Manitoba Speed Skating Association

Did you catch the awesome @sportmanitoba #PlayMoreBeMore interview with Alexa Scott? Alexa talks about how playing multiple sports is beneficial not just for her athletic career, but for her life in many different ways. Check it out on the Sport Manitoba blog at https://www.sportmanitoba.ca/play-more-be-more-alexa-scott/

The season may be over, but we'll be back before you know it! Message us your email address and we'll add you to the newsletter list. #speedskating #ringette #hockey #wpgnow

Have you heard about the 10,000 hours rule? Research has shown that it takes about 10,000 hours of quality training and practice for athletes to reach their full potential. Read more about training times and progressions for children, youth and adults from Speed Skating Canada: https://www.speedskating.ca//the-lt/excellence-takes-time

Are you a 12 16 year-old figure skater, or hockey or ringette player looking to expand your athletic skills and prowess? The Talent Transfer program may be for you! The TT program is designed for high performance athletes currently training at a serious level (8+ hours per week of training and competition) in another sport. You must be a proficient skater! Join this pathway to the Provincial Speed Skating Team. Check the link in bio for more information and the registra...tion form. https://www.mbspeedskating.com///provincial_programs.html See more

Happy Mother’s Day! We’re thinking of our three great moms on the MSSA board: Heather, Gabrielle and Tracy! We hope you’re safely celebrating and honouring the mother figures in your life today. Thank you, Moms, for all you do!

Calling all coaches! The May - June schedule for NCCP coaching courses is up on our website, check it out for more details and registration links. https://www.mbspeedskating.com//coaching_certification.html

Are you a 12 16 year-old figure skater, or hockey or ringette player looking to expand your athletic skills and prowess? The Talent Transfer program may be for you! The TT program is designed for high performance athletes currently training at a serious level (8+ hours per week of training and competition) in another sport. You must be a proficient skater! Join this pathway to the Provincial Speed Skating Team. Check the link in bio for more information and the registra...tion form. https://www.mbspeedskating.com///provincial_programs.html See more

COVID-19 vaccine appointments available tomorrow The Sport Manitoba Clinic has doses of the AstraZeneca/Covishield vaccine. We are looking to fill appointments for tomorrow, Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Call 204-925-5944 to book your vaccine appointment. Find more information: https://www.sportmanitoba.ca/schedule-your-covid-19-vaccin/

Our volunteers do the most! Thank you to our amazing volunteers who do so much for the sport of speed skating in our communities. Join us in thanking and celebrating these amazing people. Don't forget to nominate your favourite volunteer for the 2021 Don McCannell Award (link in bio!) You can also enter the Thank a Volunteer Contest to win a $50 gift card to Red River Speed for yourself and a $50 gift basket from Black Pearl Coffee for your favourite volunteer. Check the previous post for details on how to enter. @VolunteerCanada #MSSAVolunteers

What goals are you smashing this week? #speedskating #hockey #ringette #wpgnow #UpToSpeed

This Remembrance Day is a time for reflection, respect and remembering our heroes. We hope you stay safe and are able to connect with loved ones (even if that means through a screen!) #speedskating #manitoba #remembranceday #lestweforget

We hope amidst the changing restrictions you’re able to relax, have a bit of fun and enjoy socializing from a safe distance. #speedskating #manitoba #wpgnow

The Southern Health Region now has the Red Level COVID-19 response in effect. Please catch up on Return to Play Protocols on our website. You should also know that Manitoba Cup 2 has been cancelled - we'll make sure to update you on more when we know. #speedskating #manitoba #covid19

Thank you for being respectful of the new policies in place as we go into this next phase. Our Return to Play Protocols are on the website and updated frequently. Stay safe! https://www.mbspeedskating.com//return_to_play_protocols_f

Check out the results from Manitoba Cup 1!