Sports

What is Wheelchair Fencing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGETrQ9ZU5M Wheelchair Fencing in Manitoba Manitoba Wheelchair Sports Association and Fencing Manitoba have partnered together to run a wheelchair fencing program. This program will start in March 2022 on Thursday evenings. To register, please email Peter at office@mwsa.ca  Membership fees for MWSA is $20. Manitoba Wheelchair Sports Association: https://mwsa.ca   Fencing Manitoba: https://manitobafencing.ca  Facebook: @manitobawheelchairsports or @manitobafencing…

What is Wheelchair Curling? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA27m26nuk8 Wheelchair Curling in Manitoba Manitoba Possible runs an intro learn to curl program, anyone between the ages of 12-90 is welcome. The program takes place at the Granite Curling Club (1 Granite Way). All participants must use a manual wheelchair. If you require one, please indicate that when registering.  To find out the current schedule…

What is Wheelchair Basketball? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RWvXzYKoHM Wheelchair Basketball in Manitoba The wheelchair basketball program is run through Manitoba Wheelchair Sports Organization, drop in is on Tuesday evenings at the Sport for Life Centre. Sport chairs are provided for use at the program.  Membership fees for MWSA is $20 and there is a program fee of $100 to join wheelchair basketball. For…

What is Para Swimming? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBwvL9yOgu0 Para Swimming In Manitoba The Manitoba Cerebral Palsy Sports Association runs a competitive swim program in Winnipeg  The Para Storm Swim Club offers a competitive swim program for persons with physical disabilities who are interested in challenging themselves in a team environment. Children, teens, students and young adults are welcome to join the program. They…

Special Olympics Manitoba  Special Olympics is an organization who runs a variety of sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Programs typically run on a weekly basis throughout the year, depending on the season. There is a yearly $25 registration fee and may be some additional fees depending on which program you join. Summer Sports: Swimming 10 Pin Bowling Soccer Athletics…

What is sledge (power ice) hockey? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP38GZ6GaNE Sledge Hockey in Manitoba Manitoba Possible runs a variety of different sledge hockey programs at the MTS Iceplex, including: Novice Division Intermediate Division Advanced Division Female Only Division Under 22 Elite For more information about sledge hockey and how you can join, please visit http://www.sledgehockeymanitoba.com or contact: Bill Muloin bmuloin@manitobapossible.ca Jaylene Irwin jirwin@manitobapossible.ca…

What is Para Alpine Skiing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhZMOcc1W0U What is Para Cross Country Skiing(Nordic)? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io8rdbVqEKQ Para Alpine Skiing in Manitoba Currently, there is no Para Ski program in Manitoba. However there are a couple of organizations who you can contact for Para Skiing. Para Alpine Skiing Classification Information can be found here: https://www.paralympic.org/alpine-skiing/classification Cross Country Ski Association of Manitoba The Cross Country…

What is Sit Volleyball? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXLSzwJoT4M Sit Volleyball Manitoba Volleyball Manitoba does not currently run a sit volleyball program. However, there are some athletes in the Brandon area that compete and train together. If you have any interest in sit volleyball or in hosting/participating in a try it session, please contact John Blancher at volleyball.ed@sportmanitoba.ca For more information about sit volleyball,…

What is Power Wheelchair Soccer? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eILBA4Db3p8 What is Power Wheelchair Hockey? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcM6yHCALqg Power Wheelchair Sports in Manitoba There are a few sports offered in Manitoba for power wheelchair users, these sports include Boccia, Power Wheelchair Soccer and Power Wheelchair Hockey. Boccia is run in partnership with a few organizations who make up Manitoba Boccia, you can learn more about Boccia…

What is Para Triathlon? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjy2RTXD1Zg Para Triathlon in Manitoba Para Triathlon is run through Triathlon Canada. Para Triathlon is integrated with Triathlon programming. To learn more about how you can join Para Triathlon, go to the Para Triathlon section on the Triathlon Canada website, here: https://www.triathloncanada.com/athletes-teams/paratriathlon and fill out an intake form. Completed intake forms can be sent to paratriathlon@triathloncanada.com…