Through a partnership between several faculties/units within the University of Manitoba and community partners, a free outdoor drop-in basketball program will take place this summer at the University of Manitoba Bannatyne Campus.

Project SWISH will provide an opportunity for inner-city kids to play basketball under the supervision of paid staff and volunteers, including adult basketball players, coaches, and community members.

WHEN: 

• SWISH will run Saturdays from 11 am to 5 pm, from July 8 to August 19, 2023.

WHERE: 

• At the large staff parking lot at the University of Manitoba Bannatyne Campus located at Tecumseh Street and McDermot Avenue. Click HERE to view.

• Children aged 12 to 18, and their families, residing in the inner city are welcome to participate. There is no cost for participation and no pre-registration. Simply bring a basketball and have some fun! At least a half dozen portable hoops will be set up, with the possibility of more being added later.

• Free transportation will be available including free bus tickets as well as bus/van rides for children who are accompanied by adults.

• Throughout the summer, different activities will take place at the site including 3-on-3 play, free throws, dribbling, and other fun games with prizes! Best of all, it will be a place for inner-city kids to drop in anytime with their basketballs and shoot some hoops!

Project SWISH Partners: 

• University of Manitoba

  • College of Medicine

  • Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management

  • College of Dentistry

  • College of Pharmacy

  • College of Rehabilitation Sciences

  • Bison Sports 

  • Parking Services

  • Physical Plant 

  • IST Audio Visual & Classroom Tech Support 

• Youth Agencies Alliance 

• Basketball Manitoba

• Basketballs for Inner City Kids

• City of Winnipeg SPIN (Sport Programs in Inner City Neighbourhoods)

SWISH Planning Committee

• Xavier Smith, SWISH Coordinator 

• Karen Cook, University of Manitoba

• Adam Wedlake, Basketball Manitoba

• Andrew Davies, City of Winnipeg