Sports: Skating

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.

Here’s a look at Patrick Chan’s journey as an elite figure skater, plus tips for parents and kids who want to follow in his footsteps.

Winter is a great time for kids to try new sports. Here are a few of the best ones to get into this season!

Skating and sledding are a load of fun, but why not try something out of the ordinary? Check out this list of 12 unique winter sports.

The multi-sport event, organized by the International Olympic Committee, brings together top teenage athletes from around the world.

On an outdoor rink, you’ll get fresh air, mountain or forest views, and snowbanks to jump in too.

These skating games will help kids gain balance and coordination while they have fun on the ice.

Learning how to ice skate is a common rite of passage for most Canadians. Do you remember how it felt when you were first able to skate on your own? The crisp air on your face as you glided along the ice, maybe dreaming of that first goal, first race, or first spin? Perhaps you … Continued

Some of Canada’s top athletes share why it’s important to be physically active with your kids.

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Funny, quirky, and inspiring kid-friendly stories about the athletes competing at the Winter Games

Learn more about Team Canada at PyeongChang 2018

Learn more about Team Canada at PyeongChang

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The ice dancers and medal contenders were named co-flag bearers

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on Dec. 21, 2015. It was last updated on Feb. 16, 2023. I’ve always encouraged my kids to help create a family summer bucket list. It’s lots of fun. It gives us some amazing summer aspirations. And it means we have easy access to ideas when we aren’t … Continued

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