Investment in Sport and Recreation
Strengthens Families and Communities

Province Celebrates National Sports Day

Tomorrow (Saturday, November 30) is Sports Day in Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador will be an active participant with various activities and events taking place throughout the province over the next few days.

“On National Sports Day and every day, the Provincial Government is committed to actively encouraging participation by all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians in physical activity, sport and recreation. Being involved in any form of physical activity is a great way to stay in shape, have fun and create a sense of community. I encourage all residents to check out some of the great events that have been organized for this spirited community initiative. There are many ways we can get active in our daily lives such as being involved in an organized sport, or simply going for a walk.”
- The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation

Sports Day in Canada is the national celebration of sport bringing together communities, organizations and schools at the local level to promote and encourage involvement in sport and physical activity. For more information about Sports Day in Canada, including activities organized by Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador, School Sport Newfoundland and Labrador and communities in our province, visit: //sportsday.cbc.ca  

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to supporting important social programs, strong communities and the health and well-being of children, families and seniors.

QUICK FACTS

• Newfoundland and Labrador is participating in National Sports Day 2013, the fourth year for Sports Day in Canada.
• Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador and School Sport Newfoundland and Labrador will be hosting Sports Day in Canada events.
• Since the launch of Active, Healthy Newfoundland and Labrador: A Recreation and Sport Strategy for Newfoundland and Labrador, approximately $172 million has been committed to recreational and sport infrastructure, programming, and athlete development throughout the province.

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Media contact:
Melony O’Neill
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 689-0928
moneill@gov.nl.ca 

2013 11 29             9:55 a.m.