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2022 Sport for Life Canadian Summit changes date

*Please note, the dates in this article have changed from March 1-2, as was initially announced, to May 11-12. We often hear about participants facing adversity in sports, finding ways to overcome it, then going on to accomplish great things. Their ability to overcome obstacles becomes as much a part…
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PLAY Cowichan educates communities on physical literacy

Kim Liddle and her colleagues knew they couldn’t do it alone. The South Cowichan Recreation Manager was attending a conference in Harrison Hot Springs seven years ago when she heard about the Physical Literacy for Communities initiative. Right away she knew it was something she wanted to be involved…
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AFL Canada teaming up with PLAYBuilder

Australian football is quickly growing in popularity in Canada, and will reach many new players thanks to a partnership with PLAYBuilder.  This year, AFL Canada and Sport for Life are teaming up to give Canadian teachers, junior coaches and leaders greater access to programming that will introduce…
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We’re hiring: Manager, PLAY Assessments and Physical Literacy for Communities Prairie Engagement

Interested in the planning and delivery of specific physical literacy assessment products and to act as Sport for Life Physical Literacy for Communities lead in the Prairie region, with an initial focus on Alberta?  Sport for Life has many partnerships which support our mission to develop physical…
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Sport for Life congratulates the Honourable Pascale St-Onge on her appointment as Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec

Sport for Life extends its sincerest congratulations to the Honourable Pascale St-Onge on being appointed as Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec. It is clear through the Sport for All funding announced as part of the 2021…
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VIDEO: Sport for Life director mobilizes physical literacy knowledge

It’s got everything you need to know about physical literacy in 15 minutes. Recently Sport for Life’s Senior Director of Physical Literacy Drew Mitchell prepared a video presentation for the 2021 International Society for Physical Activity and Health conference called “Physical Literacy…
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Creating a new brand identity for Athletics Canada

A crucial part of building awareness and attracting talent for any sport is a strong and recognizable brand, which is why Athletics Canada has transformed its image with a new, cutting edge look for athletes and spectators alike. “Athletics Canada represents athletes from a lot of different disciplines,…
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Call for partners: Implementing Equitable and Quality Community Sport for Racialized and Newcomer Women & Girls

Sport for Life in partnership with Canadian Women & Sport, are looking for three local sport organizations (LSOs) or community-based organizations who are keen to engage and empower self-identifying racialized and/or newcomer women, girls, trans women, trans girls, and femmes through quality…
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Patience is the key to talent identification and development: Olympic trampoline coach

According to Olympic trampoline coach Dave Ross, it’s rare for a coach to encounter the mind of a true champion. As a talent identification expert, he has coached thousands of athletes at the club level and seen a few right through to the finals at six different Olympics. His personal club athletes…
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Sport for Life tours France to promote physical literacy

France is preparing for the return of sport and physical activity as the pandemic subsides, and Sport for Life toured the country and met with academics, teachers and sport educators. Using the principles of Long-Term Development and physical literacy as a foundation, the goal was to empower French…
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PLAYBuilder Q&A with Table Tennis Canada

Marles Martins is the Technical Development Manager for Table Tennis Canada (TTCan), which recently signed on as a PLAYBuilder partner. Sport for Life checked in with him to see how implementation is going. Q: How did you hear about PLAYBuilder? A: I heard about PLAYBuilder at the Sport for Life…
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Paralympics inspire next generation of athletes

What does it take to ignite a dream? For many individuals with disabilities, whether congenital or acquired, the first step towards participation in sport or physical activity is learning that an adapted version of a particular activity exists, and the second is finding an appropriate program or organization…
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