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To our Sport for Life champions,
Happy December!
As we embrace the holiday season, we wanted to share with you some great work being done by a few organizations across the country, as well as some exciting physical literacy advancements happening in France. You will also learn about a number of virtual and in-person educational opportunities, including the 2024 Sport for Life Summit. Last but not least, Joe DâEramo highlights the importance of sport and physical activity as we recognized Human Rights Day.
Enjoy the season, and we canât wait to reconnect in 2024!
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Early Bird pricing still available for the Ottawa Summit!
Early Bird pricing is available until December 31 for the Ottawa Summit on January 25-26, 2024, hosted at the Nepean Sportsplex.
To claim your discount, simply:
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As well, weâre excited to share that Kwame Osei â former CFL player and Head of Equity Diversity and Inclusion at Nikki Ray Media, will be one of our keynote presenters! More info to come soon!
ï»żIf you have any questions, please email Emily Rand at emily@sportforlife.ca.
>>Register here for the Ottawa Summit
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Playing for a Better World
As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on December 10, itâs important to highlight sport and physical activityâs place in this declaration. While the UDHR doesnât explicitly mention sport or physical activity, rest, leisure, and periodic holidays encompass the right to engage in recreational activity, which includes sport and physical activity.
Since the 1948 declaration, many other UN resources, such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the Charter of Physical Education and Sport, Sustainable Development Goals, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD), and others all lay the foundation for sport and physical activity being a human right.
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On-target triumph: The Archers of Caledonâs COVID-19 micro grant-supported initiative inspires growth
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Established in the 1950s as the Humber Valley Archers and moving to Caledon in the 1960s, The Archers of Caledon (TAOC) has evolved into a full-service archery club in Ontario, catering to beginners, intermediate archers, and tournament enthusiasts. With about 200 members, the club offers group classes, private lessons, opportunities to play on tournament teams, and an archery school, providing opportunities for community members to engage with the club from various angles.
As pandemic restrictions eased, interest in archery locally was rising given the opportunities to be outdoors and as a minimal contact sportâit was seen as a safer sport option. One of the program's coaches received information about Sport for Lifeâs COVID-18 micro-grants and forwarded the information to lead coach Mark DâCunha with that growing interest in mind.
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Government of Nunavut unveils Aulajuq: Nunavut Physical Literacy in collaboration with Sport for Life
In the heart of Iqaluit this November, Sport for Life's Mataya Jim and Greg Henhawk played a pivotal role at the Government of Nunavut's annual sport and recreation conference. Attendees from communities across Nunavut, including coaches, teachers, and recreation staff, collaborated around the theme of âMore Sport, More Active, More Often.
âIt was a great turnout, with participants from all over Nunavut!,â Jim exclaimed. âIt was a great partnership between Sport Nunavut and the Government of Nunavut in terms of their presentation and the pathways they outlined for the conference itself.â
Jim and Henhawk's sessions took a unique spotlight, serving as the platform for unveiling the Government of Nunavutâs Aulajuq: Nunavut Physical Literacy activity cards and guide, a collaboration with Sport for Life. The practical session underscored the importance of physical literacy at the FUNdamental and Active Start stages and marked the debut of a valuable print resource in Nunavut.
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Sport for Life is coming a long way in France: physical literacy and the Long-Term Development Model at ASM Omnisport
In recent years, Sport for Life has collaborated with a dedicated team in France to further the growth of physical literacyâa budding concept in the country. Today, we highlight the work of Freddy Maso, CEO of ASM Omnisportsâone of the first people in France interested in physical literacy, its principles and how it can be integrated into his club alongside Sport for Lifeâs Long-Term Development framework.
ï»żMasoâs professional journey began as a university science professor and researcher. Over time, his passion steered him towards working with participants, leading to coaching certifications and his role at ASM Omnisports.
>> Read the article
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Many programs have implemented physical literacy (PL) but often overlook the experiences of persons with diverse abilities due to societal, cultural, and political influences. This can lead to exclusion and marginalization from physical activities. Researchers at Memorial University have addressed this challenge by developing a PL and inclusion framework. Today, we share one of 10 evidence-based best practices from their work:
Idealization: Each individual stakeholder is respected as an equal and unique knowledge holder. all stakeholders must maintain a commitment to shared knowledge and understanding.
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ï»żWe acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada.
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