1. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario Ensuring Positive Experiences for Children in Sport

2. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario What is HIGH FIVE ® ? HIGH FIVE ® is Canadas only quality assurance standard for organizations providing sport and recreation programs to children aged 6 to12.

3. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario Our Vision Through sustained involvement in quality recreation and sport activities, all children aged 6 to 12 years are experiencing healthy development.

4. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario

5. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario HIGH FIVE ® Principles & Design Guidelines A Caring AdultFriendsPlay Mastery Participation Developmentally Appropriate Safe Welcoming of Diversity & Uniqueness

6. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario HIGH FIVE ® Authorized Providers across Canada BC Nunavut Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Nova Scotia Newfoundland and Labrador New Brunswick PEI

7. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario HIGH FIVE ® Alignment with CS4L CS4L is designed to support parents in understanding what they need to consider in helping their child to enjoy being active for life and supports HIGH FIVE ® in creating the best way for children to play. Richard Way CS4L Expert

8. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario CS4L and HIGH FIVE ® Where is the fit? CS4L is what children need to learn. HIGH FIVE ® is how they need to learn. The HIGH FIVE ® model of how to deliver quality sport and recreation programs to children aged 6 to12 is a perfect fit with CS4Ls extensive data on Physical Literacy and developmental needs of children.

9. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario CS4L and HIGH FIVE ® Where is the fit? HIGH FIVE ® Expertise in the emotional, mental and social development of children age 6-12 years Canadian Sport for Life Expertise in the physiological changes of child development Learn to Train FUNdamentals Active Start HIGH FIVE ® Expertise in the emotional, mental and social development of children age 6-12 years

10. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario HIGH FIVE ® Sport Survey Findings A recent HIGH FIVE ® survey of community sport coaches in Ontario and Nova Scotia indicated that their top five challenges are : 1) dealing with parents 2) ensuring fair play 3) keeping childs interest 4) developing new skills 5) dealing effectively with bullying and teasing

11. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario HIGH FIVE ® Sport Five hour training Can be held in conjunction with FMS (Fundamental Movement Skills) course or Flag Rugby Participants will learn how to: Identify the social, emotional and cognitive needs of children aged 6 to 12 in a sport setting Apply stages of CS4L while nurturing childrens mental health Engage and motivate athletes Effectively manage behaviour Prepare children emotionally for competition and manage feelings around winning and losing Communicate effectively with athletes and parents

12. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario Benefits Available in French and English Enhanced Coach knowledge on the mental, social, emotional needs of children aged 6 to 12 Coach retention Increased customer satisfaction/fewer complaints Focus on Risk Management Accomplish CS4L goals by engaging in two stages: FUNdamentals and Learn to Train

13. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario How does it work? HIGH FIVE ® National will connect you to your regional Authorized Provider A local HIGH FIVE ® Sport Trainer can deliver training to your coaches OR You can train your own HIGH FIVE ® Sport Trainer to deliver training to your coaches

14. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario How does it work? All training is optional Rugby Clubs who choose to get involved can become HIGH FIVE ® Registered Organizations and have all the benefits associated with that including: Access to HIGH FIVE Database Discounted Pricing Recognition Access to educational/promotional resources

15. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario Costs Costs are variable depending on location and whether or not you need a HIGH FIVE ® Sport Trainer Average Cost for HIGH FIVE ® Sport: $25 per participant

16. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario HIGH FIVE ® National Numbers 1000 Coaches trained in HIGH FIVE ® Sport (since Nov. 2009) 60 HIGH FIVE ® Sport Trainers (since Nov. 2009) 65,000 Leaders trained in PHCD (since 1999) 7500 QUEST Assessors 1000 HIGH FIVE ® Trainers 275 Registered Organizations 15 Accredited Sites 18 Colleges and Universities delivering PHCD and/or QUEST 2

17. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario Sport is Value Neutral The thing about sport is that it is value neutral. The value always comes with who is working with the child. Dr. Peter Jensen Canadian Olympic Team From HIGH FIVE ® Sport

18. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario Compliments NCCP HIGH FIVE ® Sport provides coaches with a solid understanding of social and cognitive development for their athletes. This program is a good compliment to the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) by providing a positive and safe sport experience to ensure children are active for life. Jeremy Cross Coach Education Manager Coaches Association of Ontario

19. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario Excellent! Thoroughly engaging Very strong materials and exercises Excellent workbook resource Dr. Stephen Norris CS4L Expert HIGH FIVE ® Sport Participant

20. HIGH FIVE ® A quality standard for childrens sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario Contact Us HIGH FIVE ® National LJ Bartle National Manager 1 Concorde Gate, Suite 302 Toronto, ON M3C 3N6 1.888.222.9838 info@HIGHFIVE.org www.HIGHFIVE.org