Junior Bisons Hockey
Junior Bisons hockey is the provincial leader in developing young athletes' technical skills and teamwork abilities through competitive experiences and learning. UM Bisons hockey coaching staff and student-athletes lead and facilitate programs to provide athletes at any level the opportunity for success.
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- High Peformance Development
- Pre Season Conditioning
- Multi Sport Strength & Conditioning
Pre Season Conditioning
Overview
This skills development based program is perfect for players wanting to get the rust off their blades prior to jumping into their winter team tryouts. The on-ice program focuses on high tempo, flow, compete and individual skills and tactical drills.
Players will be grouped and split on the ice accordingly to skill and ability. Our coach-to-player ratio is set at 1:8 in order to ensure adequate feedback and skill development at all times, and a specialized goaltender coach at each session.
The program is led by the UM Bisons hockey coaching staff, alumni and current Bison players.
Program info
Ages: U9, U11 and U13
Sessions:
| Age group | Time |
| Players born in 2018-2019 (U9 age group in 2026-2027 season) | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Players born in 2016-2017 (U11 age group in 2026-2027 season) | 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. |
| Players born in 2014-2015 (U13 age group in 2025-2026 season) | 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
Dates:
- Week one: Sept. 8-11, 2026 (four sessions)
- Week two: Sept. 14-18, 2026 (five sessions)
Price:
- Week one: $204
- Week two: $255
Location: Wayne Fleming Arena, Max Bell Centre, University of Manitoba - 190 Sidney Smith St
Coaches
Athlete Membership - Multi Sport Strength & Conditioning
Overview
The Athlete Membership is a high‑performance training program designed to help athletes ages 15+ build strength, speed, and confidence. Led by strength and conditioning coaches in a supervised training environment, athletes receive fully customized programs tailored to their sport, goals, and stage of development. Members train up to three times per week with unlimited access to semi‑private strength and conditioning sessions in the high‑performance training centre, during specified training times. Progress is tracked throughout the program to ensure consistent development and long‑term athletic growth.
This program is ideal for Junior Bison club and swim team athletes looking to maintain year‑round training, while remaining open to athletes from all clubs and sport backgrounds. Flexible enrollment options are available for July, August, or a discounted two‑month commitment. With professional coaching, personalized programming, and exceptional value per session, this membership is an investment in performance, resilience, and confidence.
Program info
- Unlimited semi-private, supervised, training sessions in the high-performance training centre (during specific hours - TBD)
- 3 personalized workouts per week
- Tracking of progression
- Designed to help Junior Bisons club members and swim team athletes continue their training year-round.
Athletes from all clubs are welcome
Dates:
Monthly membership:
July - July 2 - July 31
August - August 1 - August 31
Two month membership:
July & August - July 2 - August 31
Price:
One month membership - $160
Two month membership - $256
10% discount is available to current Junior Bisons club team members and swimmers if registration is completed before May 31, 2026.
Athlete Power & Speed Training
Overview
Add Athlete Speed and Power programming to enhance young athlete's sport performance.
Developed by the Bisons' strength and conditioning coaches, this dynamic program takes a structured approach to athlete development.
Focusing on the traits like speed, power, agility and coordination can help make your young athlete an exciting 'game changer' in their sport of choice.
Training sessions will include exercises and equipment focusing on sprinting, jumping, throwing, and change of direction skills. These techniques will help develop athletes of all levels and across all sports, improving performance and reducing the chance of injury.
This program is designed to complement your athlete's existing sport schedule. It can be done any time of the week, including practice and game days, without compromising their energy or performance.
Next registration opportunity: Fall 2026
Program Info
Dates: Mondays
Times: 7:35pm - 8:35pm
Number of sessions: 9
Ages: 10 - 14
Cost: TBD
Location: Max Bell Fieldhouse
Dates: Sundays
Times: 3:00 - 4:00pm
Number of sessions: 8
Ages: 10 - 14
Cost: TBD
Location: Max Bell Fieldhouse