the participaction community challenge
presented by novo nordisk
| This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada. |
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the participaction commUnity challenge
presented by novo nordisk
This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada.
Win $100,000 as Canada’s Most active Community
June 1 – 30, 2025
Make room to move this month to help your community compete for the title of Canada’s Most Active Community and win $100,000 to support local sport and physical activity initiatives!
As an organization
- Register your organization:
Sign up your organization (e.g., school, recreation centre, community organization, sport club) on the Community Challenge web portal from now until June 30 by clicking or tapping the button below. - Add your organization’s June activities:
Add your organization’s June physical activity and sport program(s), initiative(s) and/or event(s). - Track the number(s) of participants:Track the number(s) of people who participate in your program(s), initiative(s) and/or event(s) from June 1 to 30. Each time you track participants, your organization will be entered into a draw to win one of fifteen $500 cash prizes that will be awarded throughout June!Plus, the more participants you track, the greater your community’s odds of being named your province, territory or Canada’s Most Active Community and winning funds to support local sport and physical activity initiatives!
As an organization
- Register your organization:
Sign up your organization (e.g., school, recreation centre, community organization or sport club) on the Community Challenge web portal from now until June 30 by clicking or tapping the button below. - Add your organization’s June activities:
Add your organization’s June physical activity and sport program(s), initiative(s) and/or event(s). - Track the number(s) of participants:
Track the number(s) of people who participate in your program(s), initiative(s) and/or event(s) from June 1 to 30. Each time you track participants, your organization will be entered into a draw to win one of fifteen $500 cash prizes that will be awarded throughout June!Plus, the more participants you track, the greater your community’s odds of being named your province, territory or Canada’s Most Active Community and winning funds to support local sport and physical activity initiatives!
As an individual
- Encourage organizations in your community to participate in the Challenge:
Do you know someone who represents an organization that offers sport and physical activity opportunities within your community (e.g., school, recreation centre, community organization, sport club)?Send them our Community Challenge information sheet that shares the benefits of taking part as an organization, how to participate and links to other useful resources. The more organizations that register for the Challenge and track their programs, initiatives and events, the better your community’s chances of being named Canada’s Most Active Community! - Pledge to get active throughout June during the Challenge:
Your commitment will count towards your community’s final score; however, you’re not required to track your physical activity throughout June.After you pledge to get active, you’ll receive a welcome email with tips on how to get moving this June. You can also find other ideas by scrolling down to the program resources section of this webpage.
As an individual
- Encourage organizations in your community to participate in the Challenge (e.g., school, recreation centre, community organization, sport club):
Do you know someone who represents an organization that offers sport and physical activity opportunities within your community?Send them our Community Challenge information sheet that shares the benefits of taking part as an organization, how to participate and links to other useful resources. The more organizations that register for the Challenge and track their programs, initiatives and events, the better your community’s chances of being named Canada’s Most Active Community! - Pledge to get active throughout June during the Challenge:
Your commitment will count towards your community’s final score; however, you’re not required to track your physical activity throughout June.After you pledge to get active, you’ll receive a welcome email with tips on how to get moving this June. You can also find other ideas by scrolling down to the program resources section of this webpage.
Community Leaders:
Total Participants Tracked:
Leaderboard data are updated throughout the day, not in real time.
DISCLAIMER: The leading communities at the end of the Community Challenge are NOT automatically the Challenge winners. We’ll notify the finalist communities and ask them to provide details about why they should be named Canada’s Most Active Community. For further details, please click or tap here.
How participating organizations can win $500
Track the number of participants in your organization’s June program(s), initiative(s) and/or event(s). The more your organization tracks, the greater your chances of winning. We’ll award $500 each to three registered organizations every week and feature them on our social media channels.
Congratulations to all the the winning organizations listed below:
| Prize Week | Organization Name | City | Province/Territory |
| Week 1 | Niagara Falls Rowing Club | Niagara Falls | Ontario |
| Week 1 | Elton Community Center | Forrest Station | Manitoba |
| Week 1 | E.J. Sand Public School | Thornhill | Ontario |
| Week 2 | First Filipino Canadian SDA Church | Toronto | Ontario |
| Week 2 | Chinese Association of Mississauga | Mississauga | Ontario |
| Week 2 | Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville | Stouffville | Ontario |
| Week 3 | Travail jardin Inc. / Jardin Work Inc. | Laval | Québec |
| Week 3 | Hoop Heroes Inclusive Basketball Association | Fort McMurray | Alberta |
| Week 3 | Rockway Public School | Kitchener | Ontario |
| Week 4 | Christie Ossington Neighborhood Centre & Housing | Toronto | Ontario |
| Week 4 | Carrefour Accès Loisirs | Sherbrooke | Québec |
| Week 4 | Tsilhqotin National Government | Williams Lake | British Columbia |
| Week 5 | Erickson Jam Committee | Erickson | Manitoba |
| Week 5 | Métis Provincial Council of British Columbia | Surrey | British Columbia |
| Week 5 | Panorama Adaptive Sports Society | Invermere | British Columbia |
| Week 6 | Non-Resident Nepali Association | Brampton | Ontario |
| Week 6 | SheDevils Rugby | Dorintosh | Saskatchewan |
| Week 6 | CAPVISH | Québec City | Québec |
What is the ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk?
The Community Challenge is a national physical activity and sport initiative that encourages everyone in Canada to get active throughout June in search of Canada’s Most Active Community, which will win $100,000 to support local sport and physical activity initiatives.
Who can participate in the Community Challenge?
The Community Challenge is open to everyone in Canada! Local governments and community organizations can register their June physical activity and sport initiatives, programs and events and track the numbers of participants on the Challenge web portal from June 1 to 30.
Individuals can also contribute to their community’s final score by pledging to get active during the Challenge throughout June.
After June 30, we’ll invite 40 finalist communities to apply to be named Canada’s Most Active Community.
How does the Community Challenge promote equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
Everyone living in Canada should have access to quality sport and physical activity opportunities that help them grow and thrive—physically, emotionally and socially. The Community Challenge helps facilitate low-barrier, inclusive opportunities for people in Canada to participate in physical activity and sport.
Our Community Challenge grant program helps to level the playing field by supporting local governments and community organizations in promoting and delivering sport and physical activity opportunities to equity-denied groups, including persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+ and low-income communities, newcomers to Canada and older adults. Together, we’re building stronger and healthier communities.
Take advantage of public recreation facilities
Many gyms and recreation centres across the country, including several participating YMCAs, are offering free programs and access to their facilities throughout June. Find a list of them here. You could also get active with the free Y@Home 30-day challenge.
Plus, to celebrate National Health and Fitness Day on June 7, several gyms and fitness centres in Canada are opening their doors to the public so that anyone can use their facilities free of charge. Find out if your local gym is participating and join in on the fun!
Visit our Get Active webpage
To follow along with free exercise videos, take a quiz to identify your top barrier to getting active, find out how much physical activity you need and more, explore our Get Active page.
Download the Rhea Health app
Use the link below to get free access to the Rhea Health app for the month of June. Whether you are recovering from a concussion or seeking to improve your mental health, Rhea offers personalized exercise programs tailored to your needs. Its Active Recovery Plans are grounded in extensive research, proving the benefits of physical activity in enhancing your well-being.
Encourage organizations in your community to participate in the Challenge
Send them our Community Challenge information sheet that shares the benefits of taking part as an organization, how to participate and links to other useful resources. The more organizations that register for the Challenge and track their programs, initiatives and events, the better your community’s chances of being named Canada’s Most Active Community!
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