Drive Innovation: Why Your Abstract Matters for the 2025 Sport for Life Summit
Mark your calendars for January 21-23, 2025, as the national Sport for Life Summit takes center stage at the Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel in Gatineau, QC. The Summit is a unique opportunity for leaders in sport and physical activity to come together, share knowledge, and shape the future of quality sport and physical activity in Canada. With the theme “Joy for All,” the 2025 Summit promises to be an inspiring and transformative experience.
Why should you consider submitting an abstract? Here are 10 compelling reasons:
1. Be Part of a National Conversation
The Sport for Life Summit brings together leaders from across Canada, featuring speakers and attendees from around the world, all dedicated to enhancing quality sport and physical activity. By submitting an abstract, you’re contributing to a national dialogue that has the power to influence policies, practices, and programs across the country.
2. Align with a Powerful Theme
The 2025 Summit theme, ‘Joy for All,’ celebrates the essence of fun and enjoyment in sport and recreation at every stage. We invite abstracts that explore innovative ways to create joyful experiences, build social connections, support mental wellness, and enhance physical literacy for all participants.
3. Address Critical Streams
The Summit focuses on four key streams:
- The Importance of Belonging/Inclusion
- Safety, Wellbeing and Mental Health
- Quality Athlete Development
- Physical Literacy and Multisport
Your insights in these areas will help shape a more inclusive, safe, and welcoming sport and physical activity ecosystem in Canada.
4. Foster Innovation
The Summit environment encourages open dialogue and idea generation. The Summit features presentations that spark new approaches to longstanding challenges or introduce cutting-edge concepts that push the boundaries of current practice. Let your abstract start the conversation of innovation.
5. Network with Industry Leaders
Presenting at the Summit puts you in direct contact with influential figures in the sport and physical activity community. This networking opportunity will lead to collaborations, partnerships, and career advancements.
6. Contribute to Societal Benefits
When quality sport and physical literacy opportunities are accessible to all, the benefits to our society are immense. Your contribution will help create healthier, more active lives for Canadians, clear pathways for high-performance athletes, and stronger, more aligned communities.
7. Drive Inclusivity
The Summit aspires to ensure quality sport and physical activity programming, and the development of physical literacy, are equitable for everyone. Presentations at the Summit will address ways to dismantle barriers and foster lifelong engagement in sport and physical activity.
8. Share Best Practices
Your experiences and insights will provide valuable best practices that others can implement in their own communities or organizations, creating a ripple effect of positive change across the country.
9. Professional Growth
Preparing and presenting an abstract is an excellent opportunity for professional development. It hones your communication skills, deepens your expertise, and demonstrates your commitment to your field.
10. Be Part of the Solution
The sport and physical activity sector faces many challenges. Your abstract will provide innovative solutions or shed light on underexplored areas, contributing to a stronger, more resilient sport system in Canada.
The deadline for abstract submissions is August 30, so don’t miss this opportunity to participate in this important conversation. Whether you’re exploring ways to create a sense of belonging, enhance safety and mental health in sport, develop quality athletes, or promote physical literacy and multisport approaches, your voice matters.
Join us in driving positive change through sport and physical activity. Submit your abstract today and help shape a joyful, inclusive, and active future for all Canadians.
For any questions about the event, please email Shelley Roddie at shelley@sportforlife.ca. Let’s come together to cultivate a sport and physical activity ecosystem that is joyous and inclusive, where every individual feels safe, welcome, and integral throughout their sport and physical activity journey.
