The wait is nearly over.
Four years after Dauphin and the area were scheduled to host the Manitoba Summer Games, all systems are a go. Starting on Sunday, the Parkland region will be on full display as the Games, Powered by Manitoba Hydro, will see more than 1800 athletes competing for gold medals over a week.
Beginning with the Opening Ceremonies on Sunday evening at 6:30 at Credit Union Place, the competition starts Monday morning and continues until next Saturday. Many local athletes will be under the bright lights showing off their talents.
Here they are:
Men - Thursday to Saturday
Women - Thursday to Saturday
Venue - DRCSS Track
Men - Monday to Wednesday
Women - Thursday to Saturday
Venue - Dauphin Curling Club (Parkland Rec Complex)
Men - Monday and Tuesday
Women - Monday and Tuesday
Venue - Northgate Trails
Women - Thursday to Saturday
Men - Thursday to Saturday
Venue - KIN Field (Vermillion Sportsplex)
Women - Monday to Wednesday
Men - Thursday to Saturday
Venue - Vermillion Sportsplex
Women - Monday to Wednesday
Men - Monday to Wednesday
Venue - Kinsmen Aquatic Centre (Parkland Rec Complex)
Women - Thursday and Friday
Men - Thursday and Friday
Venue - Clear Lake (Within Riding Mountain National Park)
Women - Monday to Wednesday
Men - Monday to Wednesday
Venue - Credit Union Place
A full schedule for next week can be found here. That is also where results can be found throughout the week and stay tuned to 730CKDM for live reports. Also, keep in mind, that there is no charge to watch any of the action.
You will need a park pass to watch the triathlon and sailing.
