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Help newcomers feel safe, confident, and welcome in the water.
June 15, 2026 |
Stephanie Cuddington
For many newcomers to Canada, aquatic participation is about more than learning to swim. It can support safety, confidence, recreation, community connection, and a sense of belonging at the pool, beach, lake, river, or ocean.
Sport for Life has released Aqua Welcome: Empowering Newcomers through Aquatic Physical Literacy, a free, practical guide for organizations supporting new-to-Canada participants in aquatic programs.
Developed with community partners in Greater Victoria through the CO-PLAY Network, the guide shares local examples, practical strategies, and ideas that can be adapted by other communities.