July 13, 2020
Update on summer programming for Junior Bisons
Message from Athletic Director Gene Muller
Dear Junior Bisons parents and athletes,
I hope you are all safe and well. I know that you have been eagerly awaiting an update from Bison Sports regarding the status of our Junior Bisons programs.
Though the University of Manitoba continues to engage in planning for recovery and re-opening, and despite the pace at which the we have seen restrictions lift in Manitoba, I regret to inform you that we have made the difficult decision to cancel scheduled Junior Bisons programs for the remainder of this summer.
Cancellations will affect Junior Bisons volleyball, hockey, soccer and girl’s basketball.
While our efforts remain focused on a safe return to sport and training at UM for Junior Bisons, the rate at which the re-opening process is progressing will prevent us from being in a position to deliver programming as scheduled.
Bison Sports will continue to provide updates regarding Junior Bisons programming as they are available, however we do not have information at this time about when programs will resume.
In the meantime, for those who have paid for registration, refunds will be processed automatically and will appear on your credit card in 4-6 weeks.
Please continue to direct program-specific questions to the following until further notice:
Junior Bisons programming is integral to the future of Bison Sports and we value the relationships we have built with our Junior Bisons athletes, and look forward to welcoming new Junior Bisons athletes once we are able to return to training together at UM.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
Wishing you all the best, good health and safety.
Sincerely,
Gene Muller, MA, MBA
Director of Athletics and Recreation
Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management
University of Manitoba
#WeAreAllBisons
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,
I hope you are all safe and well. I know that you have been eagerly awaiting an update from Bison Sports regarding the status of our Junior Bisons programs.
Though the University of Manitoba continues to engage in planning for recovery and re-opening, and despite the pace at which the we have seen restrictions lift in Manitoba, I regret to inform you that we have made the difficult decision to cancel scheduled Junior Bisons programs for the remainder of this summer.
Cancellations will affect Junior Bisons volleyball, hockey, soccer and girl’s basketball.
While our efforts remain focused on a safe return to sport and training at UM for Junior Bisons, the rate at which the re-opening process is progressing will prevent us from being in a position to deliver programming as scheduled.
Bison Sports will continue to provide updates regarding Junior Bisons programming as they are available, however we do not have information at this time about when programs will resume.
In the meantime, for those who have paid for registration, refunds will be processed automatically and will appear on your credit card in 4-6 weeks.
Please continue to direct program-specific questions to the following until further notice:
- Junior Bisons Hockey:
- Jon Rempel & Mike Sirant Jon.Rempel@umanitoba.ca | Michael.Sirant@umanitoba.ca
Junior Bisons programming is integral to the future of Bison Sports and we value the relationships we have built with our Junior Bisons athletes, and look forward to welcoming new Junior Bisons athletes once we are able to return to training together at UM.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
Wishing you all the best, good health and safety.
Sincerely,
Gene Muller, MA, MBA
Director of Athletics and Recreation
Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management
University of Manitoba
#WeAreAllBisons
Follow us on social: @jrbisons and @umkinrec
--------
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.”