Valley Thunder Lacrosse is a local lacrosse initiative to bring the sport back to the Annapolis Valley for kids ages 6-16 yrs of age. As well as players, the association is looking for adult volunteers to fill coaching, officials and executive positions. The association extends from Kentville to Bridgetown and will be based out of the Western Kings Arena in Kingston. Programs will beginning the first week of May and will run until the last...
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As part of ThinkFirst Canada’s mission to educate children, youth and the general public on head injury and concussion, free bilingual webinars are being offered to extend our education outreach and ensure that our target audience is learning about head injury and concussion in the most effective and dynamic way! The following webinars are being held in the month of April: General Overview of...
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The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology and ParticipACTION have developed the new Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for the Early Years (0-4) and the Sedentary Behaviour Guildeines (0-4). Physical Activity Guidelines For healthy growth and development: Infants (aged less than 1 year) should be physically active several tiems daily – particularly through interactive floor-based play. Toddlers (aged 1-2 years) and...
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The 4th Annual Valley Youth Fun Run will take place on Saturday May 12th 2012 in Canning. The 3km and 5km route will take place on the Bigelow Trail. This event is opening to all children and youth aged 6-15 years in the Annapolis Valley. Cost: $5 Registration: Due April 18th to be guareeteed a T-shirt. Please submit your Registration Form 2012 to New Minas Recreation Department. The purpose of the event is to encourage Annapolis Valley...
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There are unlimited ways to keep active in Digby, both structured and unstructured. Visit our website at for a complete listing of our programs or join our Facebook Group for instant updates on our programming and other recreational opportunities in the...
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Generally, children are ready to learn how to catch a light ball when they are three to four years old. By age five, you should definitely be playing catch with them. This activity teaches basic underhand catching skills using a simple sock ball, and it can be done indoors or outdoors. Catching is a very difficult skill and your child will likely drop the ball frequently at the beginning, so be patient. Make a sock ball Find two large, thick...
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