TAFISA - The Association For International Sport for All

Can daily movement transform a student's school experience? At Clover Bar Junior High in Alberta, Canada, the answer is a resounding yes. One student who previously struggled to make it through the school doors now rarely misses a day. Their story reflects the wider impact of a school-wide approach that places movement at the heart of learning. Through a Sport for Life programme, more than 300 students engage in movement-based learning every day. From swimming and mountain biking to yoga and curling, physical activity has become an integral part of the school experience - helping improve attendance, confidence, focus, and overall wellbeing. This is what happens when movement is not treated as an extra, but as a foundation for learning. 📖 Read the full story here and discover how Elk Island Public Schools is demonstrating the power of Sport for All by putting daily movement at the centre of education.: https://lnkd.in/eX7yBn3M 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙐𝘾𝘾𝙀𝙀𝘿 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙐𝘾𝘾𝙀𝙀𝘿 𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 — 𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙏𝘼𝙁𝙄𝙎𝘼 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙊𝘾 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙊𝙡𝙮𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙢365 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙮. #SUCCEEDFramework #SportForLife #PhysicalLiteracy #ActiveSchools #Education #Wellbeing #SchoolHealth #YouthDevelopment #SportForDevelopment

⚡5 Days to go! Our Mission 2030 Webinar on “No One on the Sidelines: Intersectionality and the Missing Voices in Sport for All" promises to be a learning and insightful session. We’re excited to announce some of our lineup of speakers from diverse backgrounds and fields who will share their insights and lived experiences on the topic. 📅 21 July 2026 🕐 12:00-13:30 CEST 💻 Online (Zoom) The webinar is OPEN to everyone and FREE 🎟️ Register now and be part of the conversation → https://lnkd.in/e3vCYU8a 👉 Webinar Programme here - https://lnkd.in/ekTDcHeX Shabnam Salahshoor Nyasha Derera Hadiya Green, PT, DPT, MPH Candidate KABIR HOSEIN Kateryna Lavryk Maria Eduarda Marcelino #TAFISA #SportForAll

🌍 From 9–11 July, TAFISA Senior Consultant Game Mothibi represented TAFISA at the 9th IWG Women & Sport Global Summit in Birmingham, UK, joining global leaders, practitioners, researchers and advocates committed to advancing gender equality in and through sport. 🎤 Game contributed to discussions on building more inclusive sport systems and strengthening leadership pathways for women. She also shared TAFISA's experience in inclusive leadership development through the SUCCEED Framework, led by TAFISA in collaboration with the IOC through its Olympism365 strategy, highlighting initiatives within the framework, including the TAFISA Certified Leadership Course (CLC), the Women's Leadership Programme, and the Girls Positive and Safe Coaching Pathway, demonstrating the importance of developing leaders while driving organisational and systemic change. The Summit also provided valuable opportunities to strengthen partnerships, exchange ideas and explore future collaborations that will help advance inclusive Sport for All initiatives worldwide. "The Summit reaffirmed that advancing gender equality in sport requires collaboration, strong leadership and collective action." – Game Mothibi 🤝 At TAFISA, we remain committed to creating inclusive, accessible and equitable Sport for All opportunities by empowering leaders and organisations and working together to drive positive social change. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eMrpCVmS

🔎 What happens when sport becomes more than a game?   🥏 For Maria Vargas, Ultimate has become a tool for inclusion, empowerment, and community transformation.   Working with JUF Activando Valores A.C. in Mexico, Maria uses sport to create opportunities for girls and young people while helping build safer and more inclusive sporting environments. Through her involvement as a trainer in the Girls Positive and Safe Coaching Pathway through the World Flying Disc Federation, she strengthened not only her own knowledge, but also her ability to support coaches and organisations across Latin America.   👉 Her story is a powerful reminder that meaningful change often starts with individuals who are willing to share their knowledge, challenge barriers, and create opportunities for others.   Read Maria's story and discover how she is using Ultimate to strengthen communities in Mexico: https://lnkd.in/eSFTPD7J   #SportForAll #SUCCEEDFramework #GirlsPositiveAndSafeCoaching #SafeSport #GenderEquity #FlyingDisc #Ultimate #CommunityDevelopment #WomenInSport #SUCCEEDSeries

⏳ Less than one month to go until the 2026 European Sport for All Games bring Limerick to life as a European playground! From 7 to 10 August, Limerick’s streets, parks and public spaces will welcome 26 European delegations and almost 50 traditional sports and games for a four-day celebration of participation, inclusion, cultural exchange and sporting heritage. Organised by Limerick Sports Partnership in collaboration with TAFISA and local and European partners, the Games will invite people of all ages to discover new activities, connect with communities and experience the diversity of Europe’s traditional sports and games. From Horseshoe Throwing and Tug of War to Tamburello, Tchoukball, folk wrestling, dance and many more, the programme showcases the richness of Europe’s sporting traditions and the power of Sport for All to bring people together. TAFISA President Janez Sodržnik said:  “The European Sport for All Games are designed to celebrate the power of traditional sports and games to connect people across borders, generations and cultures. Limerick provides a unique setting for this year’s event, with its historic city centre, strong sporting identity and commitment to making physical activity accessible to all.” We are looking forward to celebrating Sport for All in Limerick and welcoming participants, communities and visitors from across Europe this August! 

We are proud to see the work and initiatives of our members making an impact 👏 The 2026 World Table Tennis for Health Congress is now calling for speakers to share research, experiences, and innovative practices at the intersection of table tennis, health, and wellbeing. A great opportunity for researchers, practitioners, and professionals to contribute to this international exchange in Shanghai. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUQva37S

The Health Promoting Sports Clubs (HPSC) project partners met in Nancy, France, from 16–18 June to review progress, coordinate upcoming activities, and continue developing the online coach education platform that will help coaches integrate health promotion into their everyday practice.   🎬 A major milestone was reached with the successful completion of the course video recordings, which will form a key part of the online learning experience. The course is expected to launch by the end of the year. The meeting also focused on refining the training materials, aligning the evaluation methodology, coordinating translations into multiple languages by the end of August, and planning dissemination activities, including the final conference in Fall 2027.   🌍 TAFISA is proud to contribute to the HPSC Project, which closely aligns with TAFISA Mission 2030 by strengthening coaches' capacity to create healthier, more inclusive, and people-centred sport environments that support active and thriving communities.   This project is co-funded by Erasmus+ Sport (European Education and Culture Executive Agency – EACEA).   👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/etF48UhT   #SportForAll #HealthPromotion #CoachEducation #SportsCoaching #TAFISA #Erasmus

🚀 The 2026–2027 cycle of the 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 is officially underway.   This week, TAFISA hosted the first onboarding sessions for the new programme cycle, bringing together 𝟭𝟮 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 from across Africa, the Americas, and Asia, as well as International Federations, alongside our Regional Trainers, to kick off a year dedicated to advancing gender-responsive, safe, and inclusive coaching.   From Uganda to Colombia, India to Japan, St. Vincent and the Grenadines to Botswana - the diversity of this cohort reflects exactly why this programme matters. Coaches and organisations working in different contexts, yet united by a shared commitment to ensuring that every girl can experience sport in a safe, positive, and empowering environment.   During the onboarding, we introduced the programme framework, implementation timeline, monitoring and reporting requirements, communication expectations, and the next steps leading into the Training of Trainers phase.   Over the coming months, our Regional Trainers will train Local Trainers, who will then equip coaches across their communities with the knowledge and tools to create lasting impact for girls in sport.   𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲! 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻. 🏃♀️   #GirlsInSport #SafeSport #SportForAll #Coaching #TAFISA #GenderEquity #PositiveSafeCoaching 

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀?   That is the question this report answers. The 𝗧𝗔𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗔 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 (𝗖𝗟𝗖) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 captures not only where the programme was delivered, but how learning was transformed into action.   From 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗮, 𝗙𝗶𝗷𝗶 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗼 to the continuing impact in 𝗥𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 and 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱 & 𝗧𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗼, alongside continued delivery through the Erasmus+ projects 𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 and 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛, the CLC continued to grow in 2025. The programme expanded its reach, strengthened local leadership, and inspired 𝟯𝟯 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀, demonstrating how Sport for All can create meaningful change at the local level.   Inside the report, you'll discover: 🏆 Highlights from the CLC 2025 cycle 🌍 Community projects creating local impact 💬 Stories from participants and facilitators 📊 Key results, lessons learned, and what's next   A huge thank you to our facilitators, partners, hosts and participants who continue to demonstrate that leadership is not just learned in the classroom, it is built through action!!!   📖 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/e6xaeceD   #SportForAll #Leadership #CapacityBuilding #CommunityDevelopment #Education #TAFISA #SUCCEED #CertifiedLeadershipCourse #CLC