Victoria County Municipal Physical Activity Leadership Program Annual Report April 2017 – March 2018 -NATURALLY ACTIVE FOR LIFE VICTORIA COUNTY SINCE (June 13) 2011- Please reflect on the implementation of your community physical activity strategy over the last fiscal year, and fully complete the template below. 2017/18 Main Accomplishments/Initiatives Priority Area or Priority Population Policy, Social Environment and/or Physical Environment MPAL Role Physical activity barriers Describe community engagement for this initiative. Were existing provincial or national initiatives leveraged Estimated reach. Notes Active Gear Loan Program Affordable (Free) Access to outdoor equipment All residents accessing walking poles (walking, hiking), skis/poles/boots, ice grips, snowshoes/poles supporting residents to be naturally active and inspiring them to purchase their own equipment MPAL facilitated bringing Cape Breton Regional Library, local Libraries, Municipality, NS Dept CCH together, on-going leading to sustainability Time, cost, access to top quality equipment, etc. available for free with library card to loan for a week MPAL, Cape Breton regional Library, local Libraries, Municipality, NS Dept CCH Back to nature, Re-connecting to nature – the great outdoors is waiting, naturally active for life To date: Borrowers: 50 New Library Members as a Result of the program: 15 People Who Renewed Memberships as a Result of the Program: 8 Checked Out: 23 sets Checked Out: 23 sets Checked Out: 43 sets (15 men’s, 14 women’s, 7 youth and 7 kids) Poles Checked Out: 37 (29 Adults, 8 kids) Boots Checked Out: 24 pairs Traction Cleats Checked Out: 10 sets $2,000 budgeted for equipment next year for year 3. Continues to be popular, build on our successes
Cape Breton Region Gender Equity Plan 2018-2020 Partnership After School Time Period, After the Bell 2017-18 Females across the lifespan Grades 6-9 Only in all areas of Victoria County: Baddeck Farmers snack making, planting, yoga, step dance Program -Bay St Lawrence Health lead for accessibility -Middle River Rec Assoc-Dance Yoga-Baddeck A vision allowing for true gender equity and what it will look like in Cape Breton in 5 years for physical activity, sport, recreation & leadership. Reach girls grades 6-9 who have been targeted as the least active. MPAL a participant representing Victoria County and Team Lead of Gender Equity Programs & Policies Strategic Priority 1. 2 Cape Breton Region Workshop Sessions Held led by WomenActive NS. MPAL Coordinated with assistance from leaders, schools, partners Completed two workshops heading into implementation. Access to certified leadership, exposure to activities/nature, no cost, healthy snacks and drinks provided during the inactive access to schools, local facilities WomenActiveNS, Cape Breton Municipalities, First Nation Communities, CBVRSB, NS Dept CCH. CBVRSB, Victoria County Schools, Victoria County NS CCH, Chartwell’s, Cape Breton Family resource Centre Society CAAWS – What is gender equity 101 Canada 150, GO-Girls Only, Get Outside in Nature, After the bell Tba – implementation getting underway in 2018 149 boys / 271 Since 2013 throughout victoria county Healthy Society-
-Cape Breton Highlands Karate – after-school Education Centre-Skating, skiing -Northern Victoria Community Hockey Cape Breton Region Logic Model, Policy: Walking Strategy Partnership – ACBC (Active Cape Breton Communities). Walking all ages and areas: -Steps in Flight Walking Program - Bell Museum -Walking Harbour -Wagmatcook Native walkers Increase the number of individuals engaged in walking in Cape Breton Communities MPAL Coordinated with Bell Museum, Parks Canada Non-profit organization coordinated MPAL Participant representing Victoria County in the development of the Model, Policy Free access, safe environment, no weather risks indoors (leading into risk), indoor walking, social, mental health Heart and Stroke Foundation, ACBC. Dalhousie University (Walking Tool Audit) Parks Canada, Bell Museum, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Walkabout, NA4LVC, Victoria County St Andrew's Church, Walkabout, NA4LVC, Victoria County Walkabout, Steps Conversion Chart Walkabout Walkabout See total 77 15 23 4th season complete of steps in flight NEW 3rd season
Increasing Share the Road Signage &/or biking signage etc. Loop, Shore Road, Twining St, Water Street, Baddeck Bay road NS TIR Facilitated. MPAL Coordinated/research/background work NA4LVC, Victoria County, District 2 Councilor, NS TIR, Velo CB, Bike NS, Pedallers by the Bay, destination Cape Breton, Tourism NS the Road campaign, 1 mm Tba – pending completion Victoria County Access to Physical Activity Draft Policy Facility Access Victoria County promotes the full participation of all Victoria county residents in physical activity programs and services regardless of financial circumstances. Programs and services planned, delivered and evaluated ensures that they are affordable, inclusive and responsive to need. Developed Draft Policy in Consultation with our Victoria County Partners who’ve participated and contributed to the successes of our Facility Access Program Since 2013. Skill development, equipment access, free access, exposure to activity, to an activity done awhile ago and coming back to it, try it, learn to. Victoria County Non-profit, Registry of Joint Stock Organizations, facility operators, service providers; NS Dept CCH, CBVRSB, Provincial Access to Major Facilities tba In draft – to present to council for approval of policy Physical Activity Assistance Funds All areas (8 districts in Victoria County) and ages: -Postural Therapy Program - Knox Presbyterian Church -Yoga Drum Sessions - Friends of the Big Bras NA4LVC supports & assists community-based projects, programs & activities, in partnership, that contributes to increased physical activity through programs, events, increased leadership, workplace wellness and learn MPAL Coordinates Reduced fees, exposure, access to the activity, certified leadership, safe environment, social NA4LVC and partners Let’s get moving, Participaction, naturally active for life 350 total Annual Victoria County funds, return 2018-19
- Sydney Area Communities & Communities in Victoria County - Yoga - Baddeck Library-Cape Breton Regional Library -Middle River Chair Yoga - MIDDLE RIVER HIGHLANDS SENIORS CLUB -Baddeck Karate Program - Okinawan Karate Bras d'Or Lakes Day Camps Association -Senior Leagues - Simon Chiasson Alumni Basketball Tournament Basketball Cape Breton Assoc -Dance & Social Interactions - Grandona Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 -Cape Breton West Basketball: Dec. 2017- June 2018,
& Framework Cycle & Fitness - Maintenance to Stationary Bikes (Baddeck Academy) -Iona Tumblebugs Program - Central Cape Breton Ventures Inc. -Tops Ingonish - Jumpstart Challenge (Pedometers and) - Smokey Recreation Society Eating Assistance Funds All areas (8 districts in Victoria County) and ages: -Self Care Workshop Healthy Eating - Cape Breton Regional Library -Seniors Healthy Lunch Program Nov 2017 - March 2018 - St. Ann's Bay Community Health Group Society NA4LVC supports & assists community-based projects, programs & activities, in partnership, that contributes Healthy Eating through programs, events, increased leadership, workplace wellness and learn to/try it in communities throughout Victoria County MPAL Coordinates with non-profit service providers, facility operators and organizations. Reduced unhealthy foods, exposure to healthy eating, incorporate healthy eating into an activity with PA and HE hand in hand. Victoria County, NA4LVC, Victoria county non-profit organizations Canada’s food guide, portions, healthy plate, too much salt (sodium) in-take, sugar in take, read the labels 700 total
-5th Annual Santa’s Workshop Apples Oranges Candy Canes - Bay St Lawrence Community Centre -Snacks for Programming and Events - Bay St Lawrence Community Centre -Provincials March 3 and 4, 2018 - North Highlands Nordic -Empty Bowl Project - North of Smokey Food Bank Association Workplace Wellness 2017-18 - All areas (8 districts in Victoria County) and ages: -Skilven Publications Municipal Newsletter -Active Living Subsidization Program NA4LVC supports & assists projects, programs & activities, in partnership, that contributes to increased physical activity through workplace wellness in organizations MPAL administers, coordinates with workplaces throughout Victoria County Supporting and assisting access to physical activity by workplaces throughout Victoria County, mentoring, inspiring them NA4LVC, Victoria County, Victoria County Workplaces AMANS Wellness Wednesdays 89
Facility Access Program 2017-18 (Municipal Program, Policy) -Buchanan Hospital - WPW Kettle Bell Program - All areas (8 districts in Victoria County) and ages: throughout Victoria County Increasing access to physical activity facilities and places for residents to be active Funding supports and assists Volunteers, Leaders, Community Groups, Service Providers & Facility Operators to have their facilities accessible for residents & visitors MPAL Coordinates and administers with facility operators, non-profit throughout Victoria County Supporting access to facilities, low cost, access to equipment, certified leadership, facility, skills, NA4LVC, NS Dept CCH, Victoria County NS’s Major facility Access program 2,000 total -Tai Chi Classes - Indian Fire Hall -3rd Annual Bring Back Play Pond Hockey - Victoria
Commute River Sprite -Skating, X-country Skiing - School -Leader Instruction on Fitness and Teach Exercises Cape Breton Ventures Inc -Fitness Program - Walking, Use of Equipment and Fitness Program Cape Breton Ventures Inc -Yoga Cape Breton Connect 2017-18 Partnership -Launch-June 16, 2017 -Partnership Member The Direct Route to information about Active Living on Cape Breton–Starting point for families to find physical activity, recreation and sport activities in Victoria County, Inverness, Cape Breton Partnership administers and Maintains Free searchable hub of activities in Cape Breton and Nova scotia. Tool to find organizations, trails, activities, etc. with no cost, at your fingertips, easy access. Cape Breton Partnership, NS Dept CCH Nova Scotia Connect, Searchable hub. Victoria County – 1,757 Sustainable partnership
Leadership Development 2017-18 Yoga in Schools 200 hrs-Breathing Space Yoga Studio 200 hour Yog Yam Foundational Teacher- Training (YFTT) Program -Girl on Fire Program -David Wolfe Nutrition Certification – Head Coach -Tumblebugs Leader Training – Big Bras d’Or, Bay St Lawrence Community Centre and Central Cape Breton TumbleBugs -Snowboarders Instructor Course -Personal Trainer Course Provides financial assistance for individuals to improve their leadership & coaching skills in the physical activity, sport & leisure sector through certified courses, clinics, certifications, etc. Provide financial assistance to new initiatives in leadership training & development, results in: -increase involvement in Physical Activity Leadership Roles -increased and improved Physical activity Leadership skills of community leisure, physical activity and sports leaders -Develop values and the strategic principles of NS Physical Activities MPAL Coordinates and administers Assisting and supporting our grassroots future leaders to get certified, qualified in their passionate areas, while giving back to the community Victoria County, NA4LVC Tumblebugs, Port Hawkesbury, Richmond County High Five, Yoga in Schools Breathing Space Yoga Studio, 200 hour Yog Yam Foundational Teacher Training (YFTT), Girl on Fire, David Wolfe Nutrition Certification – Head Coach, Tumblebugs 12 total
Strategy for children, youth, adults and families in community -Qualified Leadership service providers is essential to physical activities that maximize healthy development in all age groups. -Identify and build on what is offered by existing groups, organization is a proven method of achieving results. HERSS – Healthy Eating in Physical Activity, Recreation, Sports Settings in Victoria County 2017-18 Healthy Eating in Physical Activity Settings- Working for all ages, districts of Victoria County -Smokey Recreation Machine -Bay St Lawrence Community Eating Program -Victoria County Approved HERSS Policy (June 12, 2017) with funding 3rd year in a row: 2016-17, 2017-18 & Assists Victoria County physical activity facilities, including community schools, to offer residents healthier eating options, assists, supports and partners with Victoria County Volunteers, leaders, organizations, Facility Operators & Service Providers in our Communities to provide equipment replacement, healthy menus & purchases, programs & events, etc. that will assist in the preparation of healthy food and beverages and the implementation of the Victoria County Healthy Eating in Physical Activity Recreation Sports Settings Draft Combining healthy eating with physical activity all under one roof, hand in hand. Exposure to and consuming healthy food while being active Municipal Physical Activity Strategy (Naturally Active for Life Victoria County Since 2011) in Partnership with NS Health Authority and Victoria County HERSS, healthy eating in Recreation Sports settings Guidelines 1,00 total 3rd annual funding, policy 2018-19