GETTING ACTIVE & FIT AT THE MULTIPLEX

WE’RE NOT AS ACTIVE AND HEALTHY AS WE COULD BE — AND IT SHOWS

Access to sport and recreation facilities is a vital component of health and wellness — essential for building healthy lives and healthy communities.
But the truth is, our lifestyle is leading to more and more health problems — and that costs our community in a big way, both directly in higher health care costs and indirectly when once-active citizens can no longer take part in our community.

How bad is it? Many of our kids and teens are obese and some are being diagnosed with diseases like Type II Diabetes, which were once thought of as “adult” issues.

Our seniors and people with handicaps lose their independence as they lose their health. They become increasingly isolated within our society.

WE’LL GET MOOSE JAW MOVING AT THE MULTIPLEX

With the new Multiplex facilities, we’ll:

• Get kids off the couch and away from their video monitors to get active
• Encourage seniors — and make it safe and convenient — to get out of the house so they can keep their health and their independence
• Prompt all adults to get and stay fit, and to set healthy examples for their children
• Promote healthy lifestyles that boost self-esteem, civic engagement and positive behaviours

The Multiplex facilities will be a significant boost to helping people stay physically active in the winter months, when indoor facilities are essential for many Moose Jaw residents. This builds on the Five Hills Health Region primary health care initiatives.

THERE’S MORE TO SPORT AND RECREATION THAN PLAYING AROUND

Getting active and getting fit does far more than contribute to good health.

For kids and youth in particular, taking part in sports and recreation has also been proven to:

• Boost kids’ academic performance
• Instill skills that will be essential in future careers, such as leadership, teamwork, decision-making and cooperation
• Help steer kids away from crime by encouraging positive behaviours
• Create strong, community-minded individuals who are more likely to be actively engaged in activities that advance and promote Moose Jaw

“There is strong agreement across the country that community sport is one of the most positive forces in the lives of young people today, even more than school, friends and peers, religion and the music/ entertainment industry.”

ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE AT THE MULTIPLEX

SAt the Multiplex, children, youth, families, adults and seniors will be able to give their health a boost by:

• Enrolling in year-round league sports
• Participating in tournaments and bonspiels that bring together people from across Western Canada and beyond for friendly sporting events
• Taking part in drop-in fitness activities
• Signing up for a fitness program
• Walking on the indoor walking track

The Multiplex is essential for dedicated athletes — kids, teens and young people who need access to top-quality facilities to take their skills to a higher level, potentially to compete at the provincial or national levels.