Sports: Athletics

Madison Munro might have been born in Hinton, Alta., and raised in Truro, N.S., but she is a Caper at heart. At just 23 years old, Munro has already raised expectations of sport in our community in her trailblazing role as the CBU Capers men’s basketball assistant coach. She was the 2019-2020 season’s only woman … Continued

Caleigh MacPherson, a soccer player for the Cape Breton University (CBU) Capers, fell in love with the sport from a very young age. She was just four years old when she first started playing soccer, but she said the fact that she spent time spent playing other sports too is what helped her become the high-performing athlete … Continued

Casual sport and neighbourhood play are important. But as our urban centres grow, competition for our public spaces increases as well.

AfL Role Model Amy Walsh shares her message of the importance of movement

Learn how this Olympian motivates others to be active

These fun games will develop skills while away with kids this summer

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

Keep your kids entertained with fun activities all summer long.

Balance, posture, and strength are universal attributes

Encouraging children to be active and to enjoy trying new things

Watch them compete in the decathlon and heptathlon events

The partnership sends a message about the importance of physical literacy

B.C. elementary school makes daily physical activity part of its curriculum

The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup ambassador shares her thoughts

More exciting than the Mr. Softee truck

Our guide to camps across Canada

Movement skills your child can practice to prepare them for the slopes

Her activities have also ranged from biking and skiing, to mixed martial arts

Every sweet spin in the air begins by learning how to turn

Always remain true to who you are

Plenty of sport, multi-sport, and general activitie programs to keep kids energized and happy this summer

Spencer O’Brien says that playing many sports helped her be successful in snowboard slopestyle

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

Perdita Felicien exudes grace and power as she races in the 100m hurdles. With a host of titles in her career, including a World Championship in 2003, she is one of Canada’s most accomplished athletes and hopefuls for the London 2012 Olympics. These days she’s deep in training for the games, and in high demand by … Continued