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The Sport for Life Education Program
Empowering Physical Literacy and Quality Sport Champions Are you passionate about promoting physical literacy and quality sport in your community? Our comprehensive Education Program offers a range of certifications designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to become leaders and champions across three certification pathways: Whether you’re an aspiring physical literacy leader, someone […]
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 by Advancement and Community Schools Partnership at […]
Playing for a Better World
– By Joe D’Eramo, Sport for Life’s Manager of Quality Sport Food, music, art, and sport (and physical activity) share a common trait: they can transcend the countless differences that might otherwise appear to polarize our world. As people all over the globe engage in sport and physical activity, these both need to be human-centred […]
Overcoming COVID-19 challenges: Annie Lau’s story for International Week of the Deaf
With this week being International Week of the Deaf, we each have the opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the deaf and hard-of-hearing community while celebrating their remarkable achievements—particularly for us here at Sport for Life, in sport and physical activity. In this spirit, we share the inspiring journey of Annie Lau, […]
Ultimate program creates transformational connection opportunities for Indigenous Participants
Can a frisbee be a tool for reconciliation? When it comes to the Ultimate Spirit program, the organizers’ ambitions go well beyond having a fun time – they also want to build lasting relationships with the Indigenous communities they’re working in and create opportunities for players to be mentored into coaching roles. “Our vision is […]
Bonivital Soccer Club mobilizes adaptive programming
When the Bonivital Soccer Club in Winnipeg first launched an All Abilities pilot involving adaptive sport, they created two pathways: one for deaf participants, and one for players who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. It was 2022, and they were eyeing a growing trend of soccer clubs introducing adaptive programming alongside boys and girls leagues […]
Sport for Life applauds physical activity opportunities for older adults
Sport for Life’s multistage Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity framework is not only for athletes: it also describes developmental periods for individuals as they participate in sport and physical activity throughout their lifetime. When it comes to sport opportunities, there’s no reason why seniors need to stay on the sidelines. Recently the North Shore Girls […]
