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Did you know we’ve hidden 20 different geocaches across the province? Whether you’re road tripping, hiking, or exploring your own backyard this summer, there’s a geocache out there waiting to be found! Get outside, soak up the scenery, and see how many you can check off the list before summer’s over. Adventure (and maybe a little bragging rights) awaits! Below is the up-to-date list of locations. Please note, each start with 'PN Active at Home #' and each # goes with the locations. PN Active at Home 1 - Torbay PN Active at Home 2 - Virginia River, St. John’s PN Active at Home 3 - Adams Pond, Paradise PN Active at Home 4 - Newtown Elementary, Mount Pearl PN Active at Home 5 - Waterford River, St. John’s PN Active at Home 6 - Bidgood's Park, Goulds PN Active at Home 7 - Bay Bulls PN Active at Home 8 - Ferryland PN Active at Home 9 - Bay Roberts PN Active at Home 10 - Carbonear PN Active at Home 11 - New Harbour PN Active at Home 12 - C.B.S. Trail, C.B.S. PN Active at Home 13 - Clarenville PN Active at Home 14 - Lethbridge PN Active at Home 15 - Bonavista PN Active at Home 16 - Eastport PN Active at Home 17 - Glovertown *NEW* PN Active at Home 19 - Botwood PN Active at Home 20 - Grand Falls PN Active at Home 21 - Deer Lake PN Active at Home 22 - Gros Morne PN Active at Home 26 - Hopedale If you've never been geocaching OR you're looking for a refresher on what to do, check out our YouTube video for all you need to know. --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sycGA8ijleQ Have all the fun, and be sure to tag us if you find us (just don't give away the location of the geocache in your picture!) ;)

Aug 1, 2025

Adventure Awaits: Geocache with SSNL

Did you know we’ve hidden 20 different geocaches across the province? Whether you’re road tripping, hiking, or exploring your own backyard this summer, there’s a geocache out there waiting to be found!

Applications for the 2025/2026 PN Development and Adventure Programs are now open! That means, your school can now apply to run the Play 4 Fun, Unplugged, Outdoor Adventures and/or Sprockids program(s) at your school. Each year, in addition to the intramural-based PN Core programs that all Members have access to, we provide the opportunity for Members to access the below specialty programs via application. These programs include a variety of resources, as well as training opportunities and nutrition grants. DEADLINE to apply is Friday, June 6th! PN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: PLAY 4 FUN engages students in grades K-3 and their caregivers in a fun and active evening class that focuses on teaching fundamental movements skills. Learn more: https://www.schoolsportsnl.ca/play-4-fun Apply now: https://ssnl.online/Play-4-Fun-Application UNPLUGGED focuses on "unplugging" students from their devices and reducing the amount of screen time they're exposed to, all while encouraging them to be physically active. This program is designed for students in grades 4-9 and is lead by high school leaders. Learn more: https://www.schoolsportsnl.ca/unplugged Apply now: https://ssnl.online/Unplugged-Application PN ADVENTURE PROGRAMS: OUTDOOR ADVENTURES is designed for students in grades 7-9 and is focused on reconnecting students with nature and teaching wilderness and survival skills. Learn more: https://www.schoolsportsnl.ca/outdoor-adventures Apply now: https://ssnl.online/Outdoor-Adventure-Application SPROCKIDS focuses on educating students in grades 4-6 on cycling safety and etiquette, while also teaching riding skills and bicycle maintenance. Learn more: https://www.schoolsportsnl.ca/sprockids Apply now: https://ssnl.online/Sprockids-Application

May 12, 2025

Now Accepting PN Program Applications for 2025-2026

Apply now to run the Play 4 Fun, Unplugged, Outdoor Adventures and/or Sprockids program(s) at your school for the 2025-2026 school year.

It’s that time of year when we hand the spotlight over to you — to help us recognize the dedicated individuals who make School Sports NL thrive in your school community. Whether it’s the coach who goes above and beyond, the volunteer who’s always ready to lend a hand, or the student-athlete who consistently impresses with their commitment and achievements — we want to hear about them! Let’s celebrate the people who make school sports something truly special. Nomination Deadline: June 1st, 2025. Scholar Athlete Award - Awarded to all eligible student-athletes - Recognizes student-athletes who have achieved both academic & athletic success - Student-athletes receive a commemorative Scholar Athlete Certificate. - Three-peat Scholar Athlete recipients also awarded special graduating Scholar Athlete Pin. - Nominate: https://ssnl.online/Scholar-Athletes Brother G.I. Moore Student Athlete of the Year Awards - Awarded to one Male and one Female student-athlete for each classification (A/2A/3A/4A) - Recognizes student-athletes who uphold the ideals of sportsmanship and demonstrate well-rounded athletic proficiency, and excellence in their high school sports career - Recipients each receive $500 Scholarship - Nominate: https://ssnl.online/Student-Athlete-of-the-Year Student Athletic Program Volunteer of the Year - Awarded to one Male and one Female student-volunteer - Recognizes those who have played a vital role in supporting SSNL athletic programs in their school. - Recipients each receive $500 Scholarship - Nominate: https://ssnl.online/Student-Volunteer-Award PN Champion Award: - Awarded to one individual in each of the four NL Schools regions and one from the CSFP TNL. - Recognizes those who have played a vital role in growing the PN programs within their school and/or - neighbouring schools - Nominate: https://ssnl.online/PN-Champion-Award PN Ambassador Award: - Awarded to individuals with long history of involvement in SSNL Participation Nation - Recognizes outstanding achievements by facilitators who have greatly contributed to the development and success of PN within their school and/or neighbouring schools - Facilitators who have worked within Participation Nation for 10+ years automatically eligible - Nominate: https://ssnl.online/PN-Ambassador-Award Varsity Regional Recognition Award: - Awarded to one individual from each of SSNL's 11 Varsity Regions - Recipient has made a significant contribution to SSNL Varsity school sport over 5+ years OR have made a - single outstanding contribution. - Recipient could be a coach, convenor, official or administrator - Nominate: https://ssnl.online/Varsity-Regional-Recognition-Award Varsity Coaching Service Award: - Awarded to Coaches with long history of involvement in SSNL Varsity - Recognizes Coaches who have a strong developmental program in their school, and has demonstrated a strong commitment to the total development of the student-athletes in his/her program. - Coaches who have coached SSNL for 25+ years automatically eligible - Nominate: https://ssnl.online/Coaching-Service-Award

May 5, 2025

Nominations Open for SSNL Annual Awards

It’s that time of year when we hand the spotlight over to you — to help us recognize the dedicated individuals who make School Sports NL thrive in your school community.

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