The Sport Manitoba Coaching Awards presented by Club Regent Casino & Event Centre recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements and significant contributions coaches have made to their athletes and their sport through coaching. The selection of recipients is based on their unique contribution to sport through the continued development of their athletes. The award winner will be selected based on the coach’s accomplishments over the past calendar year.
The Sport Manitoba Coaching Awards aim to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements and significant contributions coaches have made to their athletes and their sport through coaching. The selection of recipients is based on their unique contribution to sport through the continued development of their athletes. The award winner will be selected based on the coach’s accomplishments over the past calendar year.
The category refers to the type of athlete the coach is primarily coaching and to which level they have competed.
MAJOR AWARD CATEGORIES
Active Start/Fundamentals Athletes - Vince Leah Award
Individuals who coach grassroots athletes of any age. The coaching environment at this level is primarily non-competitive, with an emphasis on participation and having fun.
Learn to Train Athletes – The Konica Minolta - Dr. Jack Hunt Award
Coaches who are responsible for athletes developing competitive skills and preparing for competition (i.e. regional or provincial)
Train to Train Athlete – The Janet Arnott Award
Coaches who are responsible for athletes who compete at the Canada Games
Train to Compete-Train to Win Athletes - Peter Williamson Award
Coaches who primarily work with High performance athletes that compete at the national or international level.
School System Athletes - Peter Dick Award
These coaches are in the school system who coach as an extra-curricular activity. This award is open to those individuals who coach at all grade levels from elementary through middle years and high school.
Active for Life – Global News
Coaches who are responsible for athletes who focus on achieving on health and fitness for life.
Thank you to Club Regent Casino & Event Centre for their continued support of our annual coaching awards event.
RECOGNITION AWARD CATEGORIES
Years of Service Recognition
Coaches who have dedicated a minimum of 25 years to coaching at any level. To be recognized for this award, the coach must be nominated through their Provincial Sport Organization.
International Coach Recognition
Manitoba coaches who have coached at International Events in 2019. The coach must have coached an International Event, in Canada or overseas.