True Sport Spotlight: Big Bike Giveaway
This month, we are profiling London, Ontario’s Big Bike Giveaway! This organization epitomizes the #GiveBack principle and has been recognized for its contribution as social impact leaders. Monica and Shayne Hodgson founded Big Bike Giveaway in 2014 and have been giving back to their community ever since. They collect and repair used bicycles in order to distribute them to those in need. Since its inception, they have given away more than 2,000 bikes and reused over 168,000 pounds of metal, rubber, and wire! Learn more about this awesome organization!
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Meet the True Sport Team!
You’ve seen S-A, Rosali, Rey, and Bashir on our social channels. Now get ready to meet the next athlete on the team! She represents the True Sport Principle of #StayHealthy. She understands the importance of balance and respects her mental, physical and social health – it’s Priya!
We’re introducing a new team member every week, so download the social media tiles, share them online, and tag @TrueSportpur. Meet the True Sport Team!
True Sport COVID-19 Resources
Some Canadians are gearing up to return to sport, while others remain under public health orders to stay home, waiting for their turn to get back at it. Whatever your current situation is, we hope you will #StayHealthy and we encourage you to do your part by wearing a mask, washing your hands and getting a vaccine when you can.
If your region is ready to return to sport, consider consulting the Safe Return to Community Sport: A True Sport Guide for Parents and Caregivers.
If you’re looking for ways to bring the True Sport Principles to life while you observe COVID-19 protocols, check out the Living True Sport While Physical Distancing infographic!
Last but not least, if you’re at home with your family and need some fun activities to get you moving and keep you thinking about True Sport, our Living True Sport: Helping Families Keep Active While Staying Home is full of great ideas!
Athletes First: The Promotion of Safe Sport in Canada
When we activate the True Sport Principles intentionally and consistently within the sport experience, not only do we prevent harm, but we create the conditions for the benefits of good sport to become fully realized.
Register today for Brock University’s virtual forum; Athletes First: The Promotion of Safe Sport in Canada on June 16-18, 2021. Join the Coach Education panel led by the Coaching Association of Canada and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport to learn how groups across Canada are using True Sport to educate and engage their stakeholders in fostering sport experiences that are fair, safe and open for all.