Northumberland Sports Council

KidSport Northumberland is your local source for sport and physical activity financial assistance! We fund registration and equipment costs. Learn more here: www.northumberlandsportscouncil.ca/engage/kid-sport

2020 Sport Leadership Conference is FREE and virtual! #couragebydesign When: November4-6. ... Not registered? Don’t miss your chance to experience #SLS20 - the deadline is October 28. Register or learn more: https://coach.ca/petro-canada-sport-leadership-sportif-conf

Registration is OPEN for West Northumberland Curling Club Learn to Curl Program! This program for new curlers consists of six sessions. Each session is designed to familiarize you with the game, one step at a time. For more info visit: https://wncc.ca/customPage.php/learn-to-curl... Learn about their COVID protocol here: https://wncc.ca//COVID%20Standard%20Operating%20Procedures

Participating in regular physical activity is good for the body AND the mind! There has been countless research on the mental health benefits of getting active, such as reduced stress, decreased feeling of anxiety and depression, increased self esteem, and an increased sense of belonging to name a few! Learn more at www.northumberlandsportscouncil.ca/physical_literacy/ and www.participaction.com/en-ca/resources/report-card

Check out what Skeena Sea Cadets has to offer!

Research continues to tell us that there is a direct connection between a child's time spent outside and their physical and mental development. Physical literacy gives children and youth the skills and abilities needed to play safely outside. Learn more about the nature + physical literacy connection at www.northumberlandsportscouncil.ca/physical_literacy/... Learn more about how to bring the outside into your at-home learning strategy here: www.takemeoutside.ca/resource-direct/educational-resources/

Looking for volunteer opportunities close to home? Check out www.volunteernorthumberland.ca for more info! Email Molly if you are interested in learning more about using this virtual volunteer platform! ... [email protected] See more

KidSport Northumberland is a local charity that provides funds to get kids active! Applying is easy! For more information visit our website: www.northumberlandsportscouncil.ca/engage/kid-sport or email Molly: [email protected]

Looking for a creative way to get your music and PhysEd lessons in on a rainy day?

Physical literacy is the foundation for a healthy body, mind, and immune system! When we feel good about moving our bodies, our bodies perform better - keeping our organs and essential systems in top working order. Learn more about the health benefits of getting active at www.northumberlandsportscouncil.ca/physical_literacy/

Kilometers for Kids 2020 has gone virtual! This is a FREE event to promote the mental health benefits getting active can give you and your family as we continue to cope with these uncertain times. Register and learn how you can be a part of #K4KVirtual2020 by visiting http://kilometersforkids.ca/

There are various safe and fun recreational activities available in the Municipality of Port Hope, Ontario -Yoga -Tennis -Skateboarding -Summer Day Camps

Northumberland Aquatic Club is working on its return to swim plan! Stay tuned to see how the 2020/2021 season will look :)

FREE training opportunity for your athletes brought to you by the Cobourg Dragon Boat & Canoe Club The Cobourg Dragon Boat and Canoe Club (CDBCC) is here to help train your athletes during this COVID sports season with a Cross Training/ Team Bonding program! They want to help your athletes come together and get active in a socially distant way in the great outdoors! This is an incredible opportunity to encourage your athlete’s development of physical literacy! The more skill...s they have, the better all-around athlete they will be! CDBCC understands that many sports teams are unable to run in accordance with guidelines set by the Ontario government, and they have come up with a program that promotes team cohesion and bonding while cross-training for your specific sport all while following COVID-19 regulations. What will each session look like? Each 1.5hr session would include: 45 min Warm-up/ on land training (boot camp style) -Engage different muscle groups to build sport-specific strength -Get the kids back in the flow of organized sports/ regular training routine -How to paddle instructions from 2 certified coaches 45 minutes to an hour on the water and in the boats -Including races, games, and other fun activities to give kids a tough workout while having a good time! When: There are 4 different time slots available; Monday/Wednesday from 2:30-4:00 or 4:30-6:00 Tuesday/Thursday from 2:30-4:00 or 4:30-6:00. Where: Cobourg Marina (Cobourg Dragon Boat and Canoe Club Compound at the end of Hibernia St) The best part is that the program is being offered for FREE! CDBCC’s only goal is to get kids out and active during these difficult times. Currently, they have a capacity of about 16 kids per session, and are looking for kids around ages 10-16. The kids will be split into two groups of 8 to comply with current COVID guidelines. If you would like some more information or to book your team's time please reach out to Morgan Clapp [email protected] or [email protected]

If you are looking for funds to help your kids get active this summer, KidSport Northumberland is here to help! Our grants cover summer camps and equipment costs! Applying is easy! Learn more here: www.northumberlandsportscouncil.ca/engage/kid-sport

Looking for some safe and fun in the sun? Municipality of Port Hope, Ontario Summer Camp Registration is OPEN! KidSport Northumberland can help cover registration costs, and applying is EASY! Learn more: www.northumberlandsportscouncil.ca/engage/kid-sport