Active for Life has partnered with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, which is providing the information below about activities and events happening in your community.
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>Featured Activity: Former Capers coach paves the way for women in coaching Former Capers coach paves the way for women in coaching
Madison Munro might have been born in Hinton, Alta., and raised in Truro, N.S., but she is a Caper at heart. At just 23 years old, Munro has already raised expectations of sport in our community in her trailblazing role as the CBU Capers men’s basketball assistant coach. She was the 2019-2020 season’s only woman … Continued
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>Featured Activity: Thrive Outside: New resource supports outdoor learning and play Thrive Outside: New resource supports outdoor learning and play
The resource, from the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada, offers tips and support for parents and teachers to explore nature with kids year-round.
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>Featured Activity: Coaching girls? Help your players develop healthy social relationships with these tips Coaching girls? Help your players develop healthy social relationships with these tips
Coaches can play a pivotal role in creating a positive social environment for their female players and making sure everyone feels supported.
Fat bikes: Take winter for a ride
CBRM Recreation, in partnership with FrameWork Cycle & Fitness, is currently offering a Try A Fat Bike program in various communities within the CBRM. Why fat tire bike? Why try a fat tire bike? Fat bikes are durable, versatile, comfortable, and can go places you’ve never cycled before. Make no mistake, although these bikes handle … Continued
Could 2020 be the year of outdoor learning?
The new school year presents an opportunity for schools to reimagine the school day and explore the use of outdoor learning and nature classrooms.
Nordic walking: Two poles, two feet and a heart beat
During the seasonal limbo when it’s too cold for golf yet not snowy enough to start cross-country skiing, you might wonder what there is to do with a golf course’s wide open, flurry-dusted acreage. Well, look no further than your own two feet! In line with the CBRM Recreation initiative to support opportunities for adults … Continued
8 no-touch group games kids can play together
As we try to avoid close contact with others right now, these no-touch games will still allow kids to play together—in a safe way.
Local athlete excelling thanks to multisport background
Caleigh MacPherson, a soccer player for the Cape Breton University (CBU) Capers, fell in love with the sport from a very young age. She was just four years old when she first started playing soccer, but she said the fact that she spent time spent playing other sports too is what helped her become the high-performing athlete … Continued
How to be a great sports parent during and after COVID-19
Our young athletes need us more than ever to help create the right circumstances for their development during this challenging time.
Disc golf: An active experience for all ages in CBRM
Have you heard of disc golf? If you’re looking for a fun way to stay active and get outdoors this fall, then why not give it a try? Disc golf is an intergenerational sport where participants try to throw special flying discs or Frisbees into an above-ground target. The sport is based on the rules of golf, but instead of … Continued