2. Canadian Sport for Life CS4L is a Canada-wide approach and movement to coordinate and integrate …... developmental and high performance sport with both physical education in schools and life long participation in recreational sport )

3. Catriona LeMay Doan… Olympic and World Champion “ I was involved in many sports growing up. Each one helped me develop many physical and psychological skills… which helped me later when I focused on speed skating at the age of 17…. …it all paid off as I stood on top of the Olympic podium 10 years after I specialized in one sport.” Canadian Sport for Life Encourages and promotes a multi-sport experience for all.

4. C Community Sport Teams/Clubs District Clubs Provincial “Gaps” and “Leaks” in Our Current Sport System Leave sport

5. Sport system’s challenges… Declining participation after 12-14 years old. Limited and costly access to facilities Fewer volunteers Greater expectations on leaders Limited coaching expertise at entry levels Parental pressure on young athletes

6. SportOrganizations Schools Municipal Recreation CS4L Integrates Sport with Education & Recreation

7. Supports physical literacy * in all children, from early childhood to late adolescence by promoting quality daily physical activity in the schools. Physical literacy …. refers to developing personal competency in fundamental motor skills and basic sport skills. Canadian Sport for Life

8. Final Words We must place OUR emphasis on…. We must place OUR emphasis on…. Athlete’s health & overall well-being Long-term learning and development outcomes Multi-sport experiences for children and youth Balancing training & competition schedules Aligning and integrating sport, physical education and recreation systems and programming We must place OUR emphasis on…. We must place OUR emphasis on…. Athlete’s health & overall well-being Long-term learning and development outcomes Multi-sport experiences for children and youth Balancing training & competition schedules Aligning and integrating sport, physical education and recreation systems and programming www.canadiansportforlife ca