Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach and Program Director will be responsible for distinct but related functions: the organization and operation of the Men’s Basketball Program including the recruitment, retention and support of the academic success of student athletes. In addition, the Head Coach will ensure compliance with CIS rules and regulations. This position will also play a key role in promoting, fundraising, and marketing of the program to the Alumni and the community. The successful candidate will fully embrace the beliefs and work of the University of Winnipeg President’s Task Force on Athletics and Academics, especially as they relate to youth programming and inner-city and community work.
Basketball Manitoba is pleased to launch a new initiative aimed to
attract more young people into becoming a new basketball referee or
coach. The 'Be a Coach' promotion is targeting young adults in the 18-25
age range to continue with the sport this April in a different
capacity. With most people in this age range seeing their basketball
involvement coming to end, we want to open another chapter with your
love for the game of basketball! Basketball Manitoba, the MBCA, CABO and make province wide rulings and selections for provincial tournaments and are responsible for the growth, organization, and development of Manitoba basketball officials, MABO, WMBA and MHSAA are offering free coach clinics to these people this
April to make basketball a 'sport for life'. To register for the free
clinics...
Basketball Manitoba is pleased to launch a new initiative aimed to
attract more young people into becoming a new basketball referee or
coach. The 'Be a Ref' promotion is targeting young adults in the 18-25
age range to continue with the sport this April in a different
capacity. With most people in this age range seeing their basketball
involvement coming to end, we want to open another chapter with your
love for the game of basketball! Basketball Manitoba, the MBCA, CABO and make province wide rulings and selections for provincial tournaments and are responsible for the growth, organization, and development of Manitoba basketball officials. MABO, WMBA and MHSAA are offering free referee clinics to these people this April to make
basketball a 'sport for life'. To register for the free clinics...
Winnipeg
Minor Basketball is seeking an individual to fill the position of Program
Coordinator. The WMBA a not-for-profit organization with a mandate to
provide a positive environment for all Winnipeg & surrounding area youth,
coaches, referees and parents by promoting the sport of basketball through a
community centre program.
Winnipeg Lakers Rising Stars grade 7 team is looking for players interested in competitive development.
If you think you have the enthusiasm and intensity to be one of the
Lakers, and are interested in playing with a great team, please contact
Sean Cline either by phone at 255-4337 or via email at
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Coaches of Rising Stars Juvenile and Senior teams are reminded that registration date for
Spring only Rising Stars teams is Monday, March 22nd from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Sport Manitoba (145 Pacific Ave). Please email the league in advance of this date to declare your intent to register and ensure a spot in the league.
You can now register for WMBA HoopFest on the WMBA web site. The event, in its 12th year, is set for Saturday March 20 at the University of Winnipeg Duckworth Centre and is exclusive to boys and girls ages 5-11 who are currently participating on WMBA teams this season. HoopFest is an interactive skills competition that features 8 different stations testing a player’s abilities to pass, shoot and dribble.
The University of Manitoba and the Junior Bison program are committed
to supporting basketball in our community and will be hosting our
annual tournament in the spring of 2010. We are welcoming teams from
within and out of province to come participate in an action packed
weekend of competitive basketball. Only teams with completed
registration form and fees paid will be considered entered. We filled
fast last year, so get your entry in today. Cost $275 Gym Entry fee $5
weekend pass or $3 per day. For full details...
Winnipeg Team Mayhem Basketball Club would like to announce the upcoming
dates of the 2010 Spring Break Basketball Camp. The goal of the camp is to
challenge all levels of skills and abilities. Both the day and evening camps get
a significant time to play games.
This Tournament will become
an OPEN Tournament for 2010 including the following ages: Under 19, U17,U15,U13 and U11. There will be six teams in
each of the girls and boys divisions.
The WMBA and Basketball Manitoba are proud to continue to support a Sport Manitoba initiative into our league. We are requiring all current and new coaches in both our Community Club and Rising Stars Leagues to complete the Respect in Sport Course by March 1st, 2010. Respect in Sport is a free, on-line training course to assist coaches, regardless of their sport, in identifying and dealing with issues of abuse, neglect, harassment, and bullying. It is designed to compliment current coaching certification requirements.
All active WMBA coaches are required to complete the free online Respect in Sport course before the playoffs. Click here to begin!
Basketball Rules
Check out the FIBA Education Centre for free exclusive online rules videos, rulebooks, court markings, rule differences and more!
Skills Videos
Check out over 2 hours of locally developed online skills videos for free with the All-Star Skills Series! Topics include passing, dribbling, rebounding, shooting, layups, defense and more!
Basketball Drills
Check out over 50 different basketball drills to run in practice! Topics include passing, dribbilings, shooting, team offense, defense and more! All drill sare shown in an animated 'flash' format. Click here to view!
Coaches Clinics
Register for a coaches clinic today! Clinics run annually in the fall and spring. Every player deserves a certified coach! Sign up today!