Tag: sport

Preliminary findings reveal youth-perceived barriers to physical activity and sport—useful information for parents, coaches, and educators.

Start the year off right! Here are some ways to get moving together as a family.

From early specialization to costly programs to hyper-competition, this documentary tells its story through the voices of people directly involved: parents, coaches, and teachers.

Basketball united us for several weeks in May and June, leaving an indelible impact on people across the country. “We The North” was a rallying cry for every Canadian to celebrate an amazing sports story, an incredible story of teamwork, and an opportunity to showcase the diversity, not just of the Raptors, but of Canada. … Continued

Parents can insist sports clubs train and screen all coaches

Physical activity as a powerful and positive social outlet Sheppard, a lacrosse player, decides to start up a team to provide his students with physical activity and a positive social outlet. It takes some convincing—“I don’t like to run,” one boy tells Sheppard—but the Kugluktuk Grizzlies are born. At practices, Sheppard shows them how to … Continued

Meet Woody Belfort. An athlete who spreads joy all around. We’ve featured athletes that give back to society through charities. But Woody Belfort is an athlete who gives back in a different way.   Woody is a wheelchair basketball player on team Québec at the 2019 Canada Games in Red Deer Alberta. And Woody loves … Continued

Featuring 19 sports, over 150 events and a major arts and cultural festival, the 2019 Canada Winter Games will welcome up to 3,600 athletes, managers and coaches and more than 20,000 visitors. Meet Calgary artistic gymnast Elijah Thompson. Elijah carried the flag on behalf of Team Alberta into the opening ceremonies at the Enmax Centrium. … Continued

Fast is fast. And Kendall Coyne Schofield is certainly fast. Making history as the first woman to ever compete at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition, Coyne Schofield demonstrated her speed and skating ability in the Bridgestone NHL Fastest Skater event. She placed seventh of eight skaters, which included event champion Connor McDavid, who edged her … Continued

Let’s make athlete safety a priority

Learn more about Team Canada at PyeongChang

Learn more about Team Canada at PyeongChang

Use these strategies for kids aged 10-15

Parents need to help make a positive sport atmosphere

Surveys can help sports organizations retain players

Indigenous youth from Canada and the U.S. compete in 14 sports

New publication places physical literacy at heart of indigenous community health

Pre-teen years should emphasize skills development for all

A fresh concept that combines the attributes of several popular athletic activities

Best way to ensure success is participation in multiple sports

Girls and women can lead and affect change in their communities through sport

It’s important that kids transition into their teens feeling confident and being active

All kids who want to participate get to play at an appropriate level

It’s a troubling new trend, children being encouraged early on to specialize in one sport