Central Region News

Central Region Program Guide

With 180 athletes and 52 coaches the Central Region offers competitive opportunities in nine different sports. The following programs are being offered for the 2018-2019 Season

Updated July 27, 2018

ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE:  $25.00    

Central Region Mailing Address: 

Special Olympics Manitoba – Central Region
305 – 29 5th Street SE
Portage la Prairie, MB   R1N 1H9

ACTIVE START CLUB

(2 - 6 year olds): An introduction to Special Olympics. Motor skill development through play.

Morden Active Start                                                                 Cassandra Worms 204-312-0992
Thursdays, Time TBD
Morden Alliance Church
181 15th Street, Morden

Portage la Prairie Active Start                                                       Deanna Talbot 204-857-5836
Tuesdays, 5:15 - 6:00 pm
Central Plains Rec Plex
75 Centennaire Dr, Southport


FUNdamentals CLUB

(7 - 12 year olds): Clubs that focus on multiple sports and introduce the athletes to competition.

Morden FUNdamentals                                                                      Courtney Yeo  204-806-4457
Wednesdays, Time TBD
Ecole Morden Middle School
150 - 150 Wardrop St, Morden

MULTI-SPORT CLUBS

Clubs that train in multiple sports and compete in several competitions per year. Please see individual clubs for competitive sports*.

ALL AGES:

Altona Panthers                                                                                 Gord Sawatzky 204-324-6317
*Snowshoe & Track and Field
Mondays:  6:45 – 8:00pm
West Park School
83 3rd St NW, Altona

Portage Stampeders                                                                            Cathy Holmes 204-243-2068
*Snowshoe, Track & Field, Basketball
Tuesdays:  7:00 – 8:00pm
Ecole Arthur Meighen School
201 River Rd, Portage la Prairie

ADULT (18+ years):

Winkler Wizzards                                                                                Sharon Dueck 204-325-9091
*Track & Field, Basketball, Snowshoe, Bocce
Mondays:  6:30 – 9:00pm
Winkler Elementary School
284 8th Street, Winkler

SPORT CLUBS

10 PIN BOWLING (weekly lane fees)

Valley Rollers                                                                                         Chris Sumner 204-324-0080
Wednesdays:  4:30 – 6:00pm *please note new day of the week      Lissa Thompson 204-822-8532
Valley Bowling Lanes
655 Main Street, Winkler

Club is presently FULL!  Please contact the coaches to be put on the wait list for a spot once one becomes available

FLOOR HOCKEY

Portage Cougars Floor Hockey                                                   Bryan McCorrister 204-857-6958
Tuesdays:  6:00 – 7:00pm                                                                      Leanne Miller 204-239-1743
MDC
840 3rd St NE, Portage la Prairie

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

Winkler Wizzards Rhythmic Gymnastics                                  Michelle Goertzen  204-362-9029
Wednesdays
Winkler Elementary School
284 8th Street, Winkler

SUMMER PROGRAMS

GOLF

Portage Thunderclubs                                                                     Norm McKay Jr. 204-872-0691
Mondays,
Southport Golf Course
106 Hangar 2, Southport

Winkler Whackers                                                                                 Pete Klassen 204-325-7327
Thursdays, 6:30 to dusk
Winkler Golf Course
400 15th St, Winkler


“IN THE SCHOOL” PROGRAMS

Bringing schools and Special Olympics Manitoba together as partners in the provision of sport programs and competition for students with an intellectual disability.

- Portage Collegiate

For more information on Special Olympics programs in Central Manitoba, or to become an athlete, coach or volunteer, contact Sabrina Klassen at specialo.central@gmail.com.

Central Region Mailing Address: 
Special Olympics Manitoba – Central Region
305 – 29 5th Street SE
Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1H9