One of reSPORT's main goals is to encourage experiments in making sport more accessible. Around Nova Scotia, some communities are already coming up with creative ways to address barriers in sport.

In Amherst, the municipal recreation department waived its fees for ice time, opening up free skates and lowering costs for club programs. Hockey registrations jumped as result, and public skating increased by 60 per cent in the first year.

In the Annapolis Valley, municipalities have partnered with schools to offer free after-school rec programs that run a few days a week for eight weeks at a time.

“It makes sure that opportunity is available for students who wouldn't necessarily be able to participate on a sports team for a variety of reasons,” says Meg Cuming, the valley's regional manager of Community Sport and Recreation with the provincial departmennt of Communities, Culture and Heritage.  READ MORE

Throughout the sport world, competitive athletes have one common goal: they’re constantly trying to get better.

Shave a second off a personal best. Develop a quicker first step. Knock down that jump shot more consistently. No matter what the arena, from a local rink to the Olympic spotlight, every dedicated athlete and coach knows there’s always room to improve.

Good sport leaders and administrators feel that same restlessness when it comes to the big picture of sport delivery: if we’re doing decently today, we could be doing even better tomorrow.

That’s the philosophy behind reSPORT, a collaborative effort across Nova Scotia’s sport and recreation sector to find creative ways to make sure all Nova Scotians have equitable access to sport. READ MORE

It has been an honour to serve as Team Nova Scotia’s Chef de Mission at the 2019 Canada Winter Games. Over the years I have attended Summer and Winter Games as a parent, manager, assistant coach, and head coach. Being Chef de Mission has awarded me time to reflect on the importance of youth sport and volunteering in our communities.

I was recently asked why I spend so much time in sport as a volunteer while not being paid. The question perplexed me.  Although I may not be paid in dollars, you cannot put a price tag on the memories, connections, friendships and sense of community I have experienced over the last 30 years!

Reflecting on this conversation brought me to the realization that sport is community. Community brings a sense of belonging and connections.  READ MORE