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Keynote Speakers
ABOUT THE OPLS
The Ontario Physical Literacy Summit (OPLS) was created in 2013 in collaboration with Physical Literacy Hamilton.
The non-profit organization hosts an annual summit that engages, promotes and educates the value/benefits of physical literacy for individuals of all ages and all abilities throughout life.
What is Physical Literacy?
"Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life."
- The International Physical Literacy Association, May 2014
The Ontario Physical Literacy Summit (OPLS) is the
LONGEST RUNNING
physical literacy summit in the WORLD!
Community Event Highlights
Honey Badgers Speaker Series
OPLS Co-Chair Lucia Marchionda, McMaster Women's Basketball Coaches Theresa Burns and Danielle Boiago, student athletes Mia Spadafora and Amy Stinson, OPLS Co-Chair Sonia Macaluso
Honey Badgers Speaker Series
McMaster Women's Basketball - Head Coach Theresa Burns, Assistant Coach Danielle Boiago, Student Athlete Mia Spadafora, Student Athlete Amy Stinson
Zumba Event
OPLS Committee members Engie Martin and Zina Krawiec, Julie Pennal, OPLS Administrative Coordinator, OPLS Committee members Joseph Clinton and John Madalena, President of SportHamilton Helen Downey.
Honey Badgers Speaker Series
OPLS Co-Chair Lucia Marchionda, McMaster Women's Basketball Coaches Theresa Burns and Danielle Boiago, student athletes Mia Spadafora and Amy Stinson, OPLS Co-Chair Sonia Macaluso
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GOALS of the OPLS
INSPIRE
Individuals of all ages to engage in physical activity.
EDUCATE
Individuals on how to engage in physical literacy.
PROMOTE
The benefits of physical activity for youth, adults and seniors.
