The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, is committed to removing harassment, abuse, and discrimination from the Canadian sport system. In her recent announcement, Minister Duncan outlined stronger measures to ensure all Canadians have the…
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Victoria, B.C. – The Sport for Life Society is calling on leaders from across the sport, recreation, education and health sectors to share their leading-edge work, inventive programming, best practices, research and/or findings at the 2019 Sport for Life Canadian Summit. The Summit takes place in Gatineau,…
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A Framework for Officiating Development Programs
Drop out from the amateur officiating ranks is a persistent, pervasive, and global problem. Annual attrition rates of up to 20-30% in most sports require an ongoing investment of time, effort, and money in recruiting and training new officials. Understanding…
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On the ground: Quality community sport programs that build performance
Quality sport means good programs (based on Long-Term Athlete Development), delivered by good people (knowledgeable and caring) in good places (welcoming, inclusive, and safe). It is a simple formula, however optimizing all the factors…
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The Sport for Life Society is pleased to announce the release of its 2018-2020 strategic plan. The new plan focuses on increasing expertise and advancing quality sport and physical literacy for Indigenous populations, persons with a disability, women and girls, and newcomers to Canada.
Sport for Life…
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Four Indigenous schools are benefiting from funding that Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) has distributed this year. The New Paths to Education Program grant was introduced to improve the quality of education in First Nations schools and promote innovative approaches in education. The Aboriginal…
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Early Specialization and Injury: What We Know
Early overspecialization, a focus on only one sport before adolescence, may help young athletes perform better at an early age, but is generally harmful to their long-term development. One particular area of concern is overuse injury, which may become…
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The Sport for Life Society is pleased to announce the launch of the Sport for Life for All Newcomers to Canada resource, through support from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. By 2030, immigration will account for all of Canada’s net population growth and cities across Canada are being transformed…
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The Sport for Life Society is pleased to announce Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities as a partner of the 2018 Sport for Life Canadian Summit. Jumpstart, a national charity dedicated to helping kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation, will be the official sponsor of the…
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Victoria, B.C. – The Sport for Life Society is pleased to announce that Lanny McDonald will deliver a keynote address on inclusion in sport and physical activity at the 2018 Sport for Life Canadian Summit, which takes place in Gatineau, Quebec from January 23–25.
Although Lanny McDonald is best…
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What Does Next Generation LTAD Look Like? Integrating Research and Experience
Kaizen, the principle of constant improvement, is a key factor of Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD). Since the first "Canadian Sport for Life - Long-Term Athlete Development" guide was released in 2005, and updated in…
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Victoria, B.C. – It is no secret that kids who enjoy playing sports are likely to stick with them longer. The challenge is trying to determine exactly what it is that makes sport and physical activity fun for kids. Until now, that is. Through the FUN MAPS – the first-ever fully conceptual framework…
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Minister Kirsty Duncan’s Announcement Advances Quality Sport
Present at the 2019 Sport for Life Canadian Summit!
Webinar : A Framework for Officiating Development Programs
Webinar: Quality community sport programs that build performance
Sport for Life Announces 2018-2022 Strategic Plan
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada supports Aboriginal Long-Term Participant Development in First Nations Schools
Early Specialization and Injury: What We Know
Canadian Tire Jumpstart supports Sport for Life for All Newcomers to Canada resource
Sport for Life Society announces Partnership with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities for 2018 Sport for Life Canadian Summit
NHL Legend Lanny McDonald to Deliver Keynote Speech on Inclusion at 2018 Sport for Life Canadian Summit
Webinar : What Does Next Generation LTAD Look Like?
Dr. Amanda Visek to give keynote address at 2018 Sport for Life Canadian Summit