Collaborative Success

Cooperation and joint action between recreation services and sport groups is leading to innovative programs that develop physical literacy and encourage Canadians young and old to stay active for life.

CS4L has provided a framework for recreation, sport and education to come together to create innovative new programming to promote sport and physical activity in communities across Canada. Each year, we are seeing new program development and discussions for further strategic changes.

The Vancouver Sport Strategy marks the beginning of a process to define the City’s relationship with key stakeholders in sport and the people who lead, volunteer and participate in sport programs, events, and facilities. The strategy identifies six goals with detailed recommendations and outcomes for success.

Newfoundland & Labrador are promoting healthy, active kids by offering a cost-free Active Start drop-in program twice a week. Using a large gymnasium at the NL Sport Center and its large range of equipment, children have the opportunity to learn the fundamental movement skills that are identified through CS4L as essential to physical literacy.

The Toronto Charter for Physical Activity outlines four actions based upon nine guiding principles. It is a call for all countries, regions and communities to strive for greater political and social commitment to support health, enhancing physical activity for all.