Sports: Aquatics

While team sports are fun for many kids, not every child is a fan of large groups and competitions. Consider these solo sports that will keep your child active and give them a sense of accomplishment. 

Nathan Zsombor-Murray and Rylan Wiens are two Canadian divers vying for the 2024 Olympics—and they’re also close friends and training partners.

These splash pads are not only refreshing and fun—they’re also the coolest free (or inexpensive) options in Canada.

Kids need plenty of active play to develop gross motor skills in their early years. Check out this list of activities that kids can do at each stage of life.

Olympic diver Jennifer Abel shares her journey in the sport and describes how her parents’ support helped her along the way.

As you adjust to life with your new baby, here’s how you can add some fitness time to your days with your little one.

Sometimes it’s nice to have things to do that are light on equipment. These games are super fun and require only a volleyball!

More communities are offering adapted and inclusive sports programs for kids with disabilities. Here are some examples across Canada.

At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Benoît Huot will be a host of Team Canada Champion Chats, four live talks with Olympians and Paralympians.

Kids’ sports can be expensive, but there are some low-cost options out there! Check out this list of affordable sports your child can try.

Olympic swimmer Martha McCabe looks back on her life of sport, and offers tips for sports parents as they raise athletic kids.

Angie Abdou’s kids are participating in Zoom meetings with their teammates, doing at-home family workouts, and joining her on runs.

Connecting residents with nature CBRM Recreation is committed to connecting residents to nature. Being a community surrounded by water, we think it’s important to provide recreational opportunities that take advantage of our natural resources. One program we’ve introduced is standup paddleboarding, also known as SUP. This is an excellent activity that can become a lifelong passion. The … Continued

If you’re anything like us, you want your family to live an active lifestyle. Maybe you have a workout routine at the gym, register your kids in a few sports, or take advantage of the summer by biking, swimming, River Surfing, and hiking. But when it’s vacation time, it’s all too easy for healthy habits … Continued

Middle school is a tough time to find activities to participate in. It can be nearly impossible in rural communities. The Cape Breton Regional Municipality Recreation Department along with the Department of Communities Culture and Heritage decided to mend this gap for young girls ages 12-16 with the program “After The Bell” (ATB). ATB is a … Continued

AfL Role Model Amy Walsh shares her message of the importance of movement

My family has a summer tradition of pre-dinner swims at our local swimming hole in the Elbow River in Calgary. Last summer, as my husband got home from work, we hopped on our bikes and headed down to the river to cool off almost every evening. My daughters both loved this family activity and begged … Continued

Fitness and activity is routine for this Canadian star

One family’s active adventure

Parents who homeschool find innovative ways to keep kids active

New 4-in-1 Physical Literacy program gets results

Let’s take a moment to appreciate dogs! For children, dogs can be a source of confidence as they learn to move and develop their physical literacy.

Mastering physical literacy in water leads to a lifetime of water fun

If you’re heading to the cabin or camping in the great outdoors this weekend, there are plenty of ways for your kids to have fun being active.