Central Region News
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Nov 17, 20162019 Special Olympics World Summer Games will be in Abu Dhabi
“Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi is revolutionary for our movement and for the Middle East region,” said Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics Chairman Read more...
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Nov 09, 2016Centre Ice - Floor Hockey Tournament
Sportsmanship was the highlight of the tournament with less than three penalties per game. Read more...
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Oct 07, 2016Special Olympics Manitoba set to go in Morden
Special Olympics Manitoba is very excited to once again have active programs in the Morden area! Read more...
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