Play for All: Building Inclusive Mixed-Gender Sports

A comprehensive research report titled "La mixité en sport: de la binarité par défaut à un système basé sur les besoins et le bien-être des athlètes" ("Gender mixing in sport: from default binarity to a system based on athletes' needs and well-being") examines mixed-gender sports participation…

Sport for Life Expands Post-secondary Partnership Program with Collège Boréal

Sport for Life has formed a new partnership with Collège Boréal d'arts appliqués et de technologie, expanding its "Post-secondary Partnership Program" to include French-language education. Set to begin in September 2025, this collaboration joins existing partnerships with institutions like Acadia…

From Morocco: Lessons and Leadership at the TIBU Africa Sport Summit

Sport for Life participated in the third African Education Through Sport Summit, hosted by TIBU Africa in Casablanca, Morocco, from April 3 to 6, 2025. This landmark event brought together over 5,000 participants and 100 international experts from Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and North America to…

Joy for Everyone: 20 Years of Transforming Canadian Sport at the 2025 Sport for Life Summit

The 2025 Sport for Life Summit, held from January 21-23 at the Hilton Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, brought together more than 400 sport leaders, practitioners, researchers, educators, and advocates to explore how quality sport can be more accessible, inclusive, and joyful for all Canadians. Under the…

Physical Literacy: Building Canada’s Foundation for Active Living

In an era where sedentary behaviours increasingly dominate daily life, Sport for Life's comprehensive resource Understanding Physical Literacy: A Canadian Perspective offers a transformative framework for fostering lifelong physical activity across Canadian communities. This evidence-based approach…

Breaking the Mold: Broomball Canada’s Long-Term Development Evolution

In the world of Canadian sport development, Broomball Canada stands as a compelling success story of evolution and adaptation. Working in partnership with Sport for Life, they've transformed their Long-Term Development (LTD) framework from a traditional model in 2009 to an innovative, inclusive system…

How to respond when a young athlete says they’ve experienced gender-based violence online

As a coach or someone involved in youth sports, you’re more than a leader on the field or court – you’re a trusted adult in the lives of young people. You play a vital role in shaping their values and confidence, in addition to supporting their well-being. One of the ways you can support the…

How you can empower youth to help prevent gender-based violence in sports

As someone who works with young athletes, you’re a trusted mentor and role model. Whether you’re guiding them through challenges on the field or helping them navigate life, you have a voice that matters. Because of this, you’re in a unique position to have tough conversations with them, which…

Sport for Life’s Education Program: A Game-Changer for the Recreation Sector

Sport for Life is advancing physical literacy and quality sport education through strategic partnerships with post-secondary institutions and is now calling on recreation organizations to integrate both the Physical Literacy Leader and Quality Sport Leader certifications into staff training and hiring…

Rethinking Public Policy: The Limited Impact of the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit

Physical activity is essential for children's health and development, yet financial barriers often prevent families from enrolling their children in organized sports or fitness programs. To address this, the Canadian government introduced the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit (CFTC) in 2007. But how…

Honouring Istvan Balyi: A Legacy That Transformed Sport

Today, we take a moment to honour and celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Istvan Balyi, a pioneer in sport science whose influence will be felt for generations. Istvan’s journey was one of resilience, innovation, and unwavering dedication to the betterment of athletes around the world. Growing…

Active Star: A Northern BC Success Story in Physical Literacy

Sport for Life, through its Physical Literacy for Communities (PL4C) initiative, is proud to highlight the success of Active Star, a preschool physical literacy program led by Engage Sport North. Active Star is a FREE drop-in program tailored to meet the needs of preschoolers (ages 2–5) and their…
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