2011 Annual Report - Sport Manitoba

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14 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. 15
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