MFC upcoming events

Basic First Aid and CPR C (4 Oct 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Basic First Aid (Previously called Emergency First Aid) and CPR level C Course With MFC - by St. John's Ambulance training
Date: Sunday October 4, 2026. In-person at the MFC office (new office location 112 Market).

Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm

Location: MFC office. 360- 112 Market Ave

Instructor: Sheena

COURSE CONTENT

Responding to an emergency
Recognizing a mental health emergency
CPR & AED for adults, children, and Infants
Bleeding and burn management
Medical emergencies

**St John's Ambulance will be sending you your Certificate directly. You will need to send a copy to the MFC office once you receive it, for your MFC status.

Resistance Training Course October, 2026 (9 Oct 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Resistance Training Course
MFC course

Date: October 9-11, 2026. Attendance is required at all classes.

Time: Friday Online (6-10) and Sat/Sun (9am-5pm) In-person

Location: Rady JCC 123 Doncaster, Winnipeg

Instructor: Kassy

Manuals must be picked up from the MFC office Before the start of the course. For further questions please contact 204-235-1245 or info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca. Manual is included in this course fee.

Pre-requisites for this course is the Exercise Theory Course

**Cancellation policy - 3 weeks notice is required to cancel any registration.

Active Older Adult Course October 2026 (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Active Older Adult Course
MFC course
Date: October 17, 2026. 9:00am-5:00pm.

Instructor: Susan

Location: in person at the Rady JCC.

Manuals can be picked up from the MFC office BEFORE the start of the course. Please email or call to coordinate a pick up. 204-235-1245 or info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca

Pre-requisites for this course is BOTH the Exercise Theory and Resistance Training Course or Group Fitness Certification.

**If you are teaching land based classes you must hold a land based certification (Group, Resistance Training or Yoga) first before you can take the Active Order Adult (AOA) Course. If you hold the Aqua Certification, then you can teach AOA in the water to your participants.

Registered Personal Trainer Course October 2026 (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registered Personal Trainer Course
MFC course
Date: October 23-25, 2026.

Time: Friday 6:00-10:00 online, Sat/Sun 9:00am-5:00pm in person.

Location: The Rady JCC.

Instructor: Jenn

Manuals must be picked up from the MFC office Before the start of the course. For further questions please contact 204-235-1245 or info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca

Pre-requisites for this course is BOTH the Exercise Theory and Resistance Training Course.

Motivate and Move Yin Yoga Certificate Workshop 10 CEC's (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Course Description

The Yin Yoga Certificate is an immersive 8-hour training designed to introduce certified MFC yoga teachers to the foundations, philosophy, principles, and practical application of Yin Yoga.

Participants will explore the unique characteristics of Yin Yoga, including longer-held, passive postures, mindful awareness, functional anatomy, energetic concepts, and the importance of finding an appropriate edge while practicing safely and compassionately.

Through a combination of theory, and teaching exercises, participants will learn how to create and sequence effective Yin Yoga classes for a variety of students and experience levels.

This training is suitable for yoga teachers who wish to deepen their personal practice and develop the skills and confidence to incorporate Yin Yoga into their teaching.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Explain the origins, philosophy, and fundamental principles of Yin Yoga.
Understand the difference between Yin Yoga and more active yang-based practices.
Apply key Yin Yoga principles, including stillness, time, sensation, and mindfulness
Identify common Yin Yoga postures and their primary target areas.
Use functional anatomy to understand individual differences in Yin postures.
Offer appropriate modifications, variations, props, and alternatives.
Recognize the importance of working within an individual's appropriate range of sensation.
Understand meridian lines and their application to Yin Yoga.
Design safe and effective Yin Yoga sequences.

Join Sheena Kilpatrick the instructor for this course!

Sheena Kilpatrick is an experienced yoga and fitness educator with more than 25 years of experience in movement, health, and wellness. Sheena holds a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education and is a 650-hour certified yoga instructor. Her yoga education includes 500 hours of intensive Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga training completed in India, where she developed a strong foundation in traditional yoga philosophy, meditation, pranayama, and asana. She has continued her education through specialized training in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Pre and Post-Natal Yoga.

In 2016, Sheena completed her Yin Yoga teacher training with renowned Yin Yoga teacher and author Bernie Clark in Vancouver. Her interest in Eastern philosophy, Tai Chi, meditation, and the deeper contemplative aspects of yoga continues to influence her teaching. She integrates these traditions with her scientific and exercise-based background as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to create classes that are both thoughtful and accessible.

With her combination of traditional yoga education, movement science, and years of teaching experience, Sheena brings a unique perspective to Yin Yoga—one that honours both the ancient traditions of yoga and our contemporary understanding of the body.

Motivate and Move:Sessions October 24 and 25, 2026 (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

We’ve Been Listening!

You’ve told us that you’re busy and looking for more in-depth sessions, that you’d like to see more webinar options, and that you want all conference sessions to be accessible.

This year, we’re trying a different format to better accommodate your needs. We’re offering more in-depth education, additional webinars, and sessions at a variety of times to give you more flexibility in choosing what works for you.

We’re keeping things simple! Here’s just a glimpse of the in-person sessions we’ll be offering this fall. More sessions and webinars are in the final stages of being booked and will be shared with you shortly.

Click Here to View the Full Conference Brochure.

We hope this new format gives you more options, more flexibility and more opportunities to learn!

Please note Saturday Yin Yoga Workshop will have a separate registration link.

Exercise Theory Course October 2026 (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Exercise Theory Course
MFC course
Date: October 30- Nov 1, 2026.

Instructor : Sheena

Friday online (6-10). Saturday/Sunday(9am-5pm) in person location TBD . Attendance is required at all course dates.

Location: Online and in person. Manuals must be picked up from the MFC office Before the start of the course. For further questions please contact 204-235-1245 or info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca

Learn the basic theory behind fitness classes including leadership, health and fitness, anatomy, physiology, applied movement mechanics, principles of training, Exercise analysis & Risk Management, body composition, Program planning, workout design and basic nutrition. This course will give you the knowledge to proceed to the practical modules. This course is required in order to take any of the MFC Certification Courses.

MFC AGM AWARDS GAMES NIGHT (2 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Group Cycling Certification November Course (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Group Fitness CYCLING Course

Location: Winnipeg, Rady JCC fitness Centre
Dates: November 7, 2026 . Attendance is required at all classes.

Times: (9:00-5:00 PM IN-PERSON)

Instructor: Jenn

Manuals must be purchased/picked up from the MFC office, please call 204-235-1245 to arrange for manual. Appointment required for pick up times.

Pre-requisites for this course is the Exercise Theory Course

Basic First Aid and CPR C (8 Nov 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Basic First Aid (Previously called Emergency First Aid) and CPR level C Course With MFC - by St. John's Ambulance training
Date: Sunday November 8, 2026. In-person at the MFC office (new office location 112 Market).

Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm

Location: MFC office. 360- 112 Market Ave

Instructor: Sheena

COURSE CONTENT

Responding to an emergency
Recognizing a mental health emergency
CPR & AED for adults, children, and Infants
Bleeding and burn management
Medical emergencies

**St John's Ambulance will be sending you your Certificate directly. You will need to send a copy to the MFC office once you receive it, for your MFC status.

Exercise Theory Course November 13-15 2026 (13 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Exercise Theory Course - ONLINE
MFC course
Date: November 13-15, 2026. All online.

Location: Online - via zoom meeting.

Instructor : Kassy

Friday 6-10 and Sat/Sun 9am-5pm online via zoom. Attendance is required at all course dates online via zoom meetings.

Manuals must be picked up from the MFC office Before the start of the course. For further questions please contact 204-235-1245 or info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca

Resistance Training Course November, 2026 (20 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Resistance Training Course
MFC course

Date: November 20-22, 2026. Attendance is required at all classes.

Time: Friday Online (6-10pm) and Sat/Sun (9am-5pm) In-person

Location: Rady JCC 123 Doncaster, Winnipeg

Instructor: Jenn

Manuals are included and must be picked up from the MFC office Before the start of the course. For further questions please contact 204-235-1245 or info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca. Manual is included in this course fee.

Pre-requisites for this course is the Exercise Theory Course

**Cancellation policy - 3 weeks notice is required to cancel any registration.

Registered Personal Trainer Course Nov 2026 (27 Nov 2026)

Sat, 28 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Registered Personal Trainer Course
MFC course
Date: November 27-29, 2026.

Time: Friday 6:00-10:00 online, Sat/Sun 9:00am-5:00pm in person.

Location: TBA.

Instructor: Sheena

Manuals must be picked up from the MFC office Before the start of the course. For further questions please contact 204-235-1245 or info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca

Pre-requisites for this course is BOTH the Exercise Theory and Resistance Training Course.

Registered Personal Trainer Course December 2026 (4 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Registered Personal Trainer Course
MFC course
Date: December 4-6, 2026.

Time: Friday 6:00-10:00 online, Sat/Sun 9:00am-5:00pm in person.

Location: The Rady JCC.

Instructor: Jenn

Manuals are included and must be picked up from the MFC office Before the start of the course. For further questions please contact 204-235-1245 or info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca

Pre-requisites for this course is BOTH the Exercise Theory and Resistance Training Course.

Basic First Aid and CPR C (6 Dec 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Basic First Aid (Previously called Emergency First Aid) and CPR level C Course With MFC - by St. John's Ambulance training
Date: Sunday December 6, 2026. In-person at the MFC office (new office location 112 Market).

Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm

Location: MFC office. 360- 112 Market Ave

Instructor: Sheena

COURSE CONTENT

Responding to an emergency
Recognizing a mental health emergency
CPR & AED for adults, children, and Infants
Bleeding and burn management
Medical emergencies

**St John's Ambulance will be sending you your Certificate directly. You will need to send a copy to the MFC office once you receive it, for your MFC status.

MFC upcoming events

Basic First Aid and CPR C (4 Oct 2026)

COURSE CONTENT

Resistance Training Course October, 2026 (9 Oct 2026)

Active Older Adult Course October 2026 (17 Oct 2026)

Registered Personal Trainer Course October 2026 (23 Oct 2026)

Motivate and Move Yin Yoga Certificate Workshop 10 CEC's (24 Oct 2026)

Course Description

Learning Outcomes

Join Sheena Kilpatrick the instructor for this course!

Motivate and Move:Sessions October 24 and 25, 2026 (24 Oct 2026)

We’ve Been Listening!

Exercise Theory Course October 2026 (30 Oct 2026)

MFC AGM ** AWARDS **GAMES NIGHT (2 Nov 2026)

Group Cycling Certification November Course (7 Nov 2026)

Basic First Aid and CPR C (8 Nov 2026)

COURSE CONTENT

Exercise Theory Course November 13-15 2026 (13 Nov 2026)

Resistance Training Course November, 2026 (20 Nov 2026)

Registered Personal Trainer Course Nov 2026 (27 Nov 2026)

Registered Personal Trainer Course December 2026 (4 Dec 2026)

Basic First Aid and CPR C (6 Dec 2026)

COURSE CONTENT

MFC AGM AWARDS GAMES NIGHT (2 Nov 2026)