THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER AS MORE TRAVEL DETAILS GET SET
VIEW TRAVEL ITINERARIES: The 17U 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 July 31 to August 7, 2022 in Edmonton, Alberta.
- Males born in 2005 or later residing in the province of Manitoba on or before February 1, 2022
- Head Coach - Lenin Mangaron
- Assistant Coach - Clarence Vigilance
- Assistant Coach - Paulo Queijo
- 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: Sobeys 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. 15U & 17U BOYS CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (July 31- August 7) Edmonton, Alberta
- Tournament Name: Canada Basketball National Championships 2022.
- Competition Location: Edmonton, Alberta - University of Alberta Saville Center
- Tournament Hotel: University of Alberta University Residence (open below bulletins for additional information)
- Items to Bring: IMPORTANT: You are permitted to bring ONE carry-on bag and ONE checked bag. Additional bags will be at the expense of the individual and not Basketball Manitoba.
- PASSPORT AND/OR OTHER GOVERNMENT ID TO BOARD AN AIRPLANE.
- Covid vaccination card
- Spending money for the entire week
- Basketball shoes, jersey/uniforms
- 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: Sunday, July 31, 2022 - on Air Canada AC 8333 - BE AT WINNIPEG AIRPORT 5:15 AM Depart Winnipeg at 7:15 AM. Arrive in Edmonton: 10:20 AM (local time) via Calgary (AC8130).
- The group has been asked to check in 24 hours before our flight departure time.
- All passengers are allowed ONE checked bag for free, as well as your usual carry-on luggage.
- Please use the LOCATOR NUMBER and your LAST NAME to access your reservation via the Air Canada website
- All the locator numbers are the same EXCEPT one or two players (this has to do with how we purchase the group tickets in blocks and rates)
- All 15U & 17U players and coaches - Locator # 2T6XAK
- Depart Edmonton: AC 8129, departs Sunday, August 7 - 7:50 AM and arrives in Winnipeg at 12:21 PM via Calgary (AC 8332).
- Transportation: Air Canada
- Tournament Dates: August 1-6, 2022
- Tournament Bulletins: (additional details on the event)
- Tournament Website: http://mensnationals.web.geniussports.com/
- Tournament Schedule: http://mensnationals.web.geniussports.com/watch-live
- Tournament Video Webcasting: http://www.livebasketball.ca
- Covid-19 Protocols: http://mensnationals.web.geniussports.com/policies/
- Area Hotels & Attractions: https://exploreedmonton.com/
- Hotel Accommodations for Parents and Spectators: CLICK HERE (see page 3)
- Tournament Ticket Information:
- Early Bird Championship Passes in both the Adult (18+) and Student (7 - 17yrs.) are available on the ABA Website until July 24th, 2022
- Championship passes will include a tournament program
- Online Ticket sales will be available for purchasing Championships Passes. Day Passes
- will have to be purchased onsite. Details on how to purchase will be sent out in the next
- Bulletin.
- Adults (18+) Day $10 Tourney $45 – Includes Program
- Students (Full time with ID) Day $5 Tourney $25
- Children under 6 Free
- Additional Programs will be available for $10
