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PUBLISHED ON September 10, 2026



Basketball Manitoba is pleased to partner with Vertical Raise, revolutionizing fundraising with its cutting-edge online platform to help organizations maximize their fundraising efforts while minimizing time and energy spent. With expert fundraising coaches available to help facilitate the process and rapid 10–14-day fund delivery, Vertical Raise delivers the highest average donations compared to traditional methods. Their platform includes three great options: Straight donation, Digital discount card, and Gourmet popcorn.   The digital discount card includes every ​Entertainment​ Book in North America and offers 750,000 discounts.  Entertainment Book has been around for 65+ years and has the best discounts.

“By using the Vertical fundraising platform, the Manitoba Provincial Team was able to raise over $20,000 toward participant registration fees with very little effort. The process was straightforward, and the support provided made it easy to focus on promoting the initiative rather than worrying about logistics. What impressed us most was how much could be accomplished in such a short amount of time.” – Adam Wedlake, Basketball Manitoba

Whether your goal is to support basketball teams and programs at clubs, schools, or community centres, Vertical Raise simplifies the process. Participants can quickly sign up online, share their campaigns across digital platforms, and let the proprietary system handle the rest. From tracking progress through dashboards to fostering exponential annual growth, Vertical Raise takes the hassle out of fundraising. 

LEARN MORE HERE...

To get started, please reach out to...

Jonathan Rempel 

204.293.7154 

JonathanR@verticalraise.com

Web: https://verticalraise.com


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PUBLISHED ON July 13, 2026


The Vault is growing… and it’s waiting for the right combination.
This is your shot to crack it.
  • $5,000 guaranteed
  • The Vault has surged to the amount in the above graphic
  • This total amount could be yours this Tuesday
  • + $500 Provincial Prize
Pick your 5 numbers. Lock it in.
One combination changes everything.
Buy before this Tuesday at 11:59 PM EST to be in for all the prizes.


NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to individuals located in Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba who are at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of entry or the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence. Void where prohibited. Contest closes April 28, 2026, 11:59PM (EST).  Correctly answered math skill-testing question required to win.  One (1) Main Prize Approx. Retail Value is CDN $5,000. Two (2) Regional Prizes: One (1) Manitoba/Alberta prize of $500; and One (1) Ontario prize of $500. There is no limit to the number of entries the Sponsor may receive, however each entrant is limited to 10 ticket values per purchase and a maximum of 1000 entries per person (regardless of the method of entry). Odds of winning the Main Prize depend on number of eligible entries received by the Sponsor. The odds of winning a Regional Prize depend on the total number of eligible entries received by the Sponsor from that region. The confirmed Main Prize winner will be offered the opportunity for a chance to win an additional Bonus Prize if their selected switch combination matches the RNG combination. The Bonus Prize is not guaranteed. Full Bonus Prize value is $9,500. Odds of Main Prize Winner winning the Bonus Prize range from 1 in 2 (for 10% of the Bonus Prize) to 1 in 32 (for 100% of the Bonus Prize). If the Bonus Prize is not won, it may be rolled over to a future sweepstakes. See the Official Rules for full details at: victoryvault.ca. No purchase necessary entry method available. 

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Through the program, ticket purchasers can choose Basketball Manitoba as their designated organization, with proceeds helping to support initiatives that benefit young athletes and assist in reducing financial barriers to participation in sport. The initiative was launched in Manitoba to help Provincial Sport Organizations and their affiliated clubs create new sources of funding at a time when affordability continues to be a major challenge for many families.

According to previously shared program information tied to the Manitoba launch, Victory Vault was introduced as a way to help ease the financial burden of amateur sport by generating support for organizations and programs that directly serve athletes in communities throughout the province.

Basketball Manitoba noted that the next Victory Vault prize deadline closes tonight, giving Manitobans another opportunity to purchase tickets, support amateur athletes, and take part in the next weekly draw.

Victory Vault Sweepstakes is administered by Ascend Fundraising Solutions and operates in partnership with participating Manitoba Provincial Sport Organizations and related sport entities.

Those wishing to participate and support Basketball Manitoba can purchase tickets by visiting:
mb.victoryvault.ca

Basketball Manitoba encourages Manitobans to consider supporting the initiative as a way to contribute to the continued growth and accessibility of amateur sport in the province, while also having the opportunity to win cash prizes.


http://mb.victoryvault.ca








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PUBLISHED ON December 17, 2025


Canada Basketball has announced the return of the UNIFIED Assist Program, continuing its commitment to support non-profit community programs and initiatives across the country that provide inclusive and equitable opportunities for youth through basketball. 

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PUBLISHED ON September 11, 2025

KidSport Manitoba has announced that grants of up to $300 per child are now available to help cover organized sport registration fees for families facing financial barriers.

Administered by Sport Manitoba, KidSport Manitoba is a charitable program dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to participate in organized sport. By removing financial barriers, the program helps youth develop confidence, build teamwork skills, and create lifelong memories.

Applications are accepted until the 15th of each month. To be eligible, children must be 18 years or younger, reside in Manitoba, and demonstrate financial need. Funding is provided for recognized, organized sport programs that are affiliated with a provincial sport organization.

For more details on eligibility, or to apply, donate, or volunteer, please visit the KidSport Manitoba website.

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PUBLISHED ON March 14, 2024

Sport Manitoba, its partners, and local and national philanthropists offer a number of scholarships annually to highlight athletic success in the province and provide opportunities for those involved in sport to continue growing in their chosen discipline.

The 2026 scholarship intake period is now open. The application deadline for all scholarships and bursaries is May 15, 2026.

Head to one of these links to learn more and apply.

For any questions on the scholarships, please contact scholarships@sportmanitoba.ca

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PUBLISHED ON May 25, 2021

REMINDER: Sport Manitoba has announced an number of scholarships available to grade 12 students and new coaches in Manitoba seeking to pursue their education at the post-secondary level.  Full details are below...
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PUBLISHED ON May 10, 2020

Sport Manitoba and Coaching Manitoba have announced a series of scholarship opportunities for athletes and coaches to apply for this spring.  The deadline for all is Friday, May 15 (unless otherwise noted).  
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PUBLISHED ON June 19, 2019

The WMBA Foundation has announced that it will be awarding two scholarships to provide financial assistance to boys and girls graduating from high school.  The awards are geared towards those who have plans to further their education in college or university and intend on pursuing excellence in playing, refereeing, convening or coaching basketball. The award will aim to recognize those who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to basketball and have been an ambassador for the WMBA by promoting the league in the community.

Up to $500 is available for the selected male and female applicant.  The last date for submission is June 25, 2019.


Submit an Application
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PUBLISHED ON April 02, 2019

The Inspiration Award is administered by FIT Women & Girls and Fit Communications and sponsored by Playing 4 A Purpose Foundation.  It is designed to recognize a girl or woman that is working hard to be healthy, positive and a good role model.  The funds are intended to be used to support this hard work – including fitness memberships, equipment, training and other costs associated with healthy living.

In the second year of inception, one $500 Award will be awarded to a deserving girl/woman. Applications are open to all ages and levels of health and fitness, although must be a Canadian resident. All applications will be reviewed by a committee put together by FIT Women & Girls, and will be narrowed down to the Top 3 candidates.  The award will be given to the candidate that receives the most number of votes on the online voting system. Details on this voting to follow.

To apply, please download the application form below and submit your application form, letter and photo to fjgirls@fitcommunications.ca electronically by April 7, 2019.

2019 FITGirls Inspiration Award Application Form

The three finalists will be announced on April 15. An online voting process will then take place, and the finalist with the most votes by April 28, 2019, will be the winning applicant. More details about the online voting process will be available in April. The winner of the 2019 Inspiration Award will be announced at the Playing 4 A Purpose Foundation Gala on May 2, 2019.

http://fitcommunications.ca/fitgirls-award-2019/
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PUBLISHED ON March 11, 2019

Basketball Manitoba is pleased to share the details on some new fundraising options that are available to any basketball team in Manitoba at any level.  Check out the below options provided by QSP Fundraising.  Inquiries and questions on these opportunities can be made to...

Tammy Solmundson
Fund-Raising Consultant
(204) 803-0059
tammy.solmundson@qsp.ca

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PUBLISHED ON January 29, 2019

Support the Profyle Pediatric Oncology program at CancerCare Manitoba with a purchase of any heart-shaped pizza at Boston Pizza on February 14 where $1 from every pizza, and 100% of funds raised go to the cause!  

 REMINDER: Basketball Manitoba is pleased to share a new fundraising opportunity for all basketball teams with Boston Pizza!  The Boston Booster programs is a fun and easy way for your team to raise needed funds for your program and to provide a team building opportunity for your players, family members.  More details can be found in the below poster.


TO GET INVOLVED WITH THIS BOSTON BOOSTER FUNDRAISER, 
CONTACT BP POLO PARK AT 204-925-4107 or POLO@MBPIZZA.CA
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PUBLISHED ON March 28, 2018


Support the Basketball for Life Fund with this new fundraiser in partnership with Birchwood Nissan.  The "NJC Test Drive" is available on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and test drives can be scheduled by calling or texting 'Team NJC' of Birchwood Nissan at the following numbers:
  • Nick Serino – 204-990-3474
  • Jack Cao – 204-230-0929
  • Colton Stewart – 204-362-0205
  • Anne Diaz – 204-806-6564
The dealership is located at Unit 50, 3965 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba (MAP)

Dealership hours are:

  • Monday – 9:00AM – 9:00PM
  • Tuesday – 9:00AM – 9:00PM
  • Wednesday – 9:00AM – 6:00PM
  • Thursday – 9:00AM – 6:00PM
  • Friday – 9:00AM – 6:00PM
  • Saturday - 9:00AM – 6:00PM

Those who  book a test drive should mention they are doing this in support of "Basketball Manitoba". The dealership will donate $25 to Basketball Manitoba for every successful test drive referred to Team NJC.

The Basketball for Life Fund has been created to raise funds to offset costs to children living in Manitoba to get and stay involved with the sport of basketball.  This includes providing access to the sport for inner city children and New Canadians wishing to get involved in the sport of basketball along with members of Manitoba's Provincial Teams and Centre for Performance programs.  New coach education programs are also being developed using funds raised from this initiative to ensure as many children in Manitoba have access to a quality, educated basketball coach.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANTICIPATED SUPPORT!


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PUBLISHED ON February 26, 2018
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The WMBA Foundation has announced that it will be awarding two scholarships to provide financial assistance to boys and girls graduating from high school.  The awards are geared towards those who have plans to further their education in college or university and intend on pursuing excellence in playing, refereeing, convening or coaching basketball. The award will aim to recognize those who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to basketball and have been an ambassador for the WMBA by promoting the league in the community.

Up to $500 is available for the selected male and female applicant.  The last date for submission is May 30th.

READ MORE...
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PUBLISHED ON February 06, 2018

The Government of Canada has ended the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit (CFTC) effective the 2017 tax year, however, people can still claim up to $500 in the Province of Manitoba tax credit for all people ages 24 and under in an 8+ week basketball program or league.  The deadline to file your 2017 taxes with the Government this year is April 30.  The basketball program (club, community club, etc) that you directly registered your child / young adult with will be able to issue to an official receipt.  Due to their short timelines, basketball camps are not eligible for this type of tax credit.
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PUBLISHED ON January 29, 2018

SAVE MONEY: Basketball Manitoba is pleased to partner with QSP Canada on a new magazine subscription fundraiser that will help benefit the Basketball for Life Fund.  If you are a current magazine subscriber or are looking to subscribe, follow the steps below to get up to 80% off the cover price and at the same time help the Basketball for Life Fund.  Many of the subscriptions also include a digital subscription as well so you can read the magazine on a tablet or other device.

There are hundreds of magazine titles to choose from including Sports Illustrated, Sports Illustrated for Kids, People, Texture, Us, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, Shape, Elle, Canadian Living, Reader's Digest, Canadian Geographic, Men's Health, Cosmopolitan and many more.

The Basketball for Life Fund has been created to raise funds to offset costs to children living in Manitoba to get and stay involved with the sport of basketball.  This includes providing access to the sport for inner city children and New Canadians wishing to get involved in the sport of basketball along with members of Manitoba's Provincial Teams and Centre for Performance programs.  New coach education programs are also being developed using funds raised from this initiative to ensure as many children in Manitoba have access to a quality, educated basketball coach. (READ MORE)


WHY SUBSCRIBE?
  • Promote reading & literacy-all ages & interests                       
  • Competitive prices on 400+magazines                                       
  • Great selection of digital magazines with 85 to choose from           
  • Renewal & new subscriptions              
  • Delivered right to your home
  • Order online all year round
  • Texture-offers unlimited access to over 200 digital magazines

 EASY TO ORDER:
  1.  Go to: www.qsp.ca
  2.  Click on: Shop Now
  3.  Enter online ID code: 5144795
  4.  Skip the player's name page
  5.  Shop!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANTICIPATED SUPPORT!
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PUBLISHED ON September 06, 2017
Fuelling Women Champions, a movement led by Canada’s dairy farmers that aims to help girls and women get the encouragement they need to pursue sports. In 2016, Dairy Farmers of Canada created the Champions Fund giving away $100,000 in grants to 20 deserving athletes, teams, tournaments or programs.

In 2017, the Champions Fund will award $5,000 grants to 30 deserving female athletes, teams, or organizations, providing the financial support needed to pursue their athletic goals.

The deadline for submissions is noon on September 20th, 2017. This year’s 30 grant recipients will be announced on October 20th, 2017.

More information can be found at...

 https://www.womenchampions.ca/
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PUBLISHED ON May 03, 2017

REMINDER: Sport Manitoba has announced they are currently accepting applications for its Manitoba Foundation for Sports Scholarships, Coaching Manitoba Bursaries and Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship. All opportunities have a deadline of Friday May 12, 2017.  Full details are below!


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PUBLISHED ON March 02, 2017


The MHSAA has announced a scholarship opportunity for male basketball players at the high school level.  Garett Lee Sidor of Windsor Park Collegiate, was an outstanding young student athlete. His life tragically ended on May 13, 2007. Garett participated in many sports, including hockey, volleyball and basketball. He was selected as an All-Star in the 2007 Provincial “AAA” Basketball Championships which his Windsor Park Royals captured. He was also named to the All Manitoba Team.

Garett’s friends and Family have set a scholarship to be awarded to a male high school basketball player who displays sportsmanship, leadership and outstanding ability. A scholarship in the amount of $750.00 will be awarded annually. Nominations will be taken by the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association and scholarship funds will be administered through the Garett Lee Sidor Scholarship Fund at the Winnipeg Foundation. Contributions to this fund may be made by contacting the Winnipeg Foundation.  

More information can be found on the MHSAA website.
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PUBLISHED ON August 31, 2016


Congratulations to Pamela Pennell of St. John's, Newfoundland in winning the Basketball Manitoba 50/50 raffle of $377.50 that was offered at the Canada Basketball National Championships and ran through the month of August.  The draw was managed by our new fundraising partner Funding Change.  Proceeds of the draw are going towards in supporting initiatives of the Basketball for Life Fund.   Another raffle will be announced in the coming weeks which will feature a trip to Las Vegas!  Stay tuned on when that draw goes live!

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Basketball Manitoba is pleased to announce a new and unique fundraising opportunity in line with the hosting the Canadian National Championships.  The new partnership is with a Winnipeg company called "Funding Change" to conduct one of the first EVER online fundraising raffles.

There are a plenty of tickets available and the pot could get huge because we’re starting it at the tournament, but the draw won’t wrap up until Aug 31st!

How does an online raffle work? Click the 'Buy Tickets' button below to get to the online raffle page and buy your tickets.You can then share the raffle with your family and friends on Facebook or by emailing/texting the online link.  Proceeds will go to helping support basketball in Manitoba including the Basketball for Life Fund which works to remove financial barriers for people looking to get involved with basketball throughout Manitoba.  The fund helps nearly half of the current members of the Provincial Team program and helps us put forward the best teams we can as a province!

Someone will win half the cash that comes in... and it could be you!

The raffle will continue through the 2016 Canadian Basketball Male National Championships with a draw date of August 31, 2016.

See the live pot amount and buy your tickets now at...





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PUBLISHED ON September 09, 2015
DEADLINE SEPT 18: Sport Manitoba has released details on the Province of Manitoba’s new Sport and Recreation Opportunities Grant which provides one-time grants of up to $5,000.00 to community organizations to increase their ability to provide quality sport and recreation programming and for the purchase of equipment and supplies for community-based sport and recreation programs.

For basketball programs, this may mean an upgrade of basketball hoops in a gym or outdoor court, new basketballs or other new initiatives involving equipment.

To find out more about eligibility and how your organization can take advantage of this Year of Sport opportunity, please click on the link below to view the grant guidelines and details.

Sport & Recreation Opportunities Grant

Applications will be available through this website on May 1, 2015 and received until September 18, 2015.


Source: http://www.sportmanitoba.ca/news_view.php?id=1206
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