Sport Manitoba – The Thompson Host Society is pleased to announce David Martin as the Games Coordinator for the 2018 Power Smart Manitoba Winter Games.

Martin, who has been a Thompson resident since 2009, brings a wealth of knowledge in project management, safety management systems and training development to the role. The skills gained in his previous field of aviation can be easily transferable to the position of Games Coordinator.

“We are excited to have David as part of the team,” said Host Society Co-Chair Sandra Ross Hitch. “He will be working with the host society, committees and volunteers in our efforts to make the 2018 Power Smart Manitoba Winter Games the best that the province has ever held, as well as showcasing Thompson in the process.”

“I look forward to being the games coordinator,” added Martin. “Organizing the games will be a great deal of work, but Thompson is known as a community that goes above and beyond when hosting major events.”

ABOUT

The Power Smart Manitoba Games are the province’s largest ongoing multi-sport event, bringing together participants from across Manitoba. The Games are held every two years and alternate between summer and winter events. Each set of Games involve upwards of 5,000 athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers. The 2018 Manitoba Winter Games are set to take place from March 4 to 10.

Sport Manitoba is a not for profit organization and the lead planning, programming, and funding agency for the development of amateur sport in Manitoba. Located in the Canada Games Sport for Life Centre, Sport Manitoba partners with over 100 organizations to deliver sport in our province and is responsible for programs including the Power Smart Manitoba Games, Coaching Manitoba, Team Manitoba, Manitoba Sport Hall of Fame, Fit Kids Healthy Kids and KidSport. Services provided include the Sport Medicine Clinic, Fitness Centre, Performance Centre and Resource Centre.

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For more information:
Bruce Krentz
Games Communications Chair
204-307-6099
www.powersmartmanitobagames.ca