Games Life

You will sleep and hang out in what is called the Games Village. You will sleep on a cot, in a classroom with other participants from your sport or region at a school in Dauphin. You’ll need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow, and a towel. Washrooms will be nearby. No inflatable mattresses will be permitted in the village.

Security

The village is a secure location, monitored by security or host society volunteers 24 hours a day. Only those with proper accreditation will have access to the village.

Following the Responsible Coaching Movement, coaches and managers will stay throughout the villages in separate rooms from the athletes.

There is a 10 p.m. curfew and 11 p.m. lights out policy in place for all participants staying in Games accommodation. No one is allowed to leave Games accommodation after curfew, and anyone who misses curfew will be subject to disciplinary action.

You will have access to prepared, healthy meals that incorporate your dietary requirements so you can compete at your best during the Games.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided, along with snacks throughout the day. Depending on your sport schedule, you may be fed at your venue instead of the main food hall.

Food Allergies

If you have any food allergies or sensitivities, please ensure this information is captured in your online registration. The Games will be nut-free and shellfish-free!

You will have an extra symbol on your accreditation to help identify you to volunteers at the food venue. Please ensure you let your coach, manager, and Chef de Mission know about your allergy before Games. There will also be volunteers onsite to help you understand the menu.

Water Bottles

Reusable water bottles will be provided to participants at Games. There will be refill stations throughout the villages and sport venues. You should bring your own water bottle, too.

It is your responsibility to provide important medical information in your online registration.

Medical services are available 24/7 during the Games. There is a Polyclinic in the village that you can access if you get hurt or sick. Only those with Games accreditation will be allowed in the Polyclinic.

Medical services include:

• On-site medical volunteers at all sport venues during practice and competition

• Nurses, Physiotherapists and Athletic Therapists will be at the Polyclinic

• Additional community service providers are available, including doctors, dentists, and optometrists, in the event of an emergency.

Stay Healthy!

With up to 2,000 people living, eating, and competing in close quarters at the Games, germs can spread quickly!

It is important you protect yourself and others from getting sick by washing your hands as often as possible, covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing, and using hand sanitizer.

You will receive a competitive uniform from your Provincial Sport Organization (PSO). Specific competitive uniform pieces will vary by sport and there may be an additional cost from the Provincial Sport Organization (PSO).

You will also receive a walkout uniform provided by Sport Manitoba once you arrive at the Games. The walkout uniform will consist of a T-shirt and bucket hat. These uniforms must be worn at opening ceremonies, closing ceremonies, and medal ceremonies.

You will get an accreditation badge when you arrive at Games. This badge gives you access to your accommodations, the food venue, competition venues, transportation, and ceremonies and special events. It is important that you keep your Games accreditation with you at all times!

Lost Accreditation?

If you lose your accreditation badge, please talk to your coach, manager, or Chef de Mission. They will take you to the accreditation centre to get a new badge.

Ceremonies

Opening Ceremonies

Sunday August 11, Credit Union Place at 6:30 PM

The opening ceremonies are a memorable experience that kick off the Manitoba Games. The ceremonies involve local entertainment, lighting of the Games cauldron, raising of the Games flag, speeches and a parade of athletes – where you get to cheer as loud as you can for your region!

Closing Ceremonies

Saturday August 17, Credit Union Place at 2:00 PM

The closing ceremonies conclude the Games experience. We encourage you to celebrate your time at the Manitoba Games with new friends and to thank volunteers for their support.

Athlete Entertainment

During the Games, there will be entertainment specifically for you and your teammates that will give you a chance to socialize and interact with athletes from other regions. Entertainment will include table tennis, Dance Dance Revolution, Mario Kart, and a variety of low-organized games.

Games Cauldron

Make sure to visit the Manitoba Games Cauldron and get your photo with the flame of the Games. It will be lit starting at the Opening Ceremonies, and from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. each day of the Games until it is extinguished during the Closing Ceremonies.

The Thanks Coach! Award pays tribute to those coaches who embody the True Sport principles and display leadership, sportsmanship, and fair play to help shape our athletes into future role models. 

Each selected coach will also receive a gift during a presentation that will take place during the Games. Those coaches named to the Thanks Coach Honour Roll will be featured on the Sport Manitoba Coaching website and may be profiled by the Manitoba media.

A nomination form will be available at the Games.