Sport Nova Scotia Brochure

Why should I be
involved in sport?
Here is what you should know about how
sport makes a difference.
Improving health
•Sport helps young people develop healthy
musculoskeletal tissues, develop a healthy
cardiovascular system, develop neuromuscular
awareness, and maintain a healthy body weight.
•Physical activity reduces the risk of heart
disease, stroke, breast, and colon cancers.
Sport and the
community.
What Sport Nova
Scotia can do.
Building communities
•The United Nations Task force on Sport for
Development and Peace views sport as an
“international language” that bridges social and
ethnic divides, and promotes peace at all levels
especially at the community level.
•Nine out of 10 Canadians recognize that
community sport can be an “force for good”.
•72% of Canadians believe sport contributes to
the quality of life in their community.
•The risk of developing a cardiovascular
disease increases by 1.5 times when minimum
physical activity recommendations are not
followed.
Kids in sports
•91% of kids in Nova Scotia do not meet
recommended daily physical activity levels.
•Kids who participate in organized sport activity
are closer to reaching Canada’s Physical Activity
Guide of 90-minutes a day of moderate-tovigorous activity.
•76% of children who exercised felt accepted
by other students.
It pays to play
•2% of all jobs in Canada are from the sport
sector.
•1.2% of Canada’s GDP is from the sport sector
•5.3 million Canadians volunteer in the sport
community.
•Increasing physical activity levels by just 10%
can save over $150 million in direct health care
costs.
•92% of Canadians believe community-based
sport can have a positive influence on youth.
*For citation of above facts visit www.sportnovascotia.ca
With over 60 Provincial Sport
Organizations and Associate Members,
Sport Nova Scotia is the place that every
Nova Scotian can turn to for help in
getting involved in organized sport. From
Cape North to Yarmouth, Digby to Dartmouth, Sport Nova Scotia cheers for our
top athletes, our up-and-coming athletes
and for those who simply want sport to
be a part of their life. We recognize
excellence and provide support to those
who need it. We believe in the power of
sport and so can you.
Members
The thrill of chasing a ball down
the field. Landing a beautiful
jump on the ice—or snowy
hillside. Lacing up a pair of
sneakers and shooting hoops
with friends. Sounds like fun?
It is.
Organized sport has a profound,
positive effect on an individual’s
mental and physical health,
a community’s vitality and
social capital, and even the
national economy.
Active Members
Alpine Ski Nova Scotia – CADS NS
Archers Association of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Arm Wrestling Association
Athletics Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Badminton Association
Baseball Nova Scotia
Basketball Nova Scotia
Biathlon Nova Scotia
Bicycle Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Amateur Body
Building Association
Boxing Nova Scotia
Atlantic Division, CanoeKayak Canada
Climb Nova Scotia Association
Nova Scotia Cricket Association
Cross Country Ski Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Curling Association
DanceSport Atlantic Association
Nova Scotia Amateur Diving Association
Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation
Fencing Association of Nova Scotia
Field Hockey Nova Scotia
Football Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Golf Association
Gymnastics Nova Scotia
Hockey Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia HorseshoePlayers Association
Judo Nova Scotia Society
Nova Scotia Karate Association
Lacrosse Nova Scotia
Lawn Bowls Nova Scotia
Orienteering Association of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Powerlifting Association
Nova Scotia Racquetball Association
Nova Scotia Rhythmic Sportive
Gymnastics Association
Nova Scotia Rifle Association
Ringette Nova Scotia
Rope Skipping Association of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Rowing Association
Rugby Nova Scotia
Shooting Federation of Nova Scotia
Skate Canada Nova Scotia Section
Nova Scotia Snowboard Association
Soccer Nova Scotia
Softball Nova Scotia
Speed Skate Nova Scotia Association
Squash Nova Scotia
Swim Nova Scotia
Synchro Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Table Tennis Association
Nova Scotia W.T.F. Tae Kwon Do Association
Tennis Nova Scotia
Triathlon Nova Scotia
Volleyball Nova Scotia
Provincial Water Polo Association
Nova Scotia Water Ski Association
Nova Scotia Amateur Wrestling Association
Nova Scotia Yachting Association
Affiliate Members
Easter Seals Nova Scotia
Halifax International Marathon Society
Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic
Community Links
The East Coast Golf Classic Society
of Nova Scotia
Events Halifax
New Glasgow Dragon Boat Association
Nova Scotia Dragon Boat Association
Nova Scotia Fitness Association
Associate Members
Blind Sports Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia 55 Plus Games Society
Nova Scotia Deaf Sports Association
Nova Scotia Disc Sports Society
Nova Scotia School Athletic Federation
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
Nova Scotia Wheelchair Sports Federation
Special Olympics Nova Scotia
FOR MORE INFORMATION,
CONTACT:
Sport Nova Scotia
(902) 425-5450
[email protected]
www.sportnovascotia.ca
Printed January 2010