Re: The Protecting Youth in Sports Act

The Protecting Youth in Sports Act (Act) will come into force in Manitoba on April 1, 2026.

Effective that date, all Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) and prescribed associations will be required to formally adopt and implement the provincially mandated safe sport policy manual, which includes:
1. Code of conduct and ethics policy;

2. Discipline and complaints policy;

3. Alternate dispute resolution policy;

4. Appeal policy;

5. Respect in sport policy; and

6. Coach screening policy – minimum requirements.

These policies establish clear and consistent standards for behaviour, complaint management, discipline, dispute resolution, coach education, and screening. They apply to the PSO and to all sanctioned clubs, teams, programs, and individuals operating under the organization’s authority. These mandated policies must be adopted in their entirety and may not be altered in any way.

The Act introduces legally binding, province-wide requirements designed to strengthen safeguards for young participants and support safe and positive sport environments across Manitoba.

By establishing a consistent provincial standard, these requirements reinforce our shared responsibility to protect youth and maintain public confidence in the sport system. We appreciate your leadership in ensuring these standards are upheld within your organization and throughout your membership.

Sincerely,

Jeff Hnatiuk

Deputy Minister Sport Culture Heritage & Tourism

Province of Manitoba

Janet McMahon  Sport Manitoba
President & CEO

On Friday March 13, there will be an in-person meeting at Asessippi Ski Area, approximately 30 minutes after awards, for athletes and parents for information about selection to the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Quebec City.  If you are unable to attend the in-person presentation a power point will be distributed to CWG aged families after the meeting.  Location TBA

For Registration please go to the Calendar or to Alpinepoints.ca

**Correction** Training blocks will be on THURSDAY!

Provincial Championships – NOTICE OF RACE

EVENT:

Friday 2 run SL – All Ages U6-U12 Stubby & U14+ Full Gates

Saturday 2 run SL – All Ages U6-U12 Stubby & U14+ Full Gates Sunday 2 run GS – All Ages

INSPECTION on race days @ 10:00 am.

HOST: Manitoba Alpine Ski Division

DATE/LOCATION: March 13-15, 2026 – Asessippi Ski Area

SANCTION: MANITOBA ALPINE SKI DIVISION

REGISTRATION: Registrations:  

Registrations will be received until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 11. Please complete all information for club, coaches, & racers on the MASD Entry Form. Volunteer Sign Up online.

All Ages – $37.50/racer/day U12+

$26.50/racer/day U6-U10

LIFT TICKETS:  www.asessippi.com   Volunteers receive complimentary tickets if position requires (see below). 

Volunteer opportunities for “Meridian Manitoba Cup 2 – All Ages SL – Friday, March 13, 2026, Asessippi Ski Resort” are now open.

volunteersignup.org/RPQJC

Volunteer opportunities for “Meridian Manitoba Cup 5 – All Ages SL – Saturday, March 14, 2026, Asessippi Ski Resort” are now open.

volunteersignup.org/8EEDP

Volunteer opportunities for “Meridian Manitoba Cup 6 – All Ages GS – Sunday, March 15, 2026, Asessippi Ski Resort” are now open.

volunteersignup.org/THXKD

T.C. MEETING: 7:00 PM on Zoom on March 11

R.O.C.:Manitoba Alpine Ski Division

AWARDS: U6/U8/U10 (pins), U12, U14, U16, Overall. Awards will be presented daily.

INFORMATION: Maintain the hill for a good race run on the weekend!

Training Blocks Thursday-  Roller Coaster

GS gates – available at top of hill

9:30-11:00 available to all from top

SL Gates – remove panels, stubbies at top of hill

2 time blocks – from the breakover – 1 stubby course & 1 full gate course(about 50 racers/session)

11:00-1:00SK clubs, WAR, Westman

1:00-3:00Asessippi, Bottineau, Summit, La Riviere

MB Cup SL #1 is cancelled.

MB Cup SL #2 has been rescheduled for Friday March 13.

The Provincial Championships will now have MB Cup #2 SL (Friday), MB Cup #5 SL (Saturday), MB Cup #6 GS (Sunday)

Please register:

MB Cup 2 SL – https://alpinepoints.ca/raceRegistration/files/entry/5958/?raCode=35f88

Provincial Championship SL –

U6-U12

U14+

Provincial Championship GS – https://alpinepoints.ca/raceRegistration/files/entry/5963/?raCode=1fb7e

Camp 1 of the season is done and the season is underway!  Limited coverage at the western ski areas has made training limited for everyone.  Teams from all over North America have been fighting for space at the western venues that have snow.  Nakiska is hosting most of the World Cup teams from everywhere in preparation for the Copper Mtn World Cup events.  This has pushed International, Provincial and club teams to later sessions in the day or forced those teams to create alternate plans of training, primarily technical free skiing.

Pierre Ruel will be joining us to discuss new information on the STRIVE app and skill development.  Other information will be presented on the Manitoba Winter Games, the Canada Winter Games, and any new updates to rules.  This will be an in-person event at the Sport MB Theatre on Tuesday November 25th starting at 6:00 pm.  Education and Risk Management credits will be received.

The Manitoba Winter Games in Thompson is fast approaching and athletes need Coaches and Managers!  Each Regional Team requires male and female coaches and/or managers.  The Manitoba Winter Games will be held from March 1-4 inclusive in Thompson.

Contact Bob for more information or to register:  programs@skimanitoba.com

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