Building Connections: The CO-PLAY Network’s Mission to Transform Sport and Physical Activity for Newcomer Youth

When a young Matt Kwan began working at a settlement agency years ago, he saw how newcomer children would light up during physical activities—but also how many barriers stood in their way. What started as a personal mission to give back to this settlement agency, has evolved into something much…

Launch – Welcome to Canada eLearning Course is now available in French 

We are pleased to announce that the eLearning course Welcome to Canada: Engaging New to Canada Participants in Sport and Physical Activity is now available in French and continues to be offered in English. This training provides practical tools to support New to Canada participants and enhance their…

Now Available – Physical Literacy Leader & Quality Sport Leader Certifications in French

We are pleased to announce that two of our flagship certifications – Physical Literacy Leader – Level 1 and Quality Sport Leader – Level 1 – are now available on-demand in French. Whether you work in sport, recreation, education, or community programming, these certifications will give you…

Movement Across the Whole School Day: How B.C. Schools Are Embedding Physical Literacy into Learning

A growing number of B.C. schools are proving that movement is the key to unlocking student focus and engagement. In Sport for Life’s Movement Across the Whole School Day initiative, 95% of educators report improvements in focus, engagement, and behaviour after building physical activity into every…

From Inspiration to Action: How to Build Accessible, Inclusive Social Legacies at Any Sport Event

At the end of every sport event—when the crowds disperse, the medals are packed away, and the headlines fade—what remains? For many communities, the true legacy isn’t in the podium photos but in the quieter, longer-lasting changes: a new pathway into sport for equity-deserving youth, jobs for…

When Kids Discover the Joy of Movement: Alex House and Sport for Life’s Winning Partnership

Surrey/White Rock, BC — The first day rugby coaches arrived at Alex House, most children had never heard of the sport. Many looked skeptical. But by week two, something magical was happening: coaches were running, sweating, and laughing alongside the kids, and the energy was absolutely contagious. “By…

Sport for Life and Physical Literacy for Life Announce Drew Mitchell as New Chief Executive Officer

Victoria, B.C. — Sport for Life and its charitable partner, Physical Literacy for Life, are pleased to announce Drew Mitchell's appointment as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2025. Mitchell, currently Senior Director of Physical Literacy for Sport for Life, is a former Canadian National…

Sport for Life Champions “Give and Go”: A Documentary Redefining Youth Sport Success

Sport for Life proudly endorses Give and Go, a groundbreaking 34-minute Canadian documentary that examines the critical balance between sport specialization and multisport participation in youth development. GIVE AND GO Sport Education (GGSE) is a not-for-profit advocating for the physical, emotional…

Access Sport for Life Workshops On-Demand

  Our expert-led workshop content is now available for individual access—no group booking required Interested in Sport for Life workshops but haven't had the opportunity to attend? Whether your organization is too small to host a group session or scheduling hasn't worked out, you can now access…

Five Actions to Transform Your Community Sport Program: A Practical Guide

Community sport is the heartbeat of Canadian communities. With over 30,000 sport and recreation organizations nationwide—95% of which operate at the community level—these programs shape the experiences of countless children and adults. Despite their tremendous positive impact, challenges remain:…

Beyond the Basics: Rethinking Fundamental Movement Skills for Today’s Children

Drawing from the principles and frameworks established in the PLAYbasic 2.0 workbook from Sport for Life, this article explores the deeper significance of fundamental movement skills and their impact on child development. The Physical Literacy Crisis The 2024 ParticipACTION Report Card delivers a sobering…

The Eight Pillars of Active Aging

In a world increasingly challenged by sedentary lifestyles and chronic disease, a comprehensive approach to aging offers an important alternative to traditional perspectives. Rather than accepting decline as inevitable, the concept of being "durable by design" provides a framework for maintaining vitality…

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