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Core, Development & Adventure Programs for K-9

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Applications for the 2025/2026 PN Development and Adventure Programs are now open! That means, your school can now apply to run the Play 4 Fun, Unplugged, Outdoor Adventures and/or Sprockids program(s) at your school. Each year, in addition to the intramural-based PN Core programs that all Members have access to, we provide the opportunity for Members to access the below specialty programs via application. These programs include a variety of resources, as well as training opportunities and nutrition grants. DEADLINE to apply is Friday, June 6th! PN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: PLAY 4 FUN engages students in grades K-3 and their caregivers in a fun and active evening class that focuses on teaching fundamental movements skills. Learn more: https://www.schoolsportsnl.ca/play-4-fun Apply now: https://ssnl.online/Play-4-Fun-Application UNPLUGGED focuses on "unplugging" students from their devices and reducing the amount of screen time they're exposed to, all while encouraging them to be physically active. This program is designed for students in grades 4-9 and is lead by high school leaders. Learn more: https://www.schoolsportsnl.ca/unplugged Apply now: https://ssnl.online/Unplugged-Application PN ADVENTURE PROGRAMS: OUTDOOR ADVENTURES is designed for students in grades 7-9 and is focused on reconnecting students with nature and teaching wilderness and survival skills. Learn more: https://www.schoolsportsnl.ca/outdoor-adventures Apply now: https://ssnl.online/Outdoor-Adventure-Application SPROCKIDS focuses on educating students in grades 4-6 on cycling safety and etiquette, while also teaching riding skills and bicycle maintenance. Learn more: https://www.schoolsportsnl.ca/sprockids Apply now: https://ssnl.online/Sprockids-Application

May 12, 2025

Now Accepting PN Program Applications for 2025-2026

Apply now to run the Play 4 Fun, Unplugged, Outdoor Adventures and/or Sprockids program(s) at your school for the 2025-2026 school year.

It’s that time of year when we hand the spotlight over to you — to help us recognize the dedicated individuals who make School Sports NL thrive in your school community. Whether it’s the coach who goes above and beyond, the volunteer who’s always ready to lend a hand, or the student-athlete who consistently impresses with their commitment and achievements — we want to hear about them! Let’s celebrate the people who make school sports something truly special. Nomination Deadline: June 1st, 2025. Scholar Athlete Award - Awarded to all eligible student-athletes - Recognizes student-athletes who have achieved both academic & athletic success - Student-athletes receive a commemorative Scholar Athlete Certificate. - Three-peat Scholar Athlete recipients also awarded special graduating Scholar Athlete Pin. - Nominate: https://ssnl.online/Scholar-Athletes Brother G.I. Moore Student Athlete of the Year Awards - Awarded to one Male and one Female student-athlete for each classification (A/2A/3A/4A) - Recognizes student-athletes who uphold the ideals of sportsmanship and demonstrate well-rounded athletic proficiency, and excellence in their high school sports career - Recipients each receive $500 Scholarship - Nominate: https://ssnl.online/Student-Athlete-of-the-Year Student Athletic Program Volunteer of the Year - Awarded to one Male and one Female student-volunteer - Recognizes those who have played a vital role in supporting SSNL athletic programs in their school. - Recipients each receive $500 Scholarship - Nominate: https://ssnl.online/Student-Volunteer-Award PN Champion Award: - Awarded to one individual in each of the four NL Schools regions and one from the CSFP TNL. - Recognizes those who have played a vital role in growing the PN programs within their school and/or - neighbouring schools - Nominate: https://ssnl.online/PN-Champion-Award PN Ambassador Award: - Awarded to individuals with long history of involvement in SSNL Participation Nation - Recognizes outstanding achievements by facilitators who have greatly contributed to the development and success of PN within their school and/or neighbouring schools - Facilitators who have worked within Participation Nation for 10+ years automatically eligible - Nominate: https://ssnl.online/PN-Ambassador-Award Varsity Regional Recognition Award: - Awarded to one individual from each of SSNL's 11 Varsity Regions - Recipient has made a significant contribution to SSNL Varsity school sport over 5+ years OR have made a - single outstanding contribution. - Recipient could be a coach, convenor, official or administrator - Nominate: https://ssnl.online/Varsity-Regional-Recognition-Award Varsity Coaching Service Award: - Awarded to Coaches with long history of involvement in SSNL Varsity - Recognizes Coaches who have a strong developmental program in their school, and has demonstrated a strong commitment to the total development of the student-athletes in his/her program. - Coaches who have coached SSNL for 25+ years automatically eligible - Nominate: https://ssnl.online/Coaching-Service-Award

May 5, 2025

Nominations Open for SSNL Annual Awards

It’s that time of year when we hand the spotlight over to you — to help us recognize the dedicated individuals who make School Sports NL thrive in your school community.

Join SSNL during NLTA's Education week, March 24th-28th, for our annual Dart Outdoors initiative! This year's Education week theme is "Adventure in learning / Apprendre: une aventure", and what better way to adventure than in the great outdoors?! Participation is FREE and easy and encouraged for all grade levels! PLUS there are great prizes to be won, free milk for all students and free swag for all participating teachers (while supplies last)!    HOW TO REGISTER:  > Register here: https://ssnl.online/Register-for-Dart-Outdoors > Registration deadline: March 7th HOW TO GET FREE MILK > All participating schools receive FREE MILK! Just fill out the following form:  https://ssnl.online/Dart-Outdoors-Milk  > Milk Application Deadline: February 28th > PLEASE NOTE, this is a hard deadline as it requires many moving parts and communication with suppliers to ensure you receive your milk in time for your event. HOW TO GET TEACHER SWAG > All participating teachers from SSNL Member schools will receive a pair of SSNL branded Gloves while supplies last. These are available on a first come, first serve basis, so please ensure you register early and include the number of participating teachers on your registration form. WHAT ARE THE PRIZES > Prize Bundle #1: Indoor/Outdoor Gagaball pit and balls; up to 6 Basketballs; up to 6 Soccer balls > Prize Bundle #2: $750 credit with Gopher Sports > Draw Date: Thursday, April 3rd  HOW TO WIN THE PRIZES > Share photos/videos of your school participating in Dart Outdoors on X (Twitter) or Instagram during Education week. > Tag @schoolsportsnl and use #DartOutdoors in your post. Please also ensure to include your school's name so we can credit the correct school. Sample tweet: Kids at Matthew Elementary enjoying relay races for @schoolsportsnl #DartOutdoors!  > If you do not use social, you can email Natelle (ntulk@schoolsportsnl.ca)  NOTE: Every post/email we receive during the week of March 24-28 earns your school one entry into the prize draw!  KEY DEADLINES > Milk Order: February 28th > Registration: March 7th > Prize Draw Date: April 3rd For more information or if you have any questions, please reach out to Natelle at ntulk@schoolsportsnl.ca

Feb 13, 2025

Registration OPEN for Dart Outdoors 2025

Join SSNL during NLTA's Education week, March 24th-28th, for our annual Dart Outdoors initiative!
Participation is FREE and easy and encouraged for all grade levels! PLUS there are great prizes to be won, free milk for all students and free swag for all participating teachers (while supplies last)! 

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