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The Canadian Sport Helpline is a new initiative to ensure that all Canadians participating in sport can do so in a safe and welcoming environment, regardless of the role they play. Safe sport is everyone’s responsibility, and the national toll-free helpline offers assistance to victims and witnesses of harassment, abuse, discrimination, and bullying. In its … Continued

This Canada Games athlete believes in the fundamental right of every child to play
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

Multisport programs are thriving in Nova Scotia
Multisport programs are spreading across Canada

Roundup of Canadian physical literacy programs in schools – Part 2
See what programs schools across Canada have to offer

Lucy Tries Hockey is a fun and inclusive introduction to a beloved sport
5 things to love about Lucy Tries Hockey

Football alternatives make the game fun and safe for kids
Try one of this fun football alternatives

New documentary shows creativity is the key to greatness
How does an athlete become great?

5 lessons from a book by a ‘reluctant hockey mom’
How to navigate the world of competitive youth hockey

How to help your daughter develop a love of being physically active
Parent role models have a big impact on their daughters

Active for Life podcast: Camilla Knight on parents in sport
The expert on youth sport talks about the important role of parents

Offside parents: How one referee is calling out bad sideline behaviour
Referee shows the ugly side of parents and youth sports

Quality sport: The art of creating good activity programs for kids
Quality sport builds more than physical literacy

The multi-sport approach: Download and share our posters!
Learn how different sports help each other

Yes, we know. Multi-sport is a desirable concept, just not a reality… yet
How to make multi-sport the new normal

New safeguards for young athletes proposed
4 Canadian women speak out about abuse

Hockey Canada president suggests kids take a break from hockey this summer
Change it up and play other sports for a few months

Creating positive sport experiences for kids with hidden disabilities
5 strategies to enhance sport participation

How a small Vermont town promotes fun and develops top athletes
A small town’s secret to happiness and excellence

Bio-banding aims to put youth soccer teams on equal footing
A new way to level the playing field

Playing different sports and activities is best for physical development
Study shows the multi-sport approach builds physical literacy

Two soccer moms’ sweet sideline solution
Lollipops keep these moms from shouting at games

How to be a mindful parent when it comes to kids and sports
Tips to help your child’s journey with sports

4 reasons to love sports tournaments
Tournaments offer unique experiences

Best way to coach kids? Ask them what they need
One simple question can make all the difference