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Game ON – The Ontario Government's Sport Plan
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Got It, Hide this- Website: Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
- Resource type: General web page
Summary - The message of this resource is:
Participate in amateur sports. The Ontario Government Sports Plan is working to make amateur sports more accessible for older adults. Participate in sports, develop your skills and achieve excellence.
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priority populations, amateur sports, recreation programs, community recreation , sport participation
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Rated on: 12/12/2017 10:42:24 AM
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