Manta Head Coach Robert Novak will be apart of the Swimming Canada Select Coaches Program once again. He has been apart of the group for the past 6 years. This year, the group includes coaches from seven provinces, and will include a trip to the American Swimming Coaches Association world clinic Sept. 4-8 in Dallas, Texas. The conference experience will be enriched by dedicated presentations from speakers invited by Swimming Canada. Robert’s reputation, dedication to this sport and his accomplishments as head coach make him one of the top head...

It has been an unprecedented season of quality training and competitions for MANTA. The full-time use of a world-class pool has continued to heighten the club’s level of excitement and simultaneously elevate each swimmer’s ceiling of potential. The new programming, philosophy of development and mindset towards HARD WORK and TEAM have had dramatic effects on the club’s training environment and consequently shown promising results in competitions so far in 2018-2019. MANTA continues to build a culture inclusive of our core values: Honesty, Integrity, Competitiveness, Resiliency and Respect. Congratulations to all...

About 100 MANTA competitive swimmers greeted the first day of summer with fun relays! Along with the spirited swimmers were alumni, alumna, moms and dads. Many thanks to all of them for their effort. (Who wore that luchador mask? Should he wrestle or swim?) Cheers to the Purple Team who were loudest and winningest. It was so good to greet former Head Coach Tom Hainey too. Head Coach Rob agreed, “Best spirit and great turnout, this season!” Hungry swimmers and their families gathered for more fun, food and friendship following...

Saturday morning, June 15, Academy swimmers were excited to meet Swim Olympian, Chantal VanLandeghem who spoke to parents and swimmers. Her topic was developing confidence and the audience was held in rapt attention. Chantal and friends, Lauren Teghtsoonian, Tia VanLandeghem, Liz Castonguay and Ella-Rayne Aguilar delighted the 40+ swimmers providing them with tips on dive starts, turns, finishes and freestyle stroke swimming. The swimmers then, ably, demonstrated their competitive skills to the many swim fans in attendance. Most importantly, parents and novice swim athletes were introduced to the exciting competitive swim...

The Manta 11-12 boys relay team broke the Provincial record in the 4x200 Free Relay. Nathan, Ahmed, Stephen, and Ben are a prime example of embracing the team and showing it consistently on a day to day basis. They all have embraced commitment, dedication, hard work and togetherness which are great tools for their journey. We look forward to seeing them continue to take the steps toward their goals and demonstrating great club values. Once again, Congratulations to Nathan, Ahmed, Stephen, and Ben! GO MANTA GO!! Manta will continue; Fostering...

MANTA swimmers are moving forward each week in their training and were excited for the opportunity once again to race at our Junior Provincials (SC) at our home pool - Winnipeg Pan Am. We were truly excited to compete, break more ground in the province and finish this successful season on a high note. MANTA will continue to be committed to hard work and dedication. MANTA will strive to be superior in every possible way, while being invincible in attitude and superior in skill. We sent over 50 swimmers to...

Payton headed to Spain to take part in the BestFest Tour in Mallorca, Spain from May 22nd - June 2nd, 2019. The goal of this tour was to provide Canada’s identified swimmers and their coaches, the development opportunities to establish the will, attitude, and skills required to race to the podium at the Junior/Senior International level and that’s exactly what it did.   The training group right from Day 1 displayed commitment, dedication, drive, determination and hard work towards their activation, training sets, and races throughout the week. This tour...

Swim Manitoba has just announced the final selections for the 2019 Western Canada Games being held this summer in Swift Current.  Cole Buxton  Eric Dupre Nikola Dzaic  Erika Handregan Constantine Ilchenko Avery Johannesson Myles McTavish  Olivia Samson  Ava Thomson Malin Torrance  Annie Van Der Heever Zoe Wiebe Head Coach: Szilvie Carrier We are so proud of our athletes that have been selected. The MANTA program continuously strives for the following objectives: Promote the development of strong, well-rounded age group and senior swimming platforms. Provide recognition and resources to motivate and...

Congratulations to Payton! Payton has been selected by Swimming Canada to take part in the 2019  BestFest Tour in  Mallorca, Spain from May 22nd - June 2nd, 2019. The goal of the tour is to provide Canada’s identified swimmers and their coaches, the development opportunities to establish the will, attitude, and skills required to race to the podium at the Junior/Senior International level.  This tour will be a great learning experience for Payton,  as she will be training/competing with a great squad of swimmers from across the country.  The Manta Swim Club...

The Manta Swim Club had their sights set high, as they competed at the 2019 Golden Plains Invitation at the Winnipeg Pan Am Pool. Manta placed 1st overall in team scoring. Manta swimmers enjoyed the company of their teammates and took advantage of their relatively large number of athletes by creating a home-like atmosphere. The ambiance of the MANTA family was certainly evident during each Finals session when our swimmers found ways to elevate their performances in the water or vocally support each other while on deck. The ever-growing of the club’s...