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Ready, Set, Try! – Get Moving this April

A 30-day Bingo Card. One new sport or activity every day. Anyone can play. Starting April 7, Ready, Set, Try! challenges people across Canada to step outside their routine for a month. Each day, a new square on our interactive social media Bingo Card highlights a different activity you can try at…
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What Circus Arts Taught Researchers About Physical Literacy

A group of kids in Montreal spent their physical education classes learning to juggle, swing on a trapeze, and balance on a rola bola, rather than the usual gym activities. The program was run in partnership with the National Circus School in Montreal. At the end of one semester, researchers assessed…
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13 Questions About Physical Literacy: A Canadian Perspective

If you work in physical literacy, you've been asked at least one of these questions. Probably at a conference. Probably over coffee. Probably by someone who genuinely wants to understand but keeps getting different answers from everyone they ask. What is physical literacy, exactly? Is it the same…
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Save 25% on Sport for Life Campus — Sale Ends March 31

Only 5 days left. Every certification, on-demand learning course, and live workshop on our Campus is 25% off until March 31, 2026. No coupon code needed. The discount is applied automatically at checkout. Whether you're a sport leader, educator, recreation professional, or program coordinator,…
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From 4 Partners to 16: How Sport for Life’s Post-Secondary Partnership Program Grew in One Year

A year ago, Sport for Life's Post-Secondary Partnership Program had four institutional partners: Acadia University, Cambrian College, Algonquin College, and the University of Victoria. All four offered one certification pathway: Physical Literacy Leader – Level 1. Today, the program includes…
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Effective Board Governance: Newly Updated and Re-imagined

Ever sat in a board meeting unsure what you're actually supposed to be deciding—and what you should leave alone? Ever watched a disagreement between board and executive director spiral because no one was clear on the boundaries? Most board members get little or no orientation. They're handed…
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Sport for Life and Sport Calgary Deliver Meaningful, Impactful Summit

More than 250 people joined us in Calgary at the 2026 Sport for Life Regional Summit, delivered in partnership with Sport Calgary. Leaders from across the country came together at the Westin Calgary Downtown with a commitment to sharing, learning, and ultimately strengthening sport and physical activity…
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Ramadan 2026: Supporting Muslim Sport Participants

Ramadan begins February 18, 2026 and ends March 19, with an Eid celebration. For Muslim sport participants—including many who are new to Canada—fasting from dawn to sunset presents unique considerations during their participation in sport activities including training and competition. In…
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Eight Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions Join Sport for Life’s Post-Secondary Partnership Program

Sport for Life welcomes eight new post-secondary partners this winter, marking several firsts for the program as it expands beyond Physical Literacy Leader certifications. Brock University becomes the first institution to offer Quality Sport Leader – Level 1 to its students. This certification…
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90% of Elite Youth Performers Never Become Elite Adults

For years, the Long-Term Development framework has made a case that runs against the grain of how most youth sport actually operates: don't specialize early, embrace multisport participation, let development happen gradually, and stop assuming your best 12-year-old will be your best adult. The…
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The Hidden Cost of Early Specialization: A National Sport Leader’s Personal Story

Despite a successful career as an elite synchronized skater, Mariane Parent has a confession: she's afraid of balls. And her story reveals exactly why Sport for Life's Long-Term Development framework matters. Mariane Parent stands at the helm of Réseau accès participation (RAP), a Sport for…
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Sport for Life Expands Post-secondary Partnership Program with Georgian College

Sport for Life's national Post-secondary Partnership Program grew in fall 2025 with the addition of Georgian College to its network of educational partners. This collaboration joined successful partnerships with institutions including Acadia University, Algonquin College, Cambrian College, Collège…
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