THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER AS MORE TRAVEL DETAILS GET SET
VIEW TRAVEL ITINERARIES: The 18U Male Provincial Team Program began with open tryouts on May 27-29, 2022 at the Sport Manitoba Courts. A total of 12 roster athletes plus practice players at this age level were chosen for the team and will continue training through the summer. The team will be attending a number of warm-up tournaments in July heading into the Canada Games on August 5-14, 2022 at Niagara Falls, Ontario.
- Males born in 2004 or later residing in the province of Manitoba on or before February 1, 2022
- Head Coach - Jon Janzen
- Assistant Coach - Scott Martin
- Assistant Coach - Patrick Mart
- Assistant Coach - Keith Mason
- Date: May 27-29, 2022
- Location: Sport Manitoba Courts
- Communicated directly by the coach to the team.
TEAM ROSTER - VIEW PLAYER PROFILES
COMPETITION SCHEDULE:
Local exhibition games in Winnipeg in June & July (communicated by the coach)
1. PRAIRIE CUP CHALLENGE - JULY 3, 2022
- Tournament Name: Prairie Cup Challenge
- Tournament Dates: Sunday, July 3, 2022
- Competition Location: Brandon University Healthy Living Centre MAP
- Tournament Hotel: N/A (day trip)
- Travel Days: July 3, 2022 (return home Sunday evening)
- Depart Winnipeg: Sunday, July 3, 2022 - time arranged by coaching staff/carpool; Arrive Brandon: 2 hours later
- Depart Brandon: After the last game on July 3: Arrive in Winnipeg: 2 hours later
- Arrival Location: Brandon University Healthy Living Centre
- Transportation: Carpool
- Tournament Website & Schedule: https://www.basketballmanitoba.ca/2022/06/brandon-university-hosting-6th-annual.html
- Area Hotels & Attractions: http://brandontourism.com/
2. SANFORD PENTAGON SUMMER SLAM - SIOUX FALLS, SD - JULY 8-10, 2022
- Tournament Name: Sanford Pentagon Summer Slam (Sioux Falls, SD)
- Competition Locations: Sanford Pentagon, 2210 W. Pentagon Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57107
- Players Hotel: Super 8 by Wyndham Sioux Falls/41st Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57106
- Items to Bring:
- PASSPORT AND/OR OTHER CITIZENSHIP DOCUMENTATION. Players will not be permitted on the bus without first showing it to their head coach their border-crossing documents - READ SPECIAL NOTES ON US TRAVEL
- ARRIVECAN APP. Download the free "ArriveCAN" app on your smartphone, create an account and follow the instructions to upload your passport/citizenship and Covid vaccination status details to it BEFORE leaving your home. This will be needed to be accessed when returning to Canada. Please bring your physical Covid vaccination card with you on all trips.
- Meal money for all meals (breakfast is provided in the hotel). Suggested amount: $150 US for 4+ days
- US Spending money for the entire week
- Snacks for the bus (no fruit, vegetables, peanuts or meats as they may be confiscated at the border)
- Basketball shoes, jersey/uniforms
- All Basketball Manitoba Gear received this year (
- Reversible Jersey,
- Shorts, 3
- Short Sleeve Shirts
- ,
- Sweatshirt,
- Sweatpants,
- Team Bag )
- Pillow, blanket (for bus trip)
- Water bottle
- Clothes for 4+ days
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, brush, deodorant, etc)
- Any medications (if applicable)
- Tournament Dates: July 9-10, 2022
- Travel Days: July 8 & 10 (leave after the last game, 7+ hour ride home)
- Depart Winnipeg: FRIDAY JULY 8 at 9:00 AM; Arrive Sioux Falls: 5:00 PM
- Depart Sioux Falls: After the team's last game on July 14: Arrive in Winnipeg: July 10/11 - late evening or early morning
- Coach Bus Departure & Arrival Location: Sobey's parking lot 2850 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB
- Transportation: Coach Highway Bus
- Tournament Website: https://www.sanfordpentagon.com/tournaments
- NEW Tournament Schedule: VIEW SCHEDULE | VIEW RULES
- Area Hotels & Attractions: https://visitsiouxfalls.com/
3. D1 SUMMER CLASSIC - MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 14-17, 2022
- Tournament Name: D1 Summer Classic (Minneapolis, MN)
- Competition Locations: Shakopee High School
- Players Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington by Mall Of America, 7800 Bloomington Ave. S, Bloomington, MN. 55425, USA
- Items to Bring:
- PASSPORT AND/OR OTHER CITIZENSHIP DOCUMENTATION. Players will not be permitted on the bus without first showing it to their head coach their border-crossing documents - READ SPECIAL NOTES ON US TRAVEL
- ARRIVECAN APP. Download the free "ArriveCAN" app on your smartphone, create an account and follow the instructions to upload your passport/citizenship and Covid vaccination status details to it BEFORE leaving your home. This will be needed to be accessed when returning to Canada. Please bring your physical Covid vaccination card with you on all trips.
- Meal money for all meals (breakfast is provided in the hotel). Suggested amount: $150 US for 4+ days
- US Spending money for the entire week
- Snacks for the bus (no fruit, vegetables, peanuts or meats as they may be confiscated at the border)
- Basketball shoes, jersey/uniforms
- All Basketball Manitoba Gear received this year (
- Reversible Jersey,
- Shorts, 3
- Short Sleeve Shirts
- ,
- Sweatshirt,
- Sweatpants,
- Team Bag )
- Pillow, blanket (for bus trip)
- Water bottle
- Clothes for 4+ days
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, brush, deodorant, etc)
- Any medications (if applicable)
- Tournament Dates: July 16-17, 2022 (note new start date)
- Travel Days: July 14 & 17 (leave after the last game, 8+ hour ride home)
- Depart Winnipeg: THURSDAY JULY 14 - 9:00 AM ; Arrive Minneapolis: 6:00 PM
- Depart Minneapolis: After the team's last game on July 17: Arrive in Winnipeg: July 17/18 - late evening or early morning
- Coach Bus Departure Location: Sobey's parking lot 2850 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB
- Transportation: Coach Highway Bus
- Tournament Website: https://d1mnbasketball.com
- Tournament Schedule: CLICK HERE
- Area Hotels & Attractions: https://www.minneapolis.org/
4. 18U CANADA GAMES (July 31- August 7) Sherbrooke, Quebec
- Tournament Name:2022 Canada Summer Games
- Competition Location: Niagara College - Welland Campus (100 Niagara College Blvd, Welland, ON) and Meridian Centre (1 David S. Howes Way, St. Catharines, ON)
- Tournament Hotel: Canada Games Athlete Village
- Items to Bring:
- PASSPORT AND/OR OTHER GOVERNMENT ID TO BOARD AIRPLANE.
- Covid vaccination card
- Spending money for the entire week.
- Basketball shoes, jersey/uniforms
- All Team Toba Gear that was provided by Sport Manitoba.
- All Basketball Manitoba Gear received this year (
- Reversible Jersey,
- Shorts, 3
- Short Sleeves
- Shirts,
- Sweatshirt,
- Sweatpants,
- Team Bag )
- Water bottle
- Clothes for 7+ days
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, brush, deodorant, etc)
- Any medications (if applicable)
- Depart Winnipeg: WINNIPEG AIRPORT: Arrive at Airport by 9:45 AM on Friday, Aug 5th for the 12:20pm WestJet to Toronto Pearson (3:40 pm local time), then bus shuttle to the Niagara region.
- All participants arrive 2.5 hours before their flight’s departure time.
- A reminder that masks are mandatory in airports and on flights.
- As the airport will be congested with regularly scheduled flights, those dropping off participants should not enter the terminal.
- Locate your coach, manager or teammates and wait for the rest of your team to arrive.
- Each passenger is allowed one carry-on item (Team Manitoba backpack) and one personal item.
- Please make sure you separate your carry-on gels and liquids (less than 100mL) in a clear bag before going through security. This will speed up the process for all participants.
- You will not have access to a full meal at the village until about 7pm that evening. Please ensure you have snacks or money to purchase some while at the airport.
- READ MORE WINNIPEG DEPARTURE AND BAGGAGE DETAILS
- READ MORE TORONTO / VILLAGE ARRIVAL DETAILS
- Depart Toronto: Sunday, Aug 14th @ 12:15pm, WestJet from Toronto Pearson
- Transportation: Air and bus
- Tournament Dates: August 8-13, 2022
- Tournament Schedule: CLICK HERE
- Tournament Website: https://niagara2022games.ca/
- Guide to the Games Handbook: CLICK HERE
- Covid Vaccinaton Policy: CLICK HERE
- Medical Services Guidebook: CLICK HERE
- Tournament Video Streaming: http://www.livebasketball.ca
- Area Hotels & Attractions: https://www.niagarafallstourism.com/
- Tournament Ticket Information: https://niagara2022games.ca/tickets
ms: Winnipeg Airport Procedures
We’ve also outlined what to expect when you land in Toronto, on the bus ride to Brock University and at Team Toba events on your arrival day. Be sure to review this information and again, the link can be shared with your teams: Arriving in Toronto/Brock
Medical Services Guidebook
The Medical Services Guidebook covers the services provided at Games, including at the polyclinic and satellite village, EMS, patient records and various protocols, but note that it does not include any COVID-19 protocols. If you have any questions relating to medical, please connect with your Mission Staff.
Guide to Games
If you haven't already - now's the time to review the Guide to Games
