This year's Manitoba Coaching Awards will look a little different. Instead of looking at coach's based on their success this past year, Sport Manitoba will be looking at their entire coaching careers.
Here are the different categories
MAJOR AWARD CATEGORIES
Active Start/Fundamentals Athletes - Vince Leah Award
Individuals who coach grassroots athletes of any age. The coaching environment at this level is primarily non-competitive, with an emphasis on participation and having fun.
Learn to Train Athletes – The Konica Minolta - Dr. Jack Hunt Award
Coaches who are responsible for athletes developing competitive skills and preparing for competition (i.e. regional or provincial)
Train to Train Athlete – The Janet Arnott Award
Coaches who are responsible for athletes who compete at the Canada Games
Train to Compete-Train to Win Athletes - Peter Williamson Award
Coaches who primarily work with High performance athletes that compete at the national or international level.
School System Athletes - Peter Dick Award
These coaches are in the school system who coach as an extra-curricular activity. This award is open to those individuals who coach at all grade levels from elementary through middle years and high school.
Active for Life – Global News
Coaches who are responsible for athletes who focus on achieving on health and fitness for life.
So if you know of a deserving coach you can nominate them today at sportmanitoba.ca.
The winners will be announced on April the 6th,2021.