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Active Start (Special Olympics)

Active Start is a family-centered program targeting children with intellectual disabilities ages 2 to 6. Through the program, children learn basic motor skills such as walking, running, jumping, and throwing in a fun and safe environment.

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.specialolympics.ca/saskatchewan/learn/special-olympics-programs/active-start-fundamentals

Bridging the Gap – Wheelchair Sports Association

Bridging the Gap is a program that helps eliminate the gap between the introduction of sport and recreation in the rehabilitation setting and continued involvement in physical activity. The program provides programs called “Have-A-Go Days” and evenings that provide opportunities for individuals to experience and play a variety of wheelchair sports in a supportive, fun atmosphere.

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.swsa.ca/bridging-the-gap/

CANGYM

CANGYM is Canada’s National Skill Development and is the officially recognized recreational program of Saskatchewan gymnastics clubs.

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.gymsask.com/gymnastics-for-all

CanPowerSkate

CanPowerSkate is an action-packed, high-energy instructional power skating program geared to hockey and ringette skaters that focuses on balance, power, agility, speed, and endurance. Skills, techniques and conditioning drills are taught in a progressive format that emphasizes how the skills apply to game situations.

Includes pre-power for younger skaters as well.

Check out this activity online at:
https://skatecanadasaskatchewan.com/programs

CanSkate

The new CanSkate program is based on Sport Canada’s long-term athlete development (LTAD) principles. Exciting new features include a fresh new look, new awards, great tools for coaches and most importantly a tested and proven new curriculum and delivery methods that guarantee skater success in developing stronger basic skills and developing them faster. 

Check out this activity online at:
https://skatecanadasaskatchewan.com/programs

Champions for life

The Champions for Life Foundation empowers schools, students, and their families to work together by providing quality physical literacy and physical activity experiences. Our initiatives make a measurable impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of students in some of Canada's most vulnerable and under-resourced communities.


Check out this activity online at:
https://www.championsforlife.ca/who-we-serve/physical-literacy-for-schools

City of Swift Current Munch ‘N Move

Program for ages 2-4 that supports healthy eating and physical activity.

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.swiftcurrent.ca/divisions/community-services/recreation/programs/munch-n-move

City of Swift Current Recreation Program

Free program open to boys and girls aged 7-14

Children and youth will have the opportunity to learn basic skills in a wide variety of sports, cultural games, and activities. The program will be held year-round and will run once per week, running September to May.

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.swiftcurrent.ca/divisions/community-services/recreation/programs/welcome-to-sport

Come try Ringette – Ringette Sask

Visit the site for dates and details.

Check out this activity online at:
http://www.ringettesask.com

CURLSASK Stick Curling

Curling is a sport for everyone to enjoy. People who have trouble bending down to get into the sliding position can plan the adapted version, Stick Curling!

Check out this activity online at:
https://curlsask.ca/inclusion/#

CURLSASK train the trainer

Free for curl sask members

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CURLSASK Wheelchair Curling

Wheelchair curling is an adaptation of curling for athletes with a disability. The rules are very similar to able-bodied curling to the same but do have differences. Wheelchair curling is played with the same rocks and on the same ice as able-bodied curling, though the rocks are delivered from a stationary wheelchair with a stick broom and there is no brushing. Just as abled-bodied curling is, curling can be recreational but there is also an opportunity to become competitive.

Check out this activity online at:
https://curlsask.ca/inclusion/#

CURLSASK youth clinics

Youth curling programs to bring to your community.

Check out this activity online at:
https://curlsask.ca/youth-clinics/

Dive Sask rural diving program

Application program where you can get coaches in to teach diving at your local rural pool

Check out this activity online at:
https://saskdiving.wordpress.com/programs/summer-rural-programs/

Fun Box program

Open to kids aged 8-12. Supported by Saskatchewan boxing association clubs.

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.boxingsask.com/getting-started-in-boxing

FUNdamentals (special Olympics)

FUNdamentals is a continuation of the Active Start Program for athletes ages 7 to 12 (participation in Active Start prior to registering in FUNdamentals is NOT required). This program transitions from basic movement skills to basic sports skills while maintaining an atmosphere of fun and meaningful interaction. This program also promotes specific sports education, proper nutrition, and social inclusion through participation in positive sports experiences.

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.specialolympics.ca/saskatchewan/learn/special-olympics-programs/active-start-fundamentals

Happy Feet

Saskatoon and Regina. 

HappyFeet uses nursery rhymes, songs, stories and fun games with a soccer ball to maximize motor skill development.

10 minutes spent on physical literacy and 20 minutes spent on fun and games.

For children aged 2-5

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.happyfeetsask.ca/content/happyfeet-classes

Learn to dive

Learn to dive for all levels of diving – located in both Regina and Saskatoon.

Check out this activity online at:
https://saskdiving.wordpress.com/programs/recreational-programs

Learn to paddle

The Learn To Paddle program looks to connect with organizations, community groups, and outdoor programs that may not have any paddling infrastructure to create introductory paddling experiences. Our program is conscious of accessibility and is committed to reaching diverse and underserved audiences through our programming.

Check out this activity online at:
https://canoekayaksask.ca/experience/ltp

Learn to Play Softball

Kids ages 5-10 

Learn to Play Softball allows children of all skill levels to achieve the same number of skill repetitions.

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.softball.sk.ca/content/learn-to-play-softball

Learn to Play Tennis

For both kids and adults 

Tennis Sask supplies coaches with Learn to play programs so you might be able to find one of these at most tennis clubs.

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.tennissask.com/programs

Rally Cap – Baseball Sask

The Rally Cap program is an entry level program designed to introduce children to the game of baseball, keeping them active and engaged, while learning the skills of the game in a fun, safe and informative atmosphere.

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.baseballsask.ca/player-programs/rally-cap

Ringette Sask

Rookie Rugby is the nationwide introductory rugby program for ages 6 to 14 that provides both teachers and coaches with a safe, fun, and inclusive non-contact curriculum to introduce children to rugby.

The program provides open-access, easy-to-follow game modules for leading a variety of activities that build introductory, non-contact rugby skills and provide teachers – including those who are unfamiliar with rugby – with new methods to promote physical literacy and practice Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS).

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.saskrugby.com/rookierugby

Sask Sailing - Learn to Sail

Ages 7-12

The Saskatchewan Sailing Clubs Association provides a Mobile Sailing School that travels around the province. Participants are instructed by nationally-certified CANSail coaches, using provided Club 420 and/or RS Feva sailboats, or Optimist Dinghies.

Check out this activity online at:
https://sasksailing.ca/school

Sask Wheelchair Sport Association

Promoting sport, recreation, leisure, fitness training, and healthy lifestyle activities for individuals with mobility impairment.

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.swsa.ca

Seal Program

The Seal Certificate Program (or Seal Program) offers an alternative approach to swim instruction in Saskatchewan, merging the fundamentals of swimming with the dynamic sport of water polo. Designed to instill confidence and proficiency in young swimmers, this program consists of two divisions: Seal Pups and Seals, each offering a progression of levels tailored to individual abilities.

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.wpsask.ca/content/Seal-Program

Special Olympics Saskatchewan athlete

Offers athletes the programs necessary to develop important skills required in sport and everyday life with both community and competitive programs.

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.specialolympics.ca/saskatchewanget-involvedbecome-athlete/why-become-athlete

Timbits Hockey

Reach out to your local hockey association to get involved.

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.timhortons.ca/timbits-sports

Timbits Soccer

Reach out to your local soccer association to get involved. 

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.timhortons.ca/timbits-sports

Try Lacrosse

To introduce new individuals to Lacrosse the SLA offers Try Lacrosse clinics all around Saskatchewan. The goal of these clinics is simple …. To have FUN, find PASSION, and make new FRIENDS. The SLA wants all individuals from across the Province to have the chance to experience Lacrosse and these clinics, taught by experienced SLA instructors do that.

Check out this activity online at:
https://sasklacrosse.net/content/try-lacrosse-program-events

Try Para Hockey

Working with the Saskatchewan Wheelchairs Sports Association, Hockey Saskatchewan is excited to offer the chance for groups to try the sport of para hockey by registering for one of our 'Try Para Hockey Day' events.

Check out this activity online at:
https://hockeysask.ca/players/para-hockey/try-para-hockey-days

Tumbleweeds

Tumbleweeds is a unique program with a specialized curriculum that benefits your child’s social, physical and psychological health. The program provides a solid foundation of physical literacy and cognitive tools to promote an active lifestyle as children mature.

Check out this activity online at:
https://rec.usask.ca/activities/programs/tumbleweeds.php

Water Polo Summer clinics – Try Water Polo

These clinics are a great way for kids to get active & to learn about the sport. Water polo offers athletes the opportunity to be a member of a team, gain confidence in the water, and develop healthy habits that last a lifetime. Participants also get to meet some of our top athletes/coaches as they lead kids through their clinic.

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.wpsask.ca/content/Summer-Clinics

We Move Strength and Tumbling

Ages 2-7+

Variety of age groups for strength and tumbling classes.

Check out this activity online at:
https://wemovesk.com/dance-classes

YMCA before and after school programs

Regina and Moose Jaw locations.

All staff are trained in the YMCA physical literacy competencies. Games, obstacle courses, and activities are geared toward building physical skills and abilities for lifelong activities. 

Check out this activity online at:
https://regina.ymca.ca/before-and-after-school-progams

Youth Bowling

Held in Regina potentially each summer. This summer it is in August.

Check out this activity online at:
https://www.saskbowl.com/bowling-school

Partners in Physical Literacy

Brought to you by Physical Literacy Saskatchewan

We’re passionate individuals and organizations working together to promote, educate and support the development of Physical Literacy in Saskatchewan and beyond.

University of Regina
Saskatchewan Physical Education Association
Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association
University of Saskatchewan College of Kinesiology
Coaches Association of Saskatchewan
SaskSport