Parents
Safe Sport
Sport For Life
When Sport for Life refers to safe sport, we mean the design, development, delivery, evaluation and knowledge mobilization of quality sport and physical literacy experiences that consider and strive to ensure each participant feels physically, psychologically, emotionally and culturally safe.
True Sport Tips for Parents
True Sport
True Sport Tips for Parents is a tool created for parents of kids who play sports. It was designed to help parents nurture their child’s participation in sport and provides tips on how to ensure sport remains a positive and fun experience.
Project SCORE (Sport COnnect and REspect)
Score- Uniting Life and Sport
Project SCORE (Sport COnnect and REspect) was developed in October 2010. The 4 C’s framework (confidence, connection, competence, and character) is used as a platform to teach positive development through sport. Project SCORE has developed into a key resource for coaches, athletes, and parents. The goal is to support the growth of youth through sport and life through deliberate delivery in sport programs and helping parents support these lessons outside of sport. On this site, you will find a ‘Coaches Locker Room’ with information and activities for coaches related to the growth of the 4 C’s. There are also very easy ‘SCORE Plays’ that coaches can use and integrate into practices. The site also features a ‘Parent Lounge’. This lounge provides parents with ideas of how to support the development of the 4 C’s and reinforce lessons learned in sport.
True Sport Activity Calendar
True Sport
The True Sport Activity Calendar aims to help parents and children explore and track new activities; to provide additional links and resources relating to quality sport; to promote physical and ethical literacy; and to offer ways parents can bring True Sport to life with their kids.How to use the True Sport Activity Calendar: 1. Download and print the resource, 2. Explore the resources and links suggested each month, and 3. Mark your calendar every time you put one or more of the True Sport Principles into action.
Adaptable Programming in Lethbridge
Lethbridge Sport Council
Being active outside is essential for our mental and physical well-being. However, it can be difficult to find suitable activities for kids with disabilities. Common obstacles include accessibility, safety, finding adaptive equipment, and financial barriers. This resource includes ways to eliminate these hurdles so you and your kids can get active no matter your circumstance.
Safe Return to Community Sport - A True Sport Guide for Parents and Caregivers
True Sport
Use this guide to help navigate your child’s return to sport amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep in mind that certified coaches, the rule of two, background checks and safe sport practices are foundational to a good sport experience. Ensure your club or association is sanctioned and is compliant with their provincial and national governing bodies.
Sport and Active Recreation Fee Assistance Programs
Lethbridge Sport Council
The cost of sport is a well-known barrier for many Canadian families. This resource explains the three assistance programs that help cover sport costs such as registration fees and equipment. These programs are excellent resources to help ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in sport.
Parents in Sport Toolkit
Active for Life
Here you’ll find a variety of articles and resources to help parents, coaches, and sport organizations to understand and promote positive sport parenting in any environment.
Safe Return to Community Sport
True Sport
Use this guide to help navigate your child’s return to sport amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep in mind that certified coaches, the rule of two, background checks and safe sport practices are foundational to a good sport experience. Ensure your club or association is sanctioned and is compliant with their provincial and national governing bodies.
Physical Literacy Digital Play Pack
Lethbridge Public Library/Lethbridge Early Years Coalition/Lethbridge Sport Council
During COVID-19 the links for Digital Play Pack booklets and activities are available for download. Themes include: Superhero, Science Magic, Physical Literacy, Nature Play and Hide & Seek. Click on the blue button to view all themed booklets and activity links.
QUALITY SPORT CHECKLIST: ASK YOUR SCHOOLS & COACHES
Sport for Life and Active for Life
The Quality Sport Checklist provides parents with questions to ask teachers, coaches and caregivers to determine whether their programs provide the tools for kids to develop physical literacy.
PLAYparent
Sport For Life
PLAYparent should be filled out by a parent of a child aged seven and up. This assessment provides one perspective of a child's level of physical literacy, while the other PLAY tools provide perspectives from trained professionals: coaches, physiotherapists, athletic therapists, exercise professionals, and individuals trained in movement analysis.
Sport Safety for Parents
Coaching Association of Canada
Creating a culture where everyone can thrive is a shared responsibility. The Safe Sport Training eLearning module developed by the CAC will help anyone involved in sport identify and prevent situations of maltreatment.
The 2020 Participaction Report Card on Physical Activity
Participaction
Developed by a team of Canadian researchers and stakeholders in the field of adult physical activity and sport, the ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth represents a comprehensive synthesis of the literature and related national-level surveys. The Reports prompt new research, investments as well as influence programs and policies.
Move and Play Through Traditional Games
Alberta Native Friendship Centre and Be Fit for Life
Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association (ANFCA) and the Be Fit For Life Network collaborated on Move and Play through Traditional Games to integrate the promotion of physical activity through playing traditional Indigenous games.