Saskatchewan in motion — What’s New
Everything happening across the in motion movement
Campaigns, contests, resources and community wins from across Saskatchewan — all in one place.
Campaigns & awareness
Women in Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation
Saskatchewan in motion is proud to be a partner in a new online celebration of Saskatchewan women in sport, physical activity and recreation.
New Pledge to Take Action video
Check out our Pledge to Take Action video, the latest weapon in our advocacy toolkit.
Provincial advertising campaign
Our new theme was developed from a good discussion about kids’ physical inactivity and what’s happening to their health as a result of inactivity and sedentary behaviour.
Richard Louv
Watch international author Richard Louv deliver a resounding message about getting children back to nature, filmed at the Improving Health for Children Conference in Waskesiu.
Beep! Beep!
Look for our latest awareness campaign at your favourite Superstore location in Moose Jaw, Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert.
Community awareness tools
Our community awareness tool kit is filled with new tools along with some old favourites to help you cause an in motion commotion in your community.
Hopscotch experiment
We drew a big bright hopscotch in a busy park to see if people would hop. Take a look at what happened.
in motion Commotion blog
Read about guest poster Holly Gustafson’s “radical” approach to reducing screen time.
Challenges & contests
Provincial Park Pass Giveaway
We gave away 7 weekly provincial park passes in exchange for ideas for our new blog, in motion Commotion.
MBC Radio Pledge to Take Action contest winner
Congratulations to grand prize winner Michelle Leniuk of Saskatoon!
Share to win school incentive
Teachers, share what your school is doing to increase physical activity opportunities for a chance to win up to $2,000 of physical activity equipment from Sportfactor Inc.
Yorkton Aviva Community Fund
Congratulations Yorkton on being a winner in the Aviva Community Fund Contest!
Screen time challenge
Congratulations to the Hawkins family of Assiniboia, winners of our Turn it Off & Move it Family Screen Time Challenge — swapping 30 minutes of screen time for 30 minutes of physical activity every day for a week.
Lloydminster in motion wins
Congratulations Lloydminster in motion on receiving the Heart and Stroke Foundation Heart-healthy Community Recognition Award from the City of Lloydminster.
Active Outdoors Facebook Contest
To celebrate Parks and Recreation Month, we gave away a MEC tent and weekly provincial park passes. Congratulations to winners Allison Elliott, Kristine Montgomery and Sarah Nunweiler.
Family Activity Day photo contest
Congratulations to Tanis Shipman, winner of our Family Day photo contest!
School & family resources
New DPA manual launched
Download our Daily Physical Activity Manual for teachers of Kindergarten to grade 8, featuring over 150 activities for small and large spaces.
New physical activity guidelines
Check out the new guidelines for physical activity in Canada.
SK PE Survey
Saskatchewan in motion, the Ministry of Education and the University of Saskatchewan surveyed schools on Physical Education delivery and approaches to encouraging physical activity and healthy eating.
Active Vacation Guide
Planning a winter vacation? Take a look at the Active Vacation Guide, Backyard and Beyond, for ideas.
AHK Report Card
This year’s Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth focuses on keeping kids active during the after-school period.
2010 Active Toy Guide
Check out our 2nd annual Active Toy Guide for great gift ideas!
Active Toy Guide 2011
Our 2011 Active Toy Guide is full of great toy ideas to help get the kids we care about moving, not just during the holidays but every day.
Family Reader Panel
Join our exclusive in motion Family Reader Panel — receive a gift just for signing up and sharing your experiences with other Families in motion.
Elementary student planners
Information about in motion and physical activity will be included in all elementary school planners available through School Specialty for the 2011–2012 school year.
Community events
Russ Kisby Fit Walk
In memory of Russ Kisby, the in motion crew took to the streets for the annual Russ Kisby Fit Walk.
Family Activity Day 2011
Saskatchewan residents celebrated Family Day on Monday, February 21, 2011 — what better way than making it a physically active fun day for the entire family.
Frequently asked questions
How often is the What’s New section updated?
It’s updated regularly with the latest campaigns, contest winners, resource launches and community stories from across the in motion movement.
Where can I find teacher resources like the DPA manual or PE survey?
Those are listed under School & family resources above, alongside guides like the Active Toy Guide and Active Vacation Guide.
How do I enter contests like the Screen Time Challenge or Active Outdoors contest?
Contest details are shared here as they launch — past winners like the Hawkins family and the Active Outdoors Facebook Contest winners were selected through the specific entry method described in each contest post.
What is the in motion Commotion blog?
It’s Saskatchewan in motion’s blog featuring guest posts and stories, including pieces like Holly Gustafson’s approach to reducing screen time.
Where can I find toy guides and vacation guides?
The Active Toy Guide and Active Vacation Guide (Backyard and Beyond) are both listed under School & family resources, with new editions released each year.