Vital Signs champions sport and belonging 100 days from Olympics
(Ottawa, ON - April 27, 2016) - 100 days out from the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Community Foundations of Canada and the True Sport Foundation have released an in-depth report that explores the role of sport in building belonging in our communities. Vital Signs: Sport and Belonging looks closely at...Read more
April 9, 2016 – All-stars were named tonight at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Canadian ringette championships in London, Ontario. Agnes Jacks True Sport awards were also presented in each division. Winners included Manitoba U16 , Alberta Blue in the U19 division and Calgary...
Read More2016 Canadian Ringette Championships Declared a True Sport Event
(Ottawa, Ontario – March 31, 2016) – In recognition of the belief that good sport can make a great difference, Ringette Canada has declared the 2016 Canadian Ringette Championships a True Sport Event. Ringette Canada and True Sport share a common goal – to inspire youth to practice values-based and...Read more
February 23, 2016 - Starting today, Carleton Ravens varsity athletes will participate in a school visit program to talk to middle school students and high school students about Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs (APEDs) and succeeding clean in sport and life.
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2016 - The Department of Athletics and Recreational Services is pleased to announce that athletes in the Windsor Lancer family will participate in the Succeed Clean program to help bring awareness to local youth on the hazards of appearance and performance enhancing drugs.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2016 - The Year of Sport has had some wonderful highs in hockey, soccer, PanAm and Parapan Am Games, Canada Games and some 60 international championships held in Canada. If you want to see some inspiring stories, all one has to do is reflect on Canada’s ...
Read MoreWinners of the 2015 True Sport Give-Back Challenge
(Ottawa, Ontario – November 23, 2015) – True Sport is proud to confirm the names of the 2015 True Sport Give-Back Challenge winners. Our esteemed judging panel – Mandy Bujold, 2015 PanAm Gold Medalist, Boxing; Scott Russell, CBC Sports; Elio Antunnes, ParticipACTION; and Karri Dawson, True Sport –...Read more
Amanda Nichol
Pronouns: she/her Residence: North Vancouver, BC Champion since: 2018 Occupation: Clinical Exercise Physiologist Current involvement in sport: Parent volunteer with kids sports & activities and anti-doping Why True Sport: True Sport articulates and reminds people to reflect on the intention...Read more
Kaitlyn Kean
Residence: St. John’s, NL Occupation: Registered Massage Therapist Current involvement in sport: Volunteer facilitator for introduction to competition coaching and refereeing courses for Boccia Ball Why True Sport: I believe everyone deserves equal opportunity in sport and recreation. The seven...Read more
Cindy Crapper
Residence: Vancouver, BC Occupation: Recreation Services Coordinator, Sport Services – City of Vancouver Current involvement in sport: Active for life, former member of the Canadian National Track and Field Team Why True Sport: I believe the seven principles of True Sport are a key element in...Read more