| Canadian Sport for Life National Summit 2013
January 30-31 in Gatineau, Québec
 The regular registration deadline for the Summit, set to take place at the Hilton Lac-Leamy, ends tomorrow. After January 9 the registration fee will increase from $279 to $309, and group rates will no longer be applicable. Remember, registration for the Summit gives you access to all sessions on January 30 and 31, as well as lunch on each day. Also, you won't want me to miss the innovative pre-Workshops and Mini-Summits that are happening on January 29!
>> REGISTER HERE
|
PHYSICAL LITERACY!
Physical Literacy Portal: Physical literacy is just as important as the ability to read and write. The most important step toward developing physical literacy is mastering fundamental movement skills. Physicalliteracy.ca is now live! Use this portal to learn all about physical literacy.
Introduction to Physical Literacy: This four-page pamphlet provides the basics of physical literacy, fundamental movement skills, fundamental sport skills and decision making.
>> DOWNLOAD THE PAMPHLET HERE
|
FEATURE ARTICLES!
The CS4L movement is alive and moving, as seen in the following stories. From Basketball Manitoba introducing a new strategic coaching vision to sport organizations merging in Ontario to Field Hockey BC featuring a Learn to Train festival, sport organizations across the country are benefiting from LTAD implementation.  Many athletes think of the social aspect of participating in sports as an added bonus, but when it comes to producing quality sport, bringing people together is a necessary measure. Basketball Manitoba's new strategic vision focuses on just this.
>> READ MORE
Six Kemptville, Ont. sport organizations recently announced the formation of the North Grenville Youth Athletic Development (NGYAD), a coalition of local sport clubs looking to improve player and coach development for all sport clubs in the area.  It is by design that Field Hockey BC excludes results and outcomes from the "festival"-style competitions it hosts for its younger athletes. Instead of keeping score, it bases its events around skill development, technical progression, fun and participation.
>> READ MORE
|
