Basketball Manitoba has announced that it is now accepting applications for the 2010 and 2011 Manitoba Provincial Team Program coaching positions. In 2010, there will be 6 Provincial Teams offered (male and female 14U, 15U, 17U teams) with the 15U and 17U attending a national championship in August. The 14U team is being created to springboard the program to the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games in British Columbia and will travel and train as the other 2 teams, but will not attend a National. Interested candidates are to apply in writing before the deadline of Friday November 27, 2009 in order to be considered. For full details...
In March 2010, all the sports from the Sport Manitoba Building are moving to a new building at 145 Pacific Ave (near the Manitoba Museum). In preparation for the move, Basketball Manitoba and the WMBA are pleased to announce details of an upcoming Garage Sale set for Friday, November 27th. The sale will take place at the Sport Manitoba building (200 Main Street) in room 228 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Full details include...
TORONTO - T’is the season to be jolly, as Canada Basketball hosts the second annual "GIVE THE GIFT OF THE GAME" holiday drive. From discounted Toronto Raptors tickets to new CB Classic apparel items to NBA’s online auction, basketball enthusiasts across the country can all share in the spirit of giving through Dec. 31, 2009. “Canada’s basketball community is diverse and passionate, and the ‘GIVE THE GIFT OF THE GAME’ campaign offers everyone a chance to invest in the future of the sport,” said Wayne Parrish, Executive Director and CEO for Canada Basketball. “Collectively we can make a positive impact and improve the quality of the game for the next generation of young basketball players.” Canada Basketball offers four ways for proud Canadians to "GIVE THE GIFT OF THE GAME"...
Basketball Manitoba would like to share with its members a special notice on its upcoming office relocation occurring in the coming months. The last day that the current office will be located at 200 Main Street is Friday December 18, 2009. The new office location for the organization and all other sports currently housed in the Sport Manitoba building will be at 145 Pacific Ave in Winnipeg's Exchange District. Unfortunately, the new building may not be ready for use until as late as March 1, 2010. Over this transition period, the current office staff will be working from their respective residences and will maintain regular phone and email contact during normal office hours (M-F, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm). Items can still be dropped off during business hours or mailed to the organization in the main floor mail room at 200 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 4M2 over this period as the staff will be making regular visits to the old building. Basketball Manitoba will also be suspending its Book & Video Resource Library services and Basketball Store until the relocation is complete. The last day available to access either service will be Friday December 4, 2009. All efforts will be made to ensure there is little to no interruption in the services the office currently provides! For more information...
The Canada Basketball Long-Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD) provides a consistent framework from which coaches can work. This document has been designed with the input of sport scientists and coaches from across the country. It is a long-term player/athlete development model that illustrates to
coaches, parents, volunteers and administrators at the local, provincial and national levels, the importance of a systematic and consistent approach to the development of athletes. It also recognizes
the importance of participation in securing the health of the nation. To view and download this document...
Basketball Manitoba is pleased to announce two upcoming NCCP coaching clinics held in Brandon, Manitoba on Dec. 6, 2010 and Jan. 9-10, 2010. These courses serve as a way to bring a fresh look at how we want to teach and play basketball in our province to be able to compete across the country and to encourage athletes to stay involved long past their competitive years. The goals of the ‘Community Basketball Coach’ program are to help kids get involved in basketball and acquire basic skills while emphasizing FUN, FITNESS and FUNDAMENTALS!
The Manitoba Magic and Junior Wesmen Basketball Clubs are pleased to announce the details on the 2009 International Classic which is set for December 4-6 at the University of Winnipeg Duckworth Centre. The tournament is open to club basketball teams ages 8-17 and deadline to register is November 24. A tournament entry fee of $275 has been set which will guarantee 3 games. For more details including a tournament registration form and rules...
A major Sport Manitoba initiative is the Women to Watch Grant Program. Working in partnership with Basketball Manitoba and Coaching Manitoba, Sport Manitoba provides a monthly grant of $500 to a female athlete, team, official or volunteer to Assist them in enhancing their women in sport career. A $500 monthly grant is also awarded to a female coach to assist them in further developing the skills necessary to attain a higher level of coaching or increased level of coaching experience. Recent basketball recipients of this grant include Danielle Degagne and Tia Coulter of Brandon and Morgan Cross and Tia Ruddock of Winnipeg. IMPORTANT NOTICE: November Application Deadline Extended until the 30th!
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A list of all current NCCP coaching and JODP referee clinics can be found below. If you do not see this list, you must first login at the top of the page or register with the website as all clinics are open to web members only. There is no cost to be a web member of Basketball Manitoba.
WESMEN WOMEN TIE NORTH AMERICAN WIN RECORD November 25, 2009 (THIS DAY IN HOOP HISTORY) On this day in 1994, the University of Winnipeg Wesmen Women's team TIED the North American most consecutive win streak with their 88th win in a row. This streak spanned 3 seasons and would come to an end a week later with a loss in front a of a packed house and on live national TV against their...
BM Board Meeting November 26, 2009 (Meetings) Monthly Meeting of the Basketball Manitoba Board of Directors
Basketball Manitoba Garage Sale November 27, 2009 (Special Events) In March 2010, all the sports at 200 Main Street are moving to a new building at 145 Pacific Ave (near the Manitoba Museum). In preparation for the move, Basketball Manitoba and the WMBA are pleased to announce details of an upcoming Garage Sale set for Friday, November 27th. The sale will take p...
Victoria at Manitoba November 27, 2009 (Bison Home Games) CIS Basketball Action
Women at 6:00 pm
Men at 8:00 pm
UBC at Brandon November 27, 2009 (Wesmen Home Games) CIS Basketball Action
Women at 6:00 pm
Men at 8:00 pm
Thompson Rivers at Brandon November 27, 2009 (Bobcat Home Games) CIS Basketball Action
Women at 6:00 pm
Men at 8:00 pm
JAMES NAISMITH, INVENTOR OF BASKETBALL DIES November 28, 2009 (THIS DAY IN HOOP HISTORY) On this day in 1939, James A. Naismith, the father and inventor of the sport of basketball dies at the age of 78 on November 28.
Victoria at Winnipeg November 28, 2009 (Wesmen Home Games) CIS Basketball Action
Women at 6:00 pm
Men at 8:00 pm
UBC at Manitoba November 28, 2009 (Bison Home Games) CIS Basketball Action
Women at 6:00 pm
Men at 8:00 pm
Fraser Valley at Brandon November 28, 2009 (Bobcat Home Games) CIS Basketball Action
Women at 6:00 pm
Men at 8:00 pm
Manitoba Provincial Team Coach Applications Being Accepted
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