


1 volleyball, 6 fun games
Sometimes it’s nice to have things to do that are light on equipment. These six games are super fun and require only a volleyball!

8 Summer Olympics-themed sports games for young kids
Although the real Olympic Games won’t be held until next year, there’s no reason why your family can’t enjoy some Olympics-themed fun at home this summer.

Coaches get creative to stay connected with young athletes at home
During COVID-19, coaches have had to evolve fast to keep athletes engaged and active while they’re apart from their teammates.

15 signs that your child is physically literate
One key indicator is showing confidence while attempting new activities

Coaching girls? Here are three ways to help them get more out of the game
“Any questions?” This well-meaning phrase, when posed to a group of young female athletes, often results in 10 or more hands shooting up, and you as a coach end up standing there fielding questions like you’ve just entered your own personal press conference. You may be thinking to yourself, “Well that’s just how kids are.” … Continued

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

“After the Bell” program provides access to recreation activities for middle school girls
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

Tips for sport and play from Canadian soccer star Amy Walsh
AfL Role Model Amy Walsh shares her message of the importance of movement

Play Sports Alberta combines multi-sport and summer fun
Multi-sport camps keep the focus on fun

Robynne Edgar inspires physical literacy in B.C.’s Indigenous communities
Edgar strives to combine physical activity with culture for healthy living

Toronto hosts North American Indigenous Games this month
Indigenous youth from Canada and the U.S. compete in 14 sports

Daily physical activity: 60 minutes of what?
Here’s what qualifies as suitable physical activity

This high school’s new model for sports gives all kids playing time
Russell High School takes an all-inclusive approach

Foreign volleyball film proves sports keeps you young at heart
It’s moving, truthful, and inspiring

Antigonish, Nova Scotia kids get the right start with multisport program
Multisport pilot program helps kids reach their potential

This active Advent calendar will help keep those kids moving
Give your kids the gift of an active December with this cool printable

Visit a school where PE is about skills, and sports include everyone
B.C. elementary school makes daily physical activity part of its curriculum

Kara Lang on the inspiring Women’s World Cup events in Canada
The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup ambassador shares her thoughts

Why specializing early in one sport is a bad idea
Diversification is more important during a child’s first decade

Dance training helped Canadian snowboarder Spencer O’Brien learn ‘body awareness’
Her father signed her up for snowboard lessons when she was 11-years-old

Olympic champion Shelley-Ann Brown’s winding path to bobsleigh success
Always remain true to who you are

This is Daniel Cook and Emily Yeung, grown up and giving advice to the next generation
Scarlett and Isaiah are the new hosts of the Treehouse TV program

Physical literacy checklist: 6-9 years
From gymnastics to skating, these sport skills will help your child develop physical literacy

Richmond Oval promotes physical literacy
Developing physically literacy from an early age creates versatile athletes and active adults