetting to take a moment to appreciate lacing up their skates. “It’s such an opportunity and a privilege whenever we get a chance in this current atmosphere to step on the ice and to be adaptable. Because…
History of Futsal For the first time ever, futsal (foot sol) will be an event at the 2022 Manitoba Games powered by Manitoba Hydro. While the sport is new to the Manitoba Games, futsal debuted at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires and has been played around the world for almost a century. It…
Futsal will be making its Manitoba Games debut on the courts in Niverville next year! We spoke with Andrew Kliment, Grassroots Manager for the Manitoba Soccer Association, about the game of futsal, what the next year looks like as they prepare for the 2022 Manitoba Winter Games, and how athletes can get involved. A…
The volunteer recruitment drive for the 2024 Manitoba Summer Games in Dauphin is now underway! This is your chance to be a part of the incredible experience that is the Manitoba Games. The 2024 Games will be held in Dauphin from August 11-17, 2024 and will feature athletes from 12 different sports. These Games will…
The Manitoba Winter Games powered by Manitoba Hydro from February 27 – March 5, 2022 are just under a year away. As the Games approach and athletes and coaches prepare, we catch up with Bob Lawrie, Head Coach and Program Director with the Manitoba Alpine Ski Division. Alpine Ski Racing Program The Alpine Ski…
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…
Between Riding Mountain National Park, the Duck Mountains, and Dauphin Lake exists a place you could say is the perfect balance between small city life and an outdoor Canadian paradise: Dauphin, Manitoba. “That’s what I love about where I live is the proximity to the great natural resources that we have. Adventure is just outside…
Hosting Manitoba’s largest ongoing multi-sport event is a venture like no other. It engages not only the athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers, but also people of all ages from across the province who gather for a common experience in the spirit of competition – that’s why the Town of Niverville is buzzing with anticipation to…
As a young teen, Abby Dent was looking to get involved in another sport. The all-round athlete already played hockey and volleyball but was interested in trying something totally new. Rowing Canada came to her school and did some basic testing with students in gym class. They took note of Dent’s height and then her…
By Tara Funke This fall four young Manitobans returned home from Aberdeen, Scotland as World Mixed Curling Champions. The team, as described by skip Colin Kurz, is a group of competitive curlers who are also great friends on and off of the ice. The squad included vice-skip Meghan Walter, second Brendan Bilawka and lead Sara…