Topics: Sports & Rec

Here’s a look at Patrick Chan’s journey as an elite figure skater, plus tips for parents and kids who want to follow in his footsteps.

Speed skating is a fun, fast-paced sport that kids (and adults) can get into at any age. Here’s everything you need to know.

Skiing in the mountains isn’t always an accessible or affordable option. Here’s how to stay active as a family without breaking the bank.

Skating and sledding are a load of fun, but why not try something out of the ordinary? Check out this list of 12 unique winter sports.

Mark Nichols is an Olympic gold medalist in curling and a dad. Here, he offers tips for parents on encouraging kids to love to move.

Here’s a summary of the main points in Canada’s Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport.

Getting kids dressed in the winter is a big job, so we asked some experts! Check out these strategies used in schools and childcare centres.

Looking for a sport that will channel your child’s energy while teaching them about discipline and respect? Martial arts are a great option.

What does the future hold for Canadian hockey? We dig into some positive—and concerning—trends in the sport.

From play to activity ideas to healthy snacks, here are eight memorable articles that our readers loved and shared this year.

Hockey player Mélodie Daoust shares her Olympic journey and offers tips for kids and parents who love the sport as much as she does.

Curling is a fun sport that develops balance and coordination—plus, kids will love that shouting is key. No indoor voices required!

Yoga’s benefits can stretch (pun intended) across other sports and activities. Here are some of the ways it can improve athletic performance.

This simple sentence tells athletes that their coach has their back. It tells them that their coach believes in them.

Olympic skeleton racer Mirela Rahneva shares her inspiring sports journey and offers some tips for getting active as a family.

Not only professional athletes face mental health issues. Learn what to be aware of when it comes to your child, sports, and mental health.

Fencing is a great way for kids to stay active, build self-esteem, improve academic performance, and foster lifelong friendships.

Cheerleading is dance, jumps, tumbling, chants, and a whole lot of smiles. Here’s how to introduce your child to the basics of the sport.

Besides being fun and excellent for developing physical literacy, multisport programs offer convenience and affordability for parents.

By playing multiple sports, the idea is that kids will experience fewer overuse injuries, less burnout, and less dropout from activity.

The Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) program helps to increase opportunities for child-directed outdoor play throughout the school day.

Traditionally, loot bags are full of candy and treats. Why not change that up and stock them with fun, active toys for kids?

A year and a half into the pandemic, I worry about the impact of further restrictions on my kids’ mental health.

More communities are offering adapted and inclusive sports programs for kids with disabilities. Here are some examples across Canada.