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Junior Bison Programs Overview
Welcome to the University of Manitoba Junior Bison website! 


Our Junior Bison programs here at the University of Manitoba are available to youth and teens ages 8-18. We have a variety of sports offerings for male and female athletes and encourage you to read our Philosophy, Mission and Objectives of our program. At the bottom of this page is a breakdown of the current Junior Bison program offerings with direct links to their specific websites where you can find all our information on teams, tryouts, camps, clinics, coaches and MORE!


General Philosophy

The general philosophy of all Junior Bison Club programs is:

-To provide athletes with the opportunity for advanced levels of skill development and competition in sport.
-To organize, administer and coordinate appropriate opportunities in sport for selected age groups in the community.
-To obtain and manage the necessary finances, personnel and equipment to operate the University of Manitoba Junior Bison programs.


Mission

The mission of all Junior Bison Club Programs is:


To be the instructional and high performance organization of choice for players and coaches who seek and promote personal and team development skills, while raising the level of awareness and competitive play in junior high, high school, club and league environments.



Objectives

The objectives of all Junior Bison Club Programs are:

-To introduce and provide much needed sport programs for young athletes aged 8-18
-To create an opportunity for continued participation in sport and the development of advanced sport skills and knowledge
-To produce University and International caliber athletes through the High Performance Junior Bison programs
-To create and develop relationships with players and parents in the community and expose them to the life of a “Bison Athlete”
-To develop and mentor coaches and allow for coaching opportunities at an elite level


Current Junior Bison Program Offerings:

Girls Hockey                                       Ages 12-18          www.juniorbisonhockeyclub.com

Girls Volleyball                                   Ages 12-18          www.juniorbisonvolleyballclub.com 

Boys Basketball                                 Ages 12-18          www.juniorbisonboys.ca            

Boys and Girls Swimming               Ages 8-18            www.bisonswimming.ca             


Please visit our above sport specific websites for all of our in depth program details and contact information.