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Plan Now to Perform Later
September 01, 2010
Nutrition has come to the forefront in the world of sport and performance. A solid sport nutrition plan can give your athlete a legal edge to keep competitive. When and what they eat and drink is critical to high energy performance and optimal recovery. The type and amount of food and...

Canada Winter Games - Periodization
July 20, 2010
Coaches, it is important at this time to ensure you are preparing your athletes for the upcoming eason appropriately.  Take some time to review this article from the US Olympic Team regarding periodization. Basically, the periodization of an annual plan has three major phases: prepara...

Canada Winter Games - Sport Psych
June 15, 2010
Now is the time to maximize the chances that all your hard work pays off and that your athletes perform to their potential at the Canada Games.  The Canada Games will be a multi-sport competition.  As such, there will be many sports represented at the competition.  It may be that you ...

2010 Sport Medicine & Science Council Scholarships
April 29, 2010
The 2010 Graduate and Undergraduate schoarships are updated and ready for download. Dead line for application is May 5, 2010 2010 Undergraduate Scholarship 2010 Graduate Scholarship

Concussion Management
January 27, 2010
Each year over 2000 children and adults incur head injuries in Manitoba alone. The Sport Medicine and Science Council of Manitoba have just recently updated our Concussion Management Information.  Please download the quick reference Concussion Management Card. 2010 Concussion Card  ...

THE PRIORITIES FOR RECOVERY NUTRITION
December 01, 2009
Recovery is a huge challenge for athletes who train two or more times a day, train for prolonged period of time, or compete in multiple events.  When it comes to training, it is critical to plan the workload and the recovery time.  However, in competition, this is not always an option.&nbs...

H1N1 & Sport
August 25, 2009
The Sport Medicine & Science Council has gathered some information related to the recent H1N1 Outbreak. Please review the attached documents if you are hosting or planning to attend a major sporting event. Athlete Info General Flu Info H1N1 Clinics & Hours

Media Alert - Safety Alert
August 04, 2009
MEDIA ALERT   Join the Sport Medicine and Science Council, along with its partners, for a Bike & Helmet Safety day at The Forks!   Come down and check out exhibits from Think First, Downtown Watch, the Winnipeg Police Bike Unit and The Sport Medicine Council to hear the latest stat...

Media Alert - A Ray of Hope in the fight against Skin Cancer
July 10, 2009
Media Alert   Rays of Destruction and Rays of Hope!  Preventative measures lead to fewer incidences of skin cancer.    Friday July 10, 2009    Winnipeg, Manitoba – Skin cancer rates have tripled since the 1960s, especially among young women and men. 1 in...

PROPER HYDRATION - H20 Safe!
June 16, 2009
The Sport Medicine and Science Council of MAnitoba lauched an H20 Safe Campaign to aid in reducing problems associated with water use during longer duration exercise. http://www.sportmed.mb.ca/?page=43  

For Immediate Release - Proper Hydration leads to improved performance
June 11, 2009
Media Release   For Immediate Release   Proper hydration leads to improved performance and avoidance of problems requiring medical attention.    Winnipeg, Manitoba, June 10, 2009 – The Sport Medicine and Science Council of Manitoba will be launching an H20Safe Campai...

HELMET SAFETY PRESENTATION
May 26, 2009
Greetings!   Spring has arrived and there is life again on the streets of Winnipeg. Cyclists, inline skaters and skateboarders will once again be making use of our beautiful city\'s summer weather. For that reason the Sport Medicine Council of Manitoba will be continuing our Helmet Safety Pre...

Stop a Thief !: Physical Activity for Bone Health
April 08, 2009
Stop a Thief !: Physical Activity for Bone Health A Collaborative Approach to Osteoporosis Management This Ciontinueing Medical Education will provide an overview of the impact that various factors have on Bone Health and will be of special interest to specialists and family physicians, n...

Energy Edge - Nutrition Importance
March 30, 2009
A balanced eating program is an integral component to obtaining the energy edge in performance and any physical fitness program. We all need energy that will last as long as our day lasts.  Planning for good nutrition is essential to reach peak performance goals. Nutrition - Performance ...

2009 Sport Medicine Council Scholarship Applications
March 23, 2009
The 2009 Graduate and Undergraduate schoarships are updated and ready for download. Dead line for application is May 4, 2009. Undergraduate Scholarship: http://www.sportmed.mb.ca/?page=24 Graduate Scholarship: http://www.sportmed.mb.ca/?page=25  

Sport Psych Panel Discussion - For All Coaches
February 06, 2009
Phil Towle Panel Presentation and Open Discussion NEXT Weekend, Saturday February 14th. Do not miss this incredible opportunity!! On behalf of Sport Psych Manitoba, the Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba, Sport Manitoba, Coaching Manitoba, and the Sport Medicine Council of Manitoba we would ...

Sport Nutrition Workshop
February 02, 2009
Please see infoformation regarding a Sport Nutrition Workshop. Winnipeg Date: February 12, 2009 Nutrition Workshop

Sleep: The Nothingness That Means Everything!
January 09, 2009
Contrary to popular belief, sleep is a very active process. Follow the link for a for info Sleep and Performance

Simple Sport Science
December 10, 2008
The Substance Use in Sport and Health Committee is initiating a newsletter series called Simple Sport Science. Attached is the first version which describes one of the Sport Medicine Council of Manitoba\'s key programs. Simple Sport Science - Volume 1 - Taking It  

Long-Term Athlete Development Workshop
November 28, 2008
Long-Term Athlete Development Workshop THE EXPERTS ARE COMING! December 3-5th, 2008 – Winnipeg Mark your calendars! Sport Manitoba is hosting a special series of workshops for Manitoba’s sport leaders in planning and implementing their Canadian Sport for Life – Long Term At...

Sport Psychology Modules
September 11, 2008
The Sports Psych Association of Manitoba has developed three modules to assist athletes and coaches interested in strengthening their psychological skills in sport a head start. Two modules are designed specifically for athletes, and one is designed for coaches. The information found in the modules ...

Cal Botterill Legacy Lecture - Defining Moments
September 03, 2008
To find out more information on the Cal Botterill Legacy Lecture - Defining Moments  click here  Cal Boterial Legacy Lecture: Defining Moments.

Hydration in Sport
June 24, 2008
FLUID IN SPORT FACTS Proper fluid intake before, during and after training or competition is the simplest practice to maximize performance. Yet, proper hydration is often overlooked or ignored. http://www.sportmed.mb.ca/uploads/pdfs/Hydration%20in%20Sport.pdf

Canadian Physical Activity Levels Among Youth study
March 31, 2008
According to the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute's Canadian Physical Activity Levels Among Youth (CAN PLAY) study,...   Manitoba children and youth (between the ages of 5 and 19) take an average of roughly 11,800 steps per day, as recorded by a pedometer.    Ho...

CAFFEINE - Performance Enhancement or Hindrance?
March 18, 2008
Is caffeine performance enhancing?  Potentially.  Health or adverse risks?  Can be.  Read the article "Caffeine in Sport: for more information.  Caffeine: Good and Bad For more articles please use the link below http://www.sportmed.mb.ca/?page=Nutrition

2008 SMCM Scholarships
March 17, 2008
The 2008 Graduate and Undergraduate schoarships are updated and ready for download. Dead line for application is May 7, 2008. Graduate Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship 2008  

Nutriton Bites
March 10, 2008
Check the Nutrition Bites section for regularly updated articles. Eating Out Sports Smarts

Advisory
February 04, 2008
Advisory 2007-112 August 31, 2007 For immediate release Health Canada Advises Canadians to Stop Using WJD PRO Ice Hockey Goaltender Helmets and WJD PRO "CAT EYE" Face Protectors OTTAWA - Health Canada is advising Canadians to immediately stop using all WJD Pro ice hockey goaltender h...

Coaching Super Seminar
September 26, 2007
2007 Super Seminar for Coaches  Saturday, October 20, 2007      Maples Collegiate & Maples Multiplex      Coaching Manitoba strives to recognize coaches from grassroots to high performance levels in the province of Manitoba. We are pleased to...

Cal Botterill Legacy Lecture - Come celebrate the contributions of Cal...
September 13, 2007

Helmet Safety
May 22, 2007
The Sport Medicine Council of Manitoba is kickstarting its 2007 Helmet Safety Program\'s "We Caught You Using Your Head" Campaign! We are targeting elementary schools in and around the Winnipeg area with 30 minute interactive presentations regarding Helmet Use & Safety. Available in bo...

Dr. Kriellaars wins Healthy Living Award
May 01, 2007
On April 18, 2006, Dr. Dean Kriellaars was the receipient on a Healthy Living award from the Reh Fit Centre Foundation Dr. Dean Kriellaars has made significant contributions to the health of our community as a passionate and dedicated volunteer in sports medicine and physical activity.

Sport Medicine Council - 2007 Scholarship Applications
March 15, 2007
The 2007 Graduate and Undergraduate schalrships are now available for download. Undergraduate Scholarship Graduate Scholarship

On the Road with Nutrition
January 22, 2007
This articles will help provide information related to wise food choices while traveling