Resources & Links
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 | Active 2010 http://www.active2010.ca Participation in sport and physical activity has always been an important part of life in Ontario. With the complexities of modern living increasing it has become more and more challenging for adults and children to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives. ACTIVE2010 is a comprehensive strategy to increase participation in sport and physical activity throughout Ontario. It is linked to the Canadian Sport Policy and the recently announced national Healthy Living Strategy, |
| Best Start http://www.beststart.org/index_eng.html Best Start is a key program of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse and funded by the Government of Ontario. Best Start is a provincial resource centrethat supports service providers to implement effective health promotion programs for expectant and new parents (including both mom and dad) , newborns and younger children. | |
| Best Start Resource Centre http://www.beststart.org/resources/hlthy_chld_dev/index.html. This toolkit from the Best Start Resource Centre includes a variety of materials in a handy, ready-to-go "briefcase" for promoting and delivering physical activity opportunities for young children. Available for order in both English and French at | |
 | Get Active Now http://www.getactivenow.ca Get Active Now® is a dynamic, forward-thinking charity focused on improving the lives of Ontarians in our communities with disabilities. We inspire, encourage and support all Ontarians of all abilities to Get Active Now® by providing information and practical tools on healthy living, with particular focus on recreation, sports, and physical fitness. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of Ontarians with a disability, and their communities, by promoting healthy active living through Get Active Now®. |
 | Healthy Ontario http://www.healthyontario.com/Home.htm |
| I Can Walk http://www.icanwalk.ca iCANwalk is a collaboration of partners who support the development of walkable communities. We believe that together, we can build sustainable, walkable communities that will improve the health of our citizens, our children and our environment. | |
 | June is Recreation and Parks Month http://www.recandparksmonth.ca June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) was proclaimed in 2005 by Parks and Recreation Ontario, the Ontario Parks Association, and the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association. JRPM was created to draw attention to the value of recreation and to encourage people to get out there and Live it Everyday ! |
 | Ministry of Health Promotion http://www.mhp.gov.on.ca The Ministry will help Ontarians lead healthier lives by delivering programs that promote healthy choices and healthy lifestyles. To do this the Ministry will work closely with partners, stakeholders and all levels of government. |
| OMHA http://www.omha.net/ Your hockey website for training | |
| Ontario Parks Association http://www.opassoc.on.ca Ontario Parks Association (OPA) a non-profit, charitable organization provides services emphasizing quality, accessible education and professional development, networking, information, communication and advocacy for people who participate in parks and leisure services. OPA is committed to \"Protecting Tomorrow Today\"® in Ontario and are an extremely valuable partner for the resource centre. | |
| Ontario Trails Council http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca The Ontario Trails Council (OTC) - Conseil des Sentiers de l\\\'Ontario - is a VOLUNTEER led, charitable organization, promoting the creation, preservation, management and use of recreational trails in Ontario. | |
| Ophea (Ontario Physical and Health Education Association) http://www.ophea.net/Ophea/Ophea.net/index.cfm Is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting school communities through advocacy, quality programs and services, and partnership building. Ophea is led by the vision that all kids will value, participate in, and make a lifelong commitment to active, healthy living. | |
| Parks and Recreation Ontario http://www.prontario.org Parks and Recreation Ontario is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the people of Ontario. PRO fulfills this mandate by collaborating with stakeholders to influence decisions and public policies that support the benefits of parks and recreation through information, advocacy, and the research and development of innovative and relevant products and services. | |
| Physical Activity Resource Centre (PARC) http://www.ophea.net/parc/ The Physical Activity Resource Centre (PARC) provides support to Physical Activity Promoters across Ontario through consultation, training, networking, referrals and Information-sharing. PARC services are intended to support capacity-building, knowledge-sharing and learning opportunities. | |
| PlaySport Http://www.playsport.net PlaySport allows you to search for activities based on the equipment you have, the skills you want to teach, the complexity of the game or the space you have available. Teachers, coaches and camp counsellors can all benefit from this resource. PlaySport games encourage fun, free play while helping kids develop the skills needed to not only participate in all kinds of sports, but also to be healthy and active citizens throughout their lives. | |
| Walk On http://www.walkon.ca walkON is a partnership of Central West Heart Health Networks including: Choices 4 Health in Halton Region, Brant Healthy Living in Brant County, Health Action in Haldimand and Norfolk Counties, Together 4 Health in the Region of Waterloo, Healthy Living Niagara in the Niagara Region, the Community Heart Health Network in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph. We work together to support the development of walkable communities. | |