May 22, 2020
Update on summer programming for Junior Bisons
Message from Athletic Director Gene Muller
Dear Junior Bisons parents and athletes,
Earlier this week, the University of Manitoba announced the difficult decision to cancel all Mini U summer programming. This has, understandably, prompted many of you to reach out with inquiries about the status of our Junior Bisons programming scheduled for this summer.
Unfortunately, I cannot provide concrete clarity at this time, but I assure you that we will communicate any updates as promptly as possible. Currently, all Junior Bisons programs and Bison Sports activities remain suspended.
As you know, the situation around COVID-19 and sport is intricate. There are many factors impacting how and when we resume in-person activity. While UM has begun planning for recovery and reopening, the complexity of our institution presents specific challenges. Though we are beginning to see restrictions lift in Manitoba, there is a lot of planning required in order to manage operations and provide services to you, our valued customers, that meets all current public health guidelines.
Bison Sports and Junior Bisons are working hard to design camps we hope to be able to offer to you. However, this process may present different and longer timelines for reopening than the province’s, as we must ensure the health and safety of everyone we serve.
Further, as part of the provincial response to COVID-19, we have faced a temporary reduction in staff. Please direct any program specific questions to the following until further notice:
On behalf of Junior Bisons, we value the relationships we have built with you. We hope to be able to come together in a return to sport as soon as possible.
For now, I wish only the best, good health and safety for you all and your families during this time.
Sincerely,
Gene Muller, MA, MBA
Director of Athletics and Recreation
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
University of Manitoba
#WeAreAllBisons
Additional Junior Bisons information:
Follow us on social: @jrbisons and @umkinrec
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Welcome to the Junior Bison Hockey Club website!
Please browse through all of our tabs to learn all the info about our BRAND NEW CLUB MODEL that now includes YEAR ROUND PROGRAMMING for boys and girls.
Clink on the above header tabs to learn more about our Spring and Summer Skills Academy, our Hustle with the Herd Fall camp, our Fall and Winter Breakfast Club Programs and our BRAND NEW Private Training program!
TESTIMONIALS FROM FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE PROGRAM
“My daughter had a fantastic time. It was a great experience for her playing with such great girls and being coached in a positive, knowledgeable way that focused on developing all players. GREAT JOB COACHES!”
“Our daughter had a great time! Her skills developed and she embraced the opportunity to play both forward and defense. She stayed motivated and positive and had a wonderful time on and off the ice.“
“Our daughter loved everything about the program and looked forward
to every practice and game.”
“My daughter loved this experience and opportunity.
Her overall skills improved greatly.”
“My daughter enjoyed the season with Coach Rempel and his coaching staff. She developed and couldn’t wait to get back to the rink. Practices were exceptional and well planned out. Great program for the girls!”
“We had a great time playing for the Bisons this year. It was the first time our daughter played on a girls team and she enjoyed it. The coaching was great and practices were well prepared.”
“Our daughter had the best coaching experience through your program compared to all of her coaching experiences. I was thoroughly impressed with our head coach. I appreciate his fair play philosophy and his focus on skill and development. Jon had a great balance between teaching and encouragement. He definitely was able to bring out the best in our daughter, both on and off the ice.”
“There was not one negative in our experience of your program. We felt the level of coaching was outstanding and we could not have been happier. Our daughter’s belief in herself and her abilities significantly grew during this spring season.”
“Our daughter fell in love with hockey this spring as a result of her experience through this program. What more could you ask for!”
“We loved everything about this season. Our daughter had a great time playing a sport she loves and all the coaches and players were fantastic…It was nice to see everyone improve over the spring season!”
“The program was really well organized, felt really professional, the coaching was great and our daughter learned from the experience and had fun doing it.”
“Our experience was extremely positive! Our daughter learned new skills and improved on existing ones. It was a very professionally run team and we were proud to be a part of it!”
“Our daughter loved everything about it. Form her teammates to the on and off ice coaching staff, and just being part of the “Bison” program. She was very proud of making the team and wears her Bison clothing everywhere ad tells everybody how great of an experience it was.”
Update on summer programming for Junior Bisons
Message from Athletic Director Gene Muller
Dear Junior Bisons parents and athletes,
Earlier this week, the University of Manitoba announced the difficult decision to cancel all Mini U summer programming. This has, understandably, prompted many of you to reach out with inquiries about the status of our Junior Bisons programming scheduled for this summer.
Unfortunately, I cannot provide concrete clarity at this time, but I assure you that we will communicate any updates as promptly as possible. Currently, all Junior Bisons programs and Bison Sports activities remain suspended.
As you know, the situation around COVID-19 and sport is intricate. There are many factors impacting how and when we resume in-person activity. While UM has begun planning for recovery and reopening, the complexity of our institution presents specific challenges. Though we are beginning to see restrictions lift in Manitoba, there is a lot of planning required in order to manage operations and provide services to you, our valued customers, that meets all current public health guidelines.
Bison Sports and Junior Bisons are working hard to design camps we hope to be able to offer to you. However, this process may present different and longer timelines for reopening than the province’s, as we must ensure the health and safety of everyone we serve.
Further, as part of the provincial response to COVID-19, we have faced a temporary reduction in staff. Please direct any program specific questions to the following until further notice:
- Junior Bisons Volleyball:
- Ken Bentley Ken.Bentley@umanitoba.ca
- Ken Bentley Ken.Bentley@umanitoba.ca
- Junior Bisons Girls Basketball:
- Michele Sung Michele.Sung@umanitoba.ca
- Michele Sung Michele.Sung@umanitoba.ca
- Junior Bisons Hockey:
- Jon Rempel & Mike Sirant Jon.Rempel@umanitoba.ca | Michael.Sirant@umanitoba.ca
- Jon Rempel & Mike Sirant Jon.Rempel@umanitoba.ca | Michael.Sirant@umanitoba.ca
- Junior Bisons Soccer:
- Vanessa Martinez-Lagunas Vanessa.Martinez-Lagunas@umanitoba.ca
- Vanessa Martinez-Lagunas Vanessa.Martinez-Lagunas@umanitoba.ca
- Junior Bisons Track & Field:
- Claude Berube Claude.Berube@umanitoba.ca
- Claude Berube Claude.Berube@umanitoba.ca
- Junior Bisons Strength and Conditioning
- Cole Scheller Cole.Scheller@umanitoba.ca
On behalf of Junior Bisons, we value the relationships we have built with you. We hope to be able to come together in a return to sport as soon as possible.
For now, I wish only the best, good health and safety for you all and your families during this time.
Sincerely,
Gene Muller, MA, MBA
Director of Athletics and Recreation
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
University of Manitoba
#WeAreAllBisons
Additional Junior Bisons information:
- All programs until the end of June have been cancelled and fully refunded
- Registration for summer programs is currently suspended until further notice
Follow us on social: @jrbisons and @umkinrec
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Welcome to the Junior Bison Hockey Club website!
Please browse through all of our tabs to learn all the info about our BRAND NEW CLUB MODEL that now includes YEAR ROUND PROGRAMMING for boys and girls.
Clink on the above header tabs to learn more about our Spring and Summer Skills Academy, our Hustle with the Herd Fall camp, our Fall and Winter Breakfast Club Programs and our BRAND NEW Private Training program!
TESTIMONIALS FROM FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE PROGRAM
“My daughter had a fantastic time. It was a great experience for her playing with such great girls and being coached in a positive, knowledgeable way that focused on developing all players. GREAT JOB COACHES!”
“Our daughter had a great time! Her skills developed and she embraced the opportunity to play both forward and defense. She stayed motivated and positive and had a wonderful time on and off the ice.“
“Our daughter loved everything about the program and looked forward
to every practice and game.”
“My daughter loved this experience and opportunity.
Her overall skills improved greatly.”
“My daughter enjoyed the season with Coach Rempel and his coaching staff. She developed and couldn’t wait to get back to the rink. Practices were exceptional and well planned out. Great program for the girls!”
“We had a great time playing for the Bisons this year. It was the first time our daughter played on a girls team and she enjoyed it. The coaching was great and practices were well prepared.”
“Our daughter had the best coaching experience through your program compared to all of her coaching experiences. I was thoroughly impressed with our head coach. I appreciate his fair play philosophy and his focus on skill and development. Jon had a great balance between teaching and encouragement. He definitely was able to bring out the best in our daughter, both on and off the ice.”
“There was not one negative in our experience of your program. We felt the level of coaching was outstanding and we could not have been happier. Our daughter’s belief in herself and her abilities significantly grew during this spring season.”
“Our daughter fell in love with hockey this spring as a result of her experience through this program. What more could you ask for!”
“We loved everything about this season. Our daughter had a great time playing a sport she loves and all the coaches and players were fantastic…It was nice to see everyone improve over the spring season!”
“The program was really well organized, felt really professional, the coaching was great and our daughter learned from the experience and had fun doing it.”
“Our experience was extremely positive! Our daughter learned new skills and improved on existing ones. It was a very professionally run team and we were proud to be a part of it!”
“Our daughter loved everything about it. Form her teammates to the on and off ice coaching staff, and just being part of the “Bison” program. She was very proud of making the team and wears her Bison clothing everywhere ad tells everybody how great of an experience it was.”