2016 PowerSmart Manitoba Summer Games
Golf Manitoba – The sport of Golf is very fortunate to be part of the PowerSmart Manitoba Summer Games. Similar to the Olympics, these Games take place every four years with the next one taking place in 2016.
Golf Manitoba would like to make you aware of the PowerSmart Manitoba Summer Games Regional Training Squad program for the 2016 golf season. The program offered by Golf Manitoba will be similar to 2012, which saw many of the participating players move on to become some of the top junior golfers in the province.
Participants of the program are required to be:
Boys
- Minimum of 10 years old on August 7, 2016
- Maximum of 15 years old on August 10, 2016
Girls
- Minimum of 10 years old on August 7, 2016
- Maximum of 17 years old on August 10, 2016
The eight different regions of the province will have access to coaching by a Golf Professional commencing in the spring of 2016. Each Training Squad Member will receive a minimum of 20 hours of training in preparation for a 36 hole qualifier (date and location TBD) to represent their region at the 2016 PowerSmart Manitoba Summer Games in Steinbach, August 7th-10th.
| REGION | COACH |
| Central | Greg Hesom, Winkler |
| Eastman | Brian Guenther, Steinbach |
| Interlake | Dave McMillan, Elmhurst |
| Parkland | Scott McCallum, Gilbert Plains |
| Norman | Rance Stangeland, Halcrow Lake |
| Westman | Dave Scinocca, Shilo |
| Winnipeg Blue | Darren McMillan, Shooters |
| Winnipeg Gold | Tom Kinsman, Southwood |
Cost of the program is $150 which will include a Golf Manitoba Training Squad golf shirt. If you have any questions, please contact Garth Goodbrandson by email at garth@golfmanitoba.mb.ca or by phone at 204-291-4458.
The registration deadline for the programs is April 22nd, 2016.
If you would like to be a part of the Regional Training Squad program or know someone who would be interested, please click here for the registration form.