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12 days left. 25% off certifications, on-demand learning, and workshops on the Sport for Life Campus. No code needed. buff.ly/7amfdLU #PhysicalLiteracy #ProfessionalDevelopment #QualitySport #SportCanada

20 self-paced courses on the Sport for Life Campus, 25% off until March 31. No code needed. buff.ly/2WhrXpw #PhysicalLiteracy #SportForLife #ProfessionalDevelopment #OnlineLearning #QualitySport #SportCanada

The call for abstracts for the International Physical Literacy Conference - France 2026 closes March 29. If you’ve been thinking about submitting, now is the time. Join 300+ leaders, practitioners, researchers, and changemakers from 30+ countries in Toulouse, France, October 1–3 to share ideas and advance physical literacy across health, education, sport, and recreation. Accepted formats include presentations, panels, roundtables, and posters. Learn more and submit: buff.ly/pQVJRWj

16 live workshops, 25% off until March 31. Groups of 8–30, in person or virtual. Book: workshops@sportforlife.ca buff.ly/rtqfhig #PhysicalLiteracy #SportForLife #ProfessionalDevelopment #QualitySport #SportCanada

Haven’t registered for the Sport for Life Summit in Granby yet? Register today to secure your spot and don’t miss the French sport event of the year in Canada. Join leaders, practitioners, and organizations from across the sport, recreation, education, and health sectors for inspiring conversations, practical learning, and meaningful connections — all in French. Register now: buff.ly/myocG70

This International Women's Day we celebrate the strength, leadership, and impact of women and girls in sport and physical activity and beyond. We also recognize that there’s still work to do. Creating equitable, inclusive spaces means continuing to listen, learn, and take action so every woman and girl has the opportunity to participate, lead, and thrive. Here’s to progress, to pushing boundaries, and to supporting one another — today and every day.

All three Sport for Life certifications are 25% off until March 31. Self-paced, professionally recognized, no code needed. buff.ly/K3XSpI2 #PhysicalLiteracy #SportForLife #Certification #ProfessionalDevelopment #QualitySport #SportCanada

Missing the Summit buzz already! We're still raving about the connections and conversations from the Sport for Life Summit in partnership with Sport Calgary. Good news — we're heading to Granby this month for our Francophone Summit! Who's joining us?

Despite an elite synchronized skating career, Mariane Parent has a surprising confession: she’s afraid of balls.  Now a leader at Reseau accès participation (RAP) and a close partner of Sport for Life, Mariane shares how early specialization shaped her confidence, and why physical literacy matters for lifelong participation.  Read the full article and see the hidden costs of early specialization. buff.ly/KhHpQsO

All of March: 25% off certifications, on-demand learning, and live workshops on the Sport for Life Campus. No code needed. buff.ly/1xtowAh

Ramadan is a meaningful time of reflection, community, and spiritual commitment. Wondering how you can better support your Muslim athletes and participants during this time? Check out this insightful article by Dr. Muhammed Kabir Yusuf and @wpg_nsa on practical ways you can support participants and help create a more inclusive environment during Ramadan. Read the full article here: buff.ly/nsM9Sbg

Our first newsletter of 2026 is out! Catch the latest stories, partnerships, and updates from Sport for Life, and sign up to stay in the loop and never miss an update. buff.ly/yLHAodU

It’s time to submit your abstracts for IPLC France in Partnership with Toulouse University Club. If you are a leader in physical literacy with research, programs, or practical insights to share, we invite you to submit an abstract for IPLC. Join a global lineup of leading thinkers shaping the physical literacy ecosystem and help inspire attendees who will take your ideas back to their communities and organizations—extending your impact far beyond the conference. More information here: buff.ly/w9IfLjt

Don’t miss your chance to register at the early bird rate for the francophone edition of the Sport for Life Summit in Granby, Quebec, in partnership with @ReseauAccesP. Prices increase February 9—secure your spot today! buff.ly/G9Eb1hq

On Girls & Women in Sport Day, we recognize the power of sport to build confidence, leadership, and lifelong participation. When girls and women are supported at every level, sport is stronger for everyone.

It’s go time. The first day of the Sport for Life Summit in partnership with @SportCalgary was a success! @SIRCtweets hosted an awesome speed networking session and research relay. So many great connections were made. Thanks to everyone who attended day 1 we can’t wait to officially kick off sessions.

How do we build safer and stronger communities? During our keynote panel at the 2026 Regional Sport for Life Summit with @SportCalgary, we’ll bring together leaders from across the sport system to share practical strategies, tools, and real-world examples for creating safe, inclusive, and welcoming environments. From national frameworks to grassroots initiatives, panelists will explore how safeguarding is being put into practice through evidence-informed approaches. Join Dean Smith of Hockey Nova Scotia, Joseph Gurgis of Ontario Tech University, Kacey Neely of Gymnastics Canada and Kim Gurtler of SIRC for a fascinating conversation. @SIRCtweets @HockeyNS @gymcan1 @ontariotech_u #S4LSummit buff.ly/6vu1X3C

We’re kicking off the Calgary Summit with a powerful panel that dives into how inclusion can be the foundation for bringing people together through sport and physical activity. Register today, and together we’ll explore what it means to embed inclusion at every level — and how doing so can help us build a stronger, more equitable sport system for all. buff.ly/ElDoOTb #S4LSummit

Canada has over 30,000 sport and recreation organizations—and dropout rates remain stubbornly high. The uncomfortable question for any program leader: Is your program actually as good as you think it is? Start the new year strong by reflecting on your program quality with these 6 key questions: buff.ly/nKX15ZT