From handcycling to wheelchair tennis, learn about five fun, inclusive and accessible sports.
Sports
Meet the inspiring man who didn’t let tetraplegia define his life
Adversity, Barriers, Disability, Inclusion, Inspiration, Sport
Discover how Sam Sullivan, a former Vancouver mayor with tetraplegia, is creating lifechanging opportunities for other people with disabilities to get active.
Planting the seeds for an active generation
Barriers, Benefits, Inspiration, Kids, Mental Health, Sport, Team Sport, Teens, Youth
Many of us face barriers to sport. Growing up MLSE LaunchPad sport program lead Olivia Ho didn’t let these hurdles stop her from enjoying sports. Learn how she’s planting the seeds for an active generation.
Hijabi Ballers: Supporting Muslim women & girls to be active
Barriers, Girls, Inclusion, Sport, Women, Women's Health
Meet the Hijabi Ballers – an organization that seeks to recognize and celebrate the athleticism of Muslim women and girls.
8 great ways to help break barriers to physical activity for women and girls
Adversity, Barriers, Body Image, Girls, Science and Research, Sport, Teens, Tips and Tricks, Women, Women's Health, Youth
Whether it’s swimmer Penny Oleksiak, soccer player Kadeisha Buchanan or skier Marielle Thompson, women in Canada are dominating the world stage of sports and athletics and inspiring young women to lead active lifestyles. With March 8 being International Women’s Day,...
Discover the excitement of the Arctic Winter Games
Indigenous, Outdoors, Sport, Sports, Team Sport, Winter
Learn about the Arctic Winter Games, an international, biennial sport competition that brings together northern and Arctic athletes.
Overcoming mountains of adversity
Adversity, Barriers, Inclusion, Inspiration, Outdoors, Sport
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories highlighting the importance of physical activity and sport in our everyday lives. Adversity comes in many forms, often when we least expect it. As someone who had an accident that left her with...
Why you should try a variety of sports and activities
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories highlighting the importance of physical activity and sport in our everyday lives. When it comes to staying motivated to be physically active, finding a sport or physical activity you enjoy is...
The value of basketball on & off the court
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories from influential people living in Canada who make physical activity and sport a key part of their everyday lives In September 2021, the Ontario Basketball Association (OBA) presented the OBA Nav...
Active Champions Series: Sarah Ennor
Benefits, Mental Health, Sport, Team Sport
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories from influential Canadians who make physical activity and sport a key part of their everyday lives. Taking up a new sport, especially a team one, can be intimidating. You may worry that you won’t...
5 fun after work activity ideas to help you get more active
Having a more active post-work routine will help you feel more energized to tackle the rest of your to-do list. Here are 5 fun after work activity ideas.