Basketball Manitoba
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Basketball Manitoba is the Provincial Sport Governing body for basketball in the province of Manitoba. Managed by a Board of 10 Directors elected by its members, the Board is tasked with ensuring that all Manitobans have access to the programs run by the association and that the game of basketball is enjoyed by as many people possible!
Manitoba is located in central Canada and is the fifth largest province in the country. It is the easternmost of the three Prairie provinces. Its capital and largest city (containing over one half the provincial population) is Winnipeg. Other cities and towns include Brandon, Thompson, Dauphin, Swan River, Churchill, The Pas, Selkirk, Portage la Prairie, Gimli, Flin Flon, Steinbach, Morden and Winkler.
Basketball Manitoba was incorporated on October 23, 1976 and is responsible for the promotion and development of basketball in Manitoba and our members include the Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association (WMBA), Manitoba Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA), the Manitoba Association of Basketball Officials (MABO), the Labatt Super Men's Basketball League, the Winnipeg Senior Women's Basketball League (WSWBL); and players, coaches and referees are registered through their respective associations. In addition, provincial team athletes and all players and coaches that participate in provincial championships.
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