How can Ontario schools get funding for Sportswalls?

Ontario schools can utilize the PRO Grant (Parents Reaching Out) and other grassroots funding tools to implement GANP Sportswalls and Active Learning resources at zero net cost to the school budget.

What is the 1 Billion Active Minute Challenge?

The 1 Billion Active Minute Challenge is a province-wide movement by GANP to make Ontario the most active province in Canada. Users sync their wearable tech to log verified minutes and unlock 'Founding Mover' rewards.

How does Active Learning improve classroom behavior?

Active Learning, such as GANP's Story Challenges and Active Mad Libs, turns physical movement into a cognitive advantage, helping students release energy while improving literacy and information retention.

Do I need to bring equipment to a GANP game?

No. GANP brings the nets, balls, and paddles. For pickleball there are loaner paddles available. Just bring yourself, your shoes, and water.

What skill level is required to play at GANP?

All abilities welcome. Whether you've played for years or have never picked up a paddle, GANP community leaders make sure everyone gets playing time and has fun.

How do I host a GANP game in my neighbourhood?

GANP is always looking for community leaders to bring games to new parks. Reach out through the Contact page on getactivenplay.com to get started.

Get Active 'N Play – Connecting Ontario Through Movement & Sport.

We're Back for 2026

GANP Saturdays Are Live.

Two years of free Saturdays at Sorauren. You haven't played in years. Nobody cares. We start at noon.

Show Me This Saturday

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GANP Saturdays @ Sorauren Park

Volleyball & Pickleball. 12PM to 2PM. All abilities welcome. Kids welcome with a parent.
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Seniors Pickleball @ Sorauren Park

10AM to 12PM. Date coming soon. Built for older players who want to move and meet people.
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Markham Location

Coming this season. We're scouting parks now.

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Our Story

It Started With A Piece of Chalk.

In 2013, our founder and his friends got kicked off the side street they used to play street hockey on. Carrying two heavy nets back and forth was getting old. So one day, instead of lugging the second net, he chalked a goal onto a wall.

It worked. And it raised a bigger question: why do communities spend millions building new sport facilities when a wall and a piece of chalk can be a court?

That idea grew into Sportswalls in 18 Ontario schools, classroom tools used by teachers across North America, and free Saturday games at Sorauren Park. Backed by Jumpstart, ParticipACTION, the Government of Canada, and three Ontario school boards.

We're still chalking walls. Still showing up at parks. Still asking the same question: how many more places could be a court if someone just decided to make it one?

"I am thankful that you guys are doing these Get Active N Play Saturdays. I wouldn't have been able to play pickleball or make any new friends if this wasn't a thing. Keep it up, this is a great program."

Dave, GANP Saturdays Participant

For Teachers & Parents

Move to Learn. Classrooms That Move.

Screen time is up. Attention is down. Behavioural challenges are climbing. Movement is the remedy your classroom already has access to.

Curriculum-aligned tools that turn literacy and math into movement. Built for K-8 teachers, homeschoolers, and parents who want active bodies and active minds.

Explore Move to Learn

Kids doing an active story challenge with the Get Active Mad Libs activity

Trusted By & Working With

Over a decade of partnerships with national funders and Ontario school boards to put movement into communities.

Government of Canada
Jumpstart
ParticipACTION
TCDSB
Peel DSB
York Catholic DSB

The Plain Version

GANP At a Glance.

Three programs. One mission. Here's what they are, who they're for, what they cost, and how to start.

Program	What It Is	Who It's For	Cost	How to Start
Community Games	Free pickup volleyball & pickleball at Sorauren Park.	Adults, seniors, families. All abilities. Kids welcome with a parent.	Free.	Show up Saturday at 12PM. Or visit the community hub.
Sportswalls	Painted court markings on existing walls. Tennis, handball, volleyball, more.	Schools, school boards, community centres, parks departments.	Quote-based. Grant funding available.	Visit the Sportswalls page or contact us.
Move to Learn	Curriculum-aligned classroom tools that teach literacy and math through movement.	K-8 teachers, homeschoolers, parents.	Per-resource pricing on TpT & Etsy. Most under $10.	Browse the resource hub or our TpT store.

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This Is What Ontario Looks Like Now.

Real games. Real people. Follow along on Instagram.

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One Park Today. More Tomorrow.

GANP grows where people ask us to come. Tell us where you'd play if we ran a game in your neighbourhood.

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Common Questions

Is it really free?

GANP Saturdays and our community pickup games are free to join. Some special events like leagues, tournaments, or venue-based sessions may have a small fee to cover space rental. When there's a cost, it's always listed upfront on the event page.

Do I need to bring equipment?

Nope. We bring the nets, balls, and paddles. For pickleball we have loaner paddles available. Just bring yourself, your shoes, and water.

What skill level is required?

All abilities welcome. Whether you've played for years or have never picked up a paddle, our community leaders make sure everyone gets playing time and has fun.

How do I host a game in my neighbourhood?

We're always looking for community leaders to bring GANP to new parks. Reach out through our Contact page and we'll get in touch about how to get started.

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