
The City of Calgary’s Sport Hub removes barriers to participation and builds confidence through sport
Kids can try new sports for free during and after school

Cameron Krisko shares his passion for Manitoba SwimAbility
Volunteers enjoy teaching kids with special needs how to swim

6 fun and unique games you and your kids can play on grass
Try these easy lawn activities with the whole family

These community resources promote Indigenous physical literacy and athlete development
New publication places physical literacy at heart of indigenous community health

Concussion 101: What you need to know about kids’ brain injuries
What you need to know about concussions and kids

8 ways to make hiking fun for little kids
Make hiking a fun outdoor activity for the whole family

On those days it’s difficult to be a dad, remember the amazing things
Sometimes it’s really hard to be a dad, except when it’s not

Researcher Camilla Knight reflects on parental involvement in sports
British researcher says parents can be better supported in children’s sports

How to make golf fun for kids
The skills your kids learn playing golf can help them in other sports

What’s next for multi-sport athlete Georgia Simmerling?
The Canadian is back to competing in ski cross and aiming for the Winter Olympics

More sports experts come out against single-sport specialization
Evidence continues to support the multisport approach to athletics

Trainability: How far can training and practice take your child?
Training response in children varies widely according to age and genetics

Should my 4-year-old take swimming lessons or gymnastics?
Deciding between one activity or another is choice parents often face

7 winter outdoor play ideas for school-aged kids
Get outside and enjoy snowy days with these fun and active winter play ideas for kids!

Boys and ballet: dance develops strength, balance, discipline
Balance, posture, and strength are universal attributes

If you have to cut players from your team, there’s a right way to do it
Being cut from a team sucks. But there are four factors that can improve the experience of getting cut for everyone involved.

Active for Life podcast: John O’Sullivan from Changing the Game
A frank discussion about how to create positive changes in the world of kids’ sport

What can Canadian hockey learn from the World Juniors?
Adapting best practices from Canada and elsewhere helps keep our players competitive

Video shows how bad the ride home can be for some kids who play sports
Let’s change the ride home

The profound effect of “shortening the bench” in kids’ sports
How benching kids affects their self-worth

Raising active girls: Lessons from the Fast and Female Summit
Ensuring that girls, and all children, remain active for life

Sports gone wild: How to deal with parents screaming in the stands
Let’s give the game back to the kids

Two new Lucy books to get little kids excited about sports
Encouraging children to be active and to enjoy trying new things

6 tips to help coaches teach parents about LTAD
Useful information for community coaches