Congratulations to Sarah Flett -winner of the

2009 Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship.

Congratulations to Peggy Glassco - finalist for the

Vince Leah Memorial Award 2009

Congratulations to Deborah Taylor - winner of the Investors Group Volunteer Sport Administrator of the Year Award 2009

Congratulations to Lynn Smith - winner of the

2008 Sport Manitoba Official of the Year and 2008 Olympic Official

Congratulations to Lorie Henderson - winner of the 2005 Dr. Jack Hunt Award from Coaching Manitoba.


Congratulations to Elfriede Goermann winner of the Coach of the Month for April 2005 presented by Coaching Manitoba.


Congratulations to Robert Persechino winner of the Coach of the Month Award for August 2004 presented by Coaching Manitoba.


June 15th: Congratulations to Coaching Manitoba Bursary Recipient Stacey Kern from Swan River Gymnastics. Stacey was chosen from 57 applications as one of the 4 Coaching Manitoba bursary recipients. Congratulations also to Nadia El-Gabalawy and Jacueline Friesen who were one of 12 finalists selected to receive the bursary.


Congratulations to Justin Smith for being picked to attend the Pacific Alliance Preperation Camp, April 5-12, 2004.
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MANITOBA’S KATHY STOESZ PRESENTED WITH THE FOX 40 KITCH MACPHERSON AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Manitoba’s own Kathy Stoesz was honored this past weekend at the Sports Officials of Canada’s Annual Conference in Ottawa. Kathy was the recipient of the inaugural award sponsored by Fox 40 International Inc. and the Sports Officials of Canada for her significant contribution to officiating at the National and International level.
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**Congratulations to Sheena Reed on being awarded the Community Sport Administrator Award. She was recognized by the Manitoba Gymnastics Association for her contribution as a volunteer to Sports in Manitoba. Sheena was presented with this award October 25th at the 2003 Recreational Coaches Conference.
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Congratulations to Lorie Henderson on being named Coaching Manitoba's "Coach of the Month" for October 2003. Lorie receives a "Coach of the Month" T-shirt and clipboard. This has been an outstanding year for Lorie. Read up on her accomplishments by visiting Coaching Manitoba.
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MANITOBA WINS A TOTAL OF 21 MEDALS IN ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS AT THE 2003 WESTERN CANADA SUMMER GAMES

TEAM GOLD!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO MANITOBA'S MEN & WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS TEAM - BOTH PLACING FIRST IN TEAM COMPETITION TO WIN GOLD AT THE WESTERN CANADA SUMMER GAMES IN BEAUSEJOUR, MB.!!

Girls: Stephanie Friesen, Michelle Dewyn, Brooke Thomas, Toni Montanti, Katrina Howard & Robyn Smith. Coaches: Krista Carter, Lorie Henderson
Boys: Justin Smith, Nicolas Lees, Patrick Oystryk, Joshua Verspeek, Stephen Tetrault & James Lewandoski. Coaches: Bato Rafajlovic, Landon Mah

2003 Western Canada Summer Games Manitoba Team

EVENT FINALS - GOLD!!!!
17 MEDALS CAPTURED IN EVENT FINALS, AUGUST 4TH
Justin Smith led the men with 4 Gold medals, Michelle Dewyn led the women with 2 Gold medals & a Bronze in Event Finals. Justin Smith won Gold on Vault, Horizontal Bar, Rings & Floor despite a nagging wrist injury. Stephen Tetrault won Gold on Parallel Bars, Silver on Pommel Horse, Horizontal Bar & Rings, and Bronze on Floor & Vault. Nicolas Lees earned Bronze on Parallel Bars.

Michelle Dewyn won Gold on Vault & Uneven Bars and Bronze on Balance Beam. Toni Montanti won Silver on Uneven Bars, Katrina Howard won Silver on Floor and Stephanie Friesen captured a Bronze on the Uneven Bars. Congratulations to all athletes and coaches!

Justin Smith performs Gold medal routine on Rings

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ALL-AROUND GOLD!!!!
Manitoba's Stephen Tetrault and Michelle Dewyn capture top scores to earn GOLD, Patrick Oystryk & Toni Montanti win BRONZE in All-Around competition at the 2003 Western Canada Summer Games.


Stephen Tetrault on pommel horse

Michelle performing on the UnEven Bars

Check out the host website at 2003 Western Canada Summer Games for Games Results.

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June 11 - Rachelle Lawrence awarded "2003 Coaching Manitoba Bursary Award". Rachelle was awarded $500.00 from Coaching Manitoba to be used towards her education next year. Congratulations Rachelle!
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Panther’s Gym Club’s Marie-Helene Desmarais wins High Performance Coach of the year Award!

On Saturday, April 12th, Marie-Helene Desmarais was awarded Coaching Manitoba’s Peter Williamson Memorial Award for High Performance Coach of the Year! Each year Coaching Manitoba recognizes outstanding coaches with a history of commitment and dedication to coaching in Manitoba. Congratulations Helene for all your hard work and dedication to the Sport of Gymnastics over the years!

Sandra Grevstad elected to the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee!

On Saturday, April 12th , the Provincial Sport Organizations elected Sandra Grevstad, from Panthers Gym Club and the MGA’s past President, to a three year term on the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee. Congratulations Sandra!

Helene accepting Coaches Award

 

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