The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame is saddened to hear of the passing of Winnipeg Blue Bombers legend and Honoured Member, Jim Heighton. Arguably, Heighton’s greatest accomplishments in sport came as a member of the Winnipeg Football Club. During his seven years wearing the blue and gold, Heighton earned two team nods as Most Outstanding…
Argyle School is an alternative high school for students in grades 10-12, up to the age of 21, who thrive in a more flexible and personalized learning atmosphere. Students develop as independent, whole learners thanks to a holistic approach. Instructors are less interested in handing out a curriculum and hitting benchmarks, and are more…
Winnipeg Newcomer Sport Academy (WNSA) was founded and formed in 2016 and offers quality sport programs to newcomer families as they settle into their new community. It is a multi-sport program offering opportunities to sample many sports. Additionally, the organization aims to assist youth and their families to connect with quality sport programs and…
Sport Manitoba is happy to introduce Ariella Schimnowski, who’s taking on the role as the new Coach Education Coordinator. Ariella recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Winnipeg. Aside from school, she’s coached gymnastics both competitively and recreationally for the past seven years. When asked why she loves working in…
Game Day presented by Qualico is back! All families are welcome to drop in, get active, and play their next favourite sport for the first time. Where: Sport Manitoba, 145 Pacific Avenue Price: FREE Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Activities This year, we have over 20 different sport stations for kids to find…
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) strives to empower newcomer families to integrate into the wider community through affordable transitional housing, programs, and services. From offering onsite housing to activity programs for kids, IRCOM’s goal is to create a community and help newcomers feel at home in Canada. Betlhem Kassa, or…
Sport Manitoba awarded $22,500 in academic scholarships to 14 high school students, eight university students, and six Manitoba coaches. The awards included the Manitoba Foundation for Sports Scholarships, Sport Manitoba Coaching Bursaries, Fleming Family Hockey Coach Scholarship supported by Jennifer Fleming, and Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship Endowment Fund. It is our goal to ensure…
Fourty-one nations will compete at the 2023 Pan American Games held in Santiago, Chile from Friday, October 20 to Sunday, November 5, 2023, that will feature 39 sports and 61 disciplines. Among the thousands of people from across the globe are 16 skillful, spirited Manitobans who are stepping onto the world stage to represent Team…
Coaches are dedicated mentors and role models who continuously shape our province’s treasured athletes and nurture the values of sport. They are committed to help athletes build their character, sharpen their skills, and reach their full potential. One of the many ways we recognize these efforts is during National Coaches Week, which is a celebration…
Karly Miller, Executive Director and Technical Director at the Manitoba Gymnastics Association, is no stranger to applying for grants. Over the years, she has applied to and received the Grey Cup Legacy Grant, Summer Games Legacy Grant, Coach and Officials Assistance Grants, Special Initiatives Grant, and Tourism Grants (event hosting), to name a few. Some…