Activate Aurora

"Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world." And we agree, which is why we believe so strongly in the @SportAurora Women & Girls program.

SPORT & REC LEADERS! JOIN OUR UPCOMING #FREE #RETURNTOPLAY #WEBINAR at 7pm on WED JULY 15th, on FIELDS, FACILITIES & POLICIES. Featuring reps from @athleticsont @ova_updates Gymnastics ON & @Town_of_Aurora RSVP via email: executive.director@sportaurora.ca #wheresportmatters

You don’t need to have full mobility to experience the health benefits of exercise. You should aim to incorporate these 3 exercises into your routines: cardiovascular, strength training, and flexibility exercises. bit.ly/2uTAuUL #StayActiveStayHealthy

Spending time in #nature helps #kids do better in school, in a number of surprising ways. Check out these six ways that nature helps children to learn, such as relieving stress, and promoting #creativity and social connection! Read more: bit.ly/3gJxvCx #ActiveOutdoors

Our Periodization Essentials Webinar with Long-Term Development Advisor Adam Decker is coming up on Tuesday, focused on the Train to Train stage. Register now! bit.ly/2AiZBoH

There are so many ways in which chalk can be used as the basis of many #activegames for your children. Find a safe spot in the backyard, a driveway, or on a sidewalk, & let your kids' imagination run wild! Try these 8 fun, simple games to play with chalk: bit.ly/2M6QgRV

Individuals’ journeys in sport and physical activity is unique and often vary greatly. Ideally, these pathways will lead the individual to achieving their potential, and then being active for life. Learn more here: bit.ly/2BEvWXs

Hockey legend @shelkenny of @RespectGroup inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame after two decades of advocacy work. Read the article: bit.ly/3fkfpGm

Check out this article from @ParticipACTION. It has easy, cost-effective ways for families to have fun + be active this ☀️summer, without breaking the bank: bit.ly/budget-summer-…

The following checklist is composed of a number of elements that lead to #QualitySport experiences in any sport program. It has been designed with everyone in mind. Download here: sportforlife.ca/portfolio-view…

Now that some sports have returned to play, there is a greater need in our community for financial assistance. Donate to our #AllKidsCanPlay program to help children get off the sidelines & into the game. Click linktr.ee/sportaurora today. #community #helpinghand #ReturntoPlay

Along with a basket and blanket, come to your #family picnic this weekend armed with these 6 fun ideas for an #active day, from 'tree tag' to a 'freeze dance': bit.ly/2NMBhwr #ActiveOutdoors #OutdoorPlay #GetOutside

Saturdays are sweat days! When you sweat, you produce endorphins that act as natural painkillers. It helps control your mood swings by leaving you relaxed. Oh, and sweating regulates your body temperature, so you don’t overheat — we’re not kidding! #StayActiveStayHealthy

Our #InspireHPE posts over the past 3 months have attempted to emphasize the foundational importance of healthy, active living education. We've shared research, our wonderings, perspectives & beliefs. Next week we'll take time to recap some of top posts & look to return July 13.

Less than 1/5 Canadian children & youth are meeting the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines. Read @ParticipACTION 's 2020 Report Card. Download the Report to learn more. Link in their bio! #repost #DPAeveryday

Did you know Vitamin D is a crucial ingredient for overall health? It protects against inflammation, lowers high blood pressure, helps muscles, improves brain function, & may even protect against cancer. Time to get active & soak up some rays. #StayActiveStayHealthy #COVID19HACK

This document describes the essential components of physical literacy, outlines how to support the development of #PhysicalLiteracy in all stages of life, and discusses strategies for delivering coordinated physical literacy programs for Canadians. ⬇️ sportforlife.ca/portfolio-view…

#beactive #physicalliteracy

ParticipACTION’s newest Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, released today, assigns a grade of “D+” to kids for their Overall Physical Activity. Find out why: bit.ly/3henGO9 #ChildrenYouthreportcard

Research indicates that gross #motorskills are a major predictor of a child’s school readiness. #Parents can help children develop gross motor skills by making sure infants and toddlers are active every day in age-appropriate ways. Learn more: bit.ly/3fvQSyv

Our June 24 Return to #PhysicalLiteracy at the Community Level webinar will feature Chris Wright and Robert Bettauer of @piseworld, @richmondoval’s Andrew Clark and Vivo in Calgary’s Cynthia Watson @Vivo_Ceo! Learn about re-opening plans here. ⬇️ attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/66290…