Annual Report 2008- 2009 Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
THE FACULTY OF KINESIOLOGY AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT
ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009
THE FACULTY OF KINESIOLOGY AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT
ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management The University of Manitoba 102 Frank Kennedy Centre telephone: (204) 474-9747 web site: www.umanitoba.ca/kinrec
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION A:
MISSION STATEMENT ...... 1
FACULTY’S HISTORY ...... 2
DEAN’S FOREWARD ...... 4
HEALTH, LEISURE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE RESEARCH INSTITUTE ...... 6
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ...... 9
GRADUATE PROGRAMS ...... 13
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS ...... 20
BISON ATHLETICS/BISON SPORTS ...... 25
BISON RECREATION SERVICES ...... 42
BISON ATHLETIC THERAPY CENTRE ...... 47
BISON CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS ...... 48
BISON FACILITY USE REPORT ...... 50
PERSONNEL ...... 52
2008-2009 BPE GRADUAND LIST ...... 58
20082009 BKIN GRADUAND LIST ...... 59
2008-2009 BRMCD GRADUAND LIST ...... 60
2008-2009 SAHPER COUNCIL MEMBERS ...... 61
ENDOWMENT FUND ...... 62
SOURCES OF FUNDS / USES OF FUNDS ...... 63
OPERATING EXPENDITURES ...... 64
SECTION B ...... 65
• PUBLICATIONS • MEDIA REPORTS/INTERVIEWS • WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/PRESENTATIONS • REFEREED/NON-REFEREED ABSTRACTS AND PROCEEDINGS • TECHNICAL REPORTS • EDITORIAL BOARDS AND REVIEW PANELS • RESEARCH GRANTS • SERVICE GRANTS • OUTREACH ACTIVITIES/COMMUNITY SERVICE • AWARDS/HONOURS (STAFF) • STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS • BISON STUDENT ATHLETE ACHIEVEMENTS
SECTION A:
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission statement of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management is the discovery and dissemination of knowledge related to physical activity, human movement, sport and leisure to improve the health, well-being and quality of life of Manitobans, Canadians and citizens of the world.
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FACULTY’S HISTORY
In 1933, a Director of Recreation position was created at the University of Manitoba. It was not until 1950, however, that a Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics was established. The purpose of this unit was to provide physical education courses for the various schools and faculties and to direct, organize and supervise the intramural and intercollegiate athletic programs.
In February 1964, the Senate of the University approved the establishment of a three-year program leading to the Bachelor of Physical Education degree.
In June 1966, the status of School of Physical Education was achieved.
Senate approved the establishment of a Master of Physical Education degree program in May 1979. This degree is offered through the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Senate approved a Bachelor of Recreation Studies degree in April 1981 and Faculty status was achieved in May 1982.
In 1992, the Faculty established the Health, Leisure and Human Performance Research Institute to facilitate, conduct and disseminate research of the highest quality in the areas of human movement and leisure studies, in order to contribute to an enhanced understanding of health and human performance.
In 1990, the Master of Physical Education was changed to the Master of Science.
In the spring of 1998, a four-year degree program (the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science), a revised three-year BPE degree and a Master of Arts in Recreation Studies were approved by the Council on Post-Secondary Education (COPSE). Students entering the BESS degree program would choose to specialize in one of three streams: Exercise and Sport Science; Physical Activity, Health and Wellness; or Athletic Therapy. The Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) accredited the Athletic Therapy Program in September 2000, making the AT program one of only five accredited programs in Canada.
In September 2004, the degree designation of the Bachelor of Recreation Studies was changed to the Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development.
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In December 2005, Senate approved the recommendation to change the name of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science degree (BESS) to the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree (BKin) effective October 2006.
In December 2006, Senate approved a revised undergraduate curriculum to begin in September 2007. Students in all three degree programs (BPE, BKin, BRMCD) will complete shared core courses as well as core courses specific to their degree program, and a variety of electives. Activity courses are being replaced with new Experiential Learning Courses (ELC) that combine theory and practice in a variety of program related settings. For BKin and BRMCD students courses will be packaged as “areas of emphasis.” The transition to the revised curriculum is expected to be complete in 2009-2010.
In May 2006, COPSE approved a multi-unit research-based PhD in Applied Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba effective September 2007. The four participating academic units are: Nursing, Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Human Ecology and Medical Rehabilitation.
In March 2007, the Board of Governors approved the recommendation to change the name of the Faculty to the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, effective July 1, 2007.
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DEAN’S FOREWORD
Dr. Jane Watkinson
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management has had an exciting and productive year during which its research programs, undergraduate and graduate programs, Bison Sports programs and Recreation Services programs have all had major accomplishments that are documented in the following pages. This was a year of considerable change: new academic, professional, and support staff joined us following competitive searches that have led to exciting new appointments throughout the Faculty. With new people come new ideas that will shape us for the next twenty years.
We have a vision for the future of being known for our excellence in knowledge discovery and teaching in human movement, sport, and leisure, for our excellence in high performance sport and in recreation service. We are committed to developing professionals whose focus is on improving the health of individuals and the quality of their physical and socio-cultural environments both in Manitoba and around the world.
Our Faculty discovers knowledge through both pure and applied research. This year, for example, new ideas about the prevention and management of diabetes- induced heart failure through exercise have been tested in our cardiovascular research. New protocols for studying the regeneration of nervous tissue with exercise have been used successfully for the first time in the world, in our neurophysiology lab. New ideas about sustainable tourism for community development have been put into practice in Uganda. And new ideas about the optimal mechanics of jumping in volleyball to avoid knee damage in young women have emerged from our biomechanics lab. These new ideas, and many others from our own researchers and others in our field, have been shared with aspiring students in an updated curriculum with new experiential learning opportunities, new seminar courses and new laboratories.
Our Faculty aspires to freely share what it learns from its research with the community. We translate our knowledge discoveries into action through Bison Sport programs, and through our recreation programs for students and the community. Bison athletes are coached by leading Canadian sport experts and student participants engage in new activities that are based on
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cutting-edge understanding of active living. Our vision includes the translation of new knowledge into practice throughout our Faculty programs.
This vision of the Faculty arose in our Strategic Planning Process that began in 2008. It led to a new Faculty organization based on our four major responsibilities: research, academic programs (undergraduate and graduate), recreation services to our members (students and community), and Bison Sport. Dr. Phil Gardiner (Canada Research Chair and Associate Dean Research), Dr. Kelly MacKay (Associate Dean Academic), Mr. Gary Thompson (Director of Active Living), and Ms. Coleen Dufresne (Director of Bison Sport) have taken on the leadership of the Faculty for the next several years and are working together as a strong team to ensure that we fulfill our Mission. Collaborative ventures are in progress or in the planning stages. For example, a new international venture under the direction of Dr. Jennifer Mactavish has brought together our researchers and teachers, our program directors and coaches, in a research-to-practice project with Kenyatta University in Kenya (see ‘Sport without Borders’). A more local venture in North Winnipeg has our researchers and students working with our Mini-U staff on an exciting mentorship program in Aboriginal Sport and Recreation under the guidance of Dr. Joannie Halas. These collaborative initiatives build on our Faculty strengths in knowledge discovery, knowledge dissemination, program planning and delivery. They are tremendous examples of knowledge translation in action.
The Faculty is excited by the prospect of a new Bomber stadium and a new Active Living Centre on the campus. The new Centre will allow us to move our fitness activities from the Gritty Grotto to a new building in which we can serve more students and community members in our active living, intramural and children’s programs. Planning for the new Centre is underway. We hope that the new building will make possible the provision of programs and services that improve the well-being of the staff and students of the University of Manitoba while at the same time providing opportunities for the discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge. Our future as a competitive and research-intensive faculty and university in Canada – attractive to students, staff, scholars, athletes and their communities – will rest in part on an integrated and full-service physical activity and wellness facility on the campus.
I hope you will take the time to read this report and join with me in celebrating the accomplishments of a warm and wonderful Faculty.
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HEALTH, LEISURE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Dr. Phillip Gardiner, Associate Dean (Research) and Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity and Health Studies and Maureen Rodrigue, M.Sc., Assistant to the Director and Research Associate
I am very pleased to report that 2008-2009 was another year of exceptional accomplishments by members of the Research Institute. As an academic unit, we have continued our tradition of bettering our previous year’s production in terms of published and presented works, and bettering our previous year’s research funding in the form of awards from various sources. Our outreach activities in the provincial, national, and international arenas have never been more extensive, nor have they ever involved so many of our Institute members in their collectivity. Our recent (past two years) new Institute members have shown success in obtaining various forms of support (infrastructure, research grants, laboratory space) for their unique and exciting research. We have succeeded in appointing three new members who will be beginning their positions July 1, 2009. During all this activity, we have been taking part in Faculty strategic planning, with a specific Institute planning session planned for September 2009, during which we will attempt to map out the next 5 years of the Institute’s future. Exciting times indeed!
The Institute has been very involved in both on-going and new international projects this year. The existing project – led by research affiliates Drs. Michael Campbell, Kelly MacKay (Kinesiology and Recreation Management), and David Walker (Faculty of Environment) is a six-year $999,500 CIDA project to develop a Master’s Degree program in collaboration with the Wildlife and Animal Resource Management Department of Makerere University in Uganda, the Uganda Wildlife Authority and Uganda Tourism Board. In addition to the Masters degree a key element of the project is the development of community tourism initiatives in regions and communities surrounding national parks in Uganda. John Bosco, a Ph.D. student from Makerere University, spent four months on an exchange at the University of Manitoba beginning in September 2008. During his time in the Faculty he took part in classes with fellow graduate students and also presented in the Research Seminar Series (see below).
Sport without Borders: Mentoring International Leadership Excellence is a new project involving members of every pillar of the Faculty and one of the Faculty’s partners from Winnipeg in motion, in addition to colleagues from Kenyatta University (Kenya), Kenya Medical Research Institute and Terik Education Promotion and Development. This project was funded through a SSHRC development grant awarded to Drs. Jennifer Mactavish, Jane Watkinson (Kinesiology &
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Recreation Management) and Maritim Songok (Faculty of Medicine). The main objectives are to identify mutually beneficial, collaborative opportunities to conduct research; develop a ‘sport for development’ curriculum for training Canadian and Kenyan undergraduate and graduate students; in addition to other outcomes that could emerge via this collaborative process. The first workshop was hosted in Kenya from April 20 – 24. In addition to other members of the Faculty, research affiliates Drs. Jennifer Mactavish and Todd Duhamel, and partner in Winnipeg in motion, Jan Schmalenberg traveled to Nairobi to participate.
Research Affiliates Drs. Jennifer Mactavish (Kinesiology and Recreation Management) and Zana Lutfiyya (Faculty of Education), members of the Vulnerable Persons Act Examination Committee, were selected to receive a Community Living - Manitoba President’s Award. The award recognizes outstanding individual and organizational accomplishments in endeavours influencing the lives of persons living with an intellectual disability in Manitoba. Congratulations to Jennifer and Zana for this recognition of their important and ongoing work. As noted elsewhere in this report, strategic planning has been an important activity within the Faculty this year. The Research Institute and the Graduate Program collaborated in a joint session to look at their current goals and activities within the context of the Faculty’s new vision and mission. The Institute will be building on the process initiated during the half-day session in December, by holding a full day retreat in early September. An important item on the agenda will be to review ways in which the Institute could most effectively support the cadre of new academics recruited to the Faculty within the last twelve months.
One of those new Faculty members is Dr. Todd Duhamel. Todd completed his Ph.D. at the University of Waterloo, and came to the Institute in September after completing a two-year post-doctoral fellowship placement within the Institute of Cardiovascular Science at the St. Boniface General Hospital Research Centre. His research interests have a general focus on the role of physical activity in chronic disease prevention. It was a great first year for Todd, who was successful in his application for NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council) funding for his latest project. Another recently recruited Faculty member, Dr. Jon McGavock, who started in July 2008, also enjoyed significant success this year. Jon received a five-year Scholar Award from the Canadian Diabetes Association. Great work Todd and Jon! (Details regarding their grants/awards are included in the Grants & Contracts section of this report).
The Research Institute also enjoyed another stimulating Research Seminar Series with presenters from as far as Australia and Uganda, and as close as The Research Institute, sharing their latest, most innovative research.
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HLHP Research Institute Seminar Series
2008-2009
Dr. Michael Campbell – HLHP Research Institute. Title: Sustainable Tourism in Uganda: a tool for enhancement of rural livelihoods and conservation of biodiversity
Dr. Sophie Lalande, Postdoctoral fellow – Mayo Clinic. Title: The Effect of Type 2 Diabetes on the Cardiovascular Response to Exercise
Dr. Michelle Smith – University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. Title: Competing demands on the trunk muscles: effects, consequences and mechanisms.
Ms. Jan Schmalenberg – Chair of Winnipeg in motion & Program Specialist Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. Title: Partnerships: The Heart and Soul of Community Development
Dr. Todd Duhamel – HLHP Research Institute. Title: Lessons that can be learned from the Tortoise and the Hare: High intensity exercise improves health.
Mr. John Bosco, Ph.D. student – Makerere University, Uganda and Ms. Heather Machray, Ph.D. student – University of Manitoba. Title: Negotiating Interests: Researchers and Sustainable Cross-Cultural Development.
Dr. Ian Janssen – Queens University. Title: Physical activity and health in kids: how much, how hard, and how often.
Dr. Sharon Bruce – Community Health Sciences – Faculty of Medicine. Title: Culture or Context: Understanding a diabetes epidemic in a First Nation population.
Dr. Marc Poulin – University of Calgary. Title: Effects of Cardio-respiratory Fitness and Cerebral Blood Flow on Cognitive Outcomes in Older Women
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Dr. Kelly MacKay, Associate Dean (Academic)
While the Associate Dean Academic is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality undergraduate and Master’s programs in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management (KRM), the success of our academic programs is directly related to the success of our students and staff, as well as the excellent guidance of our undergraduate and graduate program chairs, Drs. Butcher and Porter, Ms. Jackie Elliott, Athletic Therapy Program Director, and the previous work done by former Associate Dean Dr. Elizabeth Ready. This report provides highlights of this year’s academic activities, which included a number of new initiatives ranging from new courses and minors to new staff and student recruitment events.
Firstly, the Academic program staff has been actively involved in the Faculty’s strategic planning through two very fruitful strategic planning sessions focused on the undergraduate and graduate programs. These results have been provided to the Dean as input to the larger Faculty planning process.
2008-2009 marked the second year of a three-year transition to the new undergraduate curriculum. The new curriculum is based on an inter-professional education model, which recognizes areas of cross-degree knowledge to enhance the exposure to, and appreciation of allied fields of practice at both the introductory and upper levels to reinforce interconnections across our Faculty and establish “pre-professional” networks among students. Six new theory courses offered were: PERS 3100 Inclusive Physical Activity and Leisure; PERS 3460 Sociology of Physical Activity and Leisure; PERS 3350 Introduction to Research; REC 3200 Advanced Program Planning and Leadership; PHED 3360 Culturally Relevant Physical Education and Health; and KIN 3400 Therapeutic Modalities. Also this year, through the work of Ms. Colleen Plumton, KRM offered its first Distance Education online course, PERS 1400 Concepts of Recreation and Leisure.
Six new experiential learning courses (ELCs) offered were: PHED 3760 Diverse Populations Mentorship; KIN/PHED/REC 3750 Lifestyle Activities; KIN/PHED 3740 Resistance Training & Conditioning; PHED 3710 Active Health and Human Potential; PHED 3720 Coaching Theory and Practice; and PHED 3730 Advanced Coaching Theory and Practice. Thank-you to the Bison Sport coaches (Bentley, Bérubé, MacGillivray, McKee, Pischke, Rempel, and Suffield) who provided their expertise in the practical component of the coaching courses, and other courses (Dobie – KIN/PHED3740 Resistance Training and Conditioning; Danis – PHED 2720 Developmental Games and Activities; and Pierre – PERS 2200 Program Planning Principles). Also this year, the Aboriginal Games and Activities ELC was moved from special topics to a permanent course offering as PHED 3770.
New student-focused academic initiatives included: approval by Senate for a Recreation Studies minor (for non KRM students) concentrating on event planning and tourism for implementation September 2009; approval by Faculty Council of honoraria for students on
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fieldwork placements and Bison Sport athletic therapy practica; and a successful KRM “Career Expo” held in Max Bell Fieldhouse with 25 Agency exhibitors plus graduate student research posters that attracted over 250 potential and current students, and exposed them to the possibilities of a career or advanced studies with a degree from our Faculty. PERS 7004, Current Research in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure: Physical Aspects was offered for the first time this year as a team-taught course (Alexander, Duhamel, Gardiner, McGavock) co-ordinated by Dr. Jon McGavock. REC 3450 Parks & Protected Areas Planning and Management, also known as “the Banff Course,” was offered for the first time in four years, under the leadership of Dr. Michael Campbell. It was very well-received by students and Parks Canada officials.
Our Faculty is currently involved in the University mandated Undergraduate Program 10 year Review – (1998-2008). Many staff members have contributed to the extensive material required for the self-evaluation report of the Undergraduate Program from 1998-2008, which underscores many significant changes that have occurred over the last ten years. This report will be submitted to the Dean and the Vice President Academic in September 2009 and followed by an external review. This is a significant undertaking with important implications for our future undergraduate programs.
Under the new President’s 2009-2014 planning framework, Aboriginal Achievement is a noted priority; one that has been actively pursued in KRM for a number of years. This year was the first- time offering of the new ELC PHED 3760 Diverse Populations Mentorship, which under the leadership of Dr. Joannie Halas and Ms. Janice Grift, Director of Children’s Programs, will connect university students to the Aboriginal Youth Mentor Programs. This program is supported by KRM, the U of M, the City of Winnipeg, Sport Manitoba, the Seven Oaks Aboriginal Parent Council, and the Public Health Agency of Canada. This summer a newly created special topics course PERS 4200 Aboriginal Song and Dance was piloted through a summer session innovation grant. In addition, two sections of PHED 3770 Aboriginal Games and Activities were offered, one held off-campus at Turtle Island Community Centre that provided increased access to Aboriginal students. These courses have been developed and delivered in partnership with talented instructors – Mr. Mike Pierre, Mr. Blair Robillard, and Ms. Charlene Waterman. The Faculty also formally participates in the Aboriginal Community Wellness Diploma with course offerings of PERS 1200 Physical Activity Health and Wellness, PERS 1400 Concepts of Recreation and Leisure, and PERS 2200 Program Planning Principles, all of which were offered through AFP this year.
Members of our academic staff are actively involved in provincial, national, and international activities that reinforce and extend their effectiveness in the classroom. Examples include: Dr.
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Michelle Porter, who serves as the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology representative to the Active Living Coalition for Older Adults; Ms Jackie Elliott, who is a national examiner for the Canadian Athletic Therapists’ Association; Dr. Marion Alexander, who is a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level IV-V certified Biomechanics Task Course Conductor; Dr. Michael Campbell, who headed the development of a Master’s curriculum in Wildlife Tourism and Recreation Management, a collaboration between KRM and Makerere University in Uganda; and Dr. Jennifer Mactavish, who led an intra-faculty initiative – Sport without Borders – that involves 12 KRM staff members (Bérubé; Devion; Duhamel; Grift; Johnson; Mactavish; Nyczai; Plumton; Ray; Ready; Rodrigue; Watkinson) and one community partner (from Winnipeg in motion) in reciprocal workshops with members of Kenyatta University, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Terik/Nandi Hills communities to develop potential collaborations, recreation and sport programs, and areas of research and training related to the “Sport without Borders” concept. Dr. Jon McGavock, whose research focuses on diabetes in youth, shares his expertise widely in Manitoba through several outreach activities including presentations to the Manitoba First Nations Diabetes Council on diabetes prevention or management in Manitoba, and participating in Career Trek’s Educational Day Camp for aboriginal youth in the Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management.
Provincially, many of our academic staff contribute their expertise to enhancing individual and population health through the Winnipeg in motion and Manitoba in motion active living initiatives. Drs. Gardiner, Butcher, and Ready, and Ms. Maureen Rodrigue are members of the Research Committee. The Faculty is represented on the inter-agency coordinating committee by Dr. Kelly MacKay and M. Rodrigue, who also sits on the Aboriginal Initiatives committee. Mr. Kyle Turcotte was the resistance training consultant for the recently released Older Adult Exercise DVD.
There were several staff changes over the year that had implications mainly for the undergraduate programs. Parental leave was taken by the Undergraduate Program Administrator (UPA), Karin Nowak-Bailey, who was replaced temporarily by Tanya Angus (BRS 2001), from Student Affairs, who subsequently was hired as Director of Programs for Recreation Services. As a result Patti Dickieson assumed the UPA duties and Floyd Buhler moved from the Registrar’s Office as the leave replacement Academic Advisor. Jennifer Triggs joined us from the Heart & Stroke Foundation as the Office Assistant in 102 Frank Kennedy Centre after Linda Eliuk was appointed to the position of Financial Assistant. Thank you to everyone for the willingness to learn new functions and share knowledge across positions in this time of transition. Also thank-you to Dr. Phillip Gardiner, our Associate Dean Research, for handling the graduate program chair responsibilities while Dr. Michelle Porter was on research leave.
The Faculty has hired its first ever Communication, Promotion, and Alumni Relations Officer – David Schmeichel, whose primary focus is the academic program. He has initiated a number of Faculty communications opportunities in popular media and U of M outlets for Faculty based initiatives and events (see Media Reports Section). The KRM website now contains a featured alumni every week and job postings of interest to our graduates to stimulate repeat visits. In
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addition, David has instituted a Faculty weekly “e-newsletter,” and launched Facebook and Twitter sites.
On January 1, Dr. Dennis Hrycaiko returned from a well-deserved administrative leave after serving ten years as the Faculty’s Dean! On April 1, Mens’ Hockey Coach and Instructor Mr. Mike Sirant returned from leave and on May 1, Mr. Kirby Schepp started as the Men’s Basketball Coach and Instructor. On July 1, 2009 we will welcome three new assistant professors: Dr. Leisha Strachan (BPE 1997) from Queens University; Dr. Russell Field, University of Toronto; and Dr. Sarah Teetzel, University of Western Ontario, whose expertise will substantially enhance the social science and humanities bases of our graduate and undergraduate programs. With the influx of new academic staff, a priority has been placed on new faculty development (orientation, mentoring, information, networking, etc.). This precipitated development of an “Unofficial Guide to Getting Started in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management” by Dr. Todd Duhamel and Dr. Christine Van Winkle, as well as an update of the Faculty’s Staff Handbook of Policies, Procedures and Regulations – thank you to the Dean’s Confidential Secretary, Ms Agnes Gagné, and to all who contributed updates.
Congratulations to Ms. Pam Danis on being KRM’s recipient of the University of Manitoba Outreach Award for the Junior Bison program, as well as the “Running with the Bison” initiative, which is partnered with Career Trek in Skownan First Nation. As further evidence of her ongoing commitment to community service, she, her team and Bison Sport most recently organized a second annual fundraiser for breast cancer research.
Congratulations to Dr. Janice Butcher, who received the University Teaching Service Outstanding Teacher Award and to Dr. Jennifer Mactavish on her election to Senate Executive Committee. Congratulations to Dr. Todd Duhamel on his appointment as Assistant Professor (tenure track) and to Dr. Michael Campbell on his promotion from Associate Professor to Full Professor.
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GRADUATE PROGRAM
Dr. Michelle Porter, Chair (July 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008) Dr. Phillip Gardiner, (Acting) Chair (January 1, 2009 – June 30, 2009)
Program Update
Dr. Michelle Porter continued as Graduate Program Chair. Dr. Phillip Gardiner was named Acting Graduate Program Chair while Dr. Porter was on Research Leave from January 1 to June 30, 2009. Janis McGonigle continued to provide administrative support for the graduate program.
The Graduate Committee met once during the 2008-2009 academic year: October 24, 2008. At the meeting the following items were discussed/approved: the deadline for receipt of applications was moved up to February 1; a thesis proposal/defense admission form for advisors was put forward and approved; the undergraduate policy for class attendance was adopted by the graduate program; criteria for students to hold the Ruth Asper Scholarship were discussed and amended.
Student Enrolment and Progress
Twenty-eight students (28) were registered in 2008-2009, 17 in the M.Sc. degree program, nine in the M.A. degree program, and two pre-Master’s. Three students withdrew from the program (two M.A. and one M.Sc).
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Graduate Students — 2008/2009 (09R)
Program/Student Advisor Pre-Master’s (2) Du, Jiayun C. Van Winkle Materchuk, Cameron P. Gardiner Master of Science-Kinesiology (17) Charriere, Joel J. Halas Chizewski, Michael M. Alexander Chopek, Jeremy P. Gardiner Gagnon, Dominique G. Giesbrecht Gerbrandt, Brad M. Alexander Hammond, Tom D. Hrycaiko/M. Gregg Hnatiuk, Jill A.E. Ready Hurrie, Daryl M. Porter Kolach, Dana M. Porter MacDonald, Steven M. Heine Moffatt, Krista D. Hrycaiko Parsons, Joanne M. Alexander Rajan, Pavithra M. Porter Sinha, Juhi M. Porter Toffan, Adam M. Alexander Walker, Darolyn J. McGavock Woodrow, Lindsay P. Gardiner
Master of Arts-Recreation Studies (9) Bissell, Laura K. MacKay Carpenter, Amy J. Halas Halowaty, Megan M. Campbell Kim, Ju Sung Y. Iwasaki Lagay, Ekaterina C. Van Winkle Robin, Christian K. MacKay Skogen, Andrew D. Hrycaiko Sirant, Mike J. Mactavish Sun, Miao J. Watkinson
Thirteen students successfully defended their theses during the academic year (eleven M.Sc. students and two M.A. students). Ten students presented thesis proposals (seven M.Sc. students and three MA students).
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Thesis Defenses and Proposals — July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009
Thesis Defenses
2009
Bissell, L. (2009). Understanding motivation and perception at two dark tourism attractions in Winnipeg, MB. Master of Arts Advisor: K. MacKay.
Gagnon, D. (2009). The effects of dorsal, facial and whole-head immersion on the dive response in humans. Master of Science Advisor: G. Giesbrecht.
Gerbrandt, B. (2009). A comparison of the technique of the 180 ˚ cutting maneuver performed on grass and on a hardwood floor. Master of Science Advisor: M. Alexander.
Kim, J.S. (2009). The role of leisure meanings in moderating acculturation stress of adults with Korean ethnicity in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Master of Arts Advisor: Y. Iwasaki.
Parsons, J. (2009). Modifying spike jump landing biomechanics in female adolescent volleyball athletes using video and verbal feedback. Master of Science Advisor: M. Alexander.
Toffan, A. (2009). A biomechanical analysis of the football quarterback pass and comparison between university and high school athletes. Master of Science Advisor: M. Alexander.
2008
Baert, H. (2008). Wiki & TGfU: A collaborative approach to understanding games education. Master of Science Advisor: J. Halas.
Cahill, F. (2008). The effect of whole body hypothermia on voluntary activation of the elbow flexors. Master of Science Advisor: G. Giesbrecht.
de Melo, L.L. (2008). Associations between walking behavior and personal and environmental factors in older adults living in a downtown neighbourhood. Master of Science Advisor: A.E. Ready.
Johnson, C. (2008). Transitioning from high school & collegiate sport: The first-year experience of male CIS volleyball players. Master of Science Advisor: D. Hrycaiko.
McDonald, G. (2008). The effects of wearing personal floatation devices on escaping a motor vehicle submerged below the surface of water. Master of Science Advisor: G. Giesbrecht.
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McGarry, K. (2008). Cardiovascular fitness in prepubescent children. Master of Science Co- Advisors: A.E. Ready and D. Kriellaars.
Schneider, K. (2008). The kinematics of the lumbar spine during a ball bridge task to volitional fatigue in highly trained athletes. Master of Science Advisor: P. Gardiner.
Thesis Proposals
2009
Carpenter, A. (2009). A way to see, a way to be: Reflective stories of an Aboriginal youth rec and read mentor program. Master of Arts Advisor: J. Halas
Chizewski, M. (2009). A biomechanical comparison of the long snap to punter between high school and university football players. Master of Science Advisor: M. Alexander.
Hammond, T. (2009). The effects of a motivational general-mastery imagery intervention on the imagery ability and self-efficacy of inter-collegiate golfers. Master of Science Co- Advisors: M. Gregg and D. Hrycaiko.
Hnatiuk, J. (2009). Physical activity supports provided by health care providers to patients with Type 2 diabetes. Master of Science Advisor: A.E. Ready.
Parsons, J. (2009). Modifying spike jump landing biomechanics in female adolescent volleyball athletes using video and verbal feedback. Master of Science Advisor: M. Alexander.
Robin, C.G. (2009). How children influence attraction choice while on vacation in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Master of Arts Advisor: K. MacKay.
Sirant, M. (2009). Hockey coach development: Perspectives of Aboriginal coaches from Manitoba’s interlake region. Master of Arts Advisor: J. Mactavish.
Walker, D. (2009). The association between physical activity and arterial stiffness in youth. Master of Science Advisor: J. McGavock.
2008
Chopek, J. (2008). The effect of caloric restriction on alpha motoneuron numbers in aged rats. Master of Science Advisor: P. Gardiner.
Hurrie, D. (2008). An applied approach to defining within subject body composition change. Master of Science Advisor: M. Porter.
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Information Requests and New Admissions
Approximately 100 requests for information about our graduate program were disseminated to prospective students regarding the Master’s programs. Eighteen applications were received for 2009-2010 admission (9 M.Sc., 9 M.A.). Thirteen applicants were accepted.
Graduate Student Scholarships, Grants and Awards
Congratulations to the following graduate students:
Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Lindsey Woodrow (Master of Science) – Advisor P. Gardiner
Manitoba Graduate Scholarship Jill Hnatiuk (Master of Science) – Advisor A.E. Ready
Manitoba Health Research Council Jeremy Chopek (Master of Science) - Advisor P. Gardiner
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship Dana Kolach (Master of Science) – Advisor M. Porter Ekaterina Lagay (Master of Arts) – Advisor C. Van Winkle Pavithra Rajan (Master of Science) – Advisor M. Porter Juhi Sinha (Master of Science) – Advisor M. Porter
Asper Scholarship in Physical Education Pavithra Rajan (Master of Science) – Advisor M. Porter Darolyn Walker (Master of Science) – Advisor J. McGavock
Coca Cola Bottling Scholarship - $500 Adam Toffan (Master of Science) – Advisor M. Alexander
Dean of Graduate Studies Student Achievement Award Michael Chizewski (Master of Science) – Advisor M. Alexander
Course Offerings
Eight graduate courses were offered in the Faculty 2008-2009, which includes five Directed Studies with individual professors.
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Graduate Courses Taught 2008-2009
PERS 7000 Research in Kinesiology and Recreation Studies – M. Porter. Fall 2008 Enrolment: 11
PERS 7002 Community Development: Qualitative Methods – J. Mactavish Fall 2008 Enrolment: 4
PERS 7004 Current Research in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure: Physical Aspects – J. McGavock (co-ordinator) Winter 2009 Enrolment: 7 PHED 7080 Individual Study in Selected Area
Summer 2008 Enrolment: 1 Epidemiology of Activity and Asthma – J. McGavock
Fall 2008 Enrolment: 1 Effects of Amines on Monosynaptic Reflex Excitability in Rats – P. Gardiner
Winter 2009 Enrolment: 1 Analysis and Review of Imagery and Self-Efficacy Literature – M. Gregg
PHED 7160 Special Topic “Thermoregulation” – G. Giesbrecht Summer 2008 Enrolment: 1
REC 7010 Leisure & Recreation: Concepts & Theories – C. Van Winkle/K. MacKay Winter 2009 Enrolment: 4
REC 7060 Issues in Tourism – M. Campbell Winter 2009 Enrolment: 1
REC 7080 Individual Study in Selected Area Fall 2008 Enrolment: 1 Volun’tourism’: A Critical Assessment – M. Campbell
Fall 2008 Enrolment: 1 Leadership and Coaching – J. Mactavish
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Ph.D. in Applied Health Sciences
This program is a multi-unit initiative, involving Human Ecology, Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Medical Rehabilitation, and Nursing. Dr. Gardiner continued as Director of the program with Janis McGonigle continuing to provide administrative support. FKRM’s representatives on the Applied Heath Sciences (AHS) program’s Executive Committee were Dr. Michelle Porter and Dr. Kelly MacKay (both of whom served as the Graduate Chair Representative), with Dean Jane Watkinson serving as Member-at-Large.
Two students were registered in the AHS program through FKRM in 2008-2009: Lucelia de Milo (advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Ready) and Kristen Klassen (advisor: Dr. Robert Kerr).
Two additional students will begin their AHS Ph.D. program in September 2009.
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Dr. Janice Butcher Undergraduate Program Chair
Administrative Structure
The Undergraduate Program Chair (UPC) is responsible for the four undergraduate programs: Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin), Bachelor of Kinesiology – Athletic Therapy (BKin – AT), Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE), and Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development (BRMCD). The UPC is assisted by Undergraduate Program Administrator, Karin Nowak-Bailey and Academic Advisor, Patti Dickieson.
Students
In the fall of 2008, the Faculty admitted a total of 176 new students: 70 students to the four- year BKin degree, plus 24 students in the BKin – Athletic Therapy program; 45 students to the three-year BPE degree; and 37 to the four-year BRMCD program. Total enrolment in the Faculty in Fall 2008 was 407 students with 199 in the BKin program (including Athletic Therapy), 116 in the BPE program, 86 in the BRMCD program, and six special/visiting students. This was very similar to the 2007-2008 academic year.
A total of 111 students graduated from the Faculty during this academic year: 46 graduates from the BKin program (8 in October 2008, 2 in February 2009, 36 in May 2009), 47 graduates from the BPE program (2 in October 2008, 1 in February 2009, 44 in May 2009), and 18 graduates from the BRMCD program (5 in October 2008, 1 in February 2009, 12 in May 2009). Four BKin students, four BPE students and one BRMCD student received the Degree with Distinction designation (degree GPA of 3.8 or higher).
Thirty-two percent of the Faculty’s students were on the Dean's Honour List for one or both terms (term GPA of 3.5 or higher with a minimum course load of 12 CH in the term). Athletic Therapy graduates continue to excel in the Canadian Athletic Therapists' Association (CATA) certification exams.
Career Expo
A very successful Career Expo was held on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. The event was designed to inform students about career possibilities in the fields of kinesiology, physical education and recreation management, both for students enrolled in the faculty and students (University 1 and some high school) who might be contemplating an application to the faculty. Over 30 exhibitors set up booths in a trade show format and 17 graduate students presented research posters to inform and encourage undergraduate students to consider graduate education. The event was very positively received by the 250 students who attended.
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Marketing and Recruitment
The academic advising staff attended three major events to inform prospective students about our undergraduate programs: Evening of Excellence (October 20, 2008), High School Info Days (February 18-19, 2009), and the Rotary Career Symposium (March 11-12, 2009). The Faculty web-site is being updated with more information on featured graduates and job/career opportunities.
Honours and Awards
Several outstanding students received awards this year. The University Gold Medal was awarded to Erin Nieuwenberg (BPE program) with The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Program Medals in Kinesiology and BRMCD being awarded to Lindsay Zylstra and Diana King, respectively.
The 2008 Entrance Award recipients were: the Dick LaPage Scholarship (Lacey Zukewich), the Allan R. Miller Scholarship (Ann Marguerite Mohammed), the Kinesiology Entrance Scholarship (Meredith Spryszak).
The returning student award recipients for the 2009-2010 academic year were: the Isbister Undergraduate Scholarships (Jennifer Campbell – BKin, Meagan Smith – BPE, Ann Marguerite Mohammed - BRMCD), the Dr. A.W. Hogg Scholarships (Jennifer Campbell – BKin, Meagan Smith – BPE, Ann Marguerite Mohammed – BRMCD), the John A. MacDiarmid Scholarship (Meagan Smith), the Jeffrey S. Train AT Award (Jaime Dobrowolski), the Jeffrey S. Train BRMCD Award (Laura Meade), the Gordon Mackie AT Scholarship (Jodi Reimer), the Athletic Therapy Students’ Association Scholarship (Lisa Flanders), the Western Canada Recreation Students Conference Scholarship (Amanda Pugh), the Matthew Frost Awards in Recreation Management and Community Development (Kirsten Halden, Diana King and Brittany Cawson), the Coca-Cola Bottling Award (Jennifer Campbell), and the CAHPERD Student Award (Michelle Stevens).
The 2009 graduating award recipients were: the Dr. Vic Corroll General Proficiency Award (Tara Common), the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Student Award (Brian Buffie), and the UTS Teacher Recognition Award (Carrie Ryman).
Winners of the “Graduate of the Year” award at the annual Graduation Dinner/Dance were Carrie Ryman (BKin), Kayla Krentz (BPE), and Diana King (BRMCD).
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Sessional Instructors
We were pleased once again to have excellent sessional instructors in the 2008-2009 regular session: Byron Bahniuk, Andrea Bedard, Krista Carter, Lucelia de Melo, Pam Horan, Rachelle Lawrence, Chris MacDonell, Angie McBride, Walt McKee, Jason Moniz, Michelle Nelson, Mary Page, Joanne Parsons, Thea Pretorius, Louis Svenningsen, Joanne van Dyck, Monique Wall, Sandra Webber, Faralee Wilson, and full-time sessionals – Guy McKim and Colleen Plumton.
Additional 2009 Summer Session instructors were: Barb Cajas, Mike Chizewski, Shannon Griffith, Tom Hammond, Mike Pierre, Kevin Power, Blair Robillard, and Charlene Waterman. The annual special topics course in the BRMCD program was taught by visiting professor Dr. John Meldrum from the University of Victoria (Social Entrepreneurship).
Undergraduate Advisory Board
The Undergraduate Advisory Board met twice this year, in October 2008 and April 2009. The primary mandate of the advisory board is to advise on matters of curriculum, to advocate for the profession and for KRM programs, to network with the community, and to assist with fieldwork placements and other professional activities. Undergraduate Advisory Board members include representatives from professional organizations, as well as 14 members-at- large from a wide range of sectors related to our three degree programs. Bruce Miller is serving as chair for a two-year term.
Advisory Board Members
Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management
Jane Watkinson Kelly MacKay Dean Associate Dean (Academic)
Karin Nowak-Bailey Janice Butcher Undergraduate Program Administrator Undergraduate Program Chair
Members-At-Large
Grant McManes (2008-2010) Michelle Meade (2008-2010) Physical Education/Health Education Program Director, Reh-Fit Centre Consultant
Karen Beck (2008-2010) Ted Bigelow (2008-2010) City of Winnipeg Community Services Dept. Director Sport Programs Community Development Recreation Services Sport Manitoba
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Jan Schmalenberg (2008-2010) Bruce W.J. Miller (2008-2010) Program Specialist-Physical Activity Promotion Aboriginal Relations Manager, Marketing Winnipeg Regional Health Authority United Way of Winnipeg
Mark Clarke (2008-2010) Jo-Anne Weir (2008-2010) Manager, Market Development Travel MB Special Educator, Fort Richmond Collegiate
Jaymi Derrett (2008-2010) Jim Hamilton (2008-2010) Physical Activity Consultant Special Advisor, Healthy Aging Recreation and Regional Services Public Health Agency of Canada Manitoba Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport Division of Aging and Seniors
Alain Couture (2008-2010) Rachel Cooley (2008-2010) Head Athletic Therapist Social Science Unit Winnipeg Blue Bombers Parks Canada Agency, Western and Northern Service Centre
Nick Dyck (2008-2010) Nick Kowalchuk (2008-2010) Pembina Trails School Division Executive Director Gas Station Theatre/Wpg. Comedy Festival
Association Representatives
Laurel Hanna Jennifer Westwood Manitoba Physical Education Teachers’ Assoc. Manitoba Exercise Professionals Association
Adam Trimble Paul Huntington - Recreation Connections Manitoba Athletic Therapists’ Association Aquatics Administrator Coordinator, Community Services Dept., City of Winnipeg
Supervised Fieldwork Experience
2008-2009 was the last year that the Supervised Fieldwork Experience was mandatory for BRMCD students. It will become optional for both BRMCD and BKin students in 2009-2010. Students must have a degree GPA of 2.5 and have completed 90 credit hours of course work to be admitted to the program.
Placements in the BRMCD program included: Arthritis Society, Brandon University Campus Recreation, Canadian Armed Forces – Fitness and Sport, Canadian Sport Centre – Manitoba, Cancer Care Manitoba, City of Winnipeg Community Services, Fort Whyte Alive, Freeze Frame, Manitoba Theatre Centre, Misericordia Hospital, Sport Manitoba – Games program, Springhill Winter Park, True North Entertainment, Uganda (nature-based tourism research), University of Manitoba – Recreation Services, Sport without Borders.
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Placements in the BKin program included: Assiniboine Regional Health Authority, Effectus Performance Systems, Reh-Fit Centre, and Focus Fitness.
SAHPER (Students’ Association)
This year’s SAHPER President was Brandy McKay. The Faculty once again supported two SAHPER executive members to attend the CAHPERD leadership camp at the Tim Horton's Children Foundation – Onondaga Farms Camp in Brantford, Ontario (September 2008): Brandy McKay (BPE program) and Lindsey Kruschel (BRMCD program). SAHPER also organized a well- attended excursion to the Kinesiology Games in Lethbridge in March, where students met peers from across the country.
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BISON SPORTS
Ms. Coleen Dufresne, Athletic Director
Academic Achievements:
At the completion of the 2008-2009 season, 77 of the 306 University of Manitoba student- athletes (a new school high: 71 was old record) qualified for Academic All-Canadian status by maintaining a 3.5 grade point average or better based on a 4.5 scale in their field of study at the University of Manitoba. This represents over 25.2% of the whole Bison Sports student-athlete total (306). The overall percentage of Bison Sport student-athletes named as Academic All- Canadians has been at 20% or higher over the last four years.
University of Manitoba women’s hockey student- athlete Dana Hoogsteen completed her Bison career by earning this prestigious honour during all five consecutive eligible years, with her sister Shannon graduating as a four-time CIS Academic All-Canadian. Bison student-athletes earning this honour during their first four Bison years are women’s basketball Melanie Schlichter, women’s track and field Diana King, men’s track and field David Kelly and women’s volleyball Erin Nieuwenburg.
Scholarship:
Bison women’s soccer player Lesley Worsnop and Bison men’s volleyball player Chris Voth were selected to receive the first and only University of Manitoba Vanier Cup Bison Scholarships awarded by the Province of Manitoba. Each scholarship is worth $5,000 each and was implemented by the province in recognition of the University of Manitoba Bisons Football 2007 Vanier Cup Championship win. The scholarship was awarded to one male and one female student-athlete who were first-year University of Manitoba students. The selection is based on an athlete’s sport and academic standing as well as their volunteer commitment to amateur sport.
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Year in Review
Football
The Manitoba Bisons football team (3-5 regular season) ended their season after an unsuccessful bid at repeating as Vanier Cup champion. The Bisons, 2007 Vanier Cup Champion, did not win consecutive games this season and lost the last two games (17-12 loss at Regina; 25-18 loss to Calgary at home on Oct. 18) to finish the campaign.
The Bisons finished 3-5 during the 2008 campaign and fifth spot in the Canada West standings. This is the first time the Herd has not made the post- season since 2004 when they also went 3-5. This is also only the eighth time a defending Vanier Cup champion has not advanced to the post-season the next season after a CIS football championship title.
In team conference stats after the 2008 conference regular season, Manitoba finished fifth (15.9 points per game) in scoring offence and fifth (20.4) in scoring defence. In total offence, the Bisons were fourth at 335.5 yards per game. In total defence, the Herd was second at 319.5 yards per game. In pass offence, the Bisons were fifth (196.9 ypg.) and second (189.2 ypg.) in pass defence. In rush offence, the Herd was fourth (138.6 ypg.) and second (130.2 ypg.) in rush defence.
In a quirky stat, the Bisons defence did not surrender a touchdown in four games (Regina, UBC, SFU and Sask.) out of eight games while the Bison offence produced 11 touchdowns (four on the ground) during the eight conference games.
In addition, prior to the start of the 2008 season, five Manitoba Bison football players were selected in the 2008 Canadian Football League (CFL) Canadian College Draft on April 30/08. Fourth year DL Justin Shaw, third year DL Justin Cooper, fourth year WR Terry Firr, fourth year DB Brady Browne and third year DL Don Oramasionwu. The 2007 Vanier Cup Champion Manitoba Bisons had the most players selected by any one school during the 2008 CFL Draft. In the CFL Draft, Manitoba has accounted for the most players drafted by a school in the 2000s (over the last nine years) with 25. The Bisons have had players selected in eight of the last nine CFL Drafts: 2000 (2), 2001 (2), 2002 (7), 2003 (3), 2005 (3), 2006 (1), 2007 (2) and 2008 (5). Plus, the 2008 edition of the Canadian Football League (CFL) championship had three former Manitoba Bisons on the field. Linebacker and special teams specialist Cory Huclack was in the Montreal Alouettes’ lineup and was on the victorious side while defensive back Wes Lysack and defensive back and kick returner Markus Howell suited up for the Calgary Stampeders.
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Women’s Soccer
The Manitoba Bison women’s soccer team (7-6-1; playoffs: 1-2) completed their fourth year in CIS action by reaching the conference playoffs for the second time in their history. Manitoba has now won a playoff game in back-to-back seasons and earned their first playoff shutout in team history.
Desiree Scott and Caley Miskimmin were named as Canada West All-Stars. Scott was selected as a First Team All-Star at the striker position while Miskimmin was selected as a Second Team All- Star at the striker position.
In the playoffs, the team scored five goals and allowed three in three matches. Miskimmin, team MVP, led the team with three goals and one assist, Scott and Karli Colpitts added one goal and one assist while Stephanie Rurak had two assists. Goaltender Ashley Forbes started and played all minutes in net. Forbes had one shutout and allowed three goals (one more on shootout) in 300 minutes of playoff action.
For the season, Manitoba finished fourth and scored 29 goals and allowed 18. In the four team history, it was the second highest placing in Canada West standings, second most wins at seven in a season, second highest goals scored and lowest goals allowed. The Herd were ranked for the first five weeks of the season and reached a high of number three (Sept. 23, 2008) during this season.
In conference regular season stats, Manitoba was second (220) in shots. In goals scored, the Bisons were third with 29 and Manitoba was fourth (18) in goals allowed plus the Herd has fourth lowest goals average at 1.29. The Bisons had two shutouts. In fouls, Manitoba was tied for fifth (130) and in corners, the Herd was third (77).
The Bisons were close to the top of several categories in Canada West individual stats. Caley Miskimmin was second with 13 points (seven goals and six assists), first in the conference with 59 shots and tied for fourth with six conference assists plus tied for sixth with seven goals. Desiree Scott and Karli Colpitts were tied for third with 12 points (8g, 4a). Scott and Colpitts were tied for fourth with eight conference goals and Colpitts was fourth in shots with 47. Scott, Colpitts and Stephanie Rurak were tied for seventh with four conference assists. Miskimmin finished tied for second in conference with three game-winning goals and Colpitts was tied for fourth with two.
Goaltender Ashley Forbes ended up fifth in Canada West with a 1.26 Goals Against average, eighth in conference Save Percentage at .719, eighth in saves with 41 and had one solo shutout
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plus one shared shutout with rookie Laura Harrison. Rookie Alison Kastner had two goals with four other players potting one goal each.
Women’s Cross Country
At the 2008 CIS Championships in Laval, the young Bison women's squad placed 13th and also placed fourth in Canada West. Manitoba was led by rookie Katrina Bruckschwaiger in 22nd overall in the 5km race in a time of 19:02, good for Canada West First Team All-Star. Melanie Gregoire raced to 40th spot (19:26) and Alex Bell was 45th (19:32) and both earned Canada West Second Team All-Star recognition. The remaining Bisons at the 2008 CIS Championship were Justine Stromberg finished 89th (20:09); Lacey Ginter ended up 95th (20:18); Alyssa Altomare finished 112th (21:27) and Chantal Auger raced to a 113th (21:34) out of 118 CIS runners.
The women’s cross country team finished second in the first race of the season at the Ron Pynn Invitational then placed tenth at the Roy Griak Invitational before a fourth place finish at the U of Saskatchewan Open and Stewart Cup before the CIS Nationals. The team MVP was Bruckschwaiger as the second year runner placed 11th out of 257 runners at the Griak Invitational in Minneapolis and also had three Top 10 finishes during 2008 season and was the top Bison at the 2008 CIS Championships and earned Canada West First Team All-Star recognition.
Men’s Cross Country
The Bison cross country team finished their 2008 season at the 2008 CIS Championships in Laval on Saturday, November 8. The Bison men’s team placed tied for ninth (tied with Alberta but ahead on tie-breaker). The men’s squad was also third in Canada West and led by Desire Budigoma placing 26th overall in the 10km race in a time of 33:34 and earning Canada West First Team All-Star while Paul Carr was 30th overall (33:41) and Canada West Second Team All- Star. The remaining Bisons at the CIS Championship were captain Chris Belof finished 57th (34:18); Mitchell Man ended up 61st (34:22); Joel Laurier finished 74th (35:10); Colin Shepherd raced to 80th (35:33) and Adam Penner was 83rd (35:38) out of 112 CIS runners.
The men’s cross country team finished first in the first race of the season at the Ron Pynn Invitational then placed 13th at the Roy Griak Invitational before a fourth place finish at the Stewart Cup and fifth spot at the U of Saskatchewan Open before the CIS Nationals. The team MVP was Budigoma as he not only was top Bison at CIS Championship and earned conference al-star recognition but also won the Manitoba Championship 10k race in a time of 34:08 plus had another Top 10 finish during the 2008 season.
Golf
At the 2008 RCGA (Royal Canadian Golf Association) Canadian University/College Championship, the Manitoba Bisons golf teams finished three rounds of competition but did
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not qualify for the fourth round at Cordova Bay Golf Club in Victoria, BC. After three rounds, the Bison men’s golf team placed 16th with a combined score of +76 among 20 schools while the Bison women’s squad was 11th with a score of +214 among 11 schools.
In the 2008 season, the men’s squad started the season with a fourth place team finish and one Top 10 individual finish at the Cobber Invitational. At the Bemidji State Invitational, the men’s squad was sixth with Bobby Wiebe being top Bison in seventh. At the NDSU Erv Kaiser Invitational, the Herd had two teams with team #2 in second and team #1 in sixth while Ryan Cook, Shayne Fredborg and Nathan Wazney were top Bisons all tied in fourth. At the Twin Cities Classic, the men’s team was 12th and the season ended at the Concordia St. Paul Fall Invitational with a fifth place and Eric Johnson was top Bison tied for sixth spot. Johnson was the team MVP as he had two Top 10 finishes with a top placing of second place in the 2008 season.
In the 2008 season, the women’s squad started the season with a third place team finish and one Top 10 individual finish at the Cobber Invitational. At the Concordia Invitational, the women’s squad was sixth with Sarah Stebeleski being top Bison in a tie for 11th. At the Southwest Minnesota State Invitational, the Herd was tied for tenth while Faye Zachedniak was top Bison in a tie for 12th. At the Sioux Invitational to end the season, the women’s squad was seventh with Zachedniak top Bison in a tie for 14th. Zachedniak was the team MVP as in her final season, she had four Top 15 finishes during the 2008 season.
Women’s Hockey
The Manitoba Bisons women’s hockey team (21-2-1; playoffs: 5-3) made team history during the 2008-2009 season. The Bisons accomplished an historic season with their first ever Canada West Championship in the 12 year program’s history after winning 3-2 in triple overtime against the Alberta Pandas in game three. With the series win, Manitoba advanced to the six team 2009 CIS Championship held at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia from March 19-22.
In game three of the 2009 Canada West Final best-of-three series, Manitoba battled back twice from one goal deficits and rookie Nellie Minshull fired the series-winner at 5:29 of the third overtime period. Bison goalie Stacey Corfield made 46 saves in the conference series finale. Manitoba won game one by a 3-1 score.
For the Bisons, this was the first conference championship series win after facing Alberta during the last five consecutive seasons. The Herd earned their first two victories ever in Clare Drake Arena (U of Alberta campus).
Manitoba began 2008-2009 with the best start in the 12 year program’s history after a perfect 17-0-0 record. To reach the 17-0-0 mark, Manitoba became the first Canada West team to sweep Alberta women’s hockey squad over a weekend when they won 6-2 on Oct. 31/08 and won 3-2 on Nov. 1/08 with both games played at Manitoba.
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The Canada West Championship capped a 2008-2009 season, which produced team records for wins (21), points (43), goals for (97), goals against (38) and shutouts (7). The Bisons finished with a final regular season record of 21-2-1 (.896 winning percentage) and this was the best regular season record in the 12 year program’s history.
This was also the third consecutive season (a team record) that the team has reached the CIS Nationals. It was the fourth time in the 12-year program’s history (first one: 2004-2005 season, won bronze) that the team has advanced to the CIS Championships and all appearances have occurred during the five years of Bison women’s hockey head coach Jon Rempel tenure.
Manitoba finished fourth at the 2009 CIS Championship after pushing the eventual CIS champion McGill Martlets to the brink with a 2-1 overtime loss to start the Nationals. This was the first game that went into overtime against the Martlets during their current 54 game winning streak, dating back to December 2007. There were 16 current Bisons on this season’s roster that played in the 2008 CIS Championship with five players completing their fifth and final year of eligibility with the Herd (co-captains Leanne Kisil and Katherine O’Rourke, forward Sarah Stebeleski plus defencemen Brenna Leary and Amanda Schnell).
Manitoba was led by goalie Stacey Corfield who had numerous accolades throughout the season. The 21 year old netminder was a 2008-2009 Bison Sports Female Athlete of the Year (second time winner), 2008-2009 Canada West First Team All-Star, 2008-2009 CIS Second Team All- Canadian (first time a Bison women’s hockey player has received this recognition), 2008-2009 Team MVP plus also backstopped Team Canada to a gold medal win at the 2009 Winter Universiade (World University Games) in Harbin, China in February. She played every minute except nine during the regular season and playoffs.
As well, the Bisons boasted 2008-2009 Canada West First Team All-Stars Addie Miles (forward) and Brenna Leary (defence) plus Nellie Minshull made conference all-rookie team.
In the 2008-2009 conference regular season, Miles, 19, led the Manitoba Bisons in scoring for the second consecutive season and tied for fifth in Canada with 32 points (a 10 point improvement from rookie season with 22 points). Miles was fifth in conference with 14 goals (up from 10 from last season), third in conference with seven power play goals plus second in Canada West with four game-winning goals. Last season, Miles was named as 2007-2008 Canada West Women’s Hockey Rookie of the Year. Leary, 22, led the Manitoba Bisons
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defenceman in scoring (set new team record for defenceman scoring) and second among Canada West defenceman with 20 points in the 2008-2009 conference regular season. This was the largest point total in her five-year career (last year she had 13 points). Overall, Leary was 13th in conference scoring with 20 points and tied for seventh in the conference with 17 assists. Minshull, 19, led the Manitoba Bisons in rookie scoring and third in Canada West among rookies with 19 points in the 2008-2009 conference regular season. Minshull was tied for fourth among Canada West rookies with six goals and second among Canada West rookies with 13 assists. Her 13 assists were also tied for 12th best overall in the conference. Minshull follows fellow Manitoba Bisons forward Addie Miles, who was selected last season to this conference all-rookie team. Brade, 20, was the team top goal scorer by setting a new Bison mark with 19 goals in a season. She finished seventh overall in the conference with 28 points (19g, 9a), third highest goal total in Canada West and had a 10-game goal scoring streak (Oct. 4 - Nov. 21, 2008) earlier this season.
The Herd was ranked in the Top 10 since the start of the season, which spanned 17 consecutive weeks, and the lowest they were ranked is fourth all season. Overall, Manitoba has now been ranked in the CIS Top 10 poll for the last 34 consecutive weeks, dating back to Feb. 27, 2007.
Men’s Hockey
At the end of the third year at the helm of the Bison men’s hockey team (13-9-6 regular season; 0-2 playoffs), head coach Don MacGillivray leaves the program in good hands for incoming head coach Mike Sirant, who returns after a three-year leave of absence. In the highly competitive Canada West conference, Manitoba’s win total rose the past two seasons and the Bisons men’s hockey team completed the conference regular season in third spot with a 13-9-6 record. Since the New Year, Manitoba had rattled off a 6-2-2 mark prior to the playoffs.
The Herd finished tying last season’s mark of 13 conference wins and accumulated 32 points, the most points for Manitoba since the 2004-2005 season. The Bisons fell short of their desired goal of reaching the University Cup (CIS men’s hockey National Championship) after being upset by the #6 seed Regina Cougars 2-0 in the best-of-three Canada West Quarter Final series at the start of March.
There were still many positive highlights throughout the season. Goaltender Steve Christie was named as a 2008-2009 Canada West Second Team All-Star plus team MVP. Christie started all 28 conference games for the Bisons and was in the Top Three in several conference categories during the season. At the end of the 2008-2009 Canada West regular season, the Winnipeg native was first in minutes played at 1669, first with 766 saves, tied for first with three shutouts, second with .920 Save Pct., third with 2.41 Goals Against Average and tied for third with 13 wins. The third year netminder had only been out of the Manitoba nets for 43 minutes in conference action.
At the 24th Winter Universiade in Harbin, China, three Manitoba Bisons men’s hockey players were on the silver medal Team Canada team after Russia beat them 4-2 in the gold medal game
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in men’s hockey on Saturday, Feb. 28. In the gold medal game, all three Bisons (forwards Mike Hellyer, Rick Wood and defenceman Stephane Lenoski) played in the game with Wood registering two penalty minutes. In the semi-final match, Canada beat Slovakia by an 8-1 margin on Friday, Feb. 27 to advance to the gold medal game and Wood had a goal and +1 rating, while Lenoski scored a goal and registered a +3 rating while Hellyer had a +1 rating in the win.
In addition, the Herd beat the eventual Canada West champion Alberta Golden Bears by a 2-1 score on Saturday, Feb. 14 at Clare Drake Arena. It was Manitoba’s first win at Clare Drake Arena since Oct. 14, 1995 (over 13 years). The Golden Bears had posted a 30-0-1 record against the Bisons prior to Saturday’s Manitoba loss. The Bisons also defeated CIS ranked teams Saskatchewan, Lethbridge, Calgary and Wilfrid Laurier during the 2008-09 season.
Women’s Volleyball
After finishing the last two seasons at the top of the Canada West regular season standings, the Manitoba Bison women’s volleyball team (13-7 regular season; playoffs 0-2) completed the 2008-2009 season in fifth place and lost a heartbreaker to Trinity Western Spartans on the road in the Canada West First Round by a 2-0 result during the best-of-three series.
The Herd were ranked for all 13 weeks of the CIS season and reached a high of Number Three (Nov. 4, 2008) during this season. Manitoba finished with a 13-7 conference record and entered the playoffs winning five of their last eight matches since the New Year began.
At the end of the 2008-2009 conference season, Manitoba was first in Canada West hitting percentage (.268), second in assists (12.3 per game), first in kills (13.54/game), fourth in blocks (2.05/game) and second in digs (14.5/game). Voth was first, Erin Nieuwenburg was eight and Morrissette was tenth in hitting percentage while Loewen was second in assists.
In addition, Nieuwenburg was the team MVP as the fifth-year player battled injuries throughout the season and still accumulated 80 kills, 43 digs, 27 blocks and ten service aces in the 2008- 2009 season. In addition, Morrissette earned her first CIS All-Canadian recognition as she was named a CIS Second Team All-Canadian. The left side hitter completed her third year with the Bisons and had also received 2008-2009 Canada West First Team All-Star recognition for her first time (she was also a Canada West Second Team All-Star in 2007-2008 season). In the 2008- 2009 season, Morrissette finished first in Canada West in kills with 3.93 per game (71 games/279 kills), first in conference in points with 4.27 per game, eighth in Canada West in digs at 2.99 per game and 10th in conference with .294 hitting percentage over the conference regular season. Setter Sam Loewen was named as a Canada West Second Team All-Star. She earned her first conference All-Star selection after being named CIS and Canada West Rookie of the Year in the 2007-2008 season. In her sophomore season, Loewen continued to lead the Bisons as she was second in Canada West in assists with 10.46 per game (74 games/774 assists) plus in team stats, she was tied for fifth on the Bisons with 93 kills and second with 19 service aces over the conference regular season.
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Men’s Volleyball
The men’s volleyball team (4-14 regular season) completed the 2008-2009 regular season and did not qualify for the post-season. They battled with several teams for the final playoff spot and missed the playoffs on the second-last weekend of the conference regular season. Bison men’s volleyball head coach Garth Pischke, in his 28th season at the helm of the Bisons, had never missed a post-season as head coach at Manitoba.
Manitoba won a match against two teams (Winnipeg and Brandon) that made the CIS Championship. The Herd had a young squad as they sometimes had as many as four rookies as starters on the court and battled hard as they lost three matches in tight five set results.
In the Canada West regular season final stats, the Bisons were eighth in hitting percentage with .236 and seventh in opponents hitting percentage at .284. The Herd was tenth in conference assists with 10.97 per game and ninth with 11.84 kills per game. Manitoba was fourth in total blocks per game with 2.36, eighth in service aces at 0.87 per game and 10th with 7.74 digs per game.
Individually, Bison first-year left-side hitter Chris Voth was selected as CIS Men’s Volleyball Rookie of the Year for the 2008-2009 campaign. Along with this honour, Voth was also named to the CIS All-Rookie Team. Voth was already named Canada West Rookie of the Year. Voth is the third Bison to earn CIS Rookie of the Year (Dan Lewis, 1995-1996; Trevor Dmitruk, 1991- 1992).
In the 2008-2009 season, Voth was one of four rookies who started for the Manitoba Bisons men’s volleyball team. Despite the team missing the Canada West playoffs, in his first Canada West season, Voth was ranked ninth in conference kills with 3.00 per game (68g/204k) and 10th in conference points at 3.35 per game. In addition to his conference rankings, the left side hitter led the team by playing in every set during the season, first on the squad with 94 digs, tied for second with 10 service aces and sixth with 23 total blocks. The 6’5”, 180 lbs. Winnipeg native registered the most points by a Bison player this season with 20.5 (vs. TRU on Oct. 31, 2008) and had three of the four best point matches in 2008-09 for Manitoba plus tied for the most kills by a Bison players this season with 18 (vs. TRU on Oct. 31, 2008).
Derek Tyler was named team MVP after the fifth-year veteran completed his Bison career as a starter and led the team with a hitting percentage of .361, second with 48 total blocks and fourth on the team with 82 kills. He was selected assistant captain this season and played in 57 of 68 overall games during the 2008-2009 season.
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Women’s Basketball
The women’s basketball squad (8-14 regular season; 1-2 playoffs) finished their 2008-2009 season after losing two games to one in the Canada West Divisional Semi-Final against the Winnipeg Wesmen on the road.
The Bisons lost a heartbreaker in the best-of-three Great Plains Divisional Semi-Final against Winnipeg. The Bisons lost in game three to end their 2008-2009 season. In game three, the Herd was defeated in a squeaker 62-61 when the Wesmen were awarded two free throws with no time left on the clock to seal the series victory. In game two, Manitoba won 64-62 with the Bisons rallied from a fourth quarter 10-point deficit and Kait Flett hit a jumper at the buzzer for the final points and led the game with 19 points. In game one, Manitoba lost 82-66.
The Herd entered the playoffs as the third place finisher in the Great Plains Division tied with Winnipeg with 16 points.
In playoffs history, this was the fourth consecutive season that the Bisons and Wesmen have met. In 2008, the Bisons lost a heartbreaker in the best-of- three Great Plains Divisional Semi-Final at Winnipeg. The Bisons lost 69-67 in overtime in game three. In game two, Manitoba lost 86-75 in overtime when the Bisons rallied from an early 14-point deficit but fell short in the extra five minutes. In game one, Manitoba overcame a three point deficit with just over a minute left and the Herd earned a 53-51 victory.
In conference regular season final stats, Manitoba was eighth in team scoring at 63.0 points per game. The Bisons were ninth in team defence at 68.6 points per game. The Herd was second in free throw percentage at 73.5% and fifth in field goal defence at 36.4%. The Bisons were fifth in 3- point percentage at .314 and third in 3-point defence at .255. The Herd was second in team assists with 16.6 per game while sixth in steals at 12.0 per game while fourth in assist/turnover ratio at 0.7. Manitoba was also eighth with 4.6 average per game on 3-points field goal made.
Individually, Tessa Klassen was first on the team and fifth in conference with 13.5 points per game. Flett was second on the team and 18th in Canada West with 10.5 ppg., while Mubo Ilelaboye was third on the team and 28th in Canada West with 9.6 ppg. Five Bisons averaged 6.1 points per game or more during the season. Tessa Klassen ended tied for fourth in conference assists with 3.7 per game and tied for seventh in steals at 2.4, Flett was second in free throw percentage at 86.3%. Kayla Klassen was tenth in steals at 2.3 per game. Tessa Klassen was third in 3-point percentage at 40.2%, seventh in 3-point made at 1.7 per game and tied for sixth in assist/turnover ratio at 1.1. Ilelaboye was ninth in offensive rebounds at 2.7 per
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game while Tessa Klassen was fifth in Canada West with 31.1 minutes per game and Flett was eighth at 30.9 minutes per game.
Michele Hynes was the team MVP as the fourth year guard averaged over 29 minutes, led the team in assists and had most points in the first game during the 2009 playoffs. The co-captain led the team in assists and tied for 15th in Canada West with 2.9 per game and started and played in all 25 games (regular season plus playoff matches.
Men’s Basketball
The men’s basketball squad (4-18 regular season) completed the 2008-2009 regular season and did not qualify for the post-season for the fifth consecutive season. They battled with Winnipeg until the last weekend of the season for a coveted playoff spot.
Manitoba finished with eight points and was two points back of third place Winnipeg in the Great Plains Division. The Bisons had five games where they lost by six or less points this conference season and did beat McMaster, Lethbridge, Thompson Rivers and Winnipeg during the season.
In conference regular season final stats, the Bisons were ninth in team scoring at 75.1 points per game. Manitoba was 13th in team defence at 84.4 points per game. The Herd was ninth in field goal defence at .442. The Bisons were fifth in three-point field goal percentage at .344. Manitoba was third in conference blocks at 3.9 per game while they led Canada West in assists at 19.3 per game. The Herd was also second in assist/turnover ratio at 1.1 while seventh in steals at 8.9 per game. In offensive rebounding, the Bisons were fourth at 13.2 per game and first in conference at three-point made at 11.1 per game.
Individually, first-year Bison Nathan Dixon was the team MVP and led the team and sixth in Canada West with 19.6 points per game in 22 conference games. Chris Pereira was second on the team and 29th in conference with 13.6. C.J. Wicker ended up third on team and 30th in Canada West with 13.3 ppg. Myron Dean was sixth in rebounding at 8.9 per game and Wicker was eighth at 7.7. Dean was tied for 12th in Canada West with 49.1% field goal percentage. Dixon was seventh with 4.2 conference assists per game and first in Canada West in free throw percentage at 89.4%. Eric Garcia was sixth and Dixon was tied at seventh in conference steals at 2.3 and 2.0. Garcia was seventh (39.6%) and Dixon (38.1%) was tenth in three-point field goal. In three-point made, Dixon led Canada West with 3.7 per game while Pereira was third at 3.2. Dean led the conference in blocks (2.5 per game) and offensive rebounds (4.6 per game). Garcia was second in assist/turnover ratio at 2.8 and Wicker was tied for eighth at 5.0 defensive rebounds. Dixon was seventh (35.0) and Wicker was eighth (34.8) in minutes played per game.
On November 6, 2008, Bison men’s basketball head coach Rick Suffield announced his decision to make the 2008-09 season his final season at the helm of the Bisons. Suffield had been head coach of the Bison men’s basketball program for 23 years (25 years involved with Bison Sports). Suffield, 57, had coached the Bisons since 1983 while producing over 400 wins as well as a 148-
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44 win/loss record at the high school level at Montreal and Winnipeg. At the University of Manitoba’s Board of Governors meeting held on Monday, April 27, the Board approved the Bison Sports and the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management’s recommendation to the Governors that Kirby Schepp become the new Manitoba Bisons Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Schepp is appointed to the full-time position that starts on Friday, May 1, 2009.
Swimming
At the end of the 2009 CIS Swimming Championships in Vancouver, the Manitoba Bison swim team had one more swimmer make it to the top eight. Fifth-year Jenna Houssin, 22, finished her Bison career in style with an eighth place finish in the 50m breaststroke with a time of 32.72. That time established a new Manitoba Bison team record by .72 and broke a 14-year-old mark (Debbie Matejicka swam 33.44 in 1995).
Also, on day three and final day of this year’s CIS Championship, Braeden Taylor, team MVP, smashed his third Bisons team record of the competition when he won the ‘B’ Final in the 50m breaststroke and finished ninth overall with a winning time of 29.01 (old team record: Dustin Boyachek swam 29.10 in 1990). Landice Yestrau, team MVP, also finished with a 13th place in the 200m backstroke with a time of 2:18.26.
In team standings, the Bison women’s team finished 10th with 86 points (an improvement from last season’s tied-for-20th placing at CIS Nationals) and this was the sixth time in seven years that the Bison women’s team has placed in the CIS Top 10 at year-end. The Bison men’s swim team finished 15th with 31 points.
During the 2009 CIS Championship, Yestrau also placed fifth in the 50m backstroke and sixth in the 100m backstroke. In addition, Taylor finished sixth in the 200m breaststroke and ninth in the 100m breaststroke with Emma Gaudet 14th in 50m backstroke and Kerri-Ann Bochen in 14th in 200m breaststroke.
There were seven Bison swimmers (women: Yestrau, Gaudet, Bochen, Rita Laszlo, Julie Therrien and Houssin; men: Taylor) at the 2009 CIS Swimming National Championship.
Swimmer Braeden Taylor finished the 2009 CIS Championship by breaking two provincial records and smashing three Manitoba Bisons swim record during the three day event. In the 100m breaststroke, Taylor set another Manitoban short course record (old provincial record: 1:02.89 by Dmytro Kraevskiy in 1997) plus Manitoba Bisons team record with a winning time of 1:02.39. Earlier in day two preliminaries, he smashed a provincial short course record in the men’s 200m breaststroke by swimming a new Manitoba time of 2:13.91. Taylor bettered the record set by himself by over a half of a second (Taylor swam 2:14.56 on Dec. 6, 2008). It was also a Manitoba Bisons team record.
At the end of the 2009 Canada West Swimming Championship in Victoria, the Manitoba Bison men’s swim team finished in fifth spot with 149 points in the seven team event. The women's
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team moved to fifth spot with 236 (16 points behind fourth place Victoria) and improved 99 points from last year’s sixth-place result in the seven-team event.
The Bison highlight of the third and final day of competition was the bronze medal performance by Braeden Taylor in 200m breaststroke with a time of 2:17.05. In addition, Landice Yestrau just missed a podium finish with a fourth place in the 100m backstroke with a time of 1:02.87.
Overall during the three day conference Championship, Taylor also finished fourth in the 100m breaststroke and fifth in 50m breaststroke. Yestrau swam to a fourth in the 200m backstroke while Emma Gaudet was fifth in the 50m backstroke. In ‘B’ Finals, Taylor was first and ninth overall in 200m IM; Yestrau was first and ninth overall in 100m freestyle; Kerri-Ann Bochen was first and ninth overall in 200m butterfly, 400 IM and 100m breaststroke, plus Julie Therrien earned the CIS standard when she was first in the ‘B’ Final and ninth overall in 50m freestyle with a time of 27.17.
Starting in September 2008, Bison Sports became the primary funder of the Manitoba Bison Swimming program at the university level. Vlastimil (Vlastik) Cerny will remain as the head coach of the program as he heads into his 16th season with the Herd. Over the last 20 years, the University swim program has been funded by Swim Manitoba and administrated by the University. With this shift, Cerny will become solely a full-time CIS coach and tasked with improving the program in a new structure that will lead to a stronger development from an athletic and coaching perspective.
In addition, Bison Swimming program embarked on a new concept beginning in the 2008-2009 season to provide a full-service swim program starting with young swimmers and creating avenues for provincial swimmers to grow and reach their potential and aspire to be Olympians. The swim program structure has three components that will allow swimmers a chance to grow and continue in the sport.
Women’s Track & Field
At the conclusion of the 2009 CIS Track and Field Championships at the University of Windsor, the Bison women’s squad had two Top Six finishes on the last day and completed the event overall tied for 14th spot with nine points during the three-day competition. Last season at the CIS Championship, the Bison women’s team finished in 14th place.
During the third and final day of the Nationals, the Bison women’s 4x200m relay team captured a bronze medal with a time of 1:41.68 and the women’s 4x400m relay team was sixth. As well, Caley Miskimmin ended up 11th in the women’s 60m preliminary race in a time of 7.78 and Jennifer Campbell finished 11th in the women’s 600m preliminary race in a time of 1:37.70.
At the conclusion of the 2009 Canada West Track and Field Championships at the University of Regina, the Bison women’s team was fifth of seven teams with 38.66 points. The team had one gold medal individual performance (Caley Miskimmin in 60m), one bronze medal individual
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performance (Katrina Bruckschwaiger in 3000m), two four place finishes (Lisa Wong in 60m and Jennifer Campbell in 600m), one fifth place finish (Lisa Wong in long jump) and two sixth place finishes (Meredith Stoesz and Amy-Anne Smith in high jump). The women’s 4x200m relay team was second and the 4x400m and 4x800m relay teams were third.
The Bison women’s team was ranked in six of the 15 CIS polls this season and the highest ranking was fourth for three weeks (Dec. 9-23, 2008) during this season.
Individually, Caley Miskimmin was team MVP, Canada West Champion (60m) and 2008-2009 Canada West First Team All-Star while Kim Bordun, Diana King and Meaghan Woo were 2008- 2009 Canada West Second Team All-Stars.
Men’s Track & Field
At the conclusion of the 2009 Canada West Track and Field Championships at the University of Regina, the Bison men’s team rallied from a 12-point deficit on day one and captured first place with 99 points, 15.5 points ahead of Saskatchewan and 24 points ahead of Regina.
The Bison men’s track and field squad successfully defended the title they won last season and become the first Manitoba team to win back-to-back men’s titles in over a decade (1994, ’95, and ’96). This is the ninth Canada West men’s title for Manitoba (1988, ’89, ’91, ’92, ’94, ’95, ’96, 2008 and 2009) in the 42 year history of the conference championship.
The Bison men’s track and field team accounted for two gold (last season: one gold), seven silver (last season: one silver) and three bronze (last season: seven bronze) medal performances in individual events plus one gold and one silver (last season: one silver and two bronze) medals in relay events at the 2009 Canada West Track & Field championship.
During the first day of the conference championship, Manitoba earned five silver medals led by Kieran Moolchan in the men’s 60m hurdles in a time of 8.38, Josh Gundrum in the men’s long jump with a leap of 6.79m, Garth Suppes in the men’s weight toss with a throw of 17.01m, Tyler Hynes in the men’s 3000m in a time of 8:41.47 and Quin Ferguson in the men’s 300m with a time of 34.45. On day two, Manitoba earned two goal medals from Josh Gundrum in triple jump and Scot Dressler in pole vault. Other medal winners were Rossel Sabourin with silver in pole vault, Lucas Rodenwald with silver in high jump, Quin Ferguson with silver in 600m and Suppes with bronze medal in shot put.
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At the conclusion of the 2009 CIS Track and Field Championships at the University of Windsor, the Bison men’s team on the final day had two Top Three finishes and ended up fourth place overall with 56 points. This is the highest end result at a CIS Championship for the Bison men’s team in almost a decade (in 2001, the squad also finished fourth). The men’s team improved on their eighth-spot finish at last season’s CIS Nationals.
During the third and final day of the Nationals, Bison highlights included Quin Ferguson’s run to a second place finish in the men’s 600m final, after finishing sixth in preliminaries, with a fast time of 1:18.77. The Bison men’s 4x400m relay team was third with a time of 3:18.42 (.07 off second place Windsor), Garth Suppes was fifth in shot put, Rossel Sabourin was fifth in pole vault and the men’s 4x200m relay team was fifth plus Josh Gundrum was seventh in triple jump. On day two, Garth Suppes earned a bronze medal with a third in the men’s weight toss with a throw of 17.51m plus third year Quin Ferguson also earned a bronze medal with a third place in the 300m race in a time of 34.44. Along with the medal performances, Andrew Sheffield finished in fourth in the men’s weight toss with a throw of 16.29m, Kieran Moolchan was fourth in the men’s 60m hurdles with a time of 8.35, Lucas Rodenwald was seventh in men’s high jump with a leap of 1.98m, Kris Geyson was seventh in men’s 300m with a time of 35.28, Justin Charrier was eighth in men’s weight toss with a throw of 14.60m, Josh Gundrum had an eighth in the men’s long jump with a leap of 6.71m while Tyler Hynes finished ninth in the men’s 3000m race with a time of 8:54.74.
Rossel Sabourin broke another team record this season in the men’s pole vault at the Boeing Indoor Classic from March 5-7 at the Max Bell Fieldhouse. The third-year track and field athlete surpassed his own team record by seven centimeters when he vaulted to a 4.69m mark in the pole vault event. This was his second Manitoba Bisons team record set this season as he established a new record earlier in the Grand Prix #6 meet with a vault of 4.62m on February 25, 2009.
Third year Quin Ferguson was named 2008-2009 Bison Sports Male Athlete of the Year plus team MVP and was a huge contributor to the Bison men’s track and field team earning a fourth- place finish at the 2009 CIS Championship at the University of Windsor from March 12-14. Ferguson was part of scoring 20 of the 56 points registered by the men’s squad as he earned three medals (one silver and one bronze medal in individual events and one bronze result with a relay team) at the 2009 CIS Nationals.
The Bison men’s track and field team started the New Year ranked as the Number One team in the country in the CIS Top 10 poll. This is the second consecutive season that the men’s side has been ranked at the top position following the holiday break and third in six years (#1 ranked in first CIS poll in January: 2004, 2008 and 2009). The Bison men’s track and field team was ranked in all 15 CIS polls this season.
Individually, Manitoba track and field head coach Claude Bérubé was named as the Canada West Track and Field Men’s Team Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season. Bérubé led the Bison men’s track and field team to a successful defense of the title they won last
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season and become the first Manitoba team to win back-to-back men’s titles in over a decade. There was six Bisons who earned 2008-2009 Canada West First Team All-Star recognition and they were Josh Gundrum, Scot Dressler, David Szczepaniak, Kevin Esau, Quin Ferguson and Zacharie Durand. Bisons who were 2008-2009 Canada West Second Team All-Star included Rossel Sabourin, Lucas Rodenwald, Kieran Moolchan, Garth Suppes, Tyler Hynes, Kris Geyson. Gundrum (triple jump) and Dressler (pole vault) were also Canada West Champions. Quin Ferguson was the lone Bison to earn CIS Second Team All-Canadian status.
Twenty six (26) track and field athletes achieved CIS Academic All-Canadian status.
Staffing Highlights:
The University of Manitoba hired Vlastimil Cerny as its full-time Head Swim Coach. Until this past season the position was shared with Swim Manitoba.
Bison Sports and Recreation Services hired Andrew Paterson, who replaced Shane Ray as the new Marketing Coordinator.
Bison Alumni:
Chicago Bears NFL football player Israel Idonije was named outstanding lineman in CIS in 2002 while playing for the University of Manitoba. Idonije announced his “First Down” program to Winnipeg’s youth at the Max Bell Fieldhouse at the University of Manitoba campus at the start of the2008-2009 season. The focus of his “First Down” program was to get the kids to class so they could learn and grow. IZZYz KIDz Winnipeg will start this year with the Foundations’ “First Down” program, where the kids in the program will be required to have 95% or better for school attendance. Those who reach the percentage markers will be rewarded with prizes and events.
In January 2009 both the men’s and women’s hockey teams collaborated in team on a joint fundraiser event featuring former NHL player and Manitoba Bisons Alum Stu Grimson as the guest speaker.
Webcasting/Twitter:
Bison Sports offered webcasting for live Bison events for the first time ever by broadcasting all the 2008-2009 Bison basketball and volleyball conference games. Webcasting was done for Bison hockey playoffs (men and women) and the Bisons were the sole webcaster for the Canada West Women’s Hockey Final in Edmonton, Alberta, where over 5,000 viewers watched the live broadcast during the three game weekend series.
Campus Radio 101.5 UMFM is the home of all Bison Football live radio broadcasts for 10 consecutive seasons, plus — for the first time ever — aired live Bison hockey games (men and women) at the end of 2008-2009 season.
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Bison Sports launched Facebook and Twitter accounts to give more access and awareness to programs throughout the season. In addition, athlete blogs are displayed for the majority of sports on the Bison Sports website throughout the season.
Bisons selected for Universiade (World University Games):
Four Manitoba Bison hockey players were selected to play for Team Canada at the 2009 Winter Universiade in Harbin, China from February 18-28, 2009. Bison forwards Mike Hellyer and Rick Wood plus defenceman Stephane Lenoski were selected to the men’s squad while goaltender Stacey Corfield was named to the women’s team.
At the 24th Winter Universiade in Harbin, China, Manitoba Bisons goaltender Stacey Corfield was part of the gold medal win by Team Canada at the inaugural women’s hockey final on Friday, February 27. Women’s hockey is part of the world university games program for the first time in 2009. In women's hockey, Canada defeated host China by a score of 3-1 in the gold medal game with Corfield backstopping the winning team with a 13-save performance. Corfield started and won both the semi-final (eight saves in 10-1 win over Slovakia) and final matches at the Universiade and registered five wins throughout the Games. Overall, Team Canada went 5- 0 in the preliminary round and 2-0 in the playoff round in women’s hockey.
At the 24th Winter Universiade in Harbin, China, three Manitoba Bisons were on the silver medal Team Canada team after Russia beat them 4-2 in the gold medal game in men’s hockey on Saturday, February 28, 2009. In the gold medal game, all three Bisons (forwards Mike Hellyer, Rick Wood and defenceman Stephane Lenoski) played in the game with Wood registering two penalty minutes. In the semi-final match, Canada beat Slovakia by an 8-1 margin on Friday, Feb. 27 to advance to the gold medal game and Wood had a goal and +1 rating, while Lenoski scored a goal and registered a +3 rating while Hellyer had a +1 rating in the win.
On Thursday, April 2, 2009, Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) announced the athletes that will represent Canada in women’s soccer at the 2009 Summer Universiade (World University Games) in Belgrade, Serbia from July 1-12, 2009. Fourth-year Manitoba Bisons midfielder Desiree Scott was named to the 20 member squad and has now been selected twice to this team, as she was also part of Team Canada during the 2007 Summer Universiade. Scott, 21, is only one of two team members/returning players from the Canadian squad that finished 10th at the 16-team Universiade tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2007. Scott is the most experienced player on the international scene with 25 caps with Canada’s youth team, including the 2006 Under-20 World Cup.
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BISON RECREATION SERVICES
Mr. Gary Thompson, Director, Active Living
Staffing
Samantha Kaatz, Recreation Management Community Development student has completed her Field Placement with us from September 2008 to February 2009 as the Co-Chair of the Western Canadian Campus Recreation Conference 2009 held February 5-7, 2009 at the University of Manitoba. Amanda Gill has assumed the position of Customer Service Supervisor while Maribel Abrenica is on maternity leave until February 2010. Kerri Gregoire has assumed the duties of Coordinator, Fitness and Lifestyles while Ulla Liljegren has taken a personal leave from her administrative duties so that she can focus on her direct service responsibilities. Kyla Ray has been successful in competing for the Coordinator Intramurals and Clubs position and began on April 27, 2009. Welcome to Lori-Ann Mundt who joins us at the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre as the Coordinator of Fitness, Adult Instruction, Intramurals and Leagues. Also welcome to Christine Majury, who has joined us as the Membership and Customer Service Coordinator at Joe Doupe, and Mandy Johnson and Tanya Angus, who have assumed the positions of Director Membership Services and Director Programs, respectively.
Membership
Membership numbers remain fairly static with 8,000 student members of the 14,000 total members. The feedback on the Rec Space procedure — where predictable, scheduled Recreation Time is available to all members — is very positive and we hope to see a strong response to this in the fall. To help accommodate this we have had to get creative with accessing space. Thank you to Randy Sawatzky for all of his work in pulling together the Rec Space proposal and making it happen. We have found some additional space for Children’s Programs in IGAC and the Indoor Soccer Complex over the summer that will take the pressure off Frank Kennedy Centre. We have struck a 10-year agreement with the Soccer Complex to have primary access in July and August from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Intramurals
The access to IGAC has had a significant impact on Intramural participation, in particular in Co- ed Volleyball where we went from 187 Intramural Student Athletes in Term 1 last year to 271 Intramural Student Athletes for Term 1 this year. Comparing Term 2 Co-ed Volleyball from 2008 to 2009, we went from 228 Intramural Student Athletes to 312 Intramural Student Athletes More importantly, the quality of the experience for University of Manitoba students has been enhanced significantly. It should be noted that we had to turn away 50 Intramural teams (approximately 550 U of M students) from participating in Intramural activities this school year due to a lack of space. This will be addressed this fall. Congratulations to Kyla Ray and Mandy Johnson for their vision and persistence in enhancing the Intramural experience.
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Intramural Participant Report 2007-2008 and 2008-2009
Winter 2009 FA Total Waitlisted Sport Teams Teams Teams Teams Participants Male Female Co-ed Dodgeball 1 11 12 3 106 70 36 Co-ed Soccer 1 2 12 3 140 88 52 Basketball 3 on 3(W) 1 4 5 0 23 - 23 Basketball(M) 1 9 10 4 107 107 0 Co-ed Volleyball 2 31 33 4 312 176 136 Flag Football 1 7 8 2 64 64 0 Floor Hockey 1 11 12 3 107 102 5 Ice Hockey 2 22 24 14 391 373 18 TOTALS 10 97 107 33 1250 980 270
Fall 2008 FA Total Waitlisted Sport Teams Teams Teams Teams Participants Male Female Co-ed Basketball 1 11 12 7 139 101 38 Co-ed Dodgeball 1 14 15 0 173 109 64 Co-ed Soccer 1 13 14 0 215 165 50 Co-ed Volleyball 2 28 30 0 271 130 141 Flag Football 1 5 6 0 65 65 0 Floor Hockey 1 11 12 2 110 108 2 Ice Hockey 2 24 26 8 400 385 15 Volleyball(M) Cancelled replaced with an extra night of co-ed 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 9 106 115 17 1373 1063 310
Winter 2008 FA Total Waitlisted Sport Teams Teams Teams Teams Participants Male Female Women's Basketball 5 5 0 46 25 21 Co-ed Dodgeball 1 11 12 0 112 74 38 Co-ed Indoor Soccer 2 10 12 4 129 89 40 Co-ed Ulitmate Frisbee 0 0 0 Cancelled 0 0 0 Co-ed Volleyball 3 24 27 0 228 109 119 Floor Hockey 1 12 13 0 99 95 4 Indoor Touch Football 1 5 6 0 59 59 0 Ice Hockey 2 24 26 8 396 380 16 Men's Basketball 1 9 10 2 93 92 1 TOTALS 16 95 111 14 1162 923 239
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Fall 2007 FA Total Waitlisted Sport Teams Teams Teams Teams Participants Male Female Co-ed Basketball 2 10 12 1 139 91 48 Co-ed Dodgeball 1 12 13 0 132 93 39 Co-ed Soccer 1 13 14 0 172 127 45 Co-ed Ulitmate Frisbee 1 4 5 0 34 21 13 Co-ed Volleyball 2 22 24 0 187 87 100 Floor Hockey 2 10 12 0 79 75 4 Flag Football 0 0 0 Cancelled 0 0 0 Ice Hockey 2 24 26 11 425 417 8 Volleyball 1 4 5 0 35 35 0 TOTALS 12 99 111 12 1203 946 257
Occupational Testing
Occupational Testing has been very busy with contracts with the Winnipeg Police Service, Winnipeg Fire/Paramedic, Canadian Armed Forces and Manitoba Conservation Officers. The growth in this area has put significant strain on our staffing in other areas such as Fitness Attendants and Personal Training. We will need to work more closely with the BESS program to ensure that we have students that are eligible for employment and internships. We are currently writing a proposal to service an Aboriginal Group that prepares candidates to be recruits for the Winnipeg Police Service and Corrections Canada. Thank you to Kerri Gregoire and all of her staff for delivering excellent and compassionate service under intense circumstances.
Fall Winter Programs
There were 2,108 people registered in our Fall/Winter programs that include Pilates, Yoga, Martial Arts, Dance, Guitar, Proper Posture, Kayaking, Climbing, Learn to Skate, Older Adult Resistance and Aquafit, Tennis, etc. This is a slight drop from last year and is attributable to more competition in the community, some competition on campus and some popular instructors leaving and taking loyal customers with them. Thank you to Mandy and Kerri for keeping things fresh and fun!
Leagues:
UMHL (Hockey League): The League is again full with a waiting list and the Fair Play Policy is serving us and the players very well. Teams must maintain a 3.0 Fair Play rating (out of 4) to be eligible for the playoffs. We have had a few suspensions that were handled well. UMSL: this co- ed Soccer League remains very popular even though another co-ed league has been formed in the city. The Fair Play policy has worked very well here also. Thank you Mandy Johnson for running a tight ship here, with fun being the focus.
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Customer Service
A soft launch of Online Registration happened in May and went fairly well. We have found that we can only renew memberships as compared to selling new memberships and there are issues with identifying online who really has student status. We had a number of break-ins this year and are doing a thorough security review as it relates to physical space and also customer information as a result. We will be consulting with Security Services about getting cameras installed at all alarmed areas and at the CS Desks so that all activity can be digitally recorded. Thank you to Amanda Gill for doing an amazing job filling in for Maribel.
Fitness and Lifestyle
We are seeing approximately 750 participants weekly to our Group Fitness programs. We are struggling to find certified Aquafit Instructors and are working with the Manitoba Fitness Council to improve this situation in Manitoba. There are numerous fitness centres in Winnipeg that are moving away from the Manitoba Fitness Council Certification program and going to the “Total Body Workout” system. We feel that the TBS is lacking in training and may be risky to the customer so we will not pursue this. Ulla Liljegren and Kerri Gregoire have delivered employee wellness sessions to Administrative Council and a number of schools, and will be hosting Manitoba Hydro for two full days in March 2009. Specialty Fitness Classes for the Fall/Winter such as Morning Boot Camp have been popular. Thanks Kerri Gregoire for caring so much about our customers and all of the little things that make their visits excellent.
Fitness Testing and Conditioning
In an effort to bring more consistency to this area and enhance the service to members in the Gritty Grotto, we have hired Michelle Hiebert as a Fitness Attendant at 35 hours weekly. Michelle is well established in the Grotto and is developing good relationships with members. We are still only staffed in the Grotto approximately 65% of our operating hours, which creates all kinds of service and safety scenarios. Jen Bryant has been working on proposals to consolidate some staffing to create some permanent positions and have full coverage in the
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Grotto as is the industry standard. Thanks to Jen Bryant for your vision and diligence as we move forward!
Bannatyne Campus/Joe Doupe Recreation Centre
Joe Doupe continues to be very busy serving the Health Sciences Complex and is at maximum capacity during peak times. There has again been strong interest in the group fitness classes, Pilates, Yoga, CPR/First Aid and Posture Clinics for health care providers. The Indoor Soccer league is in its second year and has again been received very warmly with the addition of two additional teams and the execution of the Fair Play Rating system. The Health Science Centre has just opened up its own 24-hour fitness centre a block away from us so we are watching this very closely. Thanks to Christine Majury and Lori Ann Mundt for your energy and creativity!
Western Canadian Campus Recreation Conference 2009
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management hosted the conference on Feb 5 to 7 2009 where we expect 130 delegates from across Western Canada and the United States to attend. The theme was “Strategic Recess: Focused Play” and was centered on the role of recreation in enhancing the student experience throughout the lifespan and in particular at secondary institutions. We had approximately 24 student volunteers involved in the conference, Dr. David Barnar delivered the Opening Keynote Address and we had a strong Winnipeg presence with pond hockey, best toque awards, banquet at Fort Gibraltar with Voyageur Games, Aboriginal Games and the “recess theme” throughout (read hoolahoops, hopscotch and cranium friendly dodgeball). The entire Recreation Services team is to be applauded for their amazing energy and effort in hosting this event.
Recreation Services Re-organization
With the change to the Executive of the Faculty, Gary Thompson, former Director Recreation Services now sits on the Faculty Executive as the Director Active Living. This re-organization process has been a long process that has involved all Recreation Services staff. I want to publicly in this report thank each of them for their integrity and professionalism as we moved through this process together. I feel that Recreation Services is moving closer to optimally serving all of its stakeholders, primarily students of the University of Manitoba. As this is my 11th and final Annual Report for Recreation Services I have great memories, good friends and deep respect for everyone involved along the way. Thank you for all you have taught me and all of the passion for Active Living that you share with customers.
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BISON ATHLETIC THERAPY CENTRE
Ms. Tracey Nyczai, Director
This year the Bison Athletic Therapy Centre (BATC) has gone through some significant staffing changes. We sadly said goodbye to Jeff Billeck and Jim Norris, Certified Athletic Therapists who have been with us for many years. Jeff has taken a position at the University of Winnipeg as the Head Athletic Therapist. We wish him much success in his new position. Jim Norris headed off to Romania to work with a volleyball team, following a former Team Canada Volleyball coach that he worked with in the past. We are sure the team will benefit from such a talented therapist!
New to our Centre are Lori Nickel and Mandy Los, both Certified Athletic Therapists. Both are graduates of FKRM’s Athletic Therapy Degree Program and Lori has worked with us as casual staff in the past. Mandy hails from Brandon, Manitoba, where she worked with a variety of clientele very similar to those we see here at the BATC. We are excited to have them on board.
The BATC staff continues to be very involved both within the Faculty and the surrounding community. Byron Bahniuk taught the new Athletic Therapy Skills course that he developed last year. For the second year in a row, he coordinated the Athletic Therapy services for the 2009 Manitoba Marathon as a member of the Medical Organizing Committee. I was proud to be a member of the Sport Without Borders Committee – a joint project between the University of Manitoba Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management and Kenya (Kenyatta University, Kenya Medical Research Institute and the Terik Community in Kenya). This project has many goals related to physical activity promotion and disease prevention. My contribution to this project will be to assist in the development of a Sports Injury Management program through Kenyatta University. It is a very exciting and new venture for me!
The BATC staff (Byron, Lori and Mandy) attended the 2009 Canadian Athletic Therapists’ Association Annual Conference in Vancouver, B.C., in May. This is always a valuable time to interact with colleagues across the country and to stay up-to-date within our professional organization.
This year we also ventured outside of our Centre to offer massages to Fort Garry Campus staff at their work site. Massage Therapist (and Athletic Therapist) Byron Bahniuk took his portable massage table “on the road” and offered massages of 5-20 minute duration for a cost of $1 per minute. Any interested departments just have to call and set up a day and time for Byron to come out! Byron also partnered with the Environmental Health and Safety Office to speak about Preventing Spinal Injury in the workplace.
For National Athletic Therapy Month in June 2008, we again celebrated in a number of ways – posters across campus, giveaways at Sneaker Day, and daily fitness tips online. We were fortunate to be the recipient of yet another CATA award for our celebration efforts: a $500 prize! This makes two years in a row and we are going for three in June 2009!
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BISON CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Ms. Janice Grift, Director
Introduction
Children’s Programs continued to encompass a wide variety of dynamic and educational programs for children between the ages of 2 and 16 years. Approximately 11,000 children participated in these programs and over 300 University of Manitoba students received invaluable employment training experience.
Summer Programs
In its 30th year, Mini-University continued to be the largest summer youth program in North America. In the summer of 2008 numbers increased to approximately 6,400 children attending a wide variety of programs. The programs are broken into three main categories: 1) Sports Camps, 2) Special Interest Camps and 3) Bison Development Ice Camps. All camps have a physical activity component and we have something for children of every age and ability. A number of new programs were introduced: Animation Nation, Video Masters, Create-a-Book, Field Trip Camp, Magic Mania, Advanced Asper New Venture Adventure and Beach Volleyball.
Mini-University is non-profit and would not exist without the continued financial assistance from a variety of city, provincial and federal government bodies. This past year, student employment programs from the federal and provincial government subsidized employment opportunities for approximately 110 University students. Funding from Winnipeg School Division #1 and Robert A. Kennedy was allocated to sponsor 180 “at-risk” children to attend various programs. Financial support form Manitoba Hydro allowed in excess of 100 economically disadvantaged children to attend these programs. The continued support of each of these institutions is very much appreciated by both the University and the community, and is essential for the ongoing success of these programs.
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Fall/Winter Programs
The fall/winter programs include Recreational and Educational Gymnastics, Music Movement and Jungle Gymnastics, Judo, Taekwondo, Rock Climbing and a variety of hockey skills programs. We also hosted our 26th annual spring break hockey camp. A number of different programs were offered during spring break that saw attendance numbers double from the previous year.
School Programs
School programs saw tremendous growth this year. In the fall, In-service days ran for the third year. In-service days run when the Louis Riel and Pembina Trails School Division have no school. An average of 35 children attended the 16 different days. Approximately 75 schools participated in field trips to the University, including four groups who stayed in residence for two nights while attending Mini-U activities during the day. In addition, twelve schools (including two home-school groups) participated in swimming lessons. The total number of children attending school programs this year was in excess of 5,500 children.
Swimming Programs
In its 12th year, the “I CAN SWIM” program continued to be extremely popular. Over 2,000 children participated in the popular swimming programs and most programs were filled to capacity within the first few days of registration. The “I CAN SWIM” program incorporates all ages regardless of level of skill or ability. Progression through the program occurs at each child’s own rate and they can excel in areas where they are strong. All children receive a poster that helps track their individual progress with extra recognition including badges and certificates. Other programs offered include: tots, Mini-Bisons (semi-competitive swimming programs for children who will improve their swimming ability by aiming for speed swimming stroke technique), diving, Bronze Star, Swim Patrol, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross and adult learn- to-swim programs.
Personnel
Darel Lepp left the University in November of 2008 and was replaced in December by Kevin Gilbert.
Summary
Overall, Children’s Programs continue to enjoy tremendous success in 2008-2009. With some exciting new program ideas, the programs can only continue to maintain the excellent quality that our customers have come to know and appreciate.
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BISON FACILITY USE REPORT
Mr. Jody Williams, Facilities Manager
Facility Usage
For the past four years community usage of the University’s athletic facilities has been increasing. This trend continued in 2008-2009 as community usage increased by almost 4% from the previous year.
Number of community client groups:
Sport Manitoba 34 School Divisions 16 Community Centres 27 Private Groups 132 Total 209
Number of rental contracts:
Internal Contracts 594 External Contracts 519 Total 1113
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Special Events
The University’s athletic facilities have a long history of hosting major sporting competitions and special events. Two Pan American Games, two World Curling Championships, jazz concerts, tradeshows and numerous provincial volleyball, basketball and track championships are but a few of the events we have hosted in our facilities in past years. The following are notable events we hosted in 2008-2009;
• “Play for the Cure” Charity Hockey Tournament – Max Bell Arena, August 2008 • “Hoops to Heal” Benefit Basketball Tournament – Investors Groups Athletic Centre, December 2008 • Provincial High School Volleyball Championships – Investors Groups Athletic Centre, December 2008 • Provincial High School Basketball Championships – Investors Groups Athletic Centre, March 2009 • Free Press Career Symposium – Max Bell Fieldhouse, May 2009 • Canadian Wide Science Fair – Max Bell Fieldhouse, May 2009 • National Aboriginal Hockey Championships – Max Bell Arena, May 2009 • Manitoba Marathon – University Stadium, June 2009
Facility Upgrades
The Faculty received some extremely positive feedback regarding the upgrades to the Gold Gym in June 2008. As a result, the Brown Gym received a new hardwood floor and a fresh coat of paint in June 2009. With the completion of these recent upgrades, the Frank Kennedy Centre once again houses two top quality facilities for volleyball and basketball.
Staffing News
Mr. Barry Stone, our Investors Group Athletic Centre Coordinator was seconded by Enrollment Services for another year. Mr. Simon Wang remained as the Investor Group Athletic Centre Coordinator and Mr. Ken Snider remained as the Max Bell Centre Coordinator during Mr. Stone’s absence. Ms. Christine Majury, who was filling in as the Joe Doupe Building Coordinator, left in March 2009 to take a position with Recreation Services. Mr. Tim Brown, a Customer Service Representative at the Frank Kennedy Centre, was hired as the new Coordinator for the Joe Doupe Centre.
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PERSONNEL
During the 2008-2009 academic year the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management consisted of the following staff members and part-time sessional instructors:
DEAN: Dr. Jane Watkinson ASSOCIATE DEAN (Academic): Dr. Kelly MacKay ASSOCIATE DEAN (Research): Dr. Phillip Gardiner PROFESSOR EMERITUS: Mr. Emil Hrenchuk DIRECTOR EMERITUS: Mr. John MacDiarmid
Business Manager: Ms. Caron Bueckert (until Nov. 08) Mr. Dan McGregor (effective Mar. 2/09) Confidential Secretary: Ms. Agnès Gagné Financial Assistant: Miss Allison Stephen Financial Assistant: Ms. Kristy Jamieson (until Dec. 23/08) Mrs. Linda Eliuk (effective Mar. 2/09) Office Assistant: Mrs. Linda Eliuk (until Feb. 27/09) Ms. Jennifer Triggs (effective May 19/09)
Programmer Analyst: Mr. Glenn Deering Programmer & Web-Site Coordinator: Mr. Andre Worms Communication, Promotion and Alumni Officer Mr. David Schmeichel (effective Apr. 1/09-Mar. 31/10)
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS:
Undergraduate Program Administrator/Advisor: Ms. Karin Nowak-Bailey (on lve Mar. 30/09-Mar. 29/10) Ms. Tanya Angus (lve replacement Mar. 9/09-June 21/09) Ms. Patti Dickieson (lve replacement June 22/09-Mar. 29/10) Academic Advisor: Ms. Patti Dickieson
Dr. Marion Alexander Mr. Ken Bentley Mr. Claude Bérubé Dr. Janice Butcher Dr. Michael Campbell Mr. Vlastimil Cerny Ms. Pam Danis Mr. Brian Dobie Dr. Todd Duhamel Ms. Jackie Elliott Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht (lve May/07-Jun/09) Dr. Joannie Halas Mr. John Hayward Dr. Dennis Hrycaiko (lve Jul/07/Dec/09) Mr. Don MacGillivray Dr. Kelly MacKay Dr. Jennifer Mactavish Dr. Jon McGavock Mr. Stan Pierre Mr. Garth Pischke Dr. Michelle Porter (lve Jan/09-June 30/09) Dr. Elizabeth Ready (lve Jul/08-June/09) Mr. Jon Rempel Mr. Mike Sirant (lve Jul/06-Apr/09) Mr. Kirby Schepp Mr. Rick Suffield Mr. Kyle Turcotte Dr. Christine Van Winkle (lve Mar/09- Nov/09)
Regular Session - Sessional Instructors:
Mr. Byron Bahniuk Ms. Andrea Bedard Ms. Krista Carter Miss Lucelia De Melo Ms. Pamela Horan Ms. Rachelle Lawrence Mr. Christopher MacDonell Ms. Angie McBride Mr. Walt McKee
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Mr. Guy McKim Mr. Jason Moniz Ms. Michelle Nelson Ms. Mary Page Ms. Joanne Parsons Ms. Colleen Plumton Ms. Dorathea Pretorius Mr. Louis Svenningson Mrs. Joanne Van Dyck Ms. Monique Wall Ms. Sandra Webber Mrs. Faralee Wilson Mrs. Kellie Winzinowich
Summer/Intersession – Sessional Instructors:
Ms. Andrea Bedard Mrs. Barb Cajas Mr. Mike Chizewski Ms. Shannon Griffith Mr. Tom Hammond Mr. Chris Macdonell Ms. Michelle Nelson Ms. Joanne Parsons Mr. Mike Pierre Ms. Colleen Plumton Mr. Kevin Powers Mr. Blair Robillard Ms. Monique Wall Ms. Charlene Waterman
Dr. John Meldrum, University of Victoria
GRADUATE PROGRAM:
CHAIR: Dr. Michelle Porter (on leave January-June/09) Dr. Phillip Gardiner (January 1-June 30/09) Office Assistant: Ms. Janis McGonigle
Graduate Faculty: Areas of Expertise/Research Interests:
Marion Alexander, Ph.D. (Alberta) - Sport biomechanics; Biomechanical analysis of movement - Anatomical biomechanics - Aging Biomechanics
Janice Butcher, Ph.D. (Alberta) - Psycho-social aspects of participation in physical activity/sport - Exercise behaviour - Benefits of physical activity - Children’s physical activity and motor development
Michael Campbell, Ph.D. (Waterloo) - Parks and protected areas planning and management - Resource based outdoor recreation/education - Resources, hazards and recreation, resource conflict resolution
Todd Duhamel, Ph.D. (Waterloo) - Physical activity and chronic disease prevention: translating knowledge derived from the molecular discoveries made in the laboratory into messages that will improve population health.
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Phillip Gardiner, Ph.D. (Alberta) - Exercise physiology - Neural and neuromuscular adaptations to altered activity
Gordon Giesbrecht, Ph.D. (Manitoba) - Physiology of exercise under environmental stress - Human temperature regulation - Hypo- and hyperthermia
Joannie Halas, Ph.D. (Alberta) - Cross-cultural pedagogy, access to post secondary education for Aboriginal and racialized minority students - Quality and cultural relevance of physical education
Dennis W. Hrycaiko, Ph.D. (Alberta) - Psychology of sport - Performance enhancement, mental training
Kelly MacKay, Ph.D. (Illinois) - Tourism and leisure behavior - Visuals and destination image - Information technology and tourism
Jennifer Mactavish, Ph.D. (Minnesota) - Recreation and sport for persons with disabilities - Family- and person-centred recreation and therapeutic recreation - Intellectual disability
Jon McGavock, Ph.D. (Alberta) - the role of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes and the associated cardiovascular complications in youth.
Michelle Porter, Ph.D. (Western Ontario) - Neuromuscular adaptations with aging - Strength training - Driving and aging
A. Elizabeth Ready, Ph.D. (Alberta) - Physical health benefits of physical activity in older adults - Physical activity guidelines, exercise dose- response and health benefits - Community-based physical activity interventions
Christine Van Winkle, Ph.D. (Clemson) - cognitive aspects of visitors’ experiences at destinations
E. Jane Watkinson, Ph.D. (Michigan) - participation of children in playful physical activity, especially those with disability or movement difficulty
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HEALTH, LEISURE AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE RESEARCH INSTITUTE:
ASSOCIATE DEAN (RESEARCH)/Director, HLHPRI: Dr. Phillip Gardiner Assistant to the Director: Ms. Maureen Rodrigue Office Assistant: Ms. Janis McGonigle Office Assistant/Receptionist: Ms. Louise Ferris (Sept. 2/08-Apr. 3/09)
Research Affiliates/Associates:
Dr. M. Alexander Dr. D. Bailis Jockey Baker Nyakaana Dr. C. Blais John Bosco Nizeyi Dr. G. Bristow Dr. J. Butcher Dr. M. Campbell Dr. J. Chipperfield Dr. B. Cox Dr. C. Dranzoa Dr. T. Duhamel Dr. D. Fitzpatrick Dr. G. Giesbrecht Dr. J. Halas Dr. D. Hrycaiko Consolata Kobonesa Dr. R. Kerr Dr. D. Kriellaars Dr. Z. Lutfiyya Dr. P. MacDonald Dr. K. MacKay Dr. J. Mactavish Dr. J. McGavock Joseph Obua Dr. M. Porter Dr. E. Ready Ms. M. Rodrigue Dr. M. Smith Dr. B. Taylor Dr. C. Van Winkle David Walker Dr. J. Watkinson
SERVICE ADMINISTRATION
Marketing Coordinator: Mr. Shane Ray (until Aug. 26/08) Mr. Andrew Paterson (effective Assistant Marketing Coordinator:
BISON SPORTS:
Athletic Director: Mrs. Coleen Dufresne Assistant Athletic Director: Mr. Curt Warkentin Office Assistant: Ms. Melinda Sasek Sports Information Officer: Mr. Christopher Zuk Event Coordinator: Ms. Jennifer Everard
COACHES:
Women’s Basketball: Ms. Pam Danis Men’s Basketball: Mr. Rick Suffield (until April 1/09) Mr. Kirby Schepp (May 1/09-Apr. 30/10) Football: Mr. Brian Dobie Assistant Football Coach: Mr. Stanford Pierre Women’s Ice Hockey: Mr. Jonathan Rempel Men’s Ice Hockey: Mr. Mike Sirant (lve. Aug/08-Mar.31/09) Mr. Don MacGillivray (Aug/08-Jul. 31/09) Soccer: Mr. Walt McKee
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Swimming: Mr. Vlastimil Cerny Track & Field/Cross-Country: Mr. Claude Bérubé Men’s Volleyball: Mr. Garth Pischke Women’s Volleyball: Mr. Ken Bentley
BISON RECREATION SERVICES:
Director, Active Living: Mr. Gary Thompson Director, Programs: Mrs. Tanya Busby (effective June 22, 2009) Director, Membership Services: Ms. Mandy Johnson (effective June 29, 2009) Assistant Director, Recreation Services: Mr. Randy Sawatzky Coord., Fitness & Lifestyle Services: Ms. Ulla Liljegren (lve Jan. 19 /09-Jan. 18/10) Ms. Kerri Gregoire (effective Jan. 22/09-Jan. 21/10) Coordinator of Fitness Testing and Conditioning: Ms. Jennifer Bryant Coord., Adult Wellness, Intramurals, Leagues & Clubs: Ms. Mandy Johnson Coordinator, Intramurals and Clubs: Mrs. Kyla Ray (effective April 27/09) Asst. to the Coord., Adult Wellness, Intramurals, Leagues & Clubs: Mrs. Kyla Ray (until April /09)
Coord., Recreation Services, Joe Doupe Recreation Centre: Mr. Tony Owens (until April 9/09) Ms. Lori-Ann Mundt (May 4/09-May 3/10) Coordinator of Membership & Customer Service, Brodie Centre: Ms. Kerri Gregoire (until Feb./09) Ms. Christine Majury (Feb. 16/09-Jan. 25/10) BISON CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS:
Director, Bison Children’s Programs: Ms. Janice Grift Program Coordinator: Mr. Jay Gamey Program Coordinator: Mr. Daryl Lepp (until Nov. 27/08) Mr. Kevin Gilbert (effective Dec. 17/08) Program Coordinator: Ms. Brenda Krueger Aquatics Coordinator: Ms. Amanda Devion Aboriginal Mentor Program Coordinator: Mr. Blair Robillard (Feb. 9/09 – Feb. 9/10)
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Customer Service Supervisor: Ms. Maribel Abrenica (on lve Feb/09-Feb/10) Ms. Amanda Gill (effective /09) Customer Service Representatives: Mr. Timothy Brown (Feb. 2/09 – Feb. 1/10) Darcy Coss (effective Mar. 16/09) Ms. Ashley Gagnon (effective Mar. 16/09) Ms. Amanda Gill (Jun/07-Oct/07) Ms. Breanna Gilmour (effective Mar. 16/09) Ms. Mandy Johnson (effective Mar. 10/07-Aug. 26/07) Ms. Christine Majury Ms. Kaylee Roteliuk Ms. Lisa Rowley
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BISON FACILITIES:
Facilities Manager: Mr. Jody Williams Scheduling Coordinator: Mrs. Debbie Gajadhar Building Coordinator (Frank Kennedy): Mr. Jeff Gushulak Building Coordinator (Max Bell/Stadium): Mr. Simon Wang Equipment Technician: Mr. Phillip Charles Building Coordinator (IGAC): Mr. Ken Snider Building Coordinator (Joe Doupe): Mr. Timothy Brown (effective Mar. 23/09)
BISON ATHLETIC THERAPY CLINIC:
Director, Bison Athletic Therapy Clinic: Ms. Tracey Nyczai Athletic Therapists: Mr. Jeff Billeck (until /08) Athletic Therapist/Massage Therapist: Mr. Byron Bahniuk Office Assistants: Ms. Barb Hirose Ms. Shannon Ott
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2008-2009 GRADUAND LIST
Bachelor of Physical Education – May 2009
Erin A.C. Nieuwenburg (with Distinction) – University Gold Medal
Bailey, Brittany Daun Hodges, Ben Bohémier,Joël Alexandre Joseph Hunter, Kristjan Robert Bretecher, Justin Mitchell Janssens, Roberta Julianna+ Brodeur, Danielle Martinot Joe, Vanessa Rose Brown, Christopher Neil Johnson, Matthew Duncan Graham+ Brown, Emily Danielle Klassen, Adam John Burdeny, April Dawn Knox, Michael Daniel Buscemi, Christa Maria Krentz, Kayla Lynn (with Distinction) Callum, Gavin Brian James McKay, Brandy Amanda Brennan Charrier, Justin Carl Milljour, Raymond Brent Chichlowski, Melissa Amber Mooney, Blair Patrick Ciastko, Lindsay Jade Newman, Heidi Danelle Clarke, William David * Ngo, Andrew Santa Cordingley, Dean Maurice Patenaude, Daniel Roy Joseph Decker, Matthew Nathan Pawlyshyn, Michael Myron Denys, David John Vladimir (with Distinction) Schmidt, Amy Lillian Donato, Colin Joseph Serhal, Trisha Marie Dupont, Mario Marcel Shachtay, Jodi Lynn (with Distinction) Eichel, Matthew Keith Stowell, Sarah Louise Enns, Ashleigh Lynne Tamondong, Mirasol Friesen, Nathan Joel Vanden Berg, Harrison Lucas Friesen, Scott Alan Vanderveen, Gillian Brooke Harty-Edwards, Rachelle Jilla Westwood, Andrew Timothy
* as at February 2009 + as at October 2008 St. John’s College
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2008-2009 GRADUAND LIST
Bachelor of Kinesiology – May 2009
Lindsay D. Zylstra (with Distinction) - Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Medal (in Kinesiology)
Adam, Jordan Alexander Lloyd Johnson, Vanessa Anne Balbin-Caballero, Gyan+ Kehrer, Corinne Yvonne Bennett, Craig Alexander Kemp, Iain James Crispin (with Distinction) Bresch, Casey Reginald Kissinger, Michael Anthony* Brons, Rozalind Joanna Klos, Jason Michael+ Buffie, Brian Robert Lauzon, Sabrina Marie Bulat, Stacey Brianne Levy, Robert Washington Campbell, Tyne Kristen Lowen, Karim Rohan Leo Carr, Paul Daniel Lowey, Michelle Renee Charrière, Joël Marc+ Magotiaux, Lindsey Noelle Marie Common, Tara Jane (with Distinction) McArthur, Paul Davidson+ Cruz, Jomar Paul Oliver, Chad Wesley Bernard Delipper, Lindsay Michelle Palechuk, Martyn Peter* Deonaraine, Melissa Park, Joseph Dressler, Scot James Poole, Ashleigh Jennifer Dueck, Ryan Daniel Ryman, Carrie Heather (with Distinction) Fernando, Joshua Ian+ Suderman, Josiah Lee+ Flanders, Lisa Shannon Truelove, Jenna Dawn Fortier, Melanie+ Wojnarski, Sean Adam Giesbrecht, Ryan Ross Wooden, Nicole Lynne Gronick, Steven Kent+ Zachedniak, Faye Ashlee Hatton, Nathan Lee Zdebiak, Shane Miles Houssin, Jenna Ashley
+ as at October 2008 * as at February 2009 St. Paul’s College
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2008-2009 GRADUAND LIST
Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development – May 2009
Diana C. King (with Distinction) – Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Medal (in Recreation Management and Community Development)
Adam, Ashleigh Catherine Lambert, Stephanie Erin Barr, Naomi Bryna+ Lang, Jenica Beth+ Chranowski, Ryan Daniel Moir, Mallory Anne+ Clark, Brady Michael Redekop, Kendra Lael* Cote, Ashley Kathleen Richert, Sarah Kathleen Enns, Karis Rachel Robson, Brook Donald Ferguson, Andrea Elizabeth+ Thingstad, James Paul Arnold Graham, Matthew Jonathan Turgeon, Chantelle Yvonne Halowaty, Meagan Christine+
+ as at October 1, 2008 * as at February 1, 2009 St. John’s College
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Student Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (S.A.H.P.E.R.)
2008-2009 COUNCIL MEMBERS
President Brandy McKay Vice-President, Physical Education Karl Campbell Vice-President, Kinesiology Ryan Giesbrecht Vice-President, Athletic Therapy Lisa Flanders Vice-President, Recreation Management & Community Development Lindsey Kruschel Secretary Jenna McIntosh Treasurer Barret Hildebrandt Public Relations Chair Mario Dupont Recreation and Leisure Chair Danielle Brown Social Chair Justin Charrier Graduation Committee Chair Carrie Ryman B.Kin. Representatives: Brittany Curtis Matt Hepner B.P.E. Representatives: Amy Schmidt Haley Sigurdson
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FACULTY OF KINESIOLOGY & RECREATION MANAGEMENT ENDOWMENT FUND
Student Referendum
In March 2008, the students in the Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management held a referendum and responded with strong support for the Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management's Endowment Fund. Students voted to contribute $75.00 per student (per year) for the next two years to be collected from each undergraduate student each fall when they pay their fees beginning in the fall of the 2008-2009 fiscal year.
Thank you to the students of the Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management for their continued support of the Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management Endowment Fund!
Endowment Fund Allocations for 2008-2009
During the 2007-2008 year the fund earned approximately $30,000 in interest that was allocated to support students, classroom equipment and libraries. Details of the 2008-2009 allocation are as follows:
Students - $2,500 toward the attendance of students at the Kin Games and Recreation Connections Conferences. - $1,000 toward grad - $1,000 toward the attendance of students to the WCCRC
Library - $2,000 toward a subscription for Sport Discus and general acquisitions.
Facilities - $3,000 projector in Conference Room A
Graduate Program - $1,600 office furniture and posters
Undergraduate Program - $1,600 culturally relevant course materials - $17,300 equipment for Biomechanics, Anatomy and Basic Trauma
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Sources of Funds
19%
43% Research and Special Funds Baseline and Special Targets Income funded
38%
Uses of Funds
4% 4% Wages and Benefits 4% 8% Travel (Primarily Bison Sports)
Materials and Supplies
11% Other Operating Expenses
69% Scholarships/Bursaries and Awards
Telecommunications/Printing/Misc ellaneous
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Operating Expenditures
4% 4% 4% Academic Programs 6% 32% Bison Sports Children's Programs 12% Recreation Services Research Facilities 14% Administration/Other
24% Athletic Therapy
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SECTION B:
PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICATIONS
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
Adameova, A., Xu, Y.J., Duhamel, T.A., Tappia, P.S., Shan, L., Dhalla, N.S. Anti-atherosclerotic molecules targeting oxidative stress and inflammation. Current Pharmaceutical Design. (In press).
Bédard, M., Weaver, B., Dârziòš, P., and Porter, M.M. (2008). Predicting driving performance in older adults: We are not there yet! Traffic Injury Prevention, 9(4), 336-341,
Bédard, M., Porter, M.M., Marshall, S., Isherwood, I., Riendeau, J., Weaver, B., Tuokko, H., Molnar, F., and Miller-Polgar, J. (2008). The combination of two training approaches to improve older adults' driving safety. Traffic Injury Prevention, 9(1), 70-76.
Benoit, D., Gélinas, I., Mazer, B., Porter, M.M. and Duquette, J. (2009). Drivers' perceived workload when driving using adaptive equipment: A pilot study. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 27(4), 277-297.
Brandstrom, H., Grip, H., Hallberg, P., Gronlund, C., Angquist, K.A., Giesbrecht, G.G. (2008) Hand cold recovery responses before and after 15 months of military training in a cold climate. Aviat Space Environ Med, 79(9), 904-8.
Button, D., Kalmar, J., Gardiner, K., Marqueste, T., Zhong, H., Roy, R., Edgerton, V., and Gardiner, P. (2008). Does elimination of afferent input modify the changes in rat motoneurone properties that occur following chronic spinal cord transection? J Physiol (London), 586, 529-544.
Campbell, J.M. (2008). Communicating for wildlife management or hunting tourism: The case of the Manitoba spring bear hunt, Ed. B. Lovelock. Tourism and the consumption of wildlife: Hunting, shooting and sport fishing, Routledge, 213-226.
Campbell, J.M. Are trail use behaviours changing: Results of a photo monitoring study in Riding Mountain National Park. Ecosystem Based Management: Beyond Boundaries. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Science and the Management of Protected Areas (SAMPAA VI). Acadia University, Wolfville, N.S. May 21-26, 2007. (In press).
Campbell, J.M. and MacKay, K.J. (2009). Communicating the role of hunting for wildlife management. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 14(1) 21-36.
Campbell, J.M., MacKay, K.J., Walker, D.J., and Dranzoa, C. (2008). Strengthening local support for community tourism (in Uganda) through university – community partnerships.
Publications…page 1
Monograph chapter in A. Raschi and S. Trampetti, (eds.), Management for Protection and Sustainable Development, MMV-4. Tuscany: Italy, 475-479
Campbell, J.M., and Walker, D.J. (2008). The future of recreation ecology in Canada: Go big or go home? Monograph chapter in A. Raschi & S. Trampetti, (eds.), Management for Protection and Sustainable Development, MMV-4. Tuscany: Italy, 47-52.
Campbell, J.M., and Dranzoa, C. Community tourism and biodiversity conservation in Uganda: Preliminary results of a joint Canada-Uganda universities project. Ecosystem Based Management: Beyond Boundaries. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Science and the Management of Protected Areas (SAMPAA XI) Wolfville, N.S. May 21-26. 2007. (In press).
Carpenter, A., Rothney, A., Mousseau, J., Halas, J., and Forsyth, J. (2008). Seeds of encouragement: Initiating an Aboriginal youth mentorship program. Canadian Journal of Native Education, 31(2), 51-69.
Comte, M., Hobin, E., Casey, C., Griffith, J., Leggett, C., Manske, S., McGavock, J. and MIPASS investigators. (2008). Physical activity levels in Manitoba secondary students: MIPASS. Canadian Journal of Diabetes.
Dear, J.B., Porter, M.M., and Ready, A.E. Energy expenditure during golfing and lawn-mowing in older adult men. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. (In press).
Dhalla N.S., Sani-Chohan, H.K., and Duhamel, T.A.. Strategies for the regulation of intracellular calcium in ischemic heart disease. Future Cardiology. (In press).
Duhamel, T.A. (2008). Invited commentary in Viewpoint: Fatigue mechanisms determining exercise performance: integrative physiology is systems physiology. J Appl Physiol. 104(5), 1544.
Duhamel, T.A. and Dhalla, N.S. (2008). Molecular mechanisms of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone blockade in congestive heart failure. In: Recent Advances in Cardiovascular Sciences, Ed. by S.S. Agrawal, DIPSAR, Govt. of NCT Delhi, New Delhi, 1-41.
Giesbrecht, G.G., Pretorius, T. (2008). Survey of public knowledge and responses to educational slogans regarding cold-water immersion. Wilderness Environ Med, 19(4), 261-6.
Green, H.J., Bombardier, E., Duhamel, T.A., Holloway, G.P., Moule, J., Ranney, D.W., Tupling, A.R. and Ouyang, J. (2008). Acute responses in muscle mitochondrial and cytosolic enzyme activities during heavy intermittent exercise. J Appl Physiol., 104(4):931-7.
Publications…page 2
Green, H.J., Bombardier, E., Duhamel, T.A., Stewart, R.D., Tupling, A.R., and Ouyang, J. (2008). Metabolic, enzymatic and transporter responses in human muscle during consecutive days of exercise and recovery. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 295(4), R1238-50.
Green, H.J., Burnett, M.E., Duhamel, T.A., D'Arsigny, C.L., O'Donnell, D.E., Webb, K.A., and Ouyang, J. (2008). Abnormal sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium-sequestering properties in skeletal muscle in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 295(2), C350-7.
Green, H.J., Duhamel, T.A., Holloway, G.P., Moule, J., Ranney, D.W., Tupling, A.R. and Ouyang, J. (2008). Rapid upregulation of GLUT4 and MCT4 expression during sixteen hours of heavy intermittent cycle exercise. Am J Physiol Regul, Integ Comp Physiol. 294(2), R594- 600.
Green, H.J., Duhamel, T.A., Stewart, R.D., Tupling, A.R., and Ouyang, J. (2008). Dissociation between changes in muscle Na+-K+-ATPase isoform abundance and activity with consecutive days of exercise and recovery. Am J Physiol: Endo Metab. 294(4):E761-7.
Grissom, C.K., McAlpine, J.C., Harmston, C.H., Radwin, M.I., Giesbrecht, G.G., Scholand, M.B., Morgan, J.S. (2008). Hypercapnia effect on core cooling and shivering threshold during snow burial. Aviat Space Environ Med, 79(8), 735-42.
Halas, J. and Kentel, J. (2008). Giving the body its due: Autobiographical reflections and utopian imaginings. In G. Fenstermacher, R. Colvin, J. Wiens & D. Coulter (Eds.), Why do we educate in a democratic society. Volume 1, pps. 208-223. Malden, MA: National Society for the Study of Education and Blackwell Press.
Halas, J. and van Ingen, C. Gentle interventions: Reclaiming disengaged youth at an adolescent treatment centre/school. Reclaiming Children and Youth. (In press).
Iwasaki, Y., Barlett, J., MacKay, K., Mactavish, J., and Ristock, J. (2008). Mapping nondominant voices into understanding stress-coping mechanisms. Journal of Community Psychology, 36(6), 702-723.
Kah, J.A., Vogt, C., and MacKay, K. (2008). Online travel information search and purchasing by internet use experiences. Journal of Information Technology and Tourism, 10(3), 189- 199.
Kah, J., C. Vogt, and MacKay, K. (2008). Information and technology uses based on travel uncertainty. Korean Journal of Hospitality Administration, 17(5), 15-33.
Kalmar, J., Button, D., Gardiner, K., Cahill, F., and Gardiner, P. (2009). Caloric restriction does not offset age-associated changes in the biophysical properties of motoneuron. J Neurophysiol, 101(2), 548-557.
Publications…page 3
Larivière, C., Gravel, D., Gardiner, P., Arsenault, A.B., Gagnon, D., and Loisel, P. A submaximal test to assess back muscles capacity: Evaluation of construct validity. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology (JEK-D-08-00106R2). (In press).
Lu, J., and Campbell, J.M. (2008). The nature and heterogeneity of perceived constraints of using the Trans Canada Trail for hiking/walking. Leisure/Loisir, 32(1), 183-202.
Lundgren, J.P., Henriksson, O., Pretorius, T., Cahill, F., Bristow, G., Chochinov, A., Pretorius, A., Bjornstig, U., Giesbrecht, G.G. (2009). Field torso-warming modalities: a comparative study using a human model. Prehosp Emerg Care, 13(3), 371-8.
McGavock, J.M., Hastings, J., Pacini, E., Snell, P., McGuire, D.K., Levine, B.D. and Mitchell, J. (2009). A 40-year follow-up of the Dallas Bed Rest Study: The response to maximal exercise. Journal of Gerontology and Biological Sciences, 64(2), 293-9.
McGavock, J.M., Torrance, B.D., McGuire, K.A., Wozny, P., and Lewanczuk, R.Z. The association between fitness and the risk of overweight in youth. Obesity. E-Pub., March 9, 2009.
McGavock, J.M., Szczepaniak, L.S., Abdulah, S., See, R., Snell, P.M., Ayers, C.R., Khera, A., De Lemos, J., and McGuire, D.K. (2008). The effects of rosiglitazone on myocardial triglyceride content in Human type 2 diabetes: Results from a six-month double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, December, 39, 11.
Myers, A.M., Blanchard, R.A., MacDonald, L. and Porter, M.M. (2008). Process evaluation of the AAA Roadwise Review CD-ROM™: Observed and reported experiences of older drivers. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 24(3), 224-238.
Ogborn, D., and Gardiner, P. Effects of exercise and muscle-type on BDNF, NT-4/5 and TrkB expression in skeletal muscle. (Muscle & Nerve, In press, accepted May 2009).
Peronnet, F., Abdelaoui, M., Lavoie, C., Marrao, C., Kerr, S., Massicotte, D., Giesbrecht, G.G. (2009). Effect of a 20-day ski trek on fuel selection during prolonged exercise at low workload with ingestion of 13C-glucose. Eur J Appl Physiol, 106(1), 41-9.
Porter, M.M., Irani, P., and Mondor, T.A. (2008). The effect of auditory alerts on brake response times in younger and older male drivers – a simulator study. Transportation Research Record, 2069, 41-47.
Pretorius, T., Cahill, F., Kocay, S., Giesbrecht, G.G. (2008). Shivering heat production and core cooling during head-in and head-out immersion in 17 degrees C water. Aviat Space Environ, 79(5), 495-9.
Radwin, M.I., Grissom, C.K., Giesbrecht, G.G. (2009). The rate of cooling during avalanche burial: a “core” issue. Resuscitation, 80(8), 956-7.
Publications…page 4
Ready, A.E., Butcher, J.E., Dear, J.B., Fieldhouse, P., Harlos, S., Katz, A., Moffatt, M., Rodrigue, M., Schmalenberg, J., and Gardiner, P.F. (2009). Canada’s Physical Activity Guide recommendations are a low benchmark for Manitoba adults. Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism, 34(2), 172-181.
Spencer-Cavaliere, N., Causgrove Dunn, J. and Watkinson, E.J. Is recess an achievement context? An application of expectancy-value theory to playground choices. Alberta Journal of Educational Research. (In press).
Spencer-Cavaliere, N., Peers, D.L. and Watkinson, E.J. (2008). Integrating able-bodied athletes in disability sport: Athletic identity and competitive/elite women’s wheelchair basketball players. Pulse, 21(1), 9-10.
Stewart, R.D., Duhamel, T.A., Tupling, A.R. and Green, H.J. (2008). Effects of consecutive days of exercise and recovery on muscle mechanical function. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 40(2):316- 25.
Trembath, D., Macintosh, A., Becker, A., Kozyrskyj, A., and McGavock, J. (2008). The association between physical activity and arterial stiffness in 12-13 yr olds. Canadian Journal of Diabetes.
Van Biesen, D., Mactavish, J., Vanlandewijck, Y., and Van de Vliet, P. The ability of elite table tennis players with intellectual disabilities to adapt their service/return to specific spin characteristics of the ball. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly. (In press).
Van Winkle, C.M. and Backman, K.F. (2009). Examining visitor mindfulness at a cultural event. Event Management. 12(3/4), 163-169.
Van Winkle, C. and MacKay, K. (2008). Self-serving bias in visitors’ perceptions of the impacts of tourism. Journal of Leisure Research, 40(1), 69-89.
Webber, S.C., and Porter, M.M. Monitoring mobility in older adults using global positioning system (GPS) watches and accelerometers: A feasibility study. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. (In press).
Webber, S.C., Porter, M.M., and Gardiner, P.F. Modeling age-related neuromuscular changes in humans. Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism. (In press).
Wittmeier, K., Carey, S., Hamilton, J., Macintosh, A., Sellers, E., Dean, H., and McGavock, J. (2008). Insulin resistance, beta cell function and hepatic steatosis in youth-onset Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Canadian Journal of Diabetes. 33, 10. Woosnam, K.M, McElroy, K.E. and Van Winkle, C.M. The role of personal values in determining tourist motivations: An application to the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, a cultural special event. Journal of Hospitality Marketing and Management. (In press).
Publications…page 5
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS:
Baert, H., Halas, J. and Rodrigue, M. (Eds). (2009). Issues affecting physical education in Manitoba schools: An anthology of student papers in honour of Dr. Henry Janzen. Winnipeg: Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba.
Halas, J. and Baert, H., (2009). Acknowledging a “giant” in Manitoba physical education. Baert, H., Halas, J., and Rodrigue, M. (Eds). In Issues affecting physical education in Manitoba schools: An anthology of student papers in honour of Dr. Henry Janzen. Winnipeg: Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba.
Suffield, R. (2008). Coaching defensive basketball: Becoming the Best.
WEB-BASED PUBLICATIONS:
Alexander, M. and Honish, A. An analysis of the volleyball jump serve. Web based publication, revised Spring 2009. Coaches Information.com http://www.coachesinfo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10029:v olleyball-spike-serve&catid=103:volleyball-generalarticles&Itemid=197
Alexander, M. and Honish, A. Biomechanics of the water polo shot in water polo. Web based publication, revised Spring 2009. Coaches Information.com http://www.coachesinfo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=235:wa terpolowpshot&catid=70:waterpologeneralarticles&Itemid=131
Alexander, M. and Honish, A. Footwork for the volleyball block. Web based publication, revised Spring 2009. Coaches Information.com http://www.coachesinfo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10030:v olleyball-footwork-for-the-block&catid=103:volleyball-generalarticles&Itemid=197
Alexander, M. and Taylor, C. The technique of the egg beater kick in water polo. Web based publication, revised Winter 2009. Coaches Information.com http://www.coachesinfo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231:wa terpoloeggkick&catid=70:waterpologeneralarticles&Itemid=131
Alexander, M. and Taylor, C. Softball pitching technique. Web based publication. Revised Winter 2009. Coaches Information.com. http://www.coachesinfo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10026:s oftball-pitching-technique&catid=133:coaching-articles-other-sports&Itemid=243 Alexander, M. and Way, D. Mechanics of the free throw in basketball. Web based publication, Revised February 2009. Coaches Information.com http://www.coachesinfo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10009: mechanics-of-the-free-throw&catid=105:basketball-general-articles&Itemid=202
Publications…page 6
MacKay, K. The series of technical reports for the Information Technology and Vacation Experience Study has been modified for both online and paper reports directed to the participants in the study. http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/physed/research/mackay/
Schwartz, K., Mactavish, J. and Lutfiyya, Z.M. (2008). Створення співдружніх зв’язків: перспективи педагогів щодо перехідного планування для учнів з інтелектуальними порушеннями. (Making Community Connections: Educator Perspectives on Transition Planning for Students with Intellectual Disabilities, originally published in English in Exceptionality Education Canada, 2006). http://www.canada-ukraine.org/Articles.htm
CREATIVE WORK:
Turcotte, K. Resistance training consultant for Winnipeg in motion DVD, Older Adults Exercise.
Publications…page 7
MEDIA REPORTS/INTERVIEWS
MEDIA REPORTS/INTERVIEWS
Butcher, J. Kids’ pick-up games are a thing of the past. Winnipeg Free Press, July 28, 2008.
Campbell, J.M. (2009). Cottagers beware of attracting bears. The Learning Curve. Winnipeg Free Press. May 11, 2009. B16.
Mactavish, J.B. University On Track with Olympic Hero. Canstar Community News Weeklies. (The Lance, The Herald, The Sou’Wester, The Metro). June 25, 2009.
Mactavish, J.B. Sport without Borders initiative. Interview with Joanne Kelly, Shaw Cable Television. June 12, 2009.
Nelson, Michelle. End stigma of “retarded.” Laurie Mustard’s column, Winnipeg Sun. March 31, 2009.
Porter, M.M. Interview on driving and aging. Noon and evening news broadcast. CTV Winnipeg (CKY), November 6, 2008.
Ready, A.E. Physical activity levels in Manitoba. CJOB Radio, Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 20, 2009.
Ready, A.E. Are Canada's physical activity guidelines sufficient? Global TV National News interview, Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 20, 2009.
Ready, A.E. Yes, you do need to move more. (Canada’s physical activity guidelines.) The Bulletin. May 7, 2009.
Suffield, R. Interview re last year of coaching and establishing a Diploma Coaching Program. Winnipeg Free Press. November 17, 2008.
Suffield, R. Interview re: 23 years of coaching and future. Manitoban. March 2009 issue.
Suffield, R. Article re: announcement of book agreement with Nike Championship Clinics. Winnipeg Free Press, May 4, 2009.
Van Winkle, C.M. Professor of recreation takes her travel research on tour. Article by Nick Martin, Winnipeg Free Press, July 7, 2008, B1, reprinted August 2008.
Van Winkle, C.M. Exchange district audio tour project. Interview with Kim Babij, Shaw Cable Television, August 2008.
Watkinson, J. What does fitness mean to you? (Meet the Dean.) The Bulletin. March 26, 2009.
Media Reports/Interviews…page 1
WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/PRESENTATIONS
WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/PRESENTATIONS
ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS:
Bissell, L., MacKay, K. and Vogt, C. Using panel studies in travel research: Issues of participation, participant attitudes and best practices. Travel & Tourism Research Association of Canada Conference, Victoria, British Columbia, October 2008.
Blanchard, R., Myers, A. and Porter, M.M. Further examination of older drivers' perceptions on self- regulation. Gerontological Society of America Meeting, Washington, DC, November, 2008.
Campbell, J.M., MacKay, K.J., Walker, D.J. and Dranzoa, C. Strengthening local support for community tourism in Uganda though university – community partnerships. Management for Protection and Development. 4th International Conference on Monitoring and Management of Visitor Flows in Recreational and Protected Areas, Montecanini Terme, Italy, October 15-19, 2008.
Campbell, J.M. The future of recreation ecology in Canada: Go big or go home? Management for Protection and Development. 4th International Conference on Monitoring and Management of Visitor Flows in Recreational and Protected Areas, Montecanini Terme, Italy, October 15-19, 2008.
Chopek, J., and Gardiner, P., “The effect of life-long caloric restriction on alpha motoneuron numbers in aged rats”, presented at Experimental Biology Annual Meeting, April 18-22, 2009, New Orleans, LA.
Chopek, J., MacDonell, C., Power, K., Gardiner, K., and Gardiner, P., “5-HT modulation of the monosynaptic reflex: is there a difference between flexors and extensors?”, Exercise Neuroscience Group Biannual Meeting, June 18-19, London, ON.
Comte, M., Hobin, E., Casey, C., Griffith, J., Leggett, C., Manske, S., McGavock, J. and MIPASS Investigators. Poster presentation. Physical activity levels in Manitoba secondary students: MIPASS. Vancouver, British Columbia, October 2008.
Fitzpatrick, D. and Halas, J. A history of physical education in Manitoba. Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) Conference/CUPR Research Forum, Banff, Alberta, May 1, 2009.
Gardiner, P.F. Stressing the middle man: Motoneurone adaptations to altered activity levels. Invited presentation at the European Neuroscience Institute, Gottingen, Germany, February 12, 2009.
Workshops/Seminars/Presentations…page 1
Gardner, J. and Campbell, J.M. The continuing role of research in Canada’s mountain national parks. Parks for Tomorrow Conference 40th Anniversary, Calgary, Alberta, May 8-12, 2008.
Halas, J. and McRae, H. Critical autoethnography as a teaching tool in physical and health education teacher education. Canadian Society for Studies in Education Annual Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, May 25, 2009.
MacDonell, C., Power, K., Gardiner, K., and Gardiner, P., “Active and passive motoneurone properties during fictive locomotion in the decerebrate cat”, Exercise Neuroscience Group Biannual Meeting, June 18-19, London, ON.
Macintosh, A., Wittmeier, K., Carey, S., Hamilton, J., Kriellaars, D., Gardiner, P., Sellers, E., Dean, H., and McGavock, J. Physical activity and fitness in youth-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). World Diabetes Congress, Montreal, Quebec, October 18-22, 2009.
Mactavish, J. Sport without Borders: Illustrating the power of faculty-to-faculty partnership building. Presentation to the Deans and Directors Council, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, October 2008.
Mccance, E., Baydack, R. and Campbell, J.M. Attitudes of Winnipeg residents towards urban deer management. 15th Annual Wildlife Society International Conference, Miami, Florida, November 7-12, 2008.
McGavock, J. The effects of rosiglitazone on myocardial triglyceride content in human type 2 diabetes: Results from a six-month double-blind randomized placebo- controlled trial. Montréal, Québèc, October 2008.
McGavock, J. Insulin resistance, beta cell function and hepatic steatosis in youth-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus. Montréal, Québèc, October 2008.
McGavock, J. Overweight youth are characterized by low arterial stiffness International Hypertension Society, Berlin, Germany, June 2008.
McGavock, J. Poster presentation. Physical activity and fitness in youth-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Montréal, Québèc, October 2008.
Paddock, N., and Gardiner, P., “The effects of altered activity on dorsal root ganglion gene expression”, Exercise Neuroscience Group Biannual Meeting, June 18-19, London, ON.
Porter, M.M. Panelist at CIHR Café Scientifique on “What is age-friendly?”, Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 22, 2008.
Workshops/Seminars/Presentations…page 2
Porter, M.M. The use of in-vehicle video and global positioning system technology to assess older drivers. Gerontological Society of America Meeting, Washington, District of Columbia, November 22, 2008.
Porter, M.M. Technology for measuring mobility (fireside chat). Student Training in Aging Research (STAR) Workshop, British Columbia Network on Aging Research, Parksville, British Columbia, February 27, 2009.
Porter, M.M. The roadwise review: A self-assessment tool for older drivers. Centre on Aging, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, March 11, 2009.
Porter, M.M. Navigating graduate school and beyond (panelist). Centre on Aging, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, March 19, 2009.
Porter, M.M., Webber, S.C., Klassen, H.D., and Maskus, N. Effect of an upper body flexibility intervention on neck range of motion in older women. World Congress on Aging and Physical Activity, Tsukuba, Japan, July 27, 2008.
Trembath, D., Macintosh, A., Becker, A., Kozyrskyj, A., and McGavock, J. Poster presentation. The association between physical activity and arterial stiffness in 12-13 yr olds. Vancouver, British Columbia, October 2008.
Van Biesen, D., Mactavish, J., and Vanlandewijck, Y. Developing a sport specific classification system for athletes with intellectual disability in the Paralympic movement: A conceptual framework. Paper presented at the 17th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA), Gävle, Sweden, June 2009.
Vanlandewijck, Y., Bhambhani, Y., Mactavish, J., Van de Vliet, P., and Tweedy, S. Research in sport performance and rehabilitation. Keynote presentation at the Research in Sport Performance and Rehabilitation Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 2009.
Van Winkle, C.M. Audio versus guided tours at a national historic site: What’s the difference? Travel and Tourism Research Association Annual Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 21-24, 2009.
Webber, S., Klassen, H., Maskus, N. and Porter, M.M. Effects of ankle power training on movement time in older women. Gerontological Society of America Meeting, Washington, DC, November 22, 2008.
Woodrow, L., Sheppard, P., Gardiner, K., and Gardiner, P., “Does exercise training alter receptor gene expression in lumbar motoneurons?”, Exercise Neuroscience Group Biannual Meeting, June 18-19, London, ON.
Workshops/Seminars/Presentations…page 3
Zamzow, C., and Gardiner, P., “Caloric restriction induces gene expression changes in rat cortex”, Exercise Neuroscience Group Biannual Meeting, June 18-19, London, ON.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
Alexander, M.J.L. and Chizewski, M. Biomechanics of golf: The golf swing and the putting stroke. Invited presentation for Creative Retirement Manitoba, Seven Oaks Wellness Institute, Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 4, 2009.
Alexander, M.J.L., Parsons, J., Toffan, A., Gerbrandt, B. An analysis of the skills of the Manitoba provincial figure skating team. Invited Presentation to coaches and athletes. April 25, 2009, St James Civic Center.
Alexander, M.J.L., Parsons, Joanne, Toffan, Adam, Chizewski, Mike. An analysis of the skills of the Manitoba provincial U17 men’s soccer team team, Invited Presentation to coaches and athletes. May 11, 2009.
Alexander, M.J.L., Parsons Joanne, Chizewski, Mike, Toffan, Adam. An analysis of the swim strokes of the Manitoba cerebral palsy swimmers, April 16, 2009.
Alexander, M.J.L., Toffan, Adam, Chizewski, Mike, Gerbrandt, Brad, Smith Glenys. An analysis of the skills of the Manitoba provincial U17 women’s soccer team team, Presentation to coaches and athletes. April 6, 2009.
Alexander, M.J.L. Presented Level III Theory NCCP Theory Courses to Coaches during the past year (2008).
Bentley, K. Presented coaching seminars to coaches in Volleyball Club, Montrose School, Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 26, November 9, and November 30, 2008.
Bérubé, C. Presenter at the 2008 Athletics Manitoba Cross Country Coaches Clinic.
Bérubé, C. Conducts 8 running and cardiovascular fitness sessions to athletes with the Optimaly Training Academy, Dakota Community Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Spring/Summer 2008-2009.
Campbell, J.M. Sustainable tourism in Uganda through university community partnerships. Presentation to University of Manitoba Sustainable Development Days, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, March 23, 2009.
Campbell, J.M. Strengthening support for community tourism in Uganda through university community partnerships. Guest lecture to PERS 1400 Concepts of
Workshops/Seminars/Presentations…page 4
Recreation and Leisure, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, February 20, 2009.
Campbell, J.M. Strengthening support for community tourism in Uganda through university community partnerships. Presentation to Forest and Nature Conservation Policy Group, Waginingen University, Waginingen, Netherlands, September 2, 2008.
Campbell, J.M. Strengthening support for community tourism in Uganda through university community partnerships. Guest lecture to KARMA, September 26, 2008.
Campbell, J.M. Strengthening support for community tourism in Uganda through university community partnerships. Guest lecture to Community Development (REC 4070), Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, September 23, 2008.
Dobie, B. Presenter at the Manitoba Super Clinic 2008.
Dobie, B. Presenter at the Ontario Football Clinic 2008.
Dobie, B. Presenter at the Thunder Bay Coaches Clinic 2008.
Duhamel, T. The cardiovascular system and scientific research. École River Heights School, Winnipeg, Manitoba, December 3, 2008.
Duhamel, T. Lessons that can be learned from the tortoise and the hare: High intensity exercise improves health. Health, Leisure and Human Performance Institute, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, November 26, 2008.
Duhamel, T. Exercise physiology and cardiovascular health. Guest lecture in PERS 7004 Current Topics in Physical Activity: Physical Aspects, Health and Leisure, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, March 16, 2009.
Duhamel, T. Fundamental research designs and methods employed in a physical activity- based basic science program. Guest lecture in PERS 7004 Current Topics in Physical Activity: Physical Aspects, Health and Leisure, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, March 9, 2009.
Duhamel, T. The granting process: how do you get the money? Guest lecture in PERS 7000 Research in Kinesiology and Recreation Studies, Faculty of Kinesiology and
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Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, November 25, 2008.
Elliott, J. Athletic therapy. University of Manitoba Career Mentorship Program, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, various dates January to May 2008.
Gerbrandt, B., Chizewski, M., Toffan, A., Parsons, J. and Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of University of Manitoba women’s ice hockey team (20). Presentation to coaches and athletes, Winnipeg, Manitoba, January 2009.
Gerbrandt, B., Chizewski, M., Toffan, A., Parsons, J. and Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of two elite international racquetball players. Presentation to coaches and athletes, Winnipeg, Manitoba, January 2009.
Halas, J., Francis, N., and Robinson, D. What is the state of graduate education in physical education pedagogy in Canadian universities and what should we do about it? Roundtable discussion. Adapting our landscapes .... moving mountains through critical research on curricular and pedagogical practice in physical education. CUPR Pre-Conference Forum, Banff, Alberta, April 30, 2009.
Harper, J., Selkirk, N., Kojima, N., Harty-Edwards, R. and Halas, J. Rec and read: A university-community Aboriginal youth mentor program. Western Canadian Campus Recreation Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, February 5-7, 2009.
Hayward, J. Injury prevention and proper warm-up. Presentation to Ultimate Frisbee Players. Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 30, 2009.
Hnatiuk, J.A. and Ready, A.E. Investigating the role of a kinesiologist in primary care. Poster Presentation, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Career Night, University of Manitoba, November 19, 2008.
Mactavish, J.B. Sport without Borders: Illustrating the power of faculty to faculty partnership building. Presentation to the Deans and Directors Council, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, October 2008.
Mactavish, J. Crafting a winning SSHRC proposal: Tips for navigating the process. B.C. Disability Research Network Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, December 2008.
McGavock, J. Childhood obesity initiatives in Manitoba. Vancouver, British Columbia, October 2008.
McGavock, J. The heavy heart of diabetes: A role for dysregulated fat metabolism in diabetic cardiomyopathy. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, November 2008.
Workshops/Seminars/Presentations…page 6
McGavock, J. Invited speaker. 100th Anniversary Children’s Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, June 2009.
McGavock, J. Invited speaker. Canadian Diabetes Educator Network, February 2009.
McKee, W. Presented First Steps/First Kicks program to new community coaches (parents). Winnipeg, Manitoba.
McKee, W. Presented workshop for students grade 7-12, Kings School, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Mousseau, J., Harper, J., and Halas, J. Aboriginal youth rec and read mentor program. Invited presentation. Garden Hill First Nation Educators Conference. Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 18, 2008.
Pierre, S. Presenter at the Football Manitoba Super Clinic, Winnipeg, Manitoba, March 2009.
Ready, A.E and Kinesiology and Exercise Professionals. Presentation and panel. Stop a thief! Physical activity for bone health: A collaborative approach for bone health. Osteoporosis Canada Seminar, Winnipeg, Manitoba, April 25, 2009.
Ready, A.E. in motion: Manitoba's community-based physical activity strategy. Presentation to South Australia Physical Activity Council, Adelaide, Australia, March 25, 2009.
Ready, A.E. Physical activity promotion and surveillance in Canada: A Manitoba perspective. Presentation to Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand, February 9, 2009.
Ready, A.E. in motion: Canada's community-based physical activity strategy. Presentation to Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand, February 10, 2009.
Ready, A.E. Screening and risk management for higher risk physical activities. Annual General Meeting, Hinode Taiko Japanese Drumming Group, Winnipeg, Manitoba, November 29, 2008.
SSHRC Aboriginal Youth Research Team (contact Joannie Halas). Invited presentation. Rec and read: An Aboriginal youth mentor program. ACE Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, February 13, 2009.
Suffield, R. Individual coaching clinics with Junior Bison teams Grade 5-12. Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Suffield, R. Drive and kick offence teaching clinic to coach B. Gray. Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Van Winkle, C. Guest lecture. Mixed methods of research: Some examples from Tourism. In REC 3350 Introduction to Research, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 2008.
Van Winkle, C. Guest lecture. Conducting a phenomenology. In PERS 7002 Community Development: Qualitative Methods, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 2008.
Van Winkle, C. Guest lecture. Program planning for special events. In REC 3200 Advanced Program Planning and Leadership, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, February 2009.
Workshops/Seminars/Presentations…page 8
REFEREED/NON-REFEREED ABSTRACTS AND PROCEEDINGS
REFEREED/NON-REFEREED ABSTRACTS AND PROCEEDINGS
Arneja, A.S., Duhamel, T.A., Xu, Y.J. and Dhalla, N.S. Role of antiplatelet therapy in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Slovak Academy of Sciences. Mendel Symposium III Conference Proceedings. (In press).
Bissell, L., MacKay, K. and Vogt, C. (2008) Using panel studies in travel research: Issues of participation, participant attitudes and best practices. Travel & Tourism Research Association of Canada Conference Proceedings, Victoria, British Columbia.
Campbell, J.M. Are trail use behaviours changing: Results of a photo monitoring study in Riding Mountain National Park. Ecosystem Based Management: Beyond Boundaries. . Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Science and the Management of Protected Areas (SAMPAA VI). Acadia University, Wolfville NS May 21-26, 2007. (In press).
Campbell, J.M. and Dranzoa, C. Community tourism and biodiversity conservation in Uganda: Preliminary results of a joint Canada-Uganda universities project. Ecosystem Based Management: Beyond Boundaries. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Science and the Management of Protected Areas (SAMPAA XI) Wolfville N.S. May 21-26. 2007. (In press).
Campbell, J.M., MacKay, K.J., Walker, D., and Dranzoa, C. (2008) Strengthening local support for community tourism (in Uganda) through university – community partnerships. In Antonio Raschi and Sonia Trampetti (eds.) Management for protection and sustainable development, pp. 475-479. Italy: Managing and Monitoring Visitor Experience (MMV IV).
Chopek, J., and Gardiner, P., “The effect of life-long caloric restriction on alpha motoneuron numbers in aged rats”, FASEB J 23: 618.15, 2009 (presented at Experimental Biology Annual Meeting, April 18-22, 2009, New Orleans, LA.)
De Melo, L.L., Porter, M., Menec, V., and Ready, A.E. Associations between environmental supports for walking and health among older adults. Presented at the Parks and Protected Areas Research Forum of Manitoba (PPARFM), Winnipeg, Manitoba, November 7, 2008.
De Melo, L.L., Porter, M., Menec, V., and Ready, A.E. Association between personal and environmental factors and walking in older adults residing in a downtown n. neighbourhood. Presented at the Exercise Physiologists of Western Canada Annual Conference, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, August 2008.
Refereed/Non-Refereed Abstracts and Proceedings…page 1
Gardner, J. and Campbell, J.M. The continuing role of research in Canada’s mountain national parks. Parks for Tomorrow Conference 40th Anniversary, Calgary, Alberta, May 8-12. 2008.
Halas, J., Butcher, J., Lowe, H., and Clement, M. (2008). Toward a culturally relevant pedometer intervention for middle school students. The CUPR Research Page, Physical and Health Education, 74(3), 44.
Mccance, E., Baydack, R. and Campbell, J.M. Attitudes of Winnipeg residents towards urban deer management. 15th Annual Wildlife Society International Conference. Miami, Florida, November 7-12, 2008.
Porter, M.M. (2008). The use of in-vehicle video and global positioning system technology to assess older drivers. Gerontologist, 48.
Porter, M.M., Webber, S.C., Klassen, H.D., and Maskus, N. (2008). Effect of an upper body flexibility intervention on neck range of motion in older women. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 16, S122.
Susser, S.E., Duhamel, T.A., Shan, L.X., Gao, A.H. and Dhalla, N.S. (2008). Insulin signaling alters the substrate sensitivity of the sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium-pump (SERCA2a) in the Type 1 diabetic heart. Proceedings of the Exercise Physiologists of Western Canada Conference.
Van Winkle, C.M. (2008). Meaningful learning at world heritage sites. World Heritage and Tourism Meeting proceedings, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, July 28-August 1, 2008.
Van Winkle, C.M. Audio versus guided tours at a national historic site: What’s the difference? Travel and Tourism Research Association Annual Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 21- 24, 2009.
Webber, S., Klassen, H., Maskus, N. and Porter, M.M. (2008). Effects of ankle power training on movement time in older women. Gerontologist, 48.
Refereed/Non-Refereed Abstracts and Proceedings…page 2
TECHNICAL REPORTS
TECHNICAL REPORTS
Bhambhani, Y., Mactavish, J., Warren, S., Thompson, W., Van de Vliet, P., Vanlandewicjk,Y., and Webborn, N. (2009). Boosting in athletes with high-level spinal cord injury: Incidence, knowledge and attitudes of athletes in Paralympic sport. World Anti-Doping Agency, Montréal, Québèc.
Butcher, J. (2009). Descriptive results of the in motion Awareness Survey. The Health, Leisure and Human Performance Research Institute, Faculty of Kineisology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba.
Chizewski, M., Toffan, A., Parsons, J., and Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of elite Manitoba junior 10-pin bowlers. Instructional CD’s prepared for provincial coach Lucien Casagrande, June-July 2008.
Chizewski, M., Toffan, A., Gerbrandt, B., Parsons, J. and Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of elite Manitoba short track speed skaters. Instructional CD’s prepared for athletes and coaches, October 2008.
Chizewski, M., Toffan, A., Gerbrandt, B., Parsons, J. and Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of elite Manitoba tennis players. Instructional CD’s prepared for athletes and coaches, December 2008.
Chizewski, M., Toffan, A., Gerbrandt, B., Parsons, J. and Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of elite Manitoba age group swimmers. Instructional CDs in preparation for athletes and coaches, December 2008-January 2009.
Chizewski, M., Toffan, A., Gerbrandt, B., Parsons, J. and Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of elite Manitoba male soccer players. Instructional CDs in preparation for athletes and coaches, January- April 2009.
Campbell, J.M. and Dranzoa, C. Enhancing rural livelihoods in Uganda through sustainable tourism: CIDA project annual report.
Campbell, J.M. (2008). Enhancing bear smart behaviour: Education and research report on year two activities. Health, Leisure and Human Performance Research Institute, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, HLHPRI # 115.
Gardiner, P., MacKay, K., and Porter, M. Research and Graduate Programs Strategic Planning Report. Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, February 2009.
Technical Reports…page 1
Gerbrandt, B., Chizewski, M., Toffan, A., Parsons, J. and Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of University of Manitoba women’s ice hockey team (20). Instructional CD prepared for each athlete filmed and analyzed (20). November 2008-January 2009.
MacKay, K., Vogt, C. and Bissell, L. (2008). Information technology and vacation experience study – Vacation diaries report to co-operating agencies May 2008. Health, Leisure and Human Performance Research Institute, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba.
MacKay, K. Undergraduate Program Review and Strategic Planning Report. Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, May 2009.
Toffan, A., Gerbrandt, B., Chizewski, M. and Alexander M.J.L. Technique analysis of two elite racquetball players. Instructional CD prepared for athletes and coach, December 2008- January 2009.
Van Winkle, C.M. and Lagay, K. (2008). 2008 Audio and guided tour survey report. Health, Leisure and Human Performance Research Institute, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, HLHPRI Report #117.
Technical Reports…page 2
EDITORIAL BOARDS AND REVIEW PANELS
EDITORIAL BOARDS AND REVIEW PANELS
Alexander, M.J.L. Editorial Board Member. International Journal of Coaching Science.
Alexander, M.J.L. Reviewer. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly Review.
Butcher, J. Grant Reviewer. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Campbell, J.M. Associate Editor. Leisure: Journal of the Canadian Association for Leisure Studies.
Campbell, J.M. Reviewer. Environments.
Campbell, J.M. Reviewer. Journal of Ecotourism.
Campbell, J.M. Reviewer. Human Dimensions of Wildlife.
Campbell, J.M. Conference Reviewer. Parks and Protected Areas Research Forum of Manitoba (PPARFM).
Duhamel, T.A. Reviewer. American Journal of Physiology: Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology.
Duhamel, T.A. Reviewer. Journal of Applied Physiology.
Duhamel, T.A. Reviewer. Experimental Physiology.
Duhamel, T.A. Reviewer. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism.
Duhamel, T.A. Reviewer. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry.
Duhamel, T.A. Reviewer. Canadian Journal of Pharmacology and Physiology.
Duhamel, T.A. Grant Reviewer. Canadian Diabetes Association.
Gardiner, P. Associate Editor. Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism.
Gardiner, P. Associate Editor. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology.
Gardiner, P. Associate Editor. Science et Sport.
Gardiner, P. Associate Editor. Science et Motricité.
Editorial Boards & Review Panels…page 1
Gardiner, P. Reviewer. Journal of Applied Physiology.
Gardiner, P. Reviewer. Exp Neurol.
Gardiner, P. Reviewer. Journal of Neurophysiology.
Gardiner, P. Reviewer. Journal of Physiology.
Gardiner, P. Reviewer. APNM.
Gardiner, P. Reviewer. J. Comp Neurol.
Gardiner, P. Reviewer. Muscle and Nerve.
Gardiner, P. Grant Reviewer. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).
Gardiner, P. Grant Reviewer. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Halas, J.M. Editorial Board. AVANTE.
Halas, J.M. Editorial Board. PHE/nex.
Halas, J.M. Editorial Board. Physical and Health Education Journal.
Halas, J.M. Reviewer. Physical and Health Education Journal.
Halas, J.M. Reviewer. First Nations Perspectives: The Journal of the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre.
Halas, J.M. Reviewer. Leisure/Loisir: The Journal of the Canadian Association of Leisure Studies.
Halas, J.M. Grant Reviewer. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Operating Grant: Intervention Research (Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention).
Halas, J.M. Grant Reviewer. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
McGavock, J. JAMA.
McGavock, J. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism.
McGavock, J. Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research.
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McGavock, J. American Journal of Hypertension.
McGavock, J. Canadian Medical Association Journal.
McGavock, J. Obesity.
McGavock, J. Grant Reviewer. Canadian Diabetes Association.
McGavock, J. Grant Reviewer. Heart and Stroke Foundation.
MacKay, K. Editorial Board Member. Journal of Travel Research.
MacKay, K. Reviewer. Journal of Travel Research.
MacKay, K. Reviewer. Tourism Management.
MacKay, K. Reviewer. Annals of Tourism Research.
MacKay, K. Reviewer. Travel & Tourism Research Assn. (TTRA) International 2008 Conference, Best Research Paper Competition.
MacKay, K. Reviewer. Travel & Tourism Research Assn. (TTRA) Canada 2008 Conference, Refereed Paper Submissions.
MacKay, K. Grant Reviewer. SSHRC Adjudication Committee Special Call on Canadian Environmental Issues.
Mactavish, J.B. Associate Editor. Therapeutic Recreation Journal.
Mactavish, J.B. Reviewer. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly.
Mactavish, J.B. Reviewer. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research (IASSID).
Mactavish, J.B. Reviewer. Journal of Tourism Management.
Porter, M.M. Reviewer. Journals of Gerontology: Medical Sciences.
Porter, M.M. Reviewer. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Porter, M.M. Reviewer. Natural Science and Engineering Research Council Discovery Grant.
Ready, A.E., Associate Editor. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism.
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Ready, A.E. Reviewer. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism.
Ready, A.E., Reviewer. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity.
Ready, A.E. Grant Reviewer. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) RCT Program (January and August submissions).
Van Winkle, C.M. Editorial Board Member. Event Management.
Van Winkle, C.M. Reviewer. Event Management.
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RESEARCH GRANTS
RESEARCH GRANTS
Alexander, M.J.L. Development of mechanical principles for coaching: Materials including video and text for instruction. Coaching Association of Canada, Winter 2008. $4,000.00.
Alexander, M.J.L. Development of softball skill tests and fitness tests. Softball Canada, Winter/Spring 2009. $3,800.00.
Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of University of Manitoba women’s hockey team (22). Bison Women’s Hockey Program and Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba. November 2008-January, 2009. $1,800.00.
Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of elite Manitoba male soccer players. Coaching Manitoba and University of Manitoba Outreach Award. December 2008-March 2009. $1,500.00.
Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of elite Manitoba female soccer players. Coaching Manitoba and University of Manitoba Outreach Award. February-April 2009. $1,000.00.
Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of elite Manitoba age group swimmers from Manta swim club (19 swimmers). University of Manitoba Outreach Award. December 2008-March 2009. $1,000.00.
Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of two elite national team racquetball players (2). Canadian Sport Center Manitoba. December 2008-January 2009. $550.00.
Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of elite Manitoba disabled swimmers (6). University of Manitoba Outreach Award. March – April 2009. $500.00.
Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of elite Manitoba figure skaters (16). Coaching Manitoba and Skate Canada-Manitoba. April 2009. $700.00.
Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of the Manitoba Summer Games swim team (20). Coaching Manitoba and Swim Manitoba. May 2009. $1,000.00.
Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of elite Manitoba rhythmic gymnasts. Rhythmics Manitoba and University of Manitoba Outreach Award. July-August 2008. $800.00.
Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of elite Manitoba tennis players (12). Coaching Manitoba and University of Manitoba Outreach Award. November-December 2008. $ .00.
Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of elite Manitoba short track speed skaters. Coaching Manitoba and University of Manitoba Outreach Award. October 2008. $1,000.00.
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Bhambhani, Y. and Mactavish, J.B. Boosting in athletes with high spinal cord injury: Awareness, knowledge and attitudes of athletes, coaches, and trainers. World Anti-Doping Agency, Social Science Research Grant Program. $17,400.00.
Campbell, J.M., MacKay, K., Shoesmith, M., Walker, D., and King, L. Enhancing rural livelihoods in Uganda through sustainable community tourism. Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) AUCC Tier 2. September 2006 – July 2012. $999,586.00.
Campbell, J.M. Enhancing bear smart behaviour: Research and education. Sustainable Innovations Fund. July 2006 – March 2009. $69,600.00.
Dixon, I., Walley, K. and Duhamel, T. Integrated and mentored pulmonary and cardiovascular training (IMPACT) program. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Strategic Training Program in Health Research Grant. April 2009 to March 2015, ($325,000/year). $1,950,000.00.
Duhamel, T. Insulin signaling proteins and their role in regulating sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium-pump (SERCA) function in cardiac and skeletal muscle. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). April 2009-March 2014. ($25,000/year). $125,000.00.00.
Duhamel, T. Physical activity and the Type 2 diabetic heart. University Research Grants Program, University of Manitoba. $7,450.00.
Gardiner, P. Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity and Health Studies. Canada Research Chair Program, Government of Canada. July 1, 2002-June 30, 2009. ($200,000/year). $1,400,000.00.
Gardiner, P. Aging of alpha-motoneurones: Electrophysiology, gene expression, and caloric restriction, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). January 1, 2006-December 31, 2010. ($85,394/year). $426,970.00.
Gardiner, P. Responses of dorsal root ganglion cells to increased and decreased neuromuscular activity. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). April 1, 2007- March 31, 2012. ($55,235.00/year). $276,175.00.
Gardiner, P. Activity-related adaptations in neuronal gene expression and functional properties in rat spinal cord. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). May 1, 2007 to April 30, 2012. ($121,259/year). $606,295.00.
Gardiner, P. The role of nur77-dependent pathways in apoptin’s cancer-specific toxicity, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). January 1, 2006-December 31, 2009. ($85,394/year). $195,793.00.
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Gregg, M. and Mactavish, J. Psychological skills: Enhancing the sport experience of athletes with intellectual disabilities. University of Winnipeg Major Research Grant Program, University of Winnipeg. $4,610.00.
Halas, J.M. Investigating the absence of race and diversity in physical education: Toward an anti-racist praxis. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Research Grants Program. 2006-2009. $91,634.00.
Lewanczuk, R. and McGavock, J. Healthy Hearts Alberta: A prospective cohort study of physical activity and diabetes risk in youth. Canadian Diabetes Association. 2007-2010. $294,890.00.
Lutfiyya, Z. and Mactavish, J.B. Examination of the administration and impact of the “Vulnerable Persons Living with a Mental Disability Act”, Province of Manitoba, Department of Family Services and Housing. $100,000.00.
MacKay, K. and Vogt, C. Technology and tourism: Understanding the impacts of information technology across the vacation experience. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). April 2005-March 2009. $85,972.00.
Mactavish, J.B., Watkinson, E.J. and Songok, M. Sport without borders: Mentoring international leadership excellence. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) International Opportunities Fund: Development Grant, $25,000.00. and Mactavish, J.B. A holistic approach for assessing the relationship between impaired intellectual functioning and sport. United Kingdom, Ministry of Sport. £45,000.00 ($81,650 CND).
Manske, S. and McGavock, J. Natural experiment: Investigating Manitoba’s new policy for physical education. Intervention Research RFA, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). 2008- 2009. $100,000.00.
Man-Son-Hing, M., Marshall, S. and Porter, M.M. CIHR Team on Older Person Driving (CanDRIVE II), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). 2008-2013. $5,578,735.00.
McGavock, J. The association between pancreatic steatosis and beta cell function in youth- onset type 2 diabetes: a 1H MRS Study. Manitoba Medical Services Foundation Operating Grant. 2009-2010. $40,000.00.
McGavock, J. Healthy hearts Alberta: A prospective cohort study of physical activity and type 2 diabetes risk factors in youth. Operating Grant Alberta Community, Family and Child Research Centre. 2008-2010. $100,000.00.
McGavock, J. The role of physical activity for the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes in youth. Manitoba Health Research Council Establishment Grant. 2008-2011. $100,000.00.
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McGavock, J. Physical activity for diabetes risk reduction in overweight youth (POWER) trial. Scholar Award – Canadian Diabetes Association. 2008-2013. $300,000.00.
McGavock, J. MIPASS – Evaluation of new Manitoba PE Policy. Operating Grant, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Intervention Research Program. 2008-2009. $100,000.00.
McGavock, J. Physical activity for diabetes risk reduction in overweight youth (POWER) trial. Lawson Foundation Operating Grant. 2008-2010. $142,000.00.
McGavock, J. Northern Lights diabetes prevention program. Operating Grant, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) ACADRE. 2008-2009. $50,000.00.
McGavock, J. Northern Lights diabetes prevention program for First Nations Youth. Operating Grant, Manitoba Health Research Council (MHRC). 2009-2011. $138,000.00.
McGavock, J. Healthy hearts Alberta: A prospective cohort study of physical activity and type 2 diabetes risk factors in youth. Operating Grant, Canadian Diabetes Association. 2007- 2010. $300,000.00.
McGavock, J. Fitness, steatosis and insulin resistance in youth. Establishment Grant Manitoba Children’s Hospital Foundation. 2006-2009. $150,000.00.
Menec, V., Chipperfield, J., Everitt, J., Hallman, B., Milgrom, R., Racher, F., Ready, A.E., Segall, A. and Taylor, L. Age-friendly communities: Active aging research alliance. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada/SSHRC CURA. 2007-2011. $1,000,000.00.
Polgar, J., Bédard, M., and Porter, M.M. Enhancing safe vehicular mobility in older adults. AUTO21, $373,700.00.
Shen, G., Bruce, S., Dean, H., Gardiner, P., Ludwig, S., Morris, M., Murray, R., Sevenhuysen, G., Prevention of obesity and diabetes in women and children in first nation communities through exercise and dietary education during and after pregnancy, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). January 1, 2006-December 31, 2010. $239,110.00.
Vanlandewijck, Bandelow, Burns, Frojd, and Mactavish, J. Enhancing sport for athletes with intellectual disability: Classification research. International Paralympic Committee & International Sport Federation for Persons with Intellectual Disability. €45,000 ($70,400.00 CDN).
Van Winkle, C.M. Designing interpretive guided, audio and audio-video tours. SSHRC Image, Text, Sound and Technology Research Grant, Social Sciences and Health Research Council (SSHRC). $26,123.00.
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Van Winkle, C.M. Learning from tourism experiences. University Research Grant Program, University of Manitoba. $6,889.00.
Woodgate, R., Halas, J.M. and Schultz, A. An ethnographic study of adolescents’ conceptualization of cancer and cancer prevention: Framing cancer and cancer prevention within the life-situations of adolescents. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). 2007-2011. $99,363.00/year.
Woodgate, R., Halas, J.M. and Schultz, A. An ethnographic study of adolescents’ conceptualization of cancer and cancer prevention: Framing cancer and cancer prevention within the life-situations of adolescents. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)-Manitoba Regional Partnership Program (RPP) Funding. 2008-2009. $85,828.00.
Woodgate, R., Ripat, J., Linton, J., McKay, V., Queskekapow, R., Saunders, C., Trout, Z., Leach, J., Avery- Kinew, K., Borton, B., Rempel, G., Moffatt, M., Elias, B., Halas, J., and Martin, D. First Nations families of children with disabilities. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). 2009-2012. $529,081 for 3 years.
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SERVICE GRANTS
SERVICE GRANTS
Alexander, M.J.L. Technique analysis of elite junior Manitoba athletes. University of Manitoba Major Outreach Award, May 2008-April 2009. $7,000.00.
Bentley, K. Mentor/assistant coach grant for D. Carrasco. Grey Cup Legacy Fund. $1,500.00.
Campbell, J.M. and Ramoler, J. Uganda participatory rural appraisal. AUCC Students for Development. $10,000.00.
Halas, J.M. Diverse populations mentorship project: Bridging the gap II. Employment Equity Incentive Fund, University of Manitoba. 2008-2009. $7,614.00.
Halas, J.M. and Watkinson, J. Aboriginal youth mentor program. Sport Manitoba. September 2008-June 2011. $5,100.00.
Halas, J.M., Grift, J. and Watkinson, J. Aboriginal youth healthy living mentorship program. Healthy Living, Government of Manitoba. 2009-2011. $15,000.00.
Halas, J.M. and Grift, J. Aboriginal youth healthy living mentorship program. Public Health Agency of Canada. 2009-2011. $15,000.00.
Halas, J.M. Aboriginal song and dance. Summer Session 2009 Innovation Fund, University of Manitoba. $2,500.00.
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OUTREACH ACTIVITIES / COMMUNITY SERVICE
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Dr. Marion Alexander, Professor, has been serving as a member of the Selection Committee for Women to Watch grant program of Sport Manitoba for the past seven years. The committee meets quarterly to select a recipient of the two monthly $500 awards to female coaches and athletes. Dr. Alexander also serves as an NCCP National Master Course Conductor, assisting and evaluating Manitoba course conductors; as a Manitoba Master Course Conductor for the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Theory Program and a member of the Learning Facilitator Committee, Coaching Manitoba.
Mr. Claude Bérubé, Head Coach, Track & Field/Cross-Country, coordinated and helped prepare instructors for the Junior Bisons program; was invited as a clinician to deliver information to schools on the sport of track and field; he has delivered various NCCP clinics throughout the year, and is a member of the writing and piloting team for the new NCCP curriculum replacing the old NCCP Level 1 and Level 2 Technical. Mr. Bérubé is currently serving as the President, CIS Track & Field Coaches Association and is the Staff Coach, 2009 World Youth Track & Field Championships. He has also been the National Team Coach with Athletics Canada for the past 14 years and has also been a guest coach with the Optimal Training Academy, an off-season training group. He also serves as one of the main convenors and meet organizers for the Manitoba High School Athletic Association’s Track and Field Championships. Mr. Bérubé has also been involved with the Sports without Borders group working on projects between our Faculty and with Kenyatta University in Nairobi, the Kenyan Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the Terik Community Group.
Mr. Ken Bentley, Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball, is actively involved in many aspects of club volleyball. Notably, he serves as a Mentor Coach and coach for the programming of the Winnipeg Minor Volleyball Association (WMVA). He participates as a guest coach in a variety of fall volleyball camps that emphasize skill development at all levels, as well as mini volleyball for children ages 6-12. He has served as Head Coach for age class volleyball (15U and 16U) teams and evaluates coaches for Level I and II certification.
Dr. Janice Butcher, Associate Professor, has been actively involved as a member of the Research Support committee for the Winnipeg in motion physical activity promotional program, as well as the Faculty representative to the Manitoba Physical Education Teachers’ Association (MPETA) and the Physical Activity Coalition of Manitoba (PACM).
Dr. Michael Campbell, Professor, has recently been appointed to serve as the Chair of the Travel Manitoba Sustainable Tourism Committee. This committee is charged with advising Travel Manitoba in its efforts to enhance the financial, social and economic sustainability of the province’s tourism products. This committee will engage with all levels of the tourism sector and will provide a strong link between the industry, government and the University. Dr. Campbell is a Co-chair of the Parks and Protected Areas Research Forum of Manitoba (PPARFM). The 7th Annual PPARFM, Healthy Parks, Healthy People, was held in Winnipeg on November 6-7, 2008. The forum provides tremendous opportunities for students to present
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their work, to engage with professionals in the field and to learn about the process of research and knowledge mobilization. Since its inception the Forum has grown to be recognized as the key provincial event for parks and protected areas professionals and has directly led to the development of similar fora in British Columbia and Alberta. He also serves as the Project Director for the CIDA Tier 11. With responsibility for organizing Stakeholder Networks in Uganda, the project Advisory Committee, the project Steering Committee (Co-chair), Dr. Campbell also assists partner communities in establishing their own governing organizations and provides advice and oversight to their community initiatives. He recently brokered an agreement with Friends of Banff National Park to partner with one of the communities in the sale of community crafts in the Friends of Banff National Parks’ flagship store in Banff National Park.
Mr. Vlastimil Cerny, Head Coach, Bison Swimming, is a member of the Manitoba Swim Coaches Association — which acts as a technical arm to Swim Manitoba (PSO) — and is the Co- Chair of the Manitoba Swim Coaches Association Committee and conducts coaching at Manitoba Team camps and competitions four to five times per year. He is also a member of Swimming Canada’s carded coaches group which provides technical feedback to the CEO of Swimming Canada (NSO). Mr. Cerny also has been a volunteer at the Siloam Mission, and served as a volunteer for the Norberry/Glenlee 9A1 hockey team as treasurer and for the Norberry/Glenlee AA baseball team as parent liaison. The Assistant Coach, Mr. Craig McCormick, coaches high performance swimmers in the Manitoba National Triathlon Centre.
Mrs. Pam Danis, Bison Women’s Basketball Coach, presented this year at numerous public speaking engagements, conducted various player development clinics, serves on the board for the Junior Bison Women’s Basketball club, oversees the implementation of the program and serves as an advisor to all the coaches in the program. This program consists of developing youth basketball players starting at the age of six and developing them until they are in university. Mrs. Danis is also involved with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association and with their initiative to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. Last year they raised approximately $4,000.00 – bringing a total of $14,000 during a two-year involvement. Pam Danis is also involved in fundraising efforts for the Bison Women’s Basketball Program through activities such as Bison Night (wine and cheese) and the Bison Golf Tournament.
The Bison women’s basketball team continues to promote education and sport among Aboriginal youth and their communities in Skownan First Nation through participation and involvement in sport. Each year the team attends a retreat in the community and this past year all the members took part in a traditional “sweat.”
Mr. Brian Dobie, Head Coach, Bison Football, continues to provide instructional camps and clinics at the University of Manitoba as will as in the community (clubs, etc.). He is involved in the University of Manitoba’s Bison Football Summer Camp (Mini U) and continues to host “Thunder on the Prairie,” an annual high school-midget “spring camp football jamboree” involving approximately 500 high school-aged athletes. He also speaks at numerous high school, community, and business functions each year and is invited as a guest coach at various high
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school and club programs. As an NCCP Master Course Conductor he conducts several NCCP Level 1-3 clinics each year. He is also involved in hosting the Football Canada, Canada Cup, provides practice facilities and coaches to the Manitoba Provincial Team, provides practice facilities and game venue for the Senior Bowl (high school midget). Nationally, Mr. Dobie provides an instructional camp in Yorkton, Saskatchewan and is involved as an NCCP Master Course Conductor, conducting Level 1 and Level 2 clinics. Mr. Dobie is also responsible for the Bison Alumni Dinner and the Bison Alumni Golf Tournament, two annual fundraising events for the Bison Football Program. Since winning the Vanier Cup, Coach Dobie has had over 70 speaking engagements in the city and across the province promoting the University, Bison Sports and the football program.
Ms. Coleen Dufresne, Athletic Director, was elected Vice President – Sport of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) in June 2008 and also is a member of the CIS Board of Directors. She serves on the Board of Directors and as Vice-President and Chair of the Sport Committee for Canada West. Mrs. Dufresne is also the Head Coach of the Acadia Junior High Grade 8 boys, a Board Member – Canadian Sports Center Manitoba and a member of the FISU International Control Commission (CIC).
Dr. Todd Duhamel, Assistant Professor, is currently a member of the Manitoba in motion Research Group and is a contributing member of the Sports without Borders initiative in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management. Dr. Duhamel also serves as a provincial consultant for Active Healthy Kids Canada, an organization that advocates the importance of quality, accessible, and enjoyable physical activity participation experiences for children and youth.
Ms. Jackie Elliott, Instructor II, shares her expertise in Athletic Therapy as both a member of and liaison with the Manitoba Athletic Therapists Association, serving on various ad hoc committees both provincially and nationally. She is also involved with Arctic Star Wilderness Medicine Inc., as a First Responder (Industrial Level 3) Instructor, First Aid (Level I and II) Instructor, CPR (Health Care Provider) and AED Instructor/Consultant.
Dr. Phillip Gardiner, Professor served as the Chair of the Research Committee for Winnipeg in motion and also served as a representative of the University of Manitoba on the Board of Manitoba in motion. Nationally he is a member of the College of Reviewers for Canada Research Chairs, and a member and Chair, Finance Subcommittee of the Institute Advisory Board for the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health & Arthritis (IMHA), CIHR.
Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht, Professor, through his research, has been involved in significant public education efforts that have been ongoing for a few years.
Dr. Joannie Halas, Professor, has developed relationships with the Seven Oaks School Division (Maples Collegiate) and the Children of the Earth High School in developing an Aboriginal youth mentorship program. This initiative is designed to “recruit and retain students from Aboriginal and other under-represented backgrounds.” One graduate student coordinator position and
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four undergraduate students who are in the under-represented groups, were hired as university mentors to work with school professionals to “deliver culturally relevant after school physical activity programs in Winnipeg’s diverse inner city and north end neighbourhoods." A university mentor team is assigned to each school site and works in collaboration with interested high school students to design and deliver an after school physical activity mentorship program for early years children at neighbouring schools. As university role models, part of the university mentors’ responsibilities is to communicate to the high school students the opportunities available for study within the fields of physical education, recreation, kinesiology and athletic therapy. The Aboriginal youth mentorship programs, which were initiated through a SSHRC-funded community-based research grant, have realized numerous outcomes. The mentorship program received $7,614 from the University of Manitoba’s Employment Equity Incentive Fund (EEIF) to support programming for the 2008-2009 academic year. In collaboration with the youth mentors, the two mentor programs (Rec and Read at the Maples Collegiate, ONE GOAL at the Children of the Earth School) received two $1,000 awards from the Youth Connections program sponsored by the United Way of Winnipeg. Sport Manitoba has committed $5,100 in funding for three years (2008-2011) to support delivery of the existing mentor programs. The Seven Oaks School Division organized a summer “Rec and Read” which was offered in July and August 2008. This inaugural project built on the Aboriginal youth mentoring concept and created paid positions to hire Aboriginal high school student mentors for a summer Rec and Read day program. Two Aboriginal SSHRC student research team members (Aboriginal graduates of the BPE program) were hired to develop and coordinate the program.
J. Halas, working in partnership with Aboriginal community groups, the City of Winnipeg, and Jim Sliver (University of Winnipeg), successfully piloted delivery of a three-credit-hour Summer Session course “Aboriginal Games and Activities,” which was taught off campus at the Turtle Island Community Centre. The pilot of this course will serve to enhance our efforts to create a 24-credit hour diploma/certificate program in the area of Community Recreation and Active Living.
Dr. Halas also serves as the Physical Education and Health Teacher Education and Council of University Professors and Researchers (CUPR) Forum Chair (2008-2009) and as Faculty liaison with the physical education community both provincially — Manitoba Physical Education Supervisors’ Association (MPESA) — and nationally: Council of University Professors and Researchers (CUPR)/Physical Education and Health Canada (PHE Canada), formerly the Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD).
Dr. Kelly MacKay, Professor, is currently serving as a member of the Manitoba in motion Steering Committee, and a member of the Grants Committee for the Manitoba Recreational Trails Association (MRTA). In 2008-2009 she was also a member of the Parks and Protected Areas Research Forum of Manitoba (PPARFM) Steering Committee and a member of the Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) Canada Chapter – TTRA Canada's representative to the Canadian Tourism Commission Research Committee. This past year, Dr. MacKay had the honour of serving as a member of the SSHRC Adjudication Committee for Special Call on
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Canadian Environmental Issues. Dr. MacKay also served as the president of the local Chapter M of the PEO Sisterhood, an international philanthropic educational organization that raises money for women’s education. She also previously chaired for the Manitoba PEO Sisterhood Bursary, which is awarded at three Manitoba universities.
Dr. Jennifer Mactavish, Professor, is a member of a number of groups led by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), including the IPC Sport Science Committee and a Research Group and Working Group — both linked to the International Sports Federation for Persons with Intellectual Disability (INAS-FID) — dealing with classification research. She is also a founding member of the Intellectual Disability, Exercise & Active Living Research Group (IDEAL-RG). Provincially, Dr. Mactavish serves as a member of the St. Amant Research Centre’s Community Advisory Group. Nationally, she serves on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association for Leisure Studies and the Canadian Association of Athletes with Intellectual Disability. Dr. Mactavish has also taken a lead role with the Sports without Borders group, a partnership involving our Faculty and Kenyatta University in Nairobi, the Kenyan Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the Terik Community Group.
Dr. Jon McGavock, Assistant Professor, has been actively involved with: Women in Science and Engineering, educational summer camps for Aboriginal youth held in Norway House, MB on August 11, 2008 and another in Steinbach, MB in July 2008; CareerTrek, which held an educational day camp for Aboriginal youth in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, on November 9, 2008; CIHR Synapse program – providing scientific mentoring of high school students for one semester and preparation of a science fair project (BoHuyn Seo, Vincent Massey, presentation April 2008); provided Type 2 Diabetes in Aboriginal Youth Educational Seminars at the Norway House Cree Nation, March 2008, and the Fischer River First Nation, April 2008; Type 2 diabetes workshops for teachers in the Garden Hill High School and Elementary School, September 2008; presentation/update to the Manitoba First Nations Diabetes Council on research related to diabetes prevention or management in Manitoba, March, July and December 2008. Dr. McGavock also does volunteer work at the Diabetes Education and Resource Centre for Children and Adolescents.
Mr. Walt McKee, Head Coach, Bison Women’s Soccer, is a member of the Manitoba Soccer Association’s (MSA) Board of Directors, a member of the Technical Panel for the MSA that is responsible for the selection of Provincial Team Staff and Coaches, Chair of the Coach and Player Development committee, Vice-Chair of the Appeals Committee, and a Course Conductor for the MSA – pre B/Provincial B License. He has also been responsible for the overall planning of the Soccer Coaches Week 2009, and with assisting the Canada Games Women’s Team in preparation for Canada Summer Games in P.E.I. held in August 2009.
Mr. Don McGillivray, Head Coach, Bison Men’s Hockey: Bison Men's Hockey actively supports the development programs of Hockey Manitoba. The University of Manitoba annually hosts Hockey Manitoba's Male and Female High Performance Camps. Bison Hockey continues to provide facilities, coaches and support staff to these programs. Bison Hockey also offers a Junior Bison program where some of the best young players in the province train to compete in
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elite tournaments in the spring hockey season. Coach McGillivray coordinated the Junior Bison Hockey program, which included three teams for elite players from Manitoba born in 1993, 1995 and 1997. Bison Men's Hockey has formed a mutually beneficial relationship with the Manitoba Moose Hockey Club. Coach MacGillivray has served as a Guest Coach with the Moose and provided opportunities for Moose players to train with the Bisons. Bison players have also had the opportunity to practice with the Moose as well as participate in their training camp. Bison Hockey coaches organized and presented a coaches’ clinic for the Winnipeg Minor Hockey AAA elite coaches in November 2007. Bison Men’s Hockey players participated as guest evaluators for Winnipeg South Minor hockey.
Mr. Garth Pishcke, Head Coach, Men’s Volleyball, continues to serve as the Head Coach of the Bison Volleyball Club and as Assistant Coach to the Junior Bison 17U Girls Volleyball Team. Nationally he serves on the CIS Coaches Committee and the Canada West Coaches Committee.
Dr. Michelle Porter, Professor, is currently serving as Chair of the Research Working Group of the Active Living Coalition for Older Adults (ALCOA). ALCOA is a national organization that has several national, provincial and regional organizations as members (see www.alcoa.ca). She is also a member of Active Living Coalition for Older Adults in Manitoba. Dr. Porter is a board member and represents the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. She also is the Chair of the research committee. The main responsibility of this committee is to produce a Research Update funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Dr. Elizabeth Ready, Professor, is a member of the Research Committee for Manitoba in motion and Winnipeg in motion. She also serves as a Board Member and member of the Research Committee for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, and is a member of the Manitoba Exercise Professionals’ Association, and the Active Living Coalition for Older Adults (Manitoba).
Mr. Jon Rempel, Head Coach, Bison Women’s Hockey, is very involved in the Shirley Rempel Memorial Scholarship Fundraising Evening, a celebration that raises money for the Shirley Rempel Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund, the Bison Women’s Hockey Scholarship Fund and Cancer Care Manitoba. He is also involved in the Bison Sports Golf Tournament, and recruits 28-25 golfers to play for women’s hockey every year. Mr. Rempel is also serving as Head Coach of the 2009 Team Manitoba Under 18 Provincial team that will compete in the Under 18 Nationals in Surrey, British Columbia, in November 2009.
Ms. Melinda Sasek, Bison Sports Secretary, is a member of the Board for Agassiz Child Care Centre, May 2006-2008; a Board Member, Richmond Kings Community Centre, May 2006 – present; Social Committee Coordinator, May 2006-present; and Manager, Richmond Kings 12A1 Hockey Team, 2007-08.
Mr. Rick Suffield, Bison Men’s Basketball Coach, is a member of the National Association of University Basketball Coaches Association and the Manitoba Coaches Association. He is actively involved with the seven Junior Bison teams in terms of rules and regulations as well as
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coordinating efforts for the 3-on-3 Tournament held on April 17-19, 2009 which featured 62 teams and over 140 games played at 3 different sites.
Mr. Kyle Turcotte, Instructor , is an active member of the Kinesiology Coalition of Manitoba seeking the legislation of Kinesiology as a licensed profession within the province of Manitoba.
Dr. Christine Van Winkle, Assistant Professor, is a Board Member for the Osborne Village Cultural Centre (OVCC)/Gas Station Theatre. The OVCC is a community-based cultural center that provides arts-based programming, venues, presentation, production, co-production, education and support services. Dr. Van Winkle has worked with the Exchange District Business Improvement Zone to develop Audio Tours of the Exchange District National Historic Site. Dr. Van Winkle also served as a moderator for the Travel and Tourism Research Association Annual Conference held in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 21-24, 2009. Internationally, she is also a member of the World Heritage and Tourism Research Network.
Mr. Curt Warkentin, Assistant Athletic Director, is a Board Member of the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame, member of the Canada West Planning Committee, and a member of the Manitoba Basketball Coaches Association. Mr. Warkentin is also a member of Home Street Mennonite Church and Co-coordinator of the Home Street men's slopitch team, as well as serving as Flag Football Coach for a team of 8-year-olds.
Development Office
Our Fundraising events continue to attract numerous alumni and friends of Bison Sports to come out and support our athletes at various events throughout the year. Fundraising Dinners, golf tournaments and wine tasting evenings support various sports on campus.
Bison Booster Clubs, the Adopt-a-Bison program and fundraising efforts totalling over $550,000 were received for athletic scholarships and awards in 2008-2009, all being matched by the MSBI grant.
Bison Sports held successful fundraising dinners for men’s football and for men’s and women’s hockey.
University of Manitoba Athletes Council (UMAC)
Bison Sports continues its anti-bullying campaign called “Bisons Against Bullying,” with Diana King coordinating the program in 2008-2009. Approximately 50 Bison athletes volunteered for the program. The Bison student-athletes arranged presentations at over 30 schools and to over 1,000 students across Winnipeg. Bisons vs Bullying bracelets were left with the students as a reminder of their presentations. The Bisons Against Bullying program also made a presentation at the Safe Schools Manitoba Conference.
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Bison student-athletes volunteered at the Siloam Mission in mid-December 2009 for the fifth consecutive season.
Bison student-athletes are involved in numerous community outreach activities throughout the season. Examples include Bison Sports student-athletes involved in raising funds for the CancerCare Manitoba's Challenge for Life 2008; during the October 17-18 weekend, the Manitoba Bisons designed a weekend in support of Breast Cancer research entitled ‘the Pink Weekend’ with proceeds to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation; women’s basketball team continues their partnership with the Skownan First Nation with workshops promotion of education and sport amongst Aboriginal youth and their communities; outdoor hockey skate at local community centres and exhibition game to raise funds and awareness for the Movement Centre of Manitoba Inc.; Bisons athletes assisted the Hot 103’s Gee Unit to save several injured geese who were stranded out in Lindenwoods. The Gee Unit was successful in corralling six wounded geese and handing them over to the Wildlife Haven. The geese have been nursed to health and returned back to the wild.
During the Bison home games on Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29, 2009, Bison Sports announced “A Toonie and a Tin-for-the-Bin gets you in” weekend. Bison fans brought a non-perishable food item and two dollars and received admission to cheer on the Manitoba Bisons on either Friday or Saturday nights. All donations will be distributed to the University of Manitoba Food Bank and Winnipeg Harvest.
Bison Track and Field:
The track and field team continues to work with the Terik program, which is a group of young Kenyan athletes, by providing some sporting equipment as well as making an annual financial donation towards a scholarship for school for some of their student-athletes. Bison Track and Field has also been responsible for organizing several track meets for the Louis Riel and Pembina Trails School Divisions.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS
AWARDS AND HONOURS (STAFF)
Bérubé, C. Bruce Pirnie Sports Award (for leadership in Track & Field in the Province).
Bérubé, C. Selected as Staff Coach, Canadian Team – World Youth Track & Field Championships in Bressanone, Italy.
Bérubé, C. Canada West Men’s Track & Field Coach of the Year.
Bérubé, C. University of Manitoba Coach of the Year.
Bérubé, C. University of Manitoba Merit Award for Outstanding Teaching/Coaching.
Butcher, J. 2008-2009 University Teaching Services/UMSU Certificate of Teaching Excellence.
Danis, P. 2008 University of Manitoba Outreach Award.
Dobie, B. University of Manitoba Merit Award for Outstanding Teaching/Coaching.
Duhamel, T. 2008 Canadian Institutes of Health Research Fellowship.
Duhamel, T. 2008 Manitoba Health Research Council Fellowship Award.
Gardiner, P. Tier I CIHR Canada Research Chair, Physical Activity & Health Studies.
Giesbrecht, G. G. Canadian Safe Boating Council’s 2008 Special Recognition Award.
Halas, J.M. University of Manitoba Merit Award.
Mactavish, J.B. 2008 Community Living Manitoba, President’s Award, Justice and Human Rights.
McGavock, J. Canadian Diabetes Association Scholar (2008-2013).
Pierre, S. University of Manitoba Merit Award for Outstanding Teaching/Coaching.
Rempel, J. University of Manitoba Merit Award for Outstanding Teaching/Coaching.
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Allan R. Miller Scholarship Ann Marguerite Mohammed
Athletic Therapy Student Association (ASTA) Scholarship Lisa Flanders
BPE Graduate of the Year Kayla Krentz
BKin Graduate of the Year Carrie Ryman
BRMCD Graduate of the Year Diana King
Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) Student Leadership Award Michelle Stevens
Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Student Award Brian Buffie
Coca Cola Bottling Scholarship Adam Toffan
Coca Cola Bottling Award Jennifer Campbell
Dean of Graduate Studies Student Achievement Award Michael Chizewski
Dr. A.W. Hogg Scholarship (in Physical Education) Meagan Smith
Dr. A.W. Hogg Scholarship (in Kinesiology) Jennifer Campbell
Dr. A.W. Hogg Scholarship (in Recreation Management & Ann Marguerite Mohammed Community Development)
Dr. Vic Corroll General Proficiency Award Tara Common
Faculty of Physical Education & Recreation Studies Medal Lindsay Zylstra (in Kinesiology)
Faculty of Physical Education & Recreation Studies Medal Diana King (in Recreation Management & Community Development)
Gord MacKie Athletic Therapy Scholarship Jodi Reimer
Isbister Scholarship (in Physical Education) Meagan Smith
Isbister Scholarship (in Kinesiology) Jennifer Campbell
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Isbister Scholarship (in Recreation Management & Community Development) Ann Marguerite Mohammed
Jack MacDonell Scholarship for Research on Aging Pavithra Rajan
Jeffrey S. Train Award Laura Meade
Jeffrey S. Train Athletic Therapy Award Jaime Dobrowolski
John A. MacDiarmid Scholarship Meagan Smith
Kinesiology Entrance Scholarship Meredith Spryszak
Manitoba Graduate Scholarship Jill Hnatiuk
Manitoba Health Research Council MHRC Studentship Award Jeremy Chopek
Matthew Frost Awards Kirsten Halden Diana King Brittany Cawson
Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Lindsey Woodrow
Ruth Asper Scholarship in Physical Education and Kinesiology Pavithra Rajan Darolyn Walker
University Gold Medal Erin Nieuwenburg
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship Dana Kolach
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship Ekaterina Lagay
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship Pavithra Rajan
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship Juhi Sinha
UTS/UMSU Student/Teacher Recognition Carrie Ryman (Outstanding Graduating Student)
Western Canada Recreation Studies Conference Scholarship Amanda Pugh
Canadian Association of Teacher Education Thesis Recognition of Excellence Award Helena Baert, M.Sc. (2008)
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2008-2009 BISON STUDENT /
ATHLETES ACHIEVEMENTS
CIS Men’s Volleyball Rookie of the Year Chris Voth
CIS Academic All Canadians (Women’s Basketball) Whitney Lodge-Zaparnick Maria Pawlyshyn Lauren Mortier
CIS Academic All Canadians (Men’s Basketball) Eric Garcia Ian Dickey
CIS Academic All Canadians (Football) Thomas Hall Nathan Jasenn Owen Fergusson Doug Amouzouvi
CIS Academic All Canadians (Women’s Golf) Beth Goran Faye Zachedniak Chelsea Hummelt
CIS Academic All Canadians (Men’s Golf) Jesse Skelton Jeff Bassey Bobby Wiebe Shayne Fredborg Brian Buffie
CIS Academic All Canadians (Women’s Hockey) Chelsea Braun Erica Holmes Andi Wilgosh Kayla Duna Amanda Schnell
CIS Academic All Canadians (Men’s Hockey) Gavin McHale Bryn Lindsay Stephane Lenoski Greg Beller Ben Lobb Chris Benais Steve Christie Mike Hellyer Nolan Waker
CIS Academic All Canadians (Women’s Soccer) Meagan Smith Lesley Worsnop Paula Fast Jaime Lacoste
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Lianna Bestvater Kathryn Ateah Kendall Bishop
CIS Academic All Canadians (Women’s Soccer/Track & Field) Jennifer Campbell Dana Baker
CIS Academic All Canadians (Women’s Swimming) Samantha Holloway Jenna Houssin Landice Yestrau
CIS Academic All Canadians (Men’s Swimming) Brett Goldhawk Patrick Boreskie Braeden Taylor
CIS Academic All Canadians (Women’s Track & Field) Amelia Smandych Kaeleigh Bawdon Taralyn Cook Diana King Claire Sparling Meaghan Woo Teresa Logozar Megan Scott Deondra Twerdun Alexandra Allen Sonya Schulzki
CIS Academic All Canadians (Men’s Track & Field) Patrick Kelly Travis Toet Eric Furletti Stephen Campbell Barret Hildebrandt
CIS Academic All Canadians (Women’s Track & Field/Cross-Country) Alyssa Altomare Katrina Bruckschwaiger Chantal Auger Melanie Gregoire
CIS Academic All Canadians (Men’s Track & Field/Cross-Country) Paul Carr Tyler Hynes Nicholas Sader
CIS Academic All Canadians (Women’s Volleyball) Erin Nieuwenberg Amy Penner
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Kristi Hunter Ashley Voth Tricia Mayba
CIS Academic All Canadians (Men’s Volleyball) Stefan Bouw Derek Tyler Dane Pischke
CIS 2nd Team All Canadian (Football) Kurtis Stolth Don Oramasionwu
CIS 2nd Team All Canadian (Women’s Hockey) Stacey Corfield
CIS 2nd Team All Canadian (Women’s Volleyball) Sarah Morrissette
CIS Men’s Volleyball All Rookie Team Chris Voth
2008-2009 CIS Track & Field Championships:
Bronze Medal in Men’s 300 m Quin Ferguson Silver Medal in Men’s 600 m Quin Ferguson Bronze Medal Men’s 4 x 400 Relay Team Bronze Medal Women’s 4 x 200 Relay Team Bronze Medal in Men’s Weight Toss Garth Suppes
Canada West Football All-Star (Football) Kurtis Stolth Don Oramasionwu Kenton Orofrychuk
Canada West 1st Team All-Star (Women’s Soccer) Desiree Scott
Canada West 2nd Team All-Star (Women’s Soccer) Caley Miskimmin
Canada West 1st Team All-Star (Women’s Cross-Country) Katrina Bruckschwaiger
Canada West 2nd Team All-Star (Women’s Cross-Country) Melanie Gregoire Alex Bell
Canada West 1st Team All-Star (Men’s Cross-Country) Desire Budigoma
Canada West 2nd Team All-Star (Men’s Cross-Country) Paul Carr
Canada West 1st Team All-Star (Women’s Hockey) Stacey Corfield Addie Miles
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Breanna Leary
Canada West All-Rookie Team (Women’s Hockey) Nellie Minshull
Canada West 2nd Team All-Star (Men’s Hockey) Steve Christie
Canada West 1st Team All-Star (Women’s Volleyball) Sarah Morrissette
Canada West 2nd Team All-Star (Women’s Volleyball) Sam Loewen
Canada West 1st Team All-Star (Women’s Track & Field) Caley Miskimmin
Canada West 2nd Team All-Star (Women’s Track & Field) Kim Bordun Diana Kin Meaghan Woo
Canada West 1st Team All-Star (Men’s Track & Field) Josh Gundrum Scot Dressler David Szczepaniak Kevin Esau Quin Ferguson Zacharie Durand
Canada West 2nd Team All-Star (Men’s Track & Field) Rossel Sabourin Lucas Rodenwald Kieran Moolchan Garth Suppes Tyler Hynes Kris Geyson
Canada West Track & Field Championships:
- Gold Medal Men’s 4 x 400 relay team - Gold Medal in Women’s 60 m Caley Miskimmin - Gold Medal Men’s triple jump Josh Gundrum - Gold Medal Men’s pole vault Scot Dressler - Silver Medal Men’s 4 x 200m relay team - Silver Medal Women’s 4 x 200m relay team - Silver Medal Men’s 60m hurdles Kieran Moolchan - Silver Medal Men’s long jump Josh Gundrum - Silver Medal Men’s Weight Toss Garth Suppes - Silver Medal Men’s 3000m Tyler Hynes - Silver Medal Men’s 300 m Quin Ferguson - Silver Medal Men’s pole vault Rossel Sabourin
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- Silver Medal Men’s high jump Lucas Rodenwald - Silver Medal Men’s 600m Quin Ferguson - Bronze Medal Women’s 4 x 400 m relay team - Bronze Medal Men’s 3000m Chris Belof - Bronze Medal Women’s 3000m Katrina Bruckschwaiger - Bronze Medal Men’s shot put Garth Suppes - Bronze Medal Men’s weight toss Andrew Sheffield
Canada West Bronze Medal in 200m breaststroke Braeden Taylor
Canada West Men’s Volleyball Rookie of the Year Chris Voth
Manitoba Male Junior Athlete of the Year Chris Voth
Bison Sports Female Athlete of the Year Stacey Corfield
Bison Sports Male Athlete of the Year Quin Ferguson
Student-Athlete Leadership & Community Development Award Jennifer Campbell Thomas Hall
Bison Sports Team MVPs:
Women’s Basketball Michele Hynes Men’s Basketball Nathan Dixon Women’s Cross Country Katrina Bruckschwaiger Men’s Cross Country Desire Budigoma Football Kenton Onofrychuk Women’s Golf Faye Zachedniak Men’s Golf Eric Johnson Women’s Hockey Stacey Corfield Men’s Hockey Steve Christie Women’s Soccer Caley Miskimmin Women’s Swimming Landice Yestrau Men’s Swimming Braeden Taylor Women’s Track & Field Caley Miskimmin Men’s Track & Field Quin Ferguson Women’s Volleyball Erin Nieuwenburg Men’s Volleyball Derek Tyle
Mark Tennant Award – presented to the outstanding Manitoba Under-20 Male Volleyball Player of the Year Chris Voth
Bison Student Athletes Achievements…page 5
University of Manitoba Vanier Cup Bison Scholarship (Women’s Soccer) Lesley Worsnop University of Manitoba Vanier Cup Bison Scholarship (Men’s Volleyball) Chris Voth
2009 Summer Universiade (Women’s Volleyball) Sam Loewen (Women’s Soccer) Desiree Scott
Bison Student Athletes Achievements…page 2