Topics: Sports & Rec

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

During the seasonal limbo when it’s too cold for golf yet not snowy enough to start cross-country skiing, you might wonder what there is to do with a golf course’s wide open, flurry-dusted acreage. Well, look no further than your own two feet! In line with the CBRM Recreation initiative to support opportunities for adults … Continued

Here are some ways to get moving together as a family in the New Year.

Even these elite athlete need a little help to make sure screen time doesn’t get in the way of getting enough sleep.

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

Many parents have asked me if I think competition is healthy for kids. Is it healthy? Is it “toxic”? Does it diminish self-confidence?

The Vivo Play Project gives kids the opportunity to let loose, play freely, and get dirty.

Physical education doesn’t just happen in a gymnasium. I’m a big proponent of active free play outside during physical education (PE) class. In my PE classes, I plan for quite a lot of it when the weather allows. There are so many benefits of free play outside that cannot be replicated in the gymnasium. In most … Continued

As parents and coaches, we must make youth sports fun for kids. Tim Hortons’ latest advertisement highlights this.

Here’s how parents can know when to intervene in their children’s risky play, and how to help facilitate acceptable risk.