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Community PLAY Network

Physical literacy empowers children and youth to move with confidence and skill, fostering lifelong health, resilience and opportunities to thrive in all aspects of life.

What is the Network?

The Community PLAY (Physical Literacy and Youth) Network is a collaborative network of diverse organizations and professionals united by a shared commitment to promoting physical literacy in Prairie Mountain Health communities. By bringing together expertise from sectors such as health, education, sport, recreation and community development, we aim to inspire individuals of all ages and abilities to move with confidence, competence and joy in various physical activities. Together, we foster environments where everyone can develop lifelong skills for active, healthy living.

Why is the Network important?

Having a community physical literacy network is essential for creating a unified approach to promoting active, healthy lifestyles in our communities. By sharing information, collaborating across sectors, and developing resources and opportunities, we amplify our collective impact and ensure that individuals of all ages have the support they need to embrace movement and physical activity in their daily lives.

Goals of the Network

  • Raise Awareness: Increase understanding of physical literacy and its importance for lifelong health and well-being across all ages and abilities.
  • Foster Collaboration: Strengthen partnerships among sectors such as education, health, recreation, and sport to create a cohesive approach to promoting physical literacy.
  • Develop and Share Resources: Create and share tools, programs and best practices that make physical literacy accessible and engaging for individuals and communities.
  • Advocate for Policy Change: Influence policies and funding priorities that support the integration of physical literacy into education, health and recreation systems.
  • Evaluate Impact: Measure the effectiveness of physical literacy initiatives to guide improvements and demonstrate their value to stakeholders.

Learn more, contact us:

To join or learn more about the Community PLAY Network, please contact Nikki Dean at (204) 578-2194 or [email protected] OR Deb Wilson at (204) 937-6277 or [email protected]