2011 Annual Report - Sport Manitoba

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Message from Sport Manitoba…Page 3
About Us…Page 4
What We Do…Page 5
Highlights from the Past Year…Page 6
Coaching Manitoba Excellence Awards Presented by Manitoba Lotteries…Page 7
Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame & Museum…Page 8
Sport for Life Centre…Page 9
Impacts of the Sport for Life Centre…Page 10
KidSport/Community Sport Alliances/Canadian Sport for Life…Page 11
Coaching…Page 12 & 13
Canada-Manitoba Sport Development Program (Bilateral)…Page 14
Multi-Sport Games…Page 15
Finance Reports…Page 16-18
Board of Directors/Partners…Page 19

MESSAgE FrOM
SpOrT MANiTOBA
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Sport Manitoba, we are pleased to present our annual report and
audited financial statement for 2010/2011.
Sport Manitoba’s Annual Business Plan, the Manitoba Action Plan for Sport (MAPS) and the Canadian Sport Policy
provided the focus to drive our initiatives and achievements this past year.
This was our first full year operating out of the new Sport for Life Centre. We were very excited to see the opening of
the Sport Resource Centre and the Sport Medicine Centre. Our programs and services continue to grow and we are
extremely happy to provide more opportunities to our athletes, coaches, officials, and all those involved in amateur
sport in our province. As our Capital Campaign develops, we are getting closer to completing the second phase of
the Centre and progressing toward building the fieldhouse. We look forward to the future of the Centre and being
able to offer even more to the sport community.
This year also saw four of our Provincial Sport Organizations embark on a Long Term Athlete Development
implementation planning process, and we continued to work with our partners to embed the Canadian Sport for Life
principles. In our Coaching Unit, 20 Active Start workshops with Early Childhood Educators were facilitated across the
province – helping educators promote physical literacy in young children.
We are very proud of Manitoba’s athletes as they continue to shine in provincial, national, and international sport
competitions. Our 2011 Canada Winter Games team ended the year strong, capturing 25 medals in Halifax. Here at
home, it is with excitement that we prepare for the 2012 Power Smart Manitoba Summer Games to be held in Swan
Valley.
We appreciate the continued support from the Province of Manitoba, the Minister Responsible for Sport, Honourable
Eric Robinson and his colleagues in government. Our province’s corporate community also provides invaluable
financial support to both Sport Manitoba and all of our provincial and community level sport organizations.
Volunteers are the backbone of the amateur sport system and are the driving force behind the accomplishments
of Manitoba’s athletes. Sport Manitoba is extremely thankful for the dedication and enthusiasm that our volunteers
provide to our provincial sport community.
Together, with all of our partners, Sport Manitoba will continue to build communities through sport and enhance our
provincial delivery systems to provide sport and recreation opportunities to all Manitobans.
Paul Robson
Sport Manitoba
Jeff Hnatiuk
Sport Manitoba
preSident and Ceo
Chair , board of direCtorS 3

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ABOuT uS
Sport Manitoba is the volunteer-led,
not-for-profit umbrella organization
for amateur sport in Manitoba. Sport
Manitoba provides support to, and is
in partnership with, over 100 sportrelated
organizations including the
Canadian Sport Centre-Manitoba,
Community Sport Alliances,
Provincial Sport Organizations
(PSO’s), Support Service
Organizations, Manitoba Aboriginal
Sport and Recreation Council,
Directorat de L’Activite Sportive,
Manitoba High School Athletic
Association, Manitoba Physical
Education Teachers Association, and
universities. Our mandate is the
development of Manitoba’s athletes,
coaches, and officials representing
over 350,000 Manitobans.
Our ViSiON
Sport Manitoba envisions creating
the best sport community through
initiative and leadership and by
establishing a highly supportive
environment that will enhance the
abilities of all Manitobans in their
pursuit of excellence and in their joy
of effort in amateur sport.
Our MiSSiON
An athlete-centred Sport Manitoba
leads and supports participation
and achievement in sport by all
Manitobans.

whAT wE dO
prOgrAMS ANd SErViCES
Athlete Assistance
Calm Air Norman Winter Games
Canada-Manitoba Sport Development Program (Bilateral)
Financial Services
Insurance Services
Manitoba Foundation for Sports Scholarship
Officials Development
Order of Excellence
Payroll Services
Power Smart Manitoba Games
Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship
PSO Power Tools
Regional-Community Sport Development Grants
Respect in Sport
Sport for Life Gala
Sport for Life eNewsletter
Sport Parent Guide
Team Manitoba
Volunteer Development
Women in Sport
COAChiNg MANiTOBA
Active Start and Physical Literacy Teacher/Coach Training
Book of the Month
Coaching Manitoba Bursary
Coach Appreciation Night
Coach of the Month
Coach’s Clipboard eNewsletter
Coach’s Night Out
Coaching Development Grants
Coaching Manitoba Excellence Awards
Dartfish Video Analysis
Grey Cup Legacy Fund
High Performance Employment Program
Mentorship Program
Month of the Coach
National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
Thanks Coach!
TOOLS ANd TipS
Women to Watch Coaching Grants
Partnership Programs
Community Sport Alliances
KidSport
Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
Performance Enhancement Program
SpOrT FOr LiFE
CENTrE SErViCES
Conference Facilities
Meeting Rooms
Office Space
Print Shop
Retail Space
Reception Services
Rental Services
Technology
NEw SErViCES iN
2010/2011
Sport Medicine Centre
Sport Resource Centre
Web/Conference Services
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highLighTS FrOM ThE
pAST YEAr
rECOgNiTiON
Manitoba’s sport community has much to be proud of. Our athletes, coaches, and officials have distinguished themselves
across the country and throughout the world. The rate in which Manitobans volunteer to lead and deliver sport programs,
services, and events is second to none. Sport Manitoba takes pride in recognizing the achievements and the valuable
contributions of so many.
SpOrT FOr LiFE gALA AwArdS
Chantal Van Landeghem - Female Junior Athlete of the Year (Swimming – Winnipeg, MB)
Anthony Friesen - Male Junior Athlete of the Year (Baseball – Somerset, MB)
Tanya Pilat - Manitoba Lotteries Female Coach of the Year (Figure Skating – West St.Paul, MB)
Robert Persechino - Manitoba Lotteries Male Coach of the Year (Gymnastics – Winnipeg, MB)
Hector Vergara - Official of the Year (Soccer – Winnipeg, MB)
Alex Warburton - Great-West Life Youth Volunteer of the Year (High School Athletics – Carman, MB)
Joanne Bell - Great-West Life Volunteer of the Year (Special Olympics – Brandon, MB)
Manitoba Junior Baseball All-Stars - Calm Air Junior Team of the Year
Alyssa Bertholet – Tom Longboat Award Female (Athletics - The Pas, MB)
Theoren (TJ) Constant – Tom Longboat Award Male (Hockey - Opaskwayak Cree Nation, MB)
ThE MANiTOBA SpOrTS hALL OF FAME VETErAN iNduCTiONS
1963 St. James Rams – Team Category, Football
Ronald Turnbull – All Round Category, Cricket

COAChiNg MANiTOBA
ExCELLENCE AwArdS
prESENTEd BY MANiTOBA
LOTTEriES
The Coaching Manitoba Excellence Awards were a tremendous success, with 210 guests in
attendance. A total of 59 coaches were recognized at this event, including 11 in the Years of Service
category and 9 recognized in the International Coaching category.
Our MAjOr AwArd wiNNErS wErE
Vince Leah Memorial Grassroots Award: Tanya Pilat, Figure Skating
Dr. Jack Hunt Memorial Developmental Award: Adrian Bruce, Wrestling
Peter Williamson Memorial High Performance Award: Robert Persechino, Gymnastics
Peter Dick School Systems Award: John Iwanski, Athletics
MANiTOBA ABOrigiNAL COACh AwArdS
Lezley Sutherland of Peguis, Multi-sport
David Ross of Gods Lake Narrows, Badminton
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MANiTOBA SpOrTS
hALL OF FAME &
MuSEuM
The goal of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame is to recognize and
honour those people who have made their mark in Manitoba’s
rich sports history through their activities and achievements.
2010 Inducted Honoured Members:
Kenneth J. GALANCHUK, Basketball, Athlete
Jo-Ann LINDSAY, Golf, Athlete
Shane MOFFATT, Baseball/Hockey, Athlete
Christine O’CONNOR, Soccer, Builder
George PHILLIPS, Builder, All Round
Frank RIGNEY, Football, Athlete
1966-67 Team Manitoba Centennial Canoe Team, Paddling, Team
1984 Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Football, Team
M A N I T O B A
H A L L O F F A M E

SpOrT FOr
LiFE CENTrE
The 2010/2011 year has been an amazing time of change,
growth, and development for Sport Manitoba and our new
home for sport – the Sport for Life Centre.
Our new building at 145 Pacific Avenue in Winnipeg has
seen a 100 year-old, under-utilized heritage building
renovated and a neighbourhood revitalized. Walking into
the Sport for Life Centre has produced a “wow” effect for
every visitor. The impact of artifacts from the Manitoba
Sports Hall of Fame & Museum and displays extolling the
exploits of recent Olympic heroes such as Cindy Klassen,
Clara Hughes and Jennifer Botterill capture the eyes and
memories of every guest.
The Sport for Life Centre is home to over 70 Provincial
Sport Organizations, our new Sport Medicine Centre, the
Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, Sport Resource
Centre, a Performance Testing Area, and a Conference
Centre. The Centre saw over 16,000 volunteers using the
new facility in its first year of operation.
With the opening of a new facility, came the development
of a new website. In February 2011, Sport Manitoba
launched a new site that now includes access to all
associated sites in one easy-to-use online location. The new
website is a current design that is user friendly and will
accommodate changes that take place as the Sport for Life
Centre progresses and offers more programs and services.
Although Phase 2 of the Centre is still in development, the
Sport for Life Centre is already conducting programming.
In the Performance Centre, a number of provincial team
programs have already started. The Centre also offers
activity classes, such as yoga and boot camp, for downtown
residents and workers.
The new Sport Medicine Centre in the Sport for Life Centre
has been busy with activity and excitement. The 5,226
square foot space outfitted with state of the art equipment
has been preparing to open its doors to the public. The
Sport Medicine Centre will support a wide spectrum of
patients from repetitive strain injuries, to the recreational
participant, to the high performance athlete. A multidisciplinary
approach for the management of any injury
including physical therapy, athletic therapy, massage
therapy, chiropractic care, and physicians will be available
to the community, the general public, and both amateur
and high performance athletes.
Phase 2 of the Sport for Life Centre is an $18 million project
which will add a 50,000 square foot field house, 200 metre
indoor track, strength and conditioning areas, and a
multipurpose activity space. When complete the Centre
will provide Manitobans with an innovative research and
training facility for amateur and elite athletes, coaches,
officials, and community leaders. Additionally, it will be a
catalyst for providing much needed sport, recreation, and
healthy living programs/services to an underserviced inner
city population.
The Sport for Life Centre can only be completed through
a successful Capital Campaign and partnerships with
the Provincial and Federal Governments. Our Capital
Campaign Committee has been struck, promotional plans
developed, and private donations and corporate support
are being realized. The Capital Campaign Committee has
strong community and corporate representation and is
under the leadership of:
Co-Chair Paul Robson
Chair of the Board
Sport Manitoba
Co- Chair Don Pincock
President, Manitoba Sports
Hall of Fame & Museum
Honoury Chair Sandy Riley
Richardson Financial Group
Honourary Athlete Chair Jennifer Jones
World Champion Curler
Honourary Athlete Chair Doug Brown
CFL All-Star,
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
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iMpACTS OF ThE SpOrT FOr
LiFE CENTrE
The Sport for Life Centre will:
dEVELOp LEAdErS
With an emphasis on training, mentoring and coaching, the Centre will develop
leaders across the province who will help our next generation succeed - in sport
and in life.
TrAiN AThLETES, COAChES ANd VOLuNTEErS
Manitoba’s athletes, coaches and teams - at all levels - will grow and develop
using this top-notch, year-round training facility. It will combine ground-breaking
opportunities in coaching, athletic therapy, fitness testing, nutrition and sports
psychology, which will result in success on provincial, national, and world stages.
Coaching and training resources will also be available online and via webconferencing
so that all Manitobans can benefit.
hELp KidS jOiN ThE righT TEAM
Sport programming and leadership development will be provided for underserved
youth, proving an alternative to gangs.
rEViTALizE dOwNTOwN wiNNipEg
The Sport for Life Centre is centrally located and will invigorate Winnipeg’s inner
city by attracting 400,000 people downtown each year.
BriNg SpOrTS hErOES TO LiFE
The new and interactive Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame & Museum will serve as a
source for inspiration, as will athletes of all levels training together in the same
facility.
BuiLd hEALThY COMMuNiTiES
The Sport for Life Centre will be a one-stop resource that offers healthy alternatives
for all ages. The same skills that aid sport development translate into valuable life
skills and, in turn, a healthier community.

KidSpOrT
KidSport is a national charity administered by
Sport Manitoba that provides support to children
by removing financial barriers that prevent them
from participating in organized sport. In 2010/2011,
provincial and regional fundraising efforts provided a
total of $290,760 to support 1,627 youth, aged from 6
to 17, with grants of up to $300 to help pay their local
club/team registration fees.
COMMuNiTY SpOrT
ALLiANCES
A Community Sport Alliance is a collaborative approach to sport
development. Sport Manitoba supported six Community Sport
Alliances in Brandon, Lakeshore, Morden, Swan Valley, Tri S –
Selkirk, and Winnipeg. The focus of these alliances is on community
partnership in sport, recreation, education, and healthy living, working
together to coordinate activities and promote active living for all in
their communities through their development of shared annual plans.
New Alliances are expected to be formed this year in Dauphin, Flin
Flon, The Pas, Thompson, and Portage la Prairie.
In 2010, the Winnipeg Community Sport Alliance and its
partners developed the Winnipeg Community Sport Policy and a
comprehensive online registration system and database. An inventory
of community sport facilities and programming will be hosted on the
City of Winnipeg website for public access.
CANAdiAN SpOrT
FOr LiFE
Sport Manitoba continues to work with Provincial Sport
Organizations and partners to embed the Canadian Sport for Life
(CS4L) principles and program development through planning
support, resource guides and presentations. During 2010/2011,
four Provincial Sport Organizations have embarked on a Long
Term Athlete Development (LTAD) implementation planning
process and several others have expressed interest. Four sports
have been identified to align aspects of their Manitoba Games
technical package with their National LTAD Model. Recognition of
the ongoing need for communication and education has resulted
in standardized presentations being developed on “Importance of
Physical Literacy” and “CS4L and the Role of the Coach”.
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COAChiNg
SpOrT rESOurCE CENTrE
Sport Manitoba, with the support of the Winnipeg
Foundation, has opened the Sport for Life Resource Centre to
offer new education programming to sport and community
leaders, coaches, students, and athletes.
Sport Partners continue to provide written and DVD sport
resource material that can be accessed by Manitoba’s coaches,
officials, athletes and volunteers. The computer lab is being
well utilized, with sport partners conducting clinics, webinars,
finance planning, referee training, and registration.
In the library, coaches and students have begun to borrow
material. This now allows coaches throughout the province to
have access to more resources online and through the mail.
ACTiVE STArT TrAiNiNg ANd
dVd rESOurCE
Sport Manitoba’s Coaching Unit has facilitated 20 Active Start
workshops with Early Childhood educators in daycares across
Winnipeg and in Carman. The DVD “Games with a Purpose”
was highlighted for the staff and children in this highly active
session. The clinics have been well received.

COAChiNg ACAdEMiES
Sport Manitoba is pleased to report that active Coaching Academies now exist in the Westman,
Parkland, and Eastman regions, with Interlake planning to start in the fall of 2011. The Norman
region is in the process of developing three academies in Flin Flon, The Pas, and Thompson.
With a mix of sport specific courses and generic topics, the Active Coaching Academies have
created opportunities for coaches throughout the province to gain access to tremendous
professional development opportunities.
Sport Manitoba, in partnership with our Provincial Sport Organizations, trained a total of 240
coaches in the Learn to Train workshop that was developed in 2009. This workshop focuses on
providing coaches with the tools to deliver age and skill level appropriate warm ups, speed
and footwork development, core strength, and injury prevention. One hundred of these
coaches were trained through the regional Coaching Academy program.
rESpECT iN SpOrT ANd rEd CrOSS SuppOrT LiNE
Sport Manitoba believes in being proactive in ensuring sport in our province is safe and
welcoming for all participants. The Respect in Sport program helps us promote those values
through a simple and convenient online training course for coaches and sport leaders. It is
designed as a tool to assist coaches in identifying and dealing with abuse, neglect, harassment
and bullying in sport.
Sport Manitoba continues to work effectively with the Red Cross Support Line. As a coach
or a parent, often you encounter a sport situation that you are uncertain about how to
address. Manitoba coaches, parents, athletes, and sport volunteers can contact the Red Cross
Support Line for free consultation, referral, or resources.
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CANAdA-MANiTOBA
SpOrT dEVELOpMENT
prOgrAM
The Inaugural Bilateral Program continues to work with participating
Provincial Sport Organizations to fund programs/projects in Manitoba’s
remote, isolated, and inner-city urban communities, providing ongoing skill
development and training to over 4,000 youth participants from the ages of 7
to 18.
The Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre (WASAC) is a success
story of this program. In 2010, WASAC’s successes include:
• Summer Kids’ camp targeting Aboriginal youth in over 50 schools across
Winnipeg – 1058 youth (589 girls) ages 7-12 participated
• Partnership with the Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource
Development, in training 27 Aboriginal Leaders (ages 14-28) to lead
their summer camps
• Summer ECO-U camp for 893 youth (7-12 years) and 33 Leaders (14-27
years), which focused on introducing youth to environmental issues in a
fun and dynamic way
• Hiring 80 Aboriginal youth, 10 as Group Leaders and 70 as Junior
Leaders or Leaders-in-Training
With ongoing support from the Bilateral Program, the Manitoba Aboriginal
Sport and Recreation Council (MASRC) now has five full time staff who are
involved in not only the Aboriginal Bilateral Program , but were also very
involved in running three events throughout the year (hockey in April, golf
and softball in June).
The MASRC initiated plans to hold the 2011 Manitoba Invitational Indigenous
Games in July, 2011 in partnership with host committees in both the Peguis
Nation and Opaskwayak Cree Nation. In addition, the Council will manage the
Kidsport warehouse, working with Sport Manitoba to collect and distribute
sport equipment and clothing throughout the province.

MuLTi-SpOrT
gAMES
Sport Manitoba recognizes that Multi-Sport Games
develop a sense of community and create an
environment in which pride, enthusiasm, spirit, and
fair play flourish. Giving Manitobans the opportunity
to participate in Games provides an important and
exciting competitive environment that encourages
continued participation in sport and physical activity
pOwEr SMArT MANiTOBA gAMES
Preparations are well underway for the 2012 Power
Smart Manitoba Summer Games in Swan Valley. Sport
Manitoba developed the Minimum Hosting Standards
and Strategic Planning Document and hosted a twoday
workshop with the Swan Valley Host Society to
prepare for hosting the Games in July 2012.
With the Games a year away, Provincial Sports
Organizations finalized their sport development
plans and began the process of recruiting coaches to
assist in the identification and selection of regional
teams. Staff from all regions initiated regional sport
development plans, in partnership with Provincial
Sports Organizations, and have begun to select mission
staff.
The Manitoba Games Council has begun the selection
process for the host community of the 2014 Power
Smart Manitoba Winter Games.
2011 Western Canada Summer Games
Kamloops, British Columbia
TEAM MANiTOBA –
2011 CANAdA wiNTEr gAMES
Manitoba was represented by a team of 322 athletes,
coaches, managers, national artists, and mission staff
at the 2011 Canada Winter Games, hosted by Halifax,
Nova Scotia from February 11 to 27, 2011.
Team Manitoba participated in all 19 of the Games’
sports. Manitoba’s compliment of coaches included
four apprentice coaches – two under the Women in
Coaching initiative and two as part of the Aboriginal
Coaching Program. Team Manitoba also filled its quota
of three emerging artists who made a significant
contribution to the cultural component of the Games
as part of the National Artists Program.
In preparation for the Games, Team Manitoba once
again utilized the services provided by the Sport
Medicine and Sport Science Council of Manitoba
through the Performance Enhancement Program.
Services included fitness testing, strength and
conditioning, sport psychology, and nutrition. All
athletes and coaches also participated in a mandatory
drug education session and substance use survey.
Team Manitoba was pleased to have Commonwealth
Games medalist and former Canada Games gymnast
Gabrielle May as its Honourary Team Captain and
former Team Canada and NHL coach Andy Murray as its
Honourary Coach.
Team Manitoba’s performance at the 2011 Canada
Winter Games resulted in a 5th place finish in Flag
Points and a 5th place finish in medals. Best ever
placements were realized in several sports, including
Wheelchair Basketball, Para Nordic, Male Cross Country
Ski, Target Shooting, Judo and Archery.
Manitoba’s medal count of 25 included 5 gold medals,
7 silver and 13 bronze – highlighted by the three gold
medal performances in Para Nordic Ski by Brandon’s
Slade Doyle, who was named Team Manitoba Flag
Bearer for the closing ceremonies.
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2010/2011
BOArd OF
dirECTOrS
Paul Robson (Chair)
Dr. Heny Janzen (Vice-Chair)
Heather Botehlo (Minister of Sport Appointee)
Fred Harper (Minister of Sport Appointee)
Jeffery Palamar (Minister of Sport Appointee)
Linda Carroll (PSO Representative)
James Kraemer (PSO Representative)
Linda Hird (PSO Representative)
Ray Hoemsen (PSO Representative)
pArTNErS
prOViNCE OF MANiTOBA
74 Provincial Sport Organizations
Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba
Team Canada Volleyball Centre
Manitoba Athletes Association
Manitoba Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Council
Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
COMMuNiTY-BASEd pArTNErS
Community Sport Alliances
City of Winnipeg Community Development –
Recreation Branch
General Council of Winnipeg Community Centres
Winnipeg Aboriginal Sports Achievement Centre
Recreation Connections Manitoba
Directorat L’Activite Sportive
Jim Millican (PSO Representative)
Lew Taylor (Regional Sport Representative)
Bernie Chrisp (Manitoba Games Council
Representative)
Ross Wedlake (Education Institutions
Representative)
Dr. Scott Leckie (Manitoba Sport Medicine and
Science Council Representative)
Scott Koskie (Coaching Representative)
EduCATiON pArTNErS
Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association
University of Manitoba Athletic Department
University of Winnipeg Athletic Department
Brandon University Athletic Department
Manitoba Physical Education Teachers Association
SpOrT SErViCE pArTNErS
Sport Medicine and Science Council of Manitoba
Manitoba Athletic Therapists Association
Manitoba Sport Physiotherapy Division
Canadian Ski Patrol System (Manitoba)
FEdErAL pArTNErS
Sport Canada
Interprovincial Sport and Recreation Committee
Canadian Council of Provincial &Territorial Sport Federations
Canadian Olympic Committee
Canada Games Council
Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport
Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport
KidSport Canada
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Funding Partner
Sport Manitoba Sponsors
www.sportmanitoba.ca