This past year was a banner year for Manitobans and their athletic endeavors. Manitobans made a splash on both the national and international level in many sporting disciplines – from baseball to volleyball, fencing to judo, and swimming to gymnastics (among many others).
A lot of these young athletes have flown under the radar of our province’s consciousness even though they have won major international events or set personal and provincial bests in the past year. Sport Manitoba will give these athletes some shine at the Sport for Life Gala tomorrow night at the Club Regent Casino here in Winnipeg.
At the Gala, awards will be handed out to the Junior Male and Female Athletes of the Year, Coach of the Year, Official of the Year, Volunteer and Youth Volunteer of the Year, and Manitoba Team of the Year. All categories are incredibly competitive this year, as Manitoba athletes had a year to remember on the national and international levels.
Alongside the presentation of the awards, the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame will be adding two new members in the Veteran category. Ronald Turnbull will be inducted for his role in Manitoba cricket, both as an athlete and a builder. In the Team category, the 1963 St. James Rams senior football team is being inducted. Coached by Blue Bomber legend Bud Tinsley, the Rams were the first Western Canadian senior team to win the national championship on eastern soil.
The 2011 Sport for Life Gala takes place Thursday, April 28 at 7 PM at the CanadInns Club Regent. To see the full list of nominees visit here. If you’re interested in coming to the Gala, tickets can be purchased from Sport Manitoba.
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