About MSSA and Speed Skating
A Parent's Guide to Speed Skating
Our Mission
To deliver services with professionalism, thereby maximizing the growth of our members, the quality of their experiences and providing them with the opportunities to attain their goals.
Our Vision
To become the gold standard in Manitoba amateur sport administration.
Our Core Values
Sportsmanship
An environment of sportsmanship and fair play must be provided for all members through leadership in respect, integrity, and ethical values.
Respect
All members of the organization including athletes, parents, coaches, officials, and administrators, as well as our partners, are entitled to be empowered, and treated in an ethical and professional manner with the utmost respect for their objectives, beliefs, abilities, and ways of doing things.
Excellence
The overall excellence in the sport in its many facets is a realistic and attainable goal, while recognizing the need for respect, fun and personal growth.
Equal Partnership
The athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers are equal partners in the development and growth of the sport and will be treated as such.
Support & Collaboration
Finding the right people to help you get to the next level and promoting a culture of reaching out to colleagues and partners to obtain or provide support.
Respect for Tradition
We stand on the shoulders of the giants who built our sport. We must respect their tradition of trailblazing and innovation.
MSSA Staff and Coaches
MSSA Board of Directors
President - Malcolm Scott
Secretary - Heather Smart
VP High Performance - Scott Van Horne
VP Officials - Chris Ganas
VP Competitions - Trent Simpson
VP Finance - Tracy Leipsic
VP Coaching - Gabrielle Williamson-Derraugh