It’s been just over nine months since West Vancouver and Bowen Island committed to introduce physical literacy learning to their communities, and one of the project leads can’t believe the progress that’s been made in such a short time.
“When we started the project, right…
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Unless you’re specifically interested in the intersection between health and physical activity, chances are you don’t know what physical literacy is--and that’s something Carolyn Crang of the Active Sudbury project hopes to change.
Since the project began in 2017, Crang and…
At Glenmore Sailing Club in Calgary, you don’t even need your own sailboat to be a member. It offers special programs for people who are ex-military, has a unique partnership with the Scouts, and works every day to make their operation as inclusive as possible. This is all a part of implementing…
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There are 40 Boys and Girls Clubs from coast to coast that have joined the “Get in the Game” project to date, funded by Canadian Tire Jumpstart. With 100 clubs ultimately expected to sign on, this project aims to help staff provide more inclusive physical activity and sports programming…
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Racism is a problem that needs to be solved in Canada.
The Sport for Life Society stands against all forms of racism and discrimination, and in our resources we encourage respect for people of all backgrounds and lifestyles. Released in 2018, Sport for Life for All Newcomers to Canada…
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Child advocate Sheldon Kennedy (left) shakes hands with Sport for Life CEO Richard Way (right) during a meeting held in Victoria last week to discuss abuse in sport. Photo by Will Johnson
The numbers are staggering. A recent CBC
news report has revealed that at least 222 coaches involved in amateur…
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You’re never too young to play.
Sport for Life and the INCH Lab from McMaster University have developed the Preschool Physical Literacy Assessment (Pre PLAy)—an observation tool that measures a child’s physical literacy capabilities. It’s designed to be used in early childcare settings…
Sport for Life is thrilled to be hosting the International Physical Literacy Conference 2019 in Winnipeg, bringing together delegates and subject matter experts from around the world to discuss how to further mobilize physical literacy knowledge.
Held from May 7 to 10, the conference’s theme…
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Sport for Life’s vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to participate in quality sport and physical literacy experiences. We believe that to truly build quality sport and physical literacy, no one can be left behind. In our efforts to reduce inequalities for persons with disabilities,…
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Grand Chief Wilton Littlechild will share his wisdom with attendees of the 2019 Sport for Life Canadian Summit, speaking to its theme “Moving to Action”. The Summit will be held in Gatineau, Quebec on January 23 and 24.
Dr. Littlechild is a long-time champion of athletics, and has been honoured…
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Building community, promoting healthy living and fostering team spirit. These are some of the objectives that will be discussed at the 2019 Sport for Life Canadian Summit during a four-person panel titled “Sport Legacies: Moving to Action on the Ground”, supported by Jumpstart and consisting of Tim…
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Child advocate and former NHL star Sheldon Kennedy has been named as the closing keynote speaker at the 2019 Sport for Life Canadian Summit. Kennedy will be speaking on the event’s theme Moving to Action. The Summit will be held in Gatineau, Quebec January 23 and 24.
Kennedy began his career…
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North Shore champions physical literacy
Active Sudbury embraces transformational initiatives
How to build a sailing community
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada Get in the Game
Sport for Life stands against racism
Sport for Life CEO speaks out following abuse report
Preschool Physical Literacy Assessment (Pre PLAy)
International Physical Literacy Conference 2019 in Winnipeg
Welcome All Abilities
Dr. Wilton Littlechild set to share wisdom at the 2019 Sport for Life Canadian Summit
Sport Legacies – Moving to Action on the Ground
Child advocate and former NHL star to deliver closing keynote at 2019 Sport for Life Canadian Summit