August 19, 2020, Winnipeg MB – Sport Manitoba awarded $16,000 in academic scholarships to 11 high school students, six university students, and four Manitoba coaches. The awards included the Manitoba Foundation for Sports Scholarships, Bud Tinsley Sport Leadership Scholarship, Sport Manitoba Coaching Bursaries, and Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship.

Manitoba Foundation for Sports Scholarships

$500 High School Scholarship 

Last Name	First Name	City /Town	University	Sports
Krykewich	Alexander	Winnipeg	University of Winnipeg	Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cricket
Bateman	Carter	Stonewall	University of Manitoba	Golf, Hockey
Howes	Cecilia	Winnipeg	University of Minnesota	Cross Country, Athletics
Francis	Grace	Winnipeg	University of Manitoba	Cross Country, Rhythmic Gymnastics
Penner	Rachael	Carberry	Canadian Mennonite University	Volleyball, Athletics, Softball
Koshowski	Toni	Dauphin	University of Calgary, Regina, MB	Rugby, Cross Country, Soccer
Barscello	Jena	Brandon	University of Manitoba	Hockey
Ledochowski	Jacey	Teulon	Lake Region State College	Basketball, Softball
Klassen	Brady	Winnipeg	Mount Marty University	Archery
Dornez	Emilie	Ste- Geneviève	Universite de St-Boniface	Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball
Johnston-Krulicki	Breyanna	Winnipeg	University of Manitoba	Soccer, Track and Field, Cross Country

$1000 University Scholarship

Last Name	First Name	City/Town	University	Sport
Zacharias	Mackenzie	Altona	W.C. Miller Collegiate	Curling
Grant	Taryn	Winnipeg	University of Louisiana at Lafayette	Waterski and Wakeboard
Skelton	Rienna	Melita	University of Manitoba	Weightlifting
Sarahs	Shannon	Winnipeg	University of Manitoba	Ringette
Garcia	Maren	East St. Paul	Providence University College	Volleyball

Bud Tinsley Sport Leadership Scholarship
$500

Last Name	First Name	City /Town	University	Sports
Bateman	Carter	Stonewall	University of Manitoba	Golf, Hockey

Sport Manitoba Coaching Bursaries

Silvio Sboto Memorial Rural Coach Award
$500

Last Name	First Name	University	Sport
Rea	Sammi	University Of Manitoba	Swim, Volleyball
Patmore	Johnathon	University of Winnipeg	Baseball

Jeff Collins Memorial Winnipeg Coach Award
$500

Last Name	First Name	University	Sport
O’Brien	Liam	University Of Winnipeg	Football
Henley	Mackenzie	University of Winnipeg	Softball, Hockey

Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship 
$3,000

Last Name	First Name	City/Town	University	Sport
Zacharias	Emily	Altona	University of Manitoba	Curling

Quotes

“It is a real pleasure to recognize and support the athletic and academic success across Manitoba that these devoted individuals have demonstrated, and provide them with opportunities to continue to grow and excel within their chosen discipline. Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients! Wishing you all the very best in your next steps forward.”

Jeff Hnatiuk, President and CEO, Sport Manitoba

About
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 at 145 Pacific Avenue in Winnipeg, Sport Manitoba partners with over 100 organizations to deliver sport in the province and is responsible for programs including the Manitoba Games powered by Manitoba Hydro, Sport Manitoba Coaching, Team Manitoba, Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, Fit Kids Healthy Kids, and KidSport. Services provided include the Sport Manitoba Clinic, Sport Manitoba Performance, Sport Manitoba Fitness Centre, and the Paul Robson Resource Centre for Leadership and Coaching.
The Manitoba Foundation for Sports Scholarship program administered by Sport Manitoba was established to support young athletes of Sport Manitoba partners, who continue to participate in amateur sport while pursuing a post-secondary education on a full-time basis. The Manitoba Foundation for Sports Scholarship Program was established in 1992.

Bud Tinsley Sport Leadership Scholarship: In memory of Robert (Bud) Tinsley, his family and friends created a $500 scholarship to recognize a Manitoba student-athlete who demonstrates similar leadership traits that were attributable to Bud. His numerous awards included: induction into the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Hall of Fame, the CFL Hall of Fame and a four-time inductee into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. The scholarship recipient is selected from among the Manitoba Foundation for Sport Scholarship recipients, based on the added criteria of leadership.

Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship Endowment Fund provides financial support for Manitoba’s high-performance athletes in their pursuit of excellence at the national and international levels of competition while serving as a tribute to commemorate the Manitoba visit of Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal in 1999. The Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship awards two (2) scholarships per year valued up to $3,000 each to one male and one female high-performance athlete enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Manitoba.

Silvio Sboto Memorial Rural Coach Award: Silvio Sboto was a dedicated and humble man who started learning judo in the late 50s after immigrating to Canada from his native Peru. He resided in Brandon for the last thirty years where he worked at the Seikeikan Judo Club. Silvio was the chair of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) for Judo Canada. Silvio spent 10 years as an NCCP Theory Course Conductor and attained Level 4 NCCP status. He also had his fifth-degree black belt and was a national ‘C’ referee in Judo. Recipients of this award receive a $500 bursary to be used toward their 2020-2021 tuition.

Jeff Collins Memorial Winnipeg Coach Award: Jeff Collins’ expertise earned him a reputation as a coach’s coach. Jeff served as head coach and clinician for the Legion Athletic Camps at the International Peach Garden for 32 years. He was the convenor and co-meet director of the MHSAA’s provincial track and field champs from 1984 to 2001. Jeff attained his level 3 NCCP and also worked with world-class special needs athletes. In 2003, Jeff was inducted to the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. Recipients of this award receive a $500 bursary to be used toward their 2020-2021 tuition.

For more information please contact:
Sarah Tone
Communications Coordinator
Sport Manitoba
Cell: 431-778-5796
sarah.tone@sportmanitoba.ca