Due to the loss of the usual spring soccer season, the WRSA and BYSA are offering fall league programming in Westman. Programming will begin the week of August 31st in a number of different age categories. For more information and how to register, please click this link.

The Western Hockey League announced Thursday a prospective start date of December 4  for the 2020-21 season. The original return to play plan included an Oct. 2 start date. WHL officials say they remain committed to playing a full regular-season schedule of 68 games, followed by four rounds of playoffs. The 2019-20 regular season was halted on March 12 due to the advancing COVID-19 virus. From today's release: "“Regardless of our start date, the WHL is committed to playing a full Regular Season and Playoffs in 2020-21,” stated WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. “In our discussions with the government and health authorities, it has become apparent that additional time is required to ensure we can return to play in a safe and responsible manner. Our WHL health and safety protocols have been well received by the health authorities but we have several key issues that we will need to reach a resolution on in the coming months.”"

Forced out of the hockey rink this spring, Ryan White quickly missed the game of Hockey. Brandon’s “Whitey” has spent the past 2 seasons with the AHL’s Manitoba Moose. Over the past 12 professional seasons he compiled 313 games in the NHL with Montreal, Philadelphia, Arizona and Minnesota. With all the accumulated knowledge during his career so far, he felt it was time to share some of his experiences. Teaming up with lifelong buddy, Chammy Champagne, former goalie and OCN Blizzard tough guy, they have combined their skills to release a hockey related YouTube channel titled, Whitey’s World. Last winter season, Whitey playing out of his home province in Manitoba for the first time in 16 years, he spent alot of time around the Bell MTS practise facility in Winnipeg. “Seeing lots of young kids from Manitoba playing and seeing how big the game is here and how much love there is for the game, Chammy and I started brainstorming ways to highlight some of the local Manitoban talent to the masses. And in return as the channel grows, we also intend to show the different and unique views from all around the hockey world. Pairing the visual experience for the viewers with quality music to follow along with was important to the Whitey’s World pair. They have prepared themselves for season one with local Brandonite Matt Cory as the Official Music Artist for the channel. The local musician has a library of rock hits and also compiled “The Whitey’s World Theme Song” with the assistance from other local artist on the vocals Jherrad Cumming, set to drop on all streaming apps August 7th. “Westman has a lot of great players both male and female ripping up leagues all over the world and in our opinion there isn’t even close to enough coverage on these athletes. The local economy is filled with hockey players pumping money into the surrounding area to train and skate with professionals to be part of the greatest game on earth. On our channel we intend to highlight that and bring light to some of these great people of the hockey world. You will find hockey skills, on and off-ice training or education videos, interviews and in-depth coverage on all types of hockey-related content. Brandon and Westman is a serious hockey hotbed, it only seems fitting that we have our own hockey show”.

The 2020 IG Wealth Management Bobcat BIRT Cup held on July 10 raised $45,000 for local causes. The Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba Westman Chapter, Pawsitive Communities, baseball diamond upgrades in Oak River, the Brandon U18 Wheat Kings hockey club, Making Faces and the Bobcat BIRT Cup Athletic Scholarship Endowment were among the organizations listed to receive support. The winning team (Tom Price, Don Thomson, Dale Coulter, and Warren Watt) shot an impressive a 17-under 55 at the Shilo Country Club to capture the title. This year's tournament marked the 3rd year that the event was run by BU Athletics.

Tamarack Golf Tournament is proud to say it will continue for its 87th year from August 15th to August 22nd again at the beautiful Clear Lake Golf Course in Riding Mountain National Park. Golfers from across Canada will once again gather to reconnect with friends, the area and enjoy a world-class family golf tournament. Once again, the tournament will have a full complement of golfers competing in the following divisions: Mens, Ladies, Ladies Scramble, Champion Mens, Senior Mens, Junior Boys, Junior Ladies and Cubs division. The following changes have been made to allow for social distancing and adherence to Manitoba Health requirements: • Cubs division will be capped at 72 golfers and limited to 2 parents or guardians per golfer o This year the event will only be 1 held one day (instead of the usual 2), Wednesday August 19th at Poplar Ridge Golf course • Champion Men's division will now qualify either Saturday or Sunday in addition to regular second round qualifying on Monday • Senior Men's qualifying will move from Friday to Monday • Withdrawal deadline will be moved to July 31, 2020. After that date there will be the normal $100 cancellation fee • Please refer to Clear Lake Golf Course’s COVID policy (www.clearlakegolfcourse.com) so you are completely up to date with the rules and regulations for arriving for your tee time and on course policies. There will be special precautions in place during this year’s version of the tournament, including complete adherence to the rules set out by Manitoba Health and Clear Lake Golf Course during use of their facilities. To comply with the guidelines mandated by Manitoba Health, the tournament will unfortunately have to cancel their normal social events this year. Please follow their social media platforms and website for additional information.