Yirga
Schellenberg

Fitness Centre Assistant

Yirga is a high school student from the Exchange Met school. He is very passionate about fitness and motivating others to stay active. He currently plays minor hockey and skateboards.

In the winter, Yirga likes to spend time at the outdoor rink and, in the summer, he likes to spend time skateboarding at the Forks with friends.

He is looking into Kinesiology and potentially personal training as a career path. He looks forward to his internship at Sport Manitoba and hopes to gain valuable knowledge and experience in the field.

Favourite quote: “You will miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

Yirga Schellenberg

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My Take On 6 Years at Sport Manitoba Fitness

The fitness studio was dimly lit with glowing, flameless candles and the emerging morning sun. It was my first time instructing a fusion class, which is a blend of pilates and yoga.  It was a cozy and relaxing start to that January day in 2018, for both myself and the class. This is one of…

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