
Canucks Autism Network delivers physical literacy
Life-changing recreation, sports, and arts programs for kids

4 things that should be part of every kid’s hockey experience
When the game is fun for everyone, everybody wins

Alberta committed to making hockey a positive experience for its youngest players
More fun means more play, which means improved skills development

Parent expectations in hockey: How to communicate with coaches
Ways for parents to prepare for a constructive conversation

Parent expectations in hockey: How to tell if your child is having fun and learning skills
Having fun and skills development go hand-in-hand

Parent expectations in hockey: Focus on what your child wants
Having fun and developing skills are of paramount importance

When your kids play hockey, it’s okay to have expectations about their experience
Enjoyment and skills development should be high on the list

This professional coach wants to help parents who scream in the stands
Maybe we’re judging parents too quickly for their bad behaviour

How is my 8-year-old son too old to learn how to play baseball?
The child, and adult, perils of early specialization

Why it’s important to say no to summer ice hockey
Encourage other activities to help them build physical literacy

5 unique sports that are part of the Pan Am Games
The Pan American Games happen every four years and involve the countries that make up North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. More than 6,000 athletes from 41 countries compete. The Pan Am Games include all of the sports and disciplines featured in the Summer Olympics, plus some additional sports. The next event … Continued

We didn’t reach our goal, but we accomplished our mission: Josée Bélanger
Canada’s women’s national soccer team were knocked out of the Women’s World Cup

From spectator to player: nurture your child’s sports aspirations
That enthusiasm watching can quickly turn into a desire to play

What it’s like to score a goal for Canada according to Josée Bélanger
The forward scored the winning goal to advance Canada to the quarter finals

Soccer activities to help kids learn and love the game
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. It keeps kids active, requires little equipment, and is fun and easy to learn.

Josée Bélanger writes about game day excitement, playing at home … and private planes
The sights, sounds, and excitement from the thick of the action

17 things kids love about playing soccer
The joy of simply kicking the ball ranks high

Video shows what happens when “play” becomes “practice”
Kids pay a high cost for early specialization

Parent expectations in soccer: How to communicate with coaches
Tips to get the discussion off on the right foot

Parent expectations in soccer: How to tell if your child is having fun and learning skills
Watching your child’s team play or practice will give you a hint

Parent expectations in soccer: Focus on what your child wants
What to do when your child’s sport experience isn’t beneficial

It’s okay to want your kids to have a good experience playing soccer
Remember to focus on enjoyment and manage expectations

An open letter to parents from a referee
Ways you can help us to help your children

Here’s what hockey’s “new normal” is made of
The direction Canadian hockey, at its highest levels, is heading