Sports has been one of the greatest teachers in my life. Many of the skills and habits that I have developed and appreciate today, have come from the sports I have played throughout my life. As I have progressed through high school and university, I have become aware of an increase in the drop out rate of young athletes before the age of 13. This is troubling to me, as I have experienced first hand, the wonderful things that sports can do for your life. The focus for many par

In this edition of “Game Changer” we’re taking a look at CAAWS (Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity) and their efforts to achieve equity for women in society through the power of sport. With the recent announcement in the 2018 Canadian Federal Budget that will see $30M injected into women and sport initiatives over the next three years and a long term target of gender equity in sports by 2035, CAAWS got right to work. Within a wee

What is the value of sport to a community? As seen in a Sport England report, sport is a powerful and transformative tool that can play a role in bringing communities together, having a social and cultural impact, developing social capital and reducing crime and anti-social behaviour. From youth engagement to newcomer settlement and regeneration of the economy - sport builds leaders in a community and enhances the quality of life. Sport develops great people, not just great a