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Celebrating Impact Across Canada: Insights from the 2024 Sport for Life Summits in Ottawa, Victoria, and Quebec City

In 2024, Sport for Life hosted three summits under the theme "Everyone Belongs" to promote the inclusivity and accessibility of sport and physical activity across Canada. Held in Ottawa, Victoria, and Quebec City, these events brought together experts, practitioners, researchers, and community leaders…
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5 Key Benefits of Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity: Why It Matters for Children

In the evolving world of sport and physical activity, the Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity (LTD) framework developed by Sport for Life represents a strategic approach designed to foster lifelong engagement in sport and physical activity. This framework is especially crucial for…
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Empowering Youth Through Physical Literacy: The Trinity East/Port Rexton Church Lad’s Brigade Badge Program

In Port Rexton, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Trinity East/Port Rexton Church Lads' Brigade (CLB) is making a significant difference in young people's lives with its engaging Badge Work program.  Since its inception in the UK in 1891, the CLB was introduced to Newfoundland in 1892 and has continuously…
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Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Organizational staff must be committed to the organization, demonstrating passion and intent for establishing meaningful/purposeful physical activity experiences

Many programs have implemented physical literacy (PL) but often overlook the experiences of persons with diverse abilities due to societal, cultural, and political influences. This can lead to exclusion and marginalization from physical activities. Researchers at Memorial University have addressed this…
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Sport for Life Advances Long-Term Development in Bermuda

Richard Way, CEO of Sport for Life, and Tom Jones, Director of Community and International Engagement, recently visited Bermuda, marking their third trip to the mid-Atlantic island. They aimed to assist the island's National Sport Governing Bodies (NSGBs) in designing and improving participants' Long-Term…
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Enhancing School Basketball Opportunities for Grade 8/9 Students – Next Up Program

As we enter a new year, the sports education and development world continues to evolve. One exciting initiative on the horizon is creating a Grade 8/9 basketball program called Next Up, which is designed to provide opportunities for students who may not make their school's basketball teams. Spearheaded…
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Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Utilize a holistic design approach for programming

Many programs have implemented physical literacy (PL) but often overlook the experiences of persons with diverse abilities due to societal, cultural, and political influences. This can lead to exclusion and marginalization from physical activities. Researchers at Memorial University have addressed this…
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Compelling, Collaborative Keynote Address for the 2024 Sport for Life Ottawa Summit

Sport for Life is thrilled to announce a collaborative keynote address that will take place on Thursday, January 25 at the Sport for Life Summit in Ottawa. Drs. Jennifer Fraser and Tracy Vaillancourt will deliver a joint presentation focusing on abuse-free sport and mental health, with Dr. Jean Clinton…
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Sport for Life is excited to announce Kwame Osei as one of the keynote presenters for the 2024 Sport for Life Summit in Ottawa

The Summit, with its 2024 theme of Everyone Belongs, brings together leaders who strive to enhance quality sport and physical activity throughout Canada by establishing an environment for knowledge sharing and idea generation. The Ottawa Summit takes place January 25-26 at the Nepean Sportsplex. Osei…
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On-target triumph: The Archers of Caledon’s COVID-19 micro grant-supported initiative inspires growth

Established in the 1950s as the Humber Valley Archers and moving to Caledon in the 1960s, The Archers of Caledon (TAOC) has evolved into a full-service archery club in Ontario, catering to beginners, intermediate archers, and tournament enthusiasts. With about 200 members, the club offers group classes,…
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Government of Nunavut unveils Aulajuq: Nunavut Physical Literacy in collaboration with Sport for Life

In the heart of Iqaluit this November, Sport for Life's Mataya Jim and Greg Henhawk played a pivotal role at the Government of Nunavut's annual sport and recreation conference. Attendees from communities across Nunavut, including coaches, teachers, and recreation staff, collaborated around the theme…
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Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Fostering equality and shared knowledge commitment among stakeholders

Many programs have implemented physical literacy (PL) but often overlook the experiences of persons with diverse abilities due to societal, cultural, and political influences. This can lead to exclusion and marginalization from physical activities. Researchers at Memorial University have addressed this…
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