Coaching bursary

Coaching Manitoba is offering bursaries to encourage students to continue coaching in Manitoba while attending a post-secondary institution.
Four bursaries of $500 each will be awarded to one male student and one female student from the Winnipeg region and rural Manitoba who have demonstrated a commitment to coaching in Manitoba. Students who are, or will be, enrolled in the upcoming school term in a post-secondary institution and are currently coaching for a school, club or community center are invited to submit an application.
Application forms can be found on our website at www.coachingmanitoba.ca under the Coaching Development section. The application deadline is Friday, May 23rd, 2008, at 4:30 p.m.

High school students get back in saddle in Hamiota

By DARRELL NESBITT
Members of the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association found Sunday, April 27 as a good day to ride and compete in Hamiota as part of the Triple H Rodeo weekend. The single go-round was the first of three regular season rodeos leading up to the finals back in Hamiota mid-June.
Although there were no qualified rides in junior bull riding, Clayton Kent of Kenton and Orin Larsen of Inglis shared top spot at the senior level with a score of 65. From a saddle bronc perspective, Kassidy Bridgeman of Binscarth scored a 54 to win the event, while Lane Collins of Arden posted a 72, six better than Larsen in bareback.
Danny Fenty of Miniota was the sole steer wrestler to post a time of 17.55, as were the Kelly brothers (Cody and Clinton) of Brandon in team roping (12.02). Top three tie down ropers were Bridgeman, 18.09, Tanner Rutten of Redvers, SK, 22.28, and Christopher Rinn, Langruth, 24.10.
From a senior cowgirl perspective, results were: Goat Tying – Samantha Peters, Plumas, 12.68, Taylor Drier, Pierson, 13.27, Shayna McCannell, Carievale, SK, 13.38. Breakaway Roping – Taryn Bailey, Macdonald, 4.59, Kayleigh Chapman, Virden, 5.23, Chantel Colli, Hamiota, 6.32. Pole Bending – Ali Mullin, Cartwright, 20.11, McCannell, 20.63, Keri-Lynne Young, Griswold, 20.80. Barrel Racing – McCannell, 13.51, Peters, 13.57, Shanisse Medd, Hamiota, 13.61.
Junior division
With a time of 4.80 seconds, Austin Cornelson of Onanole placed first in boys breakaway roping over Layne Smith of Oak Lake who had a run of 4.85. In goat tying, Smith was first with a run of 13.58, while Cornelson tied his draw in a time of 24.98. Binscarth’s Mark Cook was the top chute dogger with a time of 30.00 seconds, followed by Cody Colon, Lenore, 30.38.
Bailey McCannell of Carievale, SK and Smith teamed up to win ribbon roping with a run of 18.37 seconds, and Rae Lyng of Virden was the sole girl to rope a calf in breakaway roping in a time of 7.08 seconds.
Other results were: Goat Tying – McCannell, 14.72, Allison Snezyk, Neepawa, 18.85, Quinn Mullin, Cartwright, 20.00. Pole Bending – Heidi Smith, Oak Lake, 21.38, Cassandra Peters, Plumas, 21.63, Paige Friesen, Brandon, 21.68. Barrel Racing – Friesen, 13.43, McCannell, 13.91, Tess Manning, Belmont, 14.48.
Darrell Nesbitt of Shoal Lake is the media representative of the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association.

Quick news bites

Heritage Coop title sponsor
Heritage Coop will be the title sponsor of the 2008 Western Canadian Senior B Fastpitch Championship to be held at Simplot Millennium Park in Brandon from August 7-10.
The Western Canadian Senior B Fastpitch Championship will feature 16 of the top Men’s and Women’s teams in Western Canada. The Source for Sports Magic (Women) and the Clanwilliam Greys (Men) will serve as the host teams for the Championship. Profits from the event will go to the Westman Softball Association.
Heritage Coop serves the communities of Brandon, Minnedosa, Wawanesa, Erickson and Sandy Lake.

Katimavik looking for new house
The house that the Neepawa Katimavik group is currently living in recently changed owners and the new owner will be taking over the floors used by Katimavik as of August 31st.
The house is very small and not ideal for a group living situation. If there were to be 11 people living there, this would be a huge challenge.
Katimavik is immediately looking for housing options in Neepawa and the surrounding area.

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To find out more, read the March 21 Neepawa Banner

Flintoft Tri-Star Rural Athlete of the week

From Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association

Alison Flintoft of the Neepawa Tigers girl’s basketball team is this week’s Tri-Star Rural High School athlete of the week.

Flintoft, a 5’5” point guard and captain, led her team to win the Consolation Championship at the “AA” Provincial Championships in Teulon. She has been named to two tournament All-Star teams this season averaging 14 points, 7 steals, and 8 rebounds per game. “Alison’s understanding of the game and ability to pass this understanding onto others has made her a valuable asset to our program” says Coach Kerri Hayhurst. “She provides leadership all of the time both on and off the floor.”

This grade 12 athlete also plays soccer and is a member of Neepawa’s Youth Advisory Committee while still maintaining a 92% academic average.

Some sports news/info

Spring KidSport intake deadline

Spring is just around the corner, and with that comes registration for spring and summer sports. Every year, countless children wish to participate in organized sport, but are unable to do so because of financial barriers. The KidSportTM Fund can assist these children by providing them with financial assistance. KidSportTM, a national children’s charity administered in Manitoba by Sport Manitoba, is now accepting applications.

Applications for the 2008 spring and summer sports seasons will be accepted until April 30, 2008, with funds being allocated shortly afterward. Late applications will not be accepted.

Every child, up to the age of 18, is eligible to receive up to $300 per year from the KidSportTM Fund. Allocated funds can only be used for registration costs connected to participating in organized sport for the season.

Applications are available at the Sport Manitoba – Westman Region office located in Room 146 at 340 – 9th Street, or visit our website, www.sportmanitoba.ca. Please ensure all applications are submitted by April 30, 2008, with all necessary documents attached.

2008 Provincial high school basketball championship rankings

“AA” GIRLS
1. Teulon Saints
2. Boissevain Broncos
3. Niverville Panthers
4. Ste. Anne Lynx
5. Neepawa Tigers
6. Major Pratt Trojans (Russell)
7. Elton Sabres
8. *Wildcard: Souris or Goose Lake
9. Carman Cougars
10. Joe A. Ross Flyers (The Pas)

Council supports local organizations

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner

Here are some of the issues discussed in the March 11 Neepawa Committee of the Whole meeting.

Council looks to support golf course
Council discussed the Neepawa Golf Course's previous request for a grant equal to their municipal tax bill. The golf course has asked for a 3 year grant equal to 100 per cent of their taxes. The course has previously had grants covering a portion, or all of their municipal tax bill. Their 2006 (most recent) municipal tax bill was $6,500. The golf course want to work on riverbank stabilization.
Councillor Wayne Hollier explained that the golf course has a had a few bad years . First, their upgrades were not completed in time so they missed much of one season. During the following two years, the course was subject to flooding.
Council discussed the golf course's sign, which Councillor Ron Forsman said was "in horrible shape". The signs for both the golf course and the campground are on the same posts.
Council decided to put forward a motion for the grant (as requested), and continue discussions regarding the course's signage.

Town truck to be tendered
The town will be selling their 4x4 Dodge truck, as they feel the price being offered for trading it in is too low.
Operations and Maintenance Director Gerry Irving indicated that two town staff members were interested in purchasing the truck.
Councillor Wayne Hollier was concerned about how selling the truck to a town staff member might appear. He said "we want to be transparent".
There was also some discussion about safetying the truck before selling it. Councillor Monty Simon felt that the truck was new enough it would be "in the town's best interest to safety" it. Mayor Bob Durston agreed, saying "to get the full value, I would like to see it safetied".
Council decided that the truck will be put up for sale by sealed bid tender.

Ag Society to get grant
The Beautiful Plains Ag Society wrote a letter to council requesting help covering their water bill. Last year, their faulty meter was replaced with a functioning one. The faulty meter was billing the Ag Society only the minimum amount (slightly over $100). Since the meter has been replaced, their quarterly water bills have been $554, $942 and $496.
Hollier wondered whether the Ag Society was charging enough to people renting the facility. It is rented for cattle sales and as a place for people to keep their horses.
Simon said that it is "not a commercial operation" and noted that over 100 events were held there last year. He said that the costs of the facility's water is "a fairly insignificant amount to ask for".
Council felt that granting the facility the cost of their water (estimated to be $2,500 a year), as opposed to granting them the water itself, would be the best approach. Hollier said "we don't presently give them a grant", but was concerned that "we don't want to give them free water".
There was also agreement that there should be some discussion about water conservation with the Ag Society.
A resolution will likely come forward at the next council meeting.