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Programs
Summer 2023
SPIN Canoe and Kayaking Summer 2023
This free program is designed to teach children 8–16 years of age basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment. SPIN will provide all of the necessary equipment and free transportation for the host site to travel to and from the designated swimming pool.
| Site | Address |
|---|---|
| Winakwa CC | 980 Winakwa Rd. |
| River Osborne CC | 101 Pembina Hwy. |
| Norquay CC | 65 Granville St. |
| Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre | 510 King St. |
| IRCOM | 95 Ellen St. |
| Oxford Heights CC | 359 Dowling Ave. E |
Please call 311 to find out locations, dates and times of programs.
Interested in being a Host site?
please contact:
SPIN@winnipeg.ca
Past Programs
Winter 2023
SPIN Soccer
SPIN, with support from the Manitoba Soccer Association, is running a Soccer Program. This free program is designed for children 6-14 years of age to learn basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment.
| Site | Address | Day | Dates | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Nelson School | 820 McPhillips St. | Tuesdays | January 24-February 28 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. |
| Norquay CC | 65 Granville St. | Wednesdays | January 26-March 9 | 4-5 pm |
| Weston School | 1410 Logan Ave. | Wednesdays | January 25-March 1 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. |
SPIN Cross Country Skiing
SPIN will run a Cross Country Skiing Program at Windsor Park Golf Course. This free program is designed for children 6-12 years of age to learn basics of cross country skiing on one of Winnipeg's best trails.
| Site | Address | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norquay Community Centre | 65 Granville St. | Tuesdays (Starts January 17, 2023) | 4:30–6 p.m. |
| Ralph Brown Community Centre | 520 Machray Ave. | Tuesdays (Starts January 17, 2023) | 4:30–6 p.m. |
Fall 2022
SPIN Basketball
SPIN, with support from Basketball Manitoba, will run a Basketball Program. This free program is designed for children 6-12 years of age to learn basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment.
| Site | Address | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norquay Community Centre | 65 Granville St. | Thursdays (Ends Dec. 15, 2022) | 4–5 p.m. |
| Lord Nelson School | 820 McPhillips St. | Tuesdays | 4:30-6:30 p.m. |
SPIN Baton
SPIN, with support from Manitoba Baton Association, is running a Baton Program. This free program is designed to teach children 6–12 years of age basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment.
| Site | Address |
|---|---|
| Weston School | 1410 Logan Ave. |
Summer 2022
SPIN Canoe and Kayaking Summer 2022
This free program is designed to teach children 8–16 years of age basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment. SPIN will provide all of the necessary equipment and free transportation for the host site to travel to and from the designated swimming pool.
| Site | Address |
|---|---|
| Winakwa CC | 980 Winakwa Rd. |
| River Osborne CC | 101 Pembina Hwy. |
| Norquay CC | 65 Granville St. |
| Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre | 510 King St. |
| IRCOM | 95 Ellen St. |
| Oxford Heights CC | 359 Dowling Ave. E |
SPIN Water Polo Summer 2022
SPIN, with support from the Manitoba Water Polo Association, is running a Water Polo Program. This free program is designed to teach children 6–14 years of age basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment. SPIN will provide free transportation for the host site to and from the designated swimming pool.
| Site | Address |
|---|---|
| Norberry-Glenlee CC | 176 Worthington Ave. |
| East Elmwood CC | 490 Keenleyside St. |
| Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute | 61 Juno St. |
| Broadway Neighbourhood Centre | 185 Young St. |
| Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre | 430 Langside St. |
| River Osborne CC | 101 Pembina Hwy. |
Fall 2021
SPIN Basketball Fall 2021
Ends week of December 16, 2021SPIN, with support from Basketball Manitoba, will run a Basketball Program. This free program is designed for children 6-14 years of age to learn basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment.
| Site | Address | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Neighborhood Centre | 185 Young St. | Mondays | 6–7 pm |
| East Elmwood CC | 490 Keenlyside St. | Wednesdays | 4–5 pm |
| Norquay Community Centre | 65 Granville St. | Thursdays | 4–5 pm |
| Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre | 510 King St. | Thursdays | 5:30–6:30 pm |
SPIN Water Polo Fall 2021
Ends week of December 16, 2021SPIN, with support from the Manitoba Water Polo Association, is running a Water Polo Program. This free program is designed to teach children 6–14 years of age basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment. SPIN will provide free transportation for the host site to and from the designated swimming pool.
| Site | Address | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre | 430 Langside St. | Tuesdays | 4–5:30 pm |
Summer 2021
SPIN Water Polo and Diving
July 12 – August 13, 2021
SPIN, with support from the Manitoba Water Polo Association, is running a Water Polo and Diving Program. This free program is designed to teach children 6–14 years of age basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment. SPIN will provide free transportation for the host site to and from the designated swimming pool.
SPIN Basketball
July 12 – August 13, 2021
SPIN, with support from Basketball Manitoba, will run a Basketball Program. This free program is designed for children 6-14 years of age to learn basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment.
SPIN Gymnastics
July 27 – August 26, 2021
SPIN, with support from the Manitoba Gymnastics Association, is running an Artistic Gymnastics Program. This free program is designed to teach children 6–14 years of age basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment.
SPIN Football
July – August, 2021
SPIN, with the support of Football Manitoba, is running a Football Program. This free program is designed to teach children 6–14 years of age basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment.
SPIN Golf
July – August, 2021
SPIN, with the help of Golf Manitoba, kids aged 6-12 will learn the basics in Golf including proper etiquette and skill development using larger size clubs & balls to promote confidence in hitting the ball. All equipment will be provided and no specific clothing is needed. All participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the program.
SPIN Soccer
July – August, 2021
SPIN, with support from the Manitoba Soccer Association, is running a Soccer Program. This free program is designed for children 6-14 years of age to learn basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment.
SPIN Basketball Fall 2020
October – November 2020
SPIN, with support from Basketball Manitoba, will run a Basketball Program. This free program is designed for children 6-14 years of age to learn basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment.
| Site | Address | Day | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Recreation Centre | 40 Mayfair Pl. | Saturdays | Oct. 17 – Nov. 28 | 1 pm |
| Norquay Community Centre | 65 Granville St. | Thursdays | Oct. 8 – Nov. 26 | 5 pm |
| Broadway Neighborhood Centre | 185 Young St. | Tuesdays | Oct. 20 – Nov. 24 | 6 pm |
SPIN Water Polo Fall 2020
October – December 2020
SPIN, with support from the Manitoba Water Polo Association, is running a Water Polo Program. This free program is designed to teach children 6–14 years of age basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment. SPIN will provide free transportation for the host site to and from the designated swimming pool.
| Site | Address | Day | Dates | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre | 430 Langside St. | Tuesdays | Oct. 13 – TBD | 4 pm |
SPIN Gymnastics Fall 2020
October – December 2020
SPIN, with support from the Manitoba Gymnastics Association, is running an Artistic Gymnastics Program. This free program is designed to teach children 6–14 years of age basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment.
| Site | Address | Day | Dates | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmers CC | 480 Chalmers Ave. | Mondays | Oct. 19 - Dec. 7 | 5 & 6 pm |
| Freight House Recreation Centre | Door #1-200 Isabel St. | Tuesdays | Oct. 27 - Dec. 8 | 5 & 6 pm |
SPIN Newcomer Multisport Fall 2020
October – December 2020
SPIN, with support from the Various Provincial Sport Organizations, is running a Newcomer Sport Program. This free program is designed to teach children 6–14 years of age basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment.
| Site | Address | Day | Dates | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Newcomer Sport Academy | 350 Spence St. | Wednesdays | Oct. 14 – ongoing | 5 pm |
SPIN Baton - Winter
March 2020
SPIN, with support from Manitoba Baton Association, is running a Baton Program. This free program is designed to teach children 6–14 years of age basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment.
| Site | Address | Day | Dates | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston School | 1410 Logan Ave. | Mondays | March 2 - 23 | 4:30 pm |
SPIN Learn to Skate - Winter
March 2020
SPIN, is running a Learn to Skate Program. This free program is designed to teach children 6–14 years of age basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment. SPIN will provide free transportation for the host site to and from the designated Arena.
| Site | Address | Day | Dates | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Recreation Centre | 40 Mayfair Pl. | Sundays | March 8 - 29 | Noon |
SPIN Paddling – Summer 2019
July – August 2019
This free program is designed to teach children 8–16 years of age basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment. SPIN will provide all of the necessary equipment and free transportation for the host site to travel to and from the designated swimming pool.
| Site | Address | Day | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre | 510 King St. | Mondays | July 8–Aug. 12 | 1 pm–3 pm |
| Norquay CC | 65 Granville St. | Mondays | July 8–Aug. 12 | 1 pm–3 pm |
| East Elmwood CC | 490 Keenlyside St. | Tuesdays | July 9–Aug. 13 | 1 pm–3 pm |
| Chalmers CC | 480 Chalmers Ave. | Tuesdays | July 9–Aug. 13 | 1 pm–3 pm |
| Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre | 430 Langside St. | Wednesdays | July 10–Aug. 14 | 1 pm–3 pm |
| Broadway Neighbourhood Centre | 185 Young St. | Wednesdays | July 10–Aug. 14 | 1 pm–3 pm |
| Islamic Women’s Group | 61 Juno St. | Thursdays | July 11–Aug. 15 | 1 pm–3 pm |
| Mayfair Recreation Centre | 40 Mayfair Pl. | Fridays | July 13–Aug. 17 | 1 pm–3 pm |
| River Osborne CC | 101 Pembina Hwy. | Fridays | July 13–Aug. 17 | 1 pm–3 pm |
*Note: No formal registration required, participation is on a drop-in basis with the City of Winnipeg Free Play program on-site. Free Play Sites will require a permission slip to be filled out with the leaders on-site before participating in SPIN Paddling. You must be affiliated with one of the sites listed above. All participants are transported to and from via a school bus.
SPIN Golf 2019
July 2019
SPIN, with the help of Golf Manitoba, kids aged 6-12 will learn the basics in Golf including proper etiquette and skill development using larger size clubs & balls to promote confidence in hitting the ball. All equipment will be provided and no specific clothing is needed. All participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the program.
| Site | Address | Day | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Osborne CC | 101 Pembina Hwy. | Fridays | July 5–19 | 11 am–12 pm |
SPIN Soccer – Fall 2019
September – November 2019
SPIN, with support from the Manitoba Soccer Association, is running a Soccer Program. This free program is designed for children 6-14 years of age to learn basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment.
| Site | Address | Day | Dates | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Recreation Centre | 40 Mayfair Pl. | Saturdays | Sept. 28–Nov. 2 | 1 pm |
| Norquay CC | 65 Granville St. | Thursdays | Sept. 26–Oct. 31 | 4:30 pm |
| Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre | 510 King St. | Thursdays | Sept. 26–Oct. 31 | 6 pm |
| Lord Nelson School | 820 McPhillips St. | Tuesdays | Oct. 1–Nov. 5 | 4:30 pm & 5:30 pm |
| Weston School | 1410 Logan Ave. | Wednesdays | Oct. 2–Nov. 6 | 4:30 pm |
| East Elmwood CC | 490 Keenleyside St. | Mondays | Sept. 23–Oct. 28 | 4:30 pm |
| Broadway Neighbourhood Centre | 185 Young St. | Mondays | Sept. 23–Oct. 28 | 4 pm |
Aquatics
About SPIN Aquatics
For the past several years now, SPIN has been providing Aquatic Sport programming to many children across Winnipeg through our various community partners. In partnership with the Sport Organizations that provide Aquatic Sport programming, as well as partnering with our Aquatics Division of the City of Winnipeg, SPIN gives children a unique opportunity to experience aquatic based sports that normally they would never get the chance to partake in.
Thanks to our partners and their continued support of SPIN programming, SPIN has allowed kids to try out sports such as Diving, Water Polo and Paddling. Our amazing partners not only have provided us with a chance to experience this type of programming, but also have allowed some kids in our community who have never swam before a chance to learn the basics of how to swim.
Not only does SPIN provide coaching for Aquatic Sports, we provide support to children who may be lacking the basic swimming skills needed to participate. SPIN allows children the opportunity to discover basic swimming skills they need not only to participate in our programming, but to also take with them as they grow and experience pools and aquatic sports in the future.
SPIN offers Aquatic sport programming usually from October to December, then January to March, and then April to June with a summer component in July into August.
About SPIN
SPIN is a LiveSAFE initiative led by the City of Winnipeg.
SPIN aims to eliminate barriers that inner-city children face to participate in organized sport programming. SPIN provides opportunities to learn basic athletic skills, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive and safe environment.
These skills help children develop self esteem and confidence, equipping them with the tools to resist gangs and anti-social behaviour.
SPIN has identified the following solutions to barriers inner city children face to participation in sport:
- Sports are too expensive: SPIN is offered free of charge to participants.
- Transportation: We work with existing service providers in the community. Our goal is to have a SPIN program within walking distance, eliminating the need for weekly transportation. Transportation for Challenge Day and Wind-up Tournaments is provided for the participants and their family members.
- Lack of access to equipment: SPIN partners provide the equipment and administration. To facilitate the ongoing opportunity to play, equipment is gifted to the host at the completion of the program.
- No community coaches: We offer free training and mentorship for volunteers and leaders to help build the sport leadership capacity within the community. We partner with provincial sport organizations to prove coaches, where possible.
- No access to gym/field space: SPIN works with City Departments, Community Centres, School Divisions and community facilities to open doors for Sports programming.
We would like to thank the following organizations for their support:
