Pillars to physical literacy and inclusion: Ongoing education and development for practitioners

Many programs have implemented physical literacy (PL) but often overlook the experiences of persons with diverse abilities due to societal, cultural, and political influences. This can lead to exclusion and marginalization from physical activities. Researchers at Memorial University have addressed this…

Celebration of an exceptional collaboration: Pierre Morin and Sport for Life

After years of leadership within Réseau Accès Participation (RAP), our partner and friend, Pierre Morin, has recently embarked on a new adventure as he stepped down from his role as Director of Operations, marking the beginning of his retirement journey.  As we start the next chapter of our partnership…

Waterwerks Kayak Club’s resilience and post-pandemic revival

The COVID-19 pandemic brought an era of unprecedented challenges for community sports programs around the globe. Pandemic disruptions left organizations grappling with uncertainty and setbacks, forcing them to adapt, innovate, and reimagine their futures as restrictions eased. While many clubs continue…

Pacific FC champions gender equity with Women and Girls in Sport Match

Victoria's Pacific FC, a leading Canadian Premier League team, has continued to take steps in promoting gender equity in sports, hosting their second Women & Girls in Sport Match in August. The match drew an impressive crowd of 3,400 fans, reflecting the growing significance of creating spaces where…

Sport for Life making inroads in France: Equipping French sports clubs with physical literacy

In today's global landscape, the significance of physical literacy is gaining traction, spearheaded by dedicated researchers and experts like those who shared their work at the International Physical Literacy Conference (IPLC) in May. These physical literacy champions aim not only to illuminate the significance…

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…

Physical Literacy for Communities Initiative progressing successfully in Bromont, Quebec

The Physical Literacy for Communities (PL4C) national initiative, which received support from the Public Health Agency of Canada in 2021 to expand the project to new communities, has been successfully implemented in Northern British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Nunavut and the Atlantic provinces. Led by…

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…

Fourteen elementary schools participate in physical literacy research

Fourteen West Vancouver elementary schools have participated in a two-year longitudinal research project on physical literacy, using Sport for Life's PLAY Tools. This work will provide the baseline for follow-up studies. The research — published in June and  authored by Yiling Tang, Beatrix Algurén,…

Newcomer soccer fanship project launched in Winnipeg and Greater Vancouver

One of the best ways to engage the New to Canada population in quality sport is to encourage their existing interests, including their love of soccer. Having a positive experience off the field of play can give them the opportunity to be involved in Canadian culture through fanship, making them feel…

New learning facilitators recruited through Sport for Life’s Education Series

The team of learning facilitators qualified to deliver Sport for Life workshops country-wide continues to grow, aided by the recent success of the Education Series in June. Over 50 new facilitators have completed the onboarding process, bringing them one step closer to reaching participants with learning…

Reaching children during childhood is key to lifelong physical literacy

It has never been more clear that people who are encouraged to develop their physical literacy during their foundational childhood years are much more likely to remain active throughout their lives – but it requires support and proactive guidance from their educators. A generation ago, unstructured…

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