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Introduce and develop fundamental movement skills such as locomotion skills, object manipulation skills, and body management skills in a fun and safe softball environment that promotes self-confidence. | |||
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Fun, participation, and learning | |||
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All players with various skill levels play together. | |||
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Fundamental movement skills are learned through the process of “play” with limited technical instruction. | |||
| “The Active Start stage is a time to develop a child’s love of being physically active for a lifetime. This involves participating in unstructured play such as riding a bike around the neighhourhood or joining the neighbourhood kids for a game of hide’n’seek as well as structured play such as playing on a softball team. This love of physical activity will help to develop physical, mental, emotional, and social skills and lead to a healthy lifestyle. But at the core, this stage must teach children that being active is fun.” | ||||
| – Lise Jubinville, Softball Canada | ||||
 Active Start |
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| A quick overview of the Active Start stage of LTPD – From Softball Canada’s Guide for Softball Parents | ||||