|
Basketball Manitoba is the provincial sport governing body for basketball in the province of Manitoba, Canada,[1] and is responsible for the growth, development, promotion and overall health of the sport in Manitoba. Members include the Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association (WMBA), Manitoba Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA), the Manitoba Association of Basketball Officials (MABO), the Labatt Super Men's Basketball League, the Winnipeg Senior Women's Basketball League (WSWBL); and players, coaches and referees are registered through their respective associations. In addition, provincial team athletes and all players and coaches that participate in provincial championships. Basketball Manitoba is also responsible for the development and management of the Provincial Team Program.
Mission Basketball Manitoba's mission is to promote and develop the sport of basketball throughout the province of Manitoba at all levels. Its stated goals are to: - Promote and coordinating the development of elite athletes, coaches, officials and administrators.
- Promote and encourage the participation in the sport of basketball as a means of improving fitness and encouraging leadership and sportsmanship in Manitoba.
- Establishing, administering, and enforcing of laws, rules and regulations governing the sport of basketball competitions within the jurisdiction of the Provincial Sport Organization (PSO).
- Ensure that Basketball Manitoba Programs are executed to maximum advantage.
- Encourage and stimulate public awareness of the sport of basketball in Manitoba and the role of Basketball Manitoba.
Structure Basketball Manitoba is made up of ten Directors who comprise the Board and manage the Association's interests and future. Different Board Member positions include President, Director of Finance, Director of Marketing and Communications, Director of High Performance, Director of Coaching Development, Director of Officials Development and Director of Competition. The Board is also responsible for appointing and hiring all Basketball Manitoba employees. Basketball Manitoba currently employs three staff members; Executive Director Adam Wedlake and Program Coordinator Heather Booy and High Performance Coach Dan Becker. These three staff members work out of the Basketball Manitoba office at 145 Pacific Ave in Winnipeg. They see to the day-to-day activities, responsibilities, programs and services that Basketball Manitoba offers. Programs A current list of Programs offered by Basketball Manitoba and its membership include: Athletes Youth - Manitoba Provincial Team
- Canada Basketball Centre for Performance
- Regional Training Centres
- Rising Stars Basketball League
- Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association
- Steve Nash Youth Basketball
- Todd MacCulloch Hoop School
- NBA Player Camps
- Manitoba Games
Adult - Winnipeg Super Men's League
- Winnipeg Senior Women's Basketball League
Coaches - Super Coaches Clinic
- National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
- Web based coach development videos
Referees - Junior Officials Development Program (JODP)
- MABO Senior Officials Certification
- Web based referee development videos
For a full list of all programs with their descriptions and how to get involved, go to basketballmanitoba.cahttp://www.basketballmanitoba.ca Services A current list of Services offered by Basketball Manitoba and its membership include: - Membership Accident and Liability Insurance
- Fundraising Bingos
- Book & DVD Resource Library
- Basketball Store
- Team Website Hosting
Office Location Basketball Manitoba's office is located in room 324 in the Sport Manitoba building, which is located at 145 Pacific Ave (at Lily Street) in Downtown Winnipeg. Basketball Manitoba History Past Presidents of Basketball Manitoba - 1976- 1978 - Aaron Wolinsky
- 1978 -1982 - Ralph Watts
- 1982- 1985 - Bill Wedlake
- 1985-1995 - Tom Kendall
- 1995-1999 - Orton Harrison
- 2000 present - Joe DiCurzio
Past Executive Directors of Basketball Manitoba - 1976-1979 - Scott Taylor
- 1979-1985 - Rick Lambert
- 1985-1995 - Gail Kendall
- 1995-1998 - Tracy Turner
- 1998-1999 - Adam Wedlake
- 1999-2005 - Tracy Turner
- 2005-2006 - Irv Hanec
- 2006 present - Adam Wedlake
Basketball Manitoba Office Locations - 1973-1977 - 379 Cumberland, Winnipeg, MB (no Executive Director)
- 1977-1980 - 1301 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB
- 1980 -1986 - 1700 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB
- 1986-1987 - 945 St James Street, Winnipeg, MB
- 1987-1990 - 495 St. Mathews Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
- 1990-2009 - 200 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB
- 2010 present - 145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, MB
See also References - ↑ http://www.basketballmanitoba.ca
|
Encyclopedia
top
