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Friday July 30, 2010

Sport Organizations in Canada

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There are over 30,000 sport and recreation organizations in Canada, offering programs and opportunities geared to all levels and backgrounds.

Friday July 30, 2010

The Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Model

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Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) or Canadian Sport for Life and No Accidental Champions, are initiatives of Sport Canada that focus on the general framework of athlete development with special reference to growth, maturation and development.

Friday July 30, 2010

Jersey Day Tools

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Jersey Day is Friday, September 17. Download tools to promote Jersey Day in your community!

Friday July 30, 2010

About Sports Day in Canada

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Sports Day in Canada, on September 18, 2010, is a national celebration of sport, from grassroots to high-performance levels, in communities across Canada.  Sports Day in Canada caps off a week of thousands of local sporting events and activities, open houses and try-it days showcasing sport at all levels, and includes a special television broadcast on CBC Sports.

Friday July 30, 2010

Physical Activity and Sport Participation in Canada

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As Canadians, we tend to think of ourselves as a nation of sports fans.  We paint our faces and rally around our favourite teams, but research shows that we're actually participating in sport less and less ourselves.

Friday July 30, 2010

The Power of Sport and True Sport

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In Canada, we call values-based and principle-driven sport 'True Sport'--sport that is based on fairness, excellence, inclusion and fun with the driving principles of: go for it, play fair, respect others, stay healthy, keep it fun and give back.