KidSport’s Energy to Play Program Provides a Unique Sporting Opportunity for One Local School -Media Release- June 3, 2013- KidSport Alberta’s signature outreach event, Energy to Play, makes a stop in Calgary on Monday, June 10th. More than seventy grade 1-4 students from Piitoayis Family School will have the opportunity to participate in a full day of physical activity programming led by Mount Royal varsity athletes and coaches at Mount Royal’s Campus. Calgary is one of six communities in Alberta playing host to the event which is supported by Encana. This one-day event is geared towards grade 2-3 students and focuses on the on the FUNdamentals of the Long Term Athlete Development model and the proper nutrition youngsters require in order to participate in physical activity all day long. The focus of this model is on fun and the development of physical literacy, which is important in many aspects of life – not only sport. The students will have the opportunity to rotate through four different activity stations throughout the day that help teach simple, easy to do FUNdamental physical movement skills. Olympian and Canadian Ski Cross Member Danielle Sundquist will be speaking to the students during lunch about her journey in sport and the importance of living a healthy active lifestyle. Energy to Play was created as a vehicle to promote KidSport’s mission in schools and in the community in hopes that no child is left on the sidelines and all have the opportunity to participate in organized sport programs. Since the launch of the program in 2009, over 850 kids from 16 different schools across Alberta have participated in the program. About KidSport Alberta KidSport is making a difference in the lives of children across Alberta. The KidSport mission is a simple one…to remove the barriers that prevent some young people from participating in sport. Since 1995, KidSport chapters across Alberta have distributed more than $10 million to help more than 55,000 kids participate in sport programs in their community by providing grants for registration fees and equipment. KidSport Alberta works to support the 36 community-based KidSport chapters across the province and supports kids in regions where a local chapter does not exist. About KidSport Calgary KidSport Calgary provides financial support to families living in and within 50km of the city, in order to help overcome the monetary barriers that prevent some children from getting into the game, gym or studio. Focusing on the economic, social and educational needs of the community, KidSport promotes sport as a tool to develop strong and healthy communities. Since its inception in 1995, KidSport Calgary has NEVER denied support for a qualified applicant. That translates into KidSport Calgary distributing almost $5 million to help over 22,000 young athletes play in more than 50 different organized sport activities over the past 18 years. KidSport Calgary is the most successful KidSport Chapter in Canada in terms of funds distributed and families helped. For more information please contact: Shannon Werbicki Community & Chapter Support Advisor, KidSport Alberta 780-644-1815 [email protected]
Posted on: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:09:10 +0000
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