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Building a safe sport system for Canada

Recognizing the importance of sport in Canada yet addressing issues of maltreatment, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, has initiated the Future of Sport in Canada Commission. They will conduct an 18-month review of Canada's sports system and will make recommendations for improvements on safe sport. This process will be trauma-informed, survivor-centered and human rights-based.

The government is enhancing the independence of sports integrity bodies by focusing on athlete-centered decision-making, with plans to improve accountability, the development of a comprehensive Sport Integrity Framework, and ensuring safer, more respectful sporting environment nationwide.

Upcoming Events

Ability Skate

Dedicated sensory-friendly public skating program specially designed for individuals with disabilities.

Sundays at 1:45 - 3:15 PM

Tuesdays at 1:00 - 2:00PM

Civic Ice Arena - 905 6 Ave S

Adaptive Inclusive Lacrosse

All Abilities All Possibilities! Join us for adaptive inclusive lacrosse. To register email lacrossingbarriers@gmail.com.

January 13, 20, 27 at 12:00 - 1:30PM

February 3 at 12:00 - 1:30PM

Sik-Ooh-Kotoki Friendship Society

Find Inclusive, Accessible & Adaptable Sport Programs

Everyone deserves quality sport. Learn about what organizations in Lethbridge offer adaptable, accessible, and/or inclusive programming.

Inclusive and Accessible Sport Programs

Lethbridge Sport Council is hosting Sport For All: Breaking Barriers, a series of interactive and educational workshops focusing on creating welcoming, inclusive, accessible and safe sport experiences facilitated by individuals with lived experiences and topic experts.

Funded by the Government of Canada and Alberta Ministry of Tourism and Sport.

Upcoming session: Para in Sport: Inclusivity and Excellence

January 25th, 2024, 6:00-8:30PM

Thank you to the below organizations for participating in Breaking Barriers so far and helping us work towards making our vision a reality

Lethbridge Sport Council's Vision: Lethbridge is an inclusive and accessible sport community that celebrates quality experiences.

In the Community

Newcomer Speed Skating Try It Event

Lethbridge Speed Skating Association hosted a dedicated Try It event for newcomers. The event had 25 newcomers attend and 10 individuals tried speed skating for the first time!

Thank you to Lethbridge Speed Skating for hosting the event, Lethbridge Family Services for arranging interpreters and the Calgary Flames Sports Bank for providing helmets, knee pads and elbow pads for the event!

If you are interested in hosting a Try It event, email keegan@lethbridgesportcouncil.ca

Sport For All Resources

FREE Safe Sport eLearning

Safe Sport eLearning modules for building successful sport experiences on and off the playing field.

8 free eLearning modules with each taking less than 15 minutes to complete.

Safe Sport 101 Playbook

Book a FREE anti-racism in sport workshop with Action for Healthy Communities (AHC)

Book a FREE workshop for athletes age 14 and up, coaches, and teams. The workshop is 1.5 - 2 hours long and can be held in a facility or space that best suits your group or online.

To book a workshop, email sarah.smith@a4hc.ca.

FREE Coaching Course - Allyship: Get Ready to Up Your Game!

Coaching Association of Canada has a FREE course through Special Olympics Canada on Allyship. Learn about allyship, ways to support in different situations, how to have courageous conversations and what to do when you mess up as an ally.

Access the course through thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning through the category Special Olympics.

Lethbridge Sport Council - Sport For All

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