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Facing the challenges of multisport implementation through research

Why are young Canadian athletes less interested in trying multiple sports than they were a decade ago? What has changed, and can we change it back? These are the questions driving Alyssa Cox, head basketball coach of the University for Winnipeg Wesmen and academic researcher in the field of multisport.…
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Diving club makes its debut in Prince George

Prince George has gone without a diving club for over a decade, so perhaps it shouldn’t have been a surprise that when Engage Sport North decided to launch the Prince George Pikes dive club at the beginning of 2023, the two quality sport programs they were offering quickly reached capacity –…
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Hope Basketball Tour empowers Kenyan youth through holistic quality sport mentorship

“The goal is to create our own heroes. Local heroes.” These are the words of Peter Kiganya, the CEO and founder of the Hope Basketball Tour – a multi-faceted program involving Kenyan youth looking to make their dreams come true one dribble at a time. Since 2013, he’s been hosting basketball…
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Sport for Life celebrates the achievements of Black participants and reflects on Canada’s storied past during Black History Month

There’s so much to learn about, to celebrate, and to grow from. Every year, Black History Month is an opportunity to elevate the accomplishments of Black participants in sport and physical activity, and to learn about their impact on Canadian culture. From Barbara Howard becoming the first Black…
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International hockey icon and youth sport advocate Hayley Wickenheiser to deliver keynote address at 2023 Sport for Life Summit

Sport for Life is excited to announce that Canadian hockey icon Hayley Wickenheiser will be one of the keynote presenters for the 2023 Sport for Life Summit, which will take place in multiple communities across Canada throughout February and March.  Wickenheiser is regarded as one of the best female…
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Calgary pilot project provides physical literacy opportunities for newcomers

A pilot project designed to provide newcomer youth with opportunities to develop their physical literacy has launched in Calgary, and researchers are keen to see what impact the two eight-week programs have on young newcomers. Called Immigrant-Focused Physical Literacy for Youth (iPLAY), this unique…
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The Physical Literacy for Communities project gains momentum country-wide

The Physical Literacy for Communities (PL4C) initiative has mobilized all over the country, with numerous working tables being created to collaboratively establish a culture of healthy living and physical activity. And now that Sport for Life has teamed up with the Public Health Agency of Canada, the…
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Skate Canada revitalizes participant pathways

Aspiring figure skaters now have two pathways to excellence, and an easy platform to explore both, thanks to Skate Canada’s revitalized Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity framework and their newly introduced Athlete Development Matrices for their Podium and STAR pathways.  According…
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Canoo app helps newcomers experience physical activity, cultural and outdoor spaces

by Will Johnson Being a newcomer to Canada can be overwhelming, and finding time for physical activity, cultural activities, or simply exploring new environments outdoors, can be challenging. Because of the barriers many families face when orienting themselves to a new country, they may struggle…
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Sport for Life celebrates eight years of physical literacy in Ontario

As a nationally recognized not-for-profit organization, Sport for Life’s mission is to create a future where everyone has the opportunity to develop physical literacy and access quality sport and physical activity programs. How can we do that? By bridging gaps between sectors, creating new collaborations…
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Sport for Life CEO inducted into the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame

Richard Way has been inducted into the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame (GVSHOF). In April, Sport for Life’s CEO was named alongside five athletes, one team and one coach. He was recognized as an architect of the Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity (LTD) framework and lauded…
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Community champion and award-winning sports broadcaster to deliver keynote address at 2023 Sport for Life Summit

Sport for Life is excited to announce that Farhan Lalji, multiple-award-winning sports broadcaster with TSN, will be one of the keynote presenters for the 2023 Sport for Life Summit, which will take place in multiple communities across Canada throughout February and March. While Lalji may be best recognized…
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