Baseball Canada and Active for Life partner to promote physical literacy
Developing tools to help athletes succeed in sport and everyday life
Active for Life: Baseball
Kids have more fun and become better athletes when they develop physical literacy. These articles provide insight and advice to parents and coaches on promoting physical literacy in children’s baseball:
Baseball: Rally Cap means fun and skills
By adjusting the game format, preadolescent kids have a chance to gradually develop their skills
Scrub baseball
It’s baseball season and there’s no better time to get outside with a bat and ball and your kids. You don’t need to be part of a league to play. Scrub baseball is fun with as few as six players. Just grab some friends, neighbours or cousins and get out to your local park. This … Continued
Baseball Canada promotes physical literacy and a love for the game
This program develops skills by covering all the bases
How my son’s broken arm taught me the value of risk-taking
I understand the value of risky and adventurous play. On the other hand, I’ve also seen it not turn out so well—with my own child.
6 active games kids can play with a pair of socks
It’s not easy to be shuttered indoors during COVID-19, but these are some simple ways to help kids stay active and distracted.
15 signs that your child is physically literate
One key indicator is showing confidence while attempting new activities
Fight for your right to play
Casual sport and neighbourhood play are important. But as our urban centres grow, competition for our public spaces increases as well.
Free multisport program helps more kids develop physical literacy
A new free multisport program in Nova Scotia is helping more Cape Breton Island children develop physical literacy while learning how to play various sports. Capers in the Community launched this summer and is being offered at no cost in towns throughout the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM). The four-day camp gives children ages five to … Continued
Tips for sport and play from Canadian soccer star Amy Walsh
AfL Role Model Amy Walsh shares her message of the importance of movement
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