Participation rates are higher in Canadian households with higher household income.
Participation rates are higher in Canadian households with higher educational attainment.
The participation of parents in amateur sport increases the likelihood that their children will also participate. Amateur sport participation among youth increases the likelihood that they will continue to participate as adults. Lack of time was the most often given reason for not participating in sports, followed by lack of interest and health. In 1996, high performance athletes had been carded an average of four years and planned to compete in high performance sport for another five years. These athletes personify the ideals of integrity, cooperation, and respect.