The
Manitoba Lacrosse Association is pleased to announce Kim Winzoski as
Head Coach of Manitoba’s 2021 Canada Games girls lacrosse team. Joining Kim on
the staff will be John Harding, Don Jacks, and Daina Ojala.
Kim, who
was recently named Volunteer of The Year by the MLA for 2019, has been a
longtime coach, manager, and administrator with the North Winnipeg Falcons as
well as the Secretary and Registrar for the Red River Lacrosse Association. We
look forward to working with Kim as she grows into her new role as Head Coach
and builder of the girls program.
Ojala, with
her experience as a coach and administrator in the Wizards organization, will
be working closely with Kim on the managerial side but also brings experience
as a coach in both lacrosse and ringette.
Harding has
been coaching box lacrosse in Manitoba for over twenty years since his playing
days and will offer a wealth of technical experience to the budding program.
Jacks will
play a similar role as Harding, bringing his many years of playing experience
at some of the highest levels both nationally and internationally, as well as his
years of coaching experience with both Team Manitoba and local club teams.
With
lacrosse’s inclusion in the 2021 Canada Games, Manitoba has been gifted an
avenue to start sustainable girls-specific lacrosse programs, something that
has been missing for too long in the province.
The 2021 Canada
Games will take place August 6th-21st, 2021 in Niagara, Ontario. The box lacrosse
tournament will consist of players in the U17 age group which will be players
born in 2005 or later. 2021 will be the first year that lacrosse will be
included in the Canada Games since 1985.
If you are interested in trying girls-only lacrosse or have any questions regarding the program, please contact the Manitoba Lacrosse Association at lacrosse@sportmanitoba.ca and visit https://www.mbgirlslacrosse.ca/ to stay up-to-date.
