ICSN and Sport for Life Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Inclusive Sport and Community Impact

Ottawa, ON — May 1, 2026 — The Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network (ICSN) and Sport for Life (S4L) are proud to announce a strengthened partnership aimed at advancing inclusive, accessible, and community-driven sport across Canada. Building on a strong foundation of collaboration, ICSN and Sport…

Sport for Life Applauds Generational Federal Investment in Canada’s Sport System

May 1, 2026 — Sport for Life applauds the Government of Canada's $755 million investment in Canada's sport system, announced through the Spring Economic Update 2026. This generational investment will strengthen the sport system and expand access to quality sport and physical activity for more Canadians.…

Connected by Sport: Building Bridges Between Newcomer and Indigenous Youth in Saanich

What happens when newcomer youth and Indigenous youth come together through sport? That's the question at the heart of Connected by Sport, a new community initiative now underway in the W̱SÁNEĆ territory, B.C. Developed by Physical Literacy for Life, Sport for Life's registered charity, in partnership…

The Sport for Life School Program Kids Don’t Want to Miss

A story from Elk Island Public Schools, Sherwood Park, Alberta Last year, a student at Clover Bar Junior High was struggling to come to school. Getting through the doors was a daily battle, and on the rare days they made it, the school day often ended early. This year, after enrolling in a…

7 Sports Most Canadians Have Never Tried

Most Canadians grow up playing a solid range of sports. Hockey, soccer, basketball, swimming, baseball, kayaking, canoeing. But most adults are still doing the same activities they were doing 20 years ago. Meanwhile, in parks, gyms, and recreation centres across the country, people are playing…

Sport for Life’s Response to the Future of Sport in Canada Commission’s Final Report

Sport for Life welcomes the Future of Sport in Canada Commission's Final Report as a defining moment for sport and physical activity in Canada. The Commission has made clear that Canada's sport system has too often been fragmented, underfunded, and unsafe, and that urgent, systemwide action is needed.…

IPLC 2026 Is Heading to Toulouse. You Should Too.

The International Physical Literacy Conference is heading to Toulouse, France, October 1–3, 2026. The call for abstracts is open now, and the deadline is fast approaching: March 29, 2026. If you've been to an IPLC before, you know what makes it stand out: the opportunity for leaders across sectors…

5 Questions to Ask About Your Competition Format

Competition is at the heart of sport. But every decision about how you structure it, how you group participants, how long games last, who plays which position, and what the standings look like, sends a message to the athletes in your program. The feeling of not being "good enough" based on competition…

Ready, Set, Try! – Get Moving this April

A 30-day Bingo Card. One new sport or activity every day. Anyone can play. Starting April 7, Ready, Set, Try! challenges people across Canada to step outside their routine for a month. Each day, a new square on our interactive social media Bingo Card highlights a different activity you can try at…

What Circus Arts Taught Researchers About Physical Literacy

A group of kids in Montreal spent their physical education classes learning to juggle, swing on a trapeze, and balance on a rola bola, rather than the usual gym activities. The program was run in partnership with the National Circus School in Montreal. At the end of one semester, researchers assessed…

13 Questions About Physical Literacy: A Canadian Perspective

If you work in physical literacy, you've been asked at least one of these questions. Probably at a conference. Probably over coffee. Probably by someone who genuinely wants to understand but keeps getting different answers from everyone they ask. What is physical literacy, exactly? Is it the same…

Save 25% on Sport for Life Campus — Sale Ends March 31

Only 5 days left. Every certification, on-demand learning course, and live workshop on our Campus is 25% off until March 31, 2026. No coupon code needed. The discount is applied automatically at checkout. Whether you're a sport leader, educator, recreation professional, or program coordinator,…

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