Overview

This report presents descriptive statistics for the 2022 Change the Game (CtG) report based on the ctg.short database (n = 4336, after duplicates have been removed). Further, this database contains responses only from participants in five geographic areas, namely Greater London Area, Hamilton-Niagara Peninsula, Kitchener-Waterloo-Barrie, Stratford-Bruce Peninsula, Windsor-Sarnia.

Change in sport-interest post-COVID

Responses to the item “How has your interest in playing sports in person changed since the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions (i.e. lifting vaccination, mask mandates)”

By demographics

 Q4 - Change in sport-interest post-COVID 
 I am much less interested in playing sports   I am somewhat less interested in playing sports   My interest in playing sports has not changed   I am more intered in playing sports 
 Age 
   6-10  7.9 21.1 68.4 2.6
   11-14  9.1 30.3 39.4 21.2
   15-18  6.8 15.9 63.6 13.6
   19-29  42.9 28.6 28.6
   #Total cases  9 28 69 16
 Gender 
   Male  7.7 29.2 49.2 13.8
   Female  9.4 18.8 67.5 4.3
   Non-Binary 
   #Total cases  16 41 111 14
 Responder 
   Parent  8.6 23.8 59.0 8.6
   Child  22.7 36.4 40.9
   #Total cases  9 30 70 18
 Race 
   White  8.6 21.1 61.7 8.6
   Black  33.3 66.7
   East Asian  22.2 11.1 44.4 22.2
   Southeast Asian  25.0 25.0 50.0
   Indigenous  100.0
   Latino  33.3 66.7
   Middle Eastern  33.3 66.7
   South Asian  37.5 62.5
   Mixed  14.3 28.6 14.3 42.9
   #Total cases  15 39 106 16
 Born in Canada? 
   No  41.2 58.8
   Yes  9.6 20.5 60.2 9.6
   #Total cases  16 41 110 16
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  10.1 18.8 63.8 7.4
   Invisible disability  3.6 46.4 42.9 7.1
   Visible disability  100.0
   #Total cases  16 41 112 13
 Overall 
   Total  8.5 22.2 59.8 9.5
   #Total cases  16 42 113 18

Table 1a. Descriptive characterization for Q4, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 Q4 - Change in sport-interest post-COVID 
 I am much less interested in playing sports   I am somewhat less interested in playing sports   My interest in playing sports has not changed   I am more intered in playing sports 
 Income 
   <$20K  23.1 7.7 69.2
   $20-$30K  9.1 9.1 81.8
   $30-$45K  5.3 42.1 52.6
   $45-$90K  10.9 28.3 60.9
   >$90K  8.6 24.1 50 17.2
   #Total cases  16 38 94 10

Table 1b. Descriptive characterization for Q4, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 Q4 - Change in sport-interest post-COVID 
 I am much less interested in playing sports   I am somewhat less interested in playing sports   My interest in playing sports has not changed   I am more intered in playing sports 
 Sport access now 
   No  66.7 33.3
   Yes  5.8 22.3 54.4 17.5
   I don’t know 
   #Total cases  6 27 58 18
 Sport access last year 
   No  13.1 20.2 63.6 3.0
   Yes  3.3 24.4 55.6 16.7
   #Total cases  16 42 113 18

Table 1c. Descriptive characterization for Q4, by sport participation status. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Considerations for in-person sports

Responses to the item “What is most important for you to participate in an in-person team or group sport now?”

By demographics

 Accessible idoor play spaces     Accessible outdoor play spaces     Maintaining COVID vaccine requirements     Maintaining non-vaccine health measures 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Age 
   6-10  72.5 27.5   50.0 50.0   75.0 25.0   77.5 22.5
   11-14  71.9 28.1   53.1 46.9   81.2 18.8   84.4 15.6
   15-18  58.5 41.5   58.5 41.5   82.9 17.1   87.8 12.2
   19-29  85.7 14.3   14.3 85.7   42.9 57.1   14.3 85.7
   #Total cases  82 38   62 58   93 27   95 25
 Gender 
   Male  65.1 34.9   54.0 46.0   69.8 30.2   77.8 22.2
   Female  68.9 31.1   51.6 48.4   72.1 27.9   77.0 23.0
   Non-Binary       
   #Total cases  125 60   97 88   132 53   143 42
 Responder 
   Parent  72.4 27.6   55.2 44.8   80.0 20.0   83.8 16.2
   Child  47.6 52.4   38.1 61.9   61.9 38.1   52.4 47.6
   #Total cases  86 40   66 60   97 29   99 27
 Race 
   White  65.9 34.1   52.7 47.3   74.4 25.6   77.5 22.5
   Black  75.0 25.0   100.0   75.0 25.0   100.0
   East Asian  66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   77.8 22.2
   Southeast Asian  100.0   25.0 75.0   25.0 75.0   25.0 75.0
   Indigenous  100.0   33.3 66.7   33.3 66.7   33.3 66.7
   Latino  83.3 16.7   50.0 50.0   66.7 33.3   100.0
   Middle Eastern  16.7 83.3   83.3 16.7   100.0   100.0
   South Asian  75.0 25.0   62.5 37.5   62.5 37.5   87.5 12.5
   Mixed  42.9 57.1   42.9 57.1   57.1 42.9   71.4 28.6
   #Total cases  116 60   92 84   126 50   137 39
 Born in Canada? 
   No  88.9 11.1   55.6 44.4   44.4 55.6   77.8 22.2
   Yes  63.5 36.5   51.5 48.5   74.3 25.7   77.2 22.8
   #Total cases  122 63   96 89   132 53   143 42
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  64.1 35.9   52.9 47.1   75.8 24.2   79.7 20.3
   Invisible disability  77.8 22.2   44.4 55.6   51.9 48.1   63.0 37.0
   Visible disability  60.0 40.0   60.0 40.0   40.0 60.0   80.0 20.0
   #Total cases  122 63   96 89   132 53   143 42
 Overall 
   Total  66.1 33.9   52.6 47.4   71.4 28.6   77.1 22.9
   #Total cases  127 65   101 91   137 55   148 44

Table 2a. Descriptive characterization for Q5, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 Accessible idoor play spaces     Accessible outdoor play spaces     Maintaining COVID vaccine requirements     Maintaining non-vaccine health measures 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Income 
   <$20K  83.3 16.7   72.2 27.8   66.7 33.3   77.8 22.2
   $20-$30K  45.8 54.2   54.2 45.8   75 25   75 25
   $30-$45K  82.4 17.6   47.1 52.9   52.9 47.1   70.6 29.4
   $45-$90K  77.3 22.7   47.7 52.3   77.3 22.7   77.3 22.7
   >$90K  63.2 36.8   49.1 50.9   77.2 22.8   86 14
   #Total cases  110 50   83 77   117 43   127 33

Table 2b. Descriptive characterization for Q5, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 Accessible idoor play spaces     Accessible outdoor play spaces     Maintaining COVID vaccine requirements     Maintaining non-vaccine health measures 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Sport access now 
   No  66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   33.3 66.7   66.7 33.3
   Yes  56.0 44.0   43.0 57.0   73.0 27.0   75.0 25.0
   I don’t know       
   #Total cases  60 46   47 59   75 31   79 27
 Sport access last year 
   No  80.4 19.6   61.7 38.3   69.2 30.8   77.6 22.4
   Yes  48.2 51.8   41.2 58.8   74.1 25.9   76.5 23.5
   #Total cases  127 65   101 91   137 55   148 44

Table 2c. Descriptive characterization for Q5, by key sport participation. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Racism in sport

Responses to the item “Which (if any) of the following statements describes your experience with racism or discrimination in sport?”

By demographics

 I have experienced racism OR discrimination in sport     I have experienced racism in sport     I have experienced discrimination in sports based on who I am     If I experience racism or discrimination while playing a sport, there is someone I can talk to about it     If I see examples of racism or discrimination on my team, I feel comfortable trying to stop it 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Age 
   6-10  72.2 27.8   88.9 11.1   77.8 22.2   72.2 27.8   88.9 11.1
   11-14  68.4 31.6   84.2 15.8   84.2 15.8   78.9 21.1   36.8 63.2
   15-18  78.3 21.7   100.0   78.3 21.7   87.0 13.0   78.3 21.7
   19-29  66.7 33.3   100.0   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3
   #Total cases  46 17   58 5   50 13   50 13   43 20
 Gender 
   Male  71.4 28.6   88.1 11.9   83.3 16.7   83.3 16.7   50.0 50.0
   Female  69.0 31.0   90.5 9.5   71.4 28.6   81.0 19.0   85.7 14.3
   Non-Binary         
   #Total cases  59 25   75 9   65 19   69 15   57 27
 Responder 
   Parent  76.0 24.0   92.0 8.0   82.0 18.0   78.0 22.0   74.0 26.0
   Child  60.0 40.0   93.3 6.7   66.7 33.3   86.7 13.3   53.3 46.7
   #Total cases  47 18   60 5   51 14   52 13   45 20
 Race 
   White  77.0 23.0   98.4 1.6   78.7 21.3   77.0 23.0   65.6 34.4
   Black  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   East Asian  75.0 25.0   100.0   75.0 25.0   100.0   75.0 25.0
   Southeast Asian  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Indigenous  50.0 50.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   100.0   100.0
   Latino  66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   100.0
   Middle Eastern  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   50.0 50.0
   South Asian  66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Mixed  100.0   100.0   60.0 40.0   100.0   40.0 60.0
   #Total cases  60 25   76 9   66 19   70 15   58 27
 Born in Canada? 
   No  57.1 42.9   71.4 28.6   71.4 28.6   85.7 14.3   85.7 14.3
   Yes  72.5 27.5   91.2 8.8   78.8 21.2   82.5 17.5   67.5 32.5
   #Total cases  62 25   78 9   68 19   72 15   60 27
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  77.5 22.5   95.8 4.2   80.3 19.7   81.7 18.3   70.4 29.6
   Invisible disability  50.0 50.0   70.0 30.0   60.0 40.0   80.0 20.0   70.0 30.0
   Visible disability  66.7 33.3   100.0   66.7 33.3   100.0   100.0
   #Total cases  62 22   78 6   65 19   69 15   60 24
 Overall 
   Total  70.8 29.2   89.9 10.1   77.5 22.5   83.1 16.9   69.7 30.3
   #Total cases  63 26   80 9   69 20   74 15   62 27

Table 3a. Descriptive characterization for Q6, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 I have experienced racism OR discrimination in sport     I have experienced racism in sport     I have experienced discrimination in sports based on who I am     If I experience racism or discrimination while playing a sport, there is someone I can talk to about it     If I see examples of racism or discrimination on my team, I feel comfortable trying to stop it 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Income 
   <$20K  60 40   80 20   80 20   100   40 60
   $20-$30K  63.6 36.4   81.8 18.2   63.6 36.4   72.7 27.3   81.8 18.2
   $30-$45K  100   100   100   100   66.7 33.3
   $45-$90K  80 20   95 5   80 20   80 20   80 20
   >$90K  58.1 41.9   83.9 16.1   74.2 25.8   77.4 22.6   61.3 38.7
   #Total cases  50 23   64 9   56 17   59 14   50 23

Table 3b. Descriptive characterization for Q6, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 I have experienced racism OR discrimination in sport     I have experienced racism in sport     I have experienced discrimination in sports based on who I am     If I experience racism or discrimination while playing a sport, there is someone I can talk to about it     If I see examples of racism or discrimination on my team, I feel comfortable trying to stop it 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Sport access now 
   No         
   Yes  71.0 29.0   89.9 10.1   76.8 23.2   79.7 20.3   63.8 36.2
   I don’t know         
   #Total cases  49 20   62 7   53 16   55 14   44 25
 Sport access last year 
   No         
   Yes  70.8 29.2   89.9 10.1   77.5 22.5   83.1 16.9   69.7 30.3
   #Total cases  63 26   80 9   69 20   74 15   62 27

Table 3c. Descriptive characterization for Q6, by sport participation. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Sense of belonging

Responses to the item “How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community?”

By demographics

 How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community? 
 Very weak   Somewhat weak   Somewhat strong   Very strong 
 Age 
   6-10  5.7 31.4 54.3 8.6
   11-14  6.2 34.4 34.4 25.0
   15-18  11.8 14.7 44.1 29.4
   19-29  33.3 66.7
   #Total cases  8 27 46 23
 Gender 
   Male  9.8 26.2 44.3 19.7
   Female  7.8 33.0 40.8 18.4
   Non-Binary 
   #Total cases  14 50 69 31
 Responder 
   Parent  8.7 27.2 44.6 19.6
   Child  6.7 13.3 40.0 40.0
   #Total cases  9 27 47 24
 Race 
   White  7.8 28.4 42.2 21.6
   Black  50.0 25.0 25.0
   East Asian  11.1 22.2 33.3 33.3
   Southeast Asian  25.0 75.0
   Indigenous  40.0 40.0 20.0
   Latino  20.0 40.0 40.0
   Middle Eastern  100.0
   South Asian  25.0 62.5 12.5
   Mixed  57.1 14.3 28.6
   #Total cases  13 48 68 33
 Born in Canada? 
   No  6.2 31.2 50.0 12.5
   Yes  8.6 29.8 41.1 20.5
   #Total cases  14 50 70 33
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  9.3 31.4 43.6 15.7
   Invisible disability  5.3 15.8 36.8 42.1
   Visible disability  40.0 60.0
   #Total cases  14 47 70 33
 Overall 
   Total  8.3 29.6 42.0 20.1
   #Total cases  14 50 71 34

Table 4a. Descriptive characterization for Q7, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community? 
 Very weak   Somewhat weak   Somewhat strong   Very strong 
 Income 
   <$20K  18.3 26.1 41.7 13.8
   $20-$30K  10.8 35.5 38.6 15.1
   $30-$45K  11.5 29 42.7 16.8
   $45-$90K  7.2 28.4 49.6 14.8
   >$90K  6.8 24 50.8 18.4
   #Total cases  257 811 1448 500

Table 4b. Descriptive characterization for Q7, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community? 
 Very weak   Somewhat weak   Somewhat strong   Very strong 
 Sport access now 
   No 
   Yes  5.3 20.0 47.4 27.4
   I don’t know 
   #Total cases  5 19 45 26
 Sport access last year 
   No  8.9 44.3 35.4 11.4
   Yes  7.8 16.7 47.8 27.8
   #Total cases  14 50 71 34

Table 4c. Descriptive characterization for Q7, by sport participation. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Current mental health

Responses to the item “In general, would you say your mental health is…”

By demographics

 In general, would you say your mental health is…? 
 Poor   Fair   Good   Very good   Excellent 
 Age 
   6-10  2.8 11.1 36.1 33.3 16.7
   11-14  2.9 11.8 41.2 41.2 2.9
   15-18  5.6 22.2 47.2 13.9 11.1
   19-29  66.7 33.3
   #Total cases  4 16 46 32 11
 Gender 
   Male  3.2 22.6 41.9 24.2 8.1
   Female  8.3 16.5 45.0 22.9 7.3
   Non-Binary 
   #Total cases  11 32 75 40 13
 Responder 
   Parent  4.1 16.3 40.8 27.6 11.2
   Child  6.7 53.3 40.0
   #Total cases  4 17 48 33 11
 Race 
   White  5.7 14.8 45.9 27.0 6.6
   Black  25.0 50.0 25.0
   East Asian  11.1 33.3 33.3 11.1 11.1
   Southeast Asian  50.0 25.0 25.0
   Indigenous  20.0 40.0 40.0
   Latino  16.7 50.0 16.7 16.7
   Middle Eastern  75.0 25.0
   South Asian  37.5 25.0 25.0 12.5
   Mixed  14.3 42.9 42.9
   #Total cases  10 31 75 40 13
 Born in Canada? 
   No  12.5 56.2 12.5 18.8
   Yes  7.0 19.0 43.7 24.1 6.3
   #Total cases  11 32 78 40 13
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  6.2 15.9 48.3 23.4 6.2
   Invisible disability  9.5 38.1 19.0 23.8 9.5
   Visible disability  20.0 20.0 20.0 40.0
   #Total cases  11 32 75 40 13
 Overall 
   Total  6.2 18.8 44.3 23.3 7.4
   #Total cases  11 33 78 41 13

Table 5a. Descriptive characterization for Q8, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 In general, would you say your mental health is…? 
 Poor   Fair   Good   Very good   Excellent 
 Income 
   <$20K  13.3 26.7 46.7 13.3
   $20-$30K  9.5 23.8 38.1 19 9.5
   $30-$45K  11.8 17.6 35.3 23.5 11.8
   $45-$90K  8.9 13.3 40 33.3 4.4
   >$90K  1.8 16.1 48.2 26.8 7.1
   #Total cases  11 27 66 38 12

Table 5b. Descriptive characterization for Q8, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 In general, would you say your mental health is…? 
 Poor   Fair   Good   Very good   Excellent 
 Sport access now 
   No 
   Yes  1.0 16.5 48.5 28.9 5.2
   I don’t know 
   #Total cases  1 16 47 28 5
 Sport access last year 
   No  11.8 23.5 32.9 23.5 8.2
   Yes  1.1 14.3 54.9 23.1 6.6
   #Total cases  11 33 78 41 13

Table 5c. Descriptive characterization for Q8, by sport participation. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Mental health post-pandemic

Responses to the item “Compared to before the pandemic started, how would you say your mental health is now? Would you say…”

By demographics

 Compared to before the pandemic started, how would you say your mental health is now? Would you say… 
 Much worse now   Somewhat worse now   About the same   Somewhat better now   Much better now 
 Age 
   6-10  2.6 41.0 35.9 10.3 10.3
   11-14  47.1 41.2 11.8
   15-18  20.0 33.3 40.0 4.4 2.2
   19-29  28.6 42.9 14.3 14.3
   #Total cases  12 50 47 10 6
 Gender 
   Male  10.4 37.3 37.3 11.9 3.0
   Female  6.6 37.7 41.0 9.0 5.7
   Non-Binary 
   #Total cases  15 71 75 19 9
 Responder 
   Parent  6.5 41.7 38.9 8.3 4.6
   Child  22.7 31.8 31.8 4.5 9.1
   #Total cases  12 52 49 10 7
 Race 
   White  8.3 38.6 38.6 11.4 3.0
   Black  50.0 50.0
   East Asian  22.2 77.8
   Southeast Asian  50.0 50.0
   Indigenous  40.0 20.0 40.0
   Latino  33.3 50.0 16.7
   Middle Eastern  16.7 33.3 16.7 33.3
   South Asian  25.0 62.5 12.5
   Mixed  71.4 28.6
   #Total cases  12 68 73 19 9
 Born in Canada? 
   No  33.3 44.4 16.7 5.6
   Yes  7.6 38.6 39.8 9.4 4.7
   #Total cases  13 72 76 19 9
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  6.5 37.4 40.6 11.0 4.5
   Invisible disability  17.2 34.5 41.4 3.4 3.4
   Visible disability  20.0 40.0 20.0 20.0
   #Total cases  15 69 77 19 9
 Overall 
   Total  7.7 37.9 40.0 9.7 4.6
   #Total cases  15 74 78 19 9

Table 6a. Descriptive characterization for Q9, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 Compared to before the pandemic started, how would you say your mental health is now? Would you say… 
 Much worse now   Somewhat worse now   About the same   Somewhat better now   Much better now 
 Income 
   <$20K  18.8 18.8 43.8 12.5 6.2
   $20-$30K  33.3 45.8 8.3 12.5
   $30-$45K  42.1 47.4 5.3 5.3
   $45-$90K  4.3 32.6 39.1 21.7 2.2
   >$90K  3.4 54.2 37.3 5.1
   #Total cases  7 66 67 18 6

Table 6b. Descriptive characterization for Q9, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 Compared to before the pandemic started, how would you say your mental health is now? Would you say… 
 Much worse now   Somewhat worse now   About the same   Somewhat better now   Much better now 
 Sport access now 
   No  33.3 33.3 33.3
   Yes  8.7 36.9 38.8 12.6 2.9
   I don’t know 
   #Total cases  9 40 42 13 5
 Sport access last year 
   No  9.6 36.5 41.3 9.6 2.9
   Yes  5.5 39.6 38.5 9.9 6.6
   #Total cases  15 74 78 19 9

Table 6c. Descriptive characterization for Q9, by sport participation. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Mental health & sport opportunity

Responses to the item “How has the decrease in opportunities to participate in sport and physical activity impacted your mental health over the past year?”

By demographics

 I am less confident engaging in physical activity     I don’t feel as good about myself     I find it harder to connect with others     I feel stressed more often in the day 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Age 
   6-10  70.0 30.0   75.0 25.0   75.0 25.0   70.0 30.0
   11-14  87.5 12.5   84.4 15.6   65.6 34.4   81.2 18.8
   15-18  93.0 7.0   72.1 27.9   48.8 51.2   62.8 37.2
   19-29  100.0   42.9 57.1   71.4 28.6   42.9 57.1
   #Total cases  103 19   91 31   77 45   84 38
 Gender 
   Male  89.2 10.8   76.9 23.1   56.9 43.1   70.8 29.2
   Female  73.8 26.2   71.3 28.7   71.3 28.7   73.8 26.2
   Non-Binary       
   #Total cases  148 39   137 50   124 63   136 51
 Responder 
   Parent  82.2 17.8   76.6 23.4   68.2 31.8   70.1 29.9
   Child  100.0   71.4 28.6   33.3 66.7   66.7 33.3
   #Total cases  109 19   97 31   80 48   89 39
 Race 
   White  78.6 21.4   72.5 27.5   63.4 36.6   73.3 26.7
   Black  50.0 50.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   75.0 25.0
   East Asian  77.8 22.2   88.9 11.1   66.7 33.3   88.9 11.1
   Southeast Asian  100.0   25.0 75.0   100.0   50.0 50.0
   Indigenous  100.0   100.0   20.0 80.0   20.0 80.0
   Latino  66.7 33.3   83.3 16.7   66.7 33.3   100.0
   Middle Eastern  83.3 16.7   50.0 50.0   66.7 33.3   100.0
   South Asian  87.5 12.5   87.5 12.5   87.5 12.5   62.5 37.5
   Mixed  71.4 28.6   57.1 42.9   71.4 28.6   71.4 28.6
   #Total cases  142 38   132 48   116 64   132 48
 Born in Canada? 
   No  94.4 5.6   72.2 27.8   83.3 16.7   66.7 33.3
   Yes  77.8 22.2   73.1 26.9   63.2 36.8   73.1 26.9
   #Total cases  150 39   138 51   123 66   137 52
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  77.8 22.2   73.9 26.1   66.0 34.0   73.9 26.1
   Invisible disability  86.2 13.8   62.1 37.9   51.7 48.3   62.1 37.9
   Visible disability  80.0 20.0   100.0   100.0   80.0 20.0
   #Total cases  148 39   136 51   121 66   135 52
 Overall 
   Total  79.9 20.1   73.7 26.3   64.9 35.1   72.7 27.3
   #Total cases  155 39   143 51   126 68   141 53

Table 7a. Descriptive characterization for Q10, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 I am less confident engaging in physical activity     I don’t feel as good about myself     I find it harder to connect with others     I feel stressed more often in the day 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Income 
   <$20K  94.4 5.6   77.8 22.2   77.8 22.2   83.3 16.7
   $20-$30K  62.5 37.5   54.2 45.8   75 25   66.7 33.3
   $30-$45K  78.9 21.1   63.2 36.8   57.9 42.1   63.2 36.8
   $45-$90K  73.9 26.1   82.6 17.4   67.4 32.6   78.3 21.7
   >$90K  86 14   75.4 24.6   70.2 29.8   71.9 28.1
   #Total cases  130 34   120 44   114 50   120 44

Table 7b. Descriptive characterization for Q10, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 I am less confident engaging in physical activity     I don’t feel as good about myself     I find it harder to connect with others     I feel stressed more often in the day 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Sport access now 
   No  100.0   33.3 66.7   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3
   Yes  80.4 19.6   75.5 24.5   58.8 41.2   70.6 29.4
   I don’t know       
   #Total cases  88 20   79 29   64 44   76 32
 Sport access last year 
   No  81.0 19.0   71.4 28.6   77.1 22.9   77.1 22.9
   Yes  78.7 21.3   76.4 23.6   50.6 49.4   67.4 32.6
   #Total cases  155 39   143 51   126 68   141 53

Table 7c. Descriptive characterization for Q10, by sport participation. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Child mental health

Responses to the item “What do you think would help improve your child(ren)’s mental health?”

By demographics

 More frequent participation in organized sports     Less screen time     More outdoor recreation activities     Better sleep quality     Easier access to mental health services 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Age 
   6-10  60.0 40.0   40.0 60.0   35.0 65.0   60.0 40.0   50.0 50.0
   11-14  58.8 41.2   47.1 52.9   47.1 52.9   61.8 38.2   85.3 14.7
   15-18  48.8 51.2   37.2 62.8   51.2 48.8   39.5 60.5   55.8 44.2
   19-29  71.4 28.6   57.1 42.9   14.3 85.7   42.9 57.1   57.1 42.9
   #Total cases  70 54   52 72   53 71   65 59   77 47
 Gender 
   Male  53.7 46.3   47.8 52.2   35.8 64.2   47.8 52.2   64.2 35.8
   Female  68.0 32.0   45.1 54.9   52.5 47.5   42.6 57.4   56.6 43.4
   Non-Binary         
   #Total cases  119 70   87 102   88 101   84 105   112 77
 Responder 
   Parent  58.3 41.7   41.7 58.3   43.5 56.5   50.9 49.1   59.3 40.7
   Child  45.5 54.5   45.5 54.5   36.4 63.6   54.5 45.5   68.2 31.8
   #Total cases  73 57   55 75   55 75   67 63   79 51
 Race 
   White  61.1 38.9   42.0 58.0   45.8 54.2   42.0 58.0   57.3 42.7
   Black  50.0 50.0   25.0 75.0   25.0 75.0   50.0 50.0   75.0 25.0
   East Asian  88.9 11.1   55.6 44.4   88.9 11.1   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3
   Southeast Asian  75.0 25.0   25.0 75.0   25.0 75.0   100.0   50.0 50.0
   Indigenous  60.0 40.0   20.0 80.0   20.0 80.0   100.0   40.0 60.0
   Latino  66.7 33.3   50.0 50.0   66.7 33.3   33.3 66.7   50.0 50.0
   Middle Eastern  50.0 50.0   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   100.0   66.7 33.3
   South Asian  100.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   37.5 62.5   87.5 12.5
   Mixed  28.6 71.4   57.1 42.9   100.0   57.1 42.9   42.9 57.1
   #Total cases  113 67   78 102   83 97   78 102   105 75
 Born in Canada? 
   No  83.3 16.7   50.0 50.0   44.4 55.6   44.4 55.6   83.3 16.7
   Yes  61.4 38.6   43.9 56.1   46.2 53.8   43.9 56.1   56.7 43.3
   #Total cases  120 69   84 105   87 102   83 106   112 77
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  65.0 35.0   46.5 53.5   51.0 49.0   44.6 55.4   59.9 40.1
   Invisible disability  51.9 48.1   25.9 74.1   25.9 74.1   33.3 66.7   51.9 48.1
   Visible disability  100.0   80.0 20.0   60.0 40.0   80.0 20.0   80.0 20.0
   #Total cases  121 68   84 105   90 99   83 106   112 77
 Overall 
   Total  62.8 37.2   45.4 54.6   46.4 53.6   44.9 55.1   59.2 40.8
   #Total cases  123 73   89 107   91 105   88 108   116 80

Table 8a. Descriptive characterization for Q11, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 More frequent participation in organized sports     Less screen time     More outdoor recreation activities     Better sleep quality     Easier access to mental health services 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Income 
   <$20K  66.7 33.3   72.2 27.8   61.1 38.9   33.3 66.7   55.6 44.4
   $20-$30K  62.5 37.5   50 50   45.8 54.2   58.3 41.7   41.7 58.3
   $30-$45K  63.2 36.8   42.1 57.9   36.8 63.2   36.8 63.2   73.7 26.3
   $45-$90K  80.4 19.6   32.6 67.4   47.8 52.2   52.2 47.8   60.9 39.1
   >$90K  50.8 49.2   49.2 50.8   45.8 54.2   44.1 55.9   62.7 37.3
   #Total cases  106 60   77 89   78 88   77 89   99 67

Table 8b. Descriptive characterization for Q11, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 More frequent participation in organized sports     Less screen time     More outdoor recreation activities     Better sleep quality     Easier access to mental health services 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Sport access now 
   No  50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   100.0   50.0 50.0
   Yes  53.8 46.2   43.3 56.7   35.6 64.4   44.2 55.8   54.8 45.2
   I don’t know         
   #Total cases  58 50   47 61   39 69   50 58   59 49
 Sport access last year 
   No  78.1 21.9   42.9 57.1   54.3 45.7   43.8 56.2   61.9 38.1
   Yes  45.1 54.9   48.4 51.6   37.4 62.6   46.2 53.8   56.0 44.0
   #Total cases  123 73   89 107   91 105   88 108   116 80

Table 8c. Descriptive characterization for Q11, by sport participation. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Reasons for not playing sports

Responses to the item “Which (if any) of the following are reasons why you do not play sports?”

By demographics

 Sport facilities are not accessible     I don’t have transportation     Limited variety of sports in my community     Sports available are not adaptive to my needs     Sport I like are too expensive     I do not like sports 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Age 
   6-10  95.5 4.5   95.5 4.5   68.2 31.8   90.9 9.1   50.0 50.0   86.4 13.6
   11-14  92.3 7.7   92.3 7.7   76.9 23.1   92.3 7.7   69.2 30.8   53.8 46.2
   15-18  100.0   100.0   93.8 6.2   93.8 6.2   75.0 25.0   62.5 37.5
   19-29  100.0   100.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   100.0
   #Total cases  53 2   49 6   44 11   49 6   34 21   40 15
 Gender 
   Male  95.2 4.8   100.0   90.5 9.5   95.2 4.8   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3
   Female  94.9 5.1   91.0 9.0   85.9 14.1   89.7 10.3   69.2 30.8   69.2 30.8
   Non-Binary           
   #Total cases  94 5   92 7   86 13   90 9   68 31   68 31
 Responder 
   Parent  96.3 3.7   90.7 9.3   77.8 22.2   88.9 11.1   64.8 35.2   72.2 27.8
   Child  100.0   40.0 60.0   100.0   80.0 20.0   40.0 60.0   100.0
   #Total cases  57 2   51 8   47 12   52 7   37 22   44 15
 Race 
   White  100.0   92.4 7.6   84.8 15.2   89.4 10.6   68.2 31.8   68.2 31.8
   Black  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   East Asian  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   60.0 40.0   60.0 40.0
   Southeast Asian  66.7 33.3   100.0   100.0   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3
   Indigenous  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Latino  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Middle Eastern  75.0 25.0   100.0   75.0 25.0   100.0   25.0 75.0   100.0
   South Asian  60.0 40.0   100.0   80.0 20.0   80.0 20.0   100.0   80.0 20.0
   Mixed  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   100.0
   #Total cases  87 4   86 5   79 12   82 9   63 28   62 29
 Born in Canada? 
   No  100.0   81.8 18.2   72.7 27.3   81.8 18.2   81.8 18.2   63.6 36.4
   Yes  94.3 5.7   94.3 5.7   88.5 11.5   92.0 8.0   66.7 33.3   69.0 31.0
   #Total cases  93 5   91 7   85 13   89 9   67 31   67 31
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  95.0 5.0   97.5 2.5   87.5 12.5   93.8 6.2   70.0 30.0   68.8 31.2
   Invisible disability  94.1 5.9   70.6 29.4   88.2 11.8   82.4 17.6   58.8 41.2   76.5 23.5
   Visible disability  100.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   100.0   100.0
   #Total cases  94 5   92 7   86 13   90 9   68 31   68 31
 Overall 
   Total  95.0 5.0   92.1 7.9   86.1 13.9   90.1 9.9   68.3 31.7   69.3 30.7
   #Total cases  96 5   93 8   87 14   91 10   69 32   70 31

Table 9a. Descriptive characterization for Q12, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 Sport facilities are not accessible     I don’t have transportation     Limited variety of sports in my community     Sports available are not adaptive to my needs     Sport I like are too expensive     I do not like sports 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Income 
   <$20K  100   92.3 7.7   92.3 7.7   92.3 7.7   69.2 30.8   92.3 7.7
   $20-$30K  100   92.3 7.7   92.3 7.7   100   46.2 53.8   61.5 38.5
   $30-$45K  84.6 15.4   84.6 15.4   76.9 23.1   92.3 7.7   53.8 46.2   76.9 23.1
   $45-$90K  92.3 7.7   96.2 3.8   84.6 15.4   88.5 11.5   61.5 38.5   69.2 30.8
   >$90K  95.8 4.2   100   83.3 16.7   91.7 8.3   91.7 8.3   54.2 45.8
   #Total cases  84 5   84 5   76 13   82 7   60 29   61 28

Table 9b. Descriptive characterization for Q12, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 Sport facilities are not accessible     I don’t have transportation     Limited variety of sports in my community     Sports available are not adaptive to my needs     Sport I like are too expensive     I do not like sports 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Sport access now 
   No  100   50.0 50.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Yes  97 3   87.9 12.1   75.8 24.2   78.8 21.2   69.7 30.3   75.8 24.2
   I don’t know           
   #Total cases  36 1   31 6   29 8   30 7   23 14   29 8
 Sport access last year 
   No  95 5   92.1 7.9   86.1 13.9   90.1 9.9   68.3 31.7   69.3 30.7
   Yes           
   #Total cases  96 5   93 8   87 14   91 10   69 32   70 31

Table 9c. Descriptive characterization for Q12, by sport participation. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Reasons for not playing sports #2

Responses to the item “Which (if any) of the following are reasons why you do not play sports?”

By demographics

 Did not enjoy sports     I have experienced racism in sports     I have experienced discrimination in sports     I do not have friends to play with     I have not felt included in a team 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Age 
   6-10  65.0 35.0   100.0   100.0   75.0 25.0   90.0 10.0
   11-14  84.6 15.4   92.3 7.7   92.3 7.7   84.6 15.4   92.3 7.7
   15-18  72.2 27.8   100.0   100.0   61.1 38.9   77.8 22.2
   19-29  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   50.0 50.0
   #Total cases  41 14   54 1   54 1   37 18   46 9
 Gender 
   Male  65.2 34.8   100.0   100.0   52.2 47.8   87.0 13.0
   Female  75.0 25.0   97.4 2.6   94.7 5.3   63.2 36.8   82.9 17.1
   Non-Binary         
   #Total cases  72 27   97 2   95 4   60 39   83 16
 Responder 
   Parent  75.5 24.5   98.1 1.9   96.2 3.8   69.8 30.2   86.8 13.2
   Child  80.0 20.0   100.0   100.0   20.0 80.0   40.0 60.0
   #Total cases  44 14   57 1   56 2   38 20   48 10
 Race 
   White  72.1 27.9   98.5 1.5   97.1 2.9   60.3 39.7   80.9 19.1
   Black  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   East Asian  80.0 20.0   100.0   80.0 20.0   40.0 60.0   100.0
   Southeast Asian  66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3
   Indigenous  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Latino  66.7 33.3   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Middle Eastern  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   South Asian  60.0 40.0   100.0   100.0   60.0 40.0   100.0
   Mixed  100.0   100.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0
   #Total cases  66 25   89 2   87 4   55 36   76 15
 Born in Canada? 
   No  90.9 9.1   90.9 9.1   90.9 9.1   36.4 63.6   100.0
   Yes  70.1 29.9   98.9 1.1   96.6 3.4   63.2 36.8   81.6 18.4
   #Total cases  71 27   96 2   94 4   59 39   82 16
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  72.5 27.5   98.8 1.2   97.5 2.5   63.7 36.2   83.8 16.2
   Invisible disability  70.6 29.4   100.0   94.1 5.9   47.1 52.9   82.4 17.6
   Visible disability  100.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   100.0
   #Total cases  72 27   97 2   95 4   60 39   83 16
 Overall 
   Total  73.0 27.0   98.0 2.0   96.0 4.0   60.0 40.0   83.0 17.0
   #Total cases  73 27   98 2   96 4   60 40   83 17

Table 10a. Descriptive characterization for Q13, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 Did not enjoy sports     I have experienced racism in sports     I have experienced discrimination in sports     I do not have friends to play with     I have not felt included in a team 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Income 
   <$20K  92.3 7.7   92.3 7.7   84.6 15.4   76.9 23.1   92.3 7.7
   $20-$30K  63.6 36.4   100   100   54.5 45.5   90.9 9.1
   $30-$45K  84.6 15.4   100   100   61.5 38.5   92.3 7.7
   $45-$90K  73.1 26.9   96.2 3.8   92.3 7.7   57.7 42.3   80.8 19.2
   >$90K  65.4 34.6   100   100   57.7 42.3   84.6 15.4
   #Total cases  66 23   87 2   85 4   54 35   77 12

Table 10b. Descriptive characterization for Q13, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 Did not enjoy sports     I have experienced racism in sports     I have experienced discrimination in sports     I do not have friends to play with     I have not felt included in a team 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Sport access now 
   No  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100
   Yes  71.9 28.1   96.9 3.1   96.9 3.1   62.5 37.5   75 25
   I don’t know         
   #Total cases  25 9   33 1   33 1   20 14   26 8
 Sport access last year 
   No  73.0 27.0   98.0 2.0   96.0 4.0   60.0 40.0   83 17
   Yes         
   #Total cases  73 27   98 2   96 4   60 40   83 17

Table 10c. Descriptive characterization for Q13, by sport participation. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Current sport participation

Responses to the item “How do you currently participate in sports?”

By demographics

 I play individual sports in-person     I play organized team sports in-person     I play informally with friends     I play pickup/drop-in     I play ie-sports 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Age 
   6-10  50.0 50.0   33.3 66.7   33.3 66.7   94.4 5.6   72.2 27.8
   11-14  61.9 38.1   23.8 76.2   33.3 66.7   85.7 14.3   76.2 23.8
   15-18  73.9 26.1   26.1 73.9   65.2 34.8   82.6 17.4   73.9 26.1
   19-29  33.3 66.7   66.7 33.3   100.0   100.0   100.0
   #Total cases  40 25   19 46   31 34   57 8   49 16
 Gender 
   Male  63.6 36.4   22.7 77.3   47.7 52.3   81.8 18.2   72.7 27.3
   Female  47.6 52.4   50.0 50.0   54.8 45.2   90.5 9.5   85.7 14.3
   Non-Binary         
   #Total cases  48 38   31 55   44 42   74 12   68 18
 Responder 
   Parent  63.5 36.5   28.8 71.2   42.3 57.7   86.5 13.5   73.1 26.9
   Child  60.0 40.0   26.7 73.3   66.7 33.3   86.7 13.3   80.0 20.0
   #Total cases  42 25   19 48   32 35   58 9   50 17
 Race 
   White  58.7 41.3   28.6 71.4   49.2 50.8   82.5 17.5   79.4 20.6
   Black  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   50.0 50.0
   East Asian  25.0 75.0   50.0 50.0   100.0   100.0   75.0 25.0
   Southeast Asian  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Indigenous  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   50.0 50.0
   Latino  33.3 66.7   33.3 66.7   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Middle Eastern  100.0   50.0 50.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   South Asian  100.0   100.0   66.7 33.3   100.0   66.7 33.3
   Mixed  60.0 40.0   40.0 60.0   40.0 60.0   100.0   100.0
   #Total cases  48 39   30 57   45 42   76 11   69 18
 Born in Canada? 
   No  28.6 71.4   71.4 28.6   57.1 42.9   85.7 14.3   85.7 14.3
   Yes  57.3 42.7   32.9 67.1   51.2 48.8   86.6 13.4   79.3 20.7
   #Total cases  49 40   32 57   46 43   77 12   71 18
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  52.1 47.9   38.4 61.6   56.2 43.8   86.3 13.7   78.1 21.9
   Invisible disability  60.0 40.0   30.0 70.0   40.0 60.0   100.0   80.0 20.0
   Visible disability  66.7 33.3   33.3 66.7   33.3 66.7   33.3 66.7   100.0
   #Total cases  46 40   32 54   46 40   74 12   68 18
 Overall 
   Total  56.0 44.0   35.2 64.8   51.6 48.4   85.7 14.3   79.1 20.9
   #Total cases  51 40   32 59   47 44   78 13   72 19

Table 11a. Descriptive characterization for Q17, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 I play individual sports in-person     I play organized team sports in-person     I play informally with friends     I play pickup/drop-in     I play ie-sports 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Income 
   <$20K  40 60   60 40   40 60   80 20   80 20
   $20-$30K  45.5 54.5   45.5 54.5   36.4 63.6   90.9 9.1   90.9 9.1
   $30-$45K  66.7 33.3   33.3 66.7   50 50   83.3 16.7   83.3 16.7
   $45-$90K  55 45   45 55   45 55   90 10   65 35
   >$90K  63.6 36.4   18.2 81.8   57.6 42.4   87.9 12.1   81.8 18.2
   #Total cases  43 32   25 50   37 38   66 9   59 16

Table 11b. Descriptive characterization for Q17, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 I play individual sports in-person     I play organized team sports in-person     I play informally with friends     I play pickup/drop-in     I play ie-sports 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Sport access now 
   No         
   Yes  62 38   26.8 73.2   53.5 46.5   84.5 15.5   76.1 23.9
   I don’t know         
   #Total cases  44 27   19 52   38 33   60 11   54 17
 Sport access last year 
   No         
   Yes  56 44   35.2 64.8   51.6 48.4   85.7 14.3   79.1 20.9
   #Total cases  51 40   32 59   47 44   78 13   72 19

Table 11c. Descriptive characterization for Q17, by sport participation. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Sport participation frequency

Responses to the item “How often do you participate in sports in-person?”

By demographics

 How often do you participate in sports in-person? 
 Less than once per week   About once per week   More than once per week 
 Age 
   6-10  25.0 31.2 43.8
   11-14  19.0 14.3 66.7
   15-18  22.7 27.3 50.0
   19-29  33.3 66.7
   #Total cases  13 15 34
 Gender 
   Male  21.4 21.4 57.1
   Female  17.5 27.5 55.0
   Non-Binary 
   #Total cases  16 20 46
 Responder 
   Parent  18.0 30.0 52.0
   Child  28.6 7.1 64.3
   #Total cases  13 16 35
 Race 
   White  21.0 25.8 53.2
   Black  50.0 50.0
   East Asian  50.0 25.0 25.0
   Southeast Asian 
   Indigenous  50.0 50.0
   Latino  50.0 50.0
   Middle Eastern  100.0
   South Asian  33.3 66.7
   Mixed  100.0
   #Total cases  18 19 46
 Born in Canada? 
   No  16.7 33.3 50.0
   Yes  22.8 22.8 54.4
   #Total cases  19 20 46
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  24.3 22.9 52.9
   Invisible disability  11.1 22.2 66.7
   Visible disability  33.3 66.7
   #Total cases  19 20 43
 Overall 
   Total  21.8 24.1 54.0
   #Total cases  19 21 47

Table 12a. Descriptive characterization for Q18, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 How often do you participate in sports in-person? 
 Less than once per week   About once per week   More than once per week 
 Income 
   <$20K  50 50
   $20-$30K  9.1 36.4 54.5
   $30-$45K  16.7 83.3
   $45-$90K  31.6 36.8 31.6
   >$90K  19.4 16.1 64.5
   #Total cases  16 16 39

Table 12b. Descriptive characterization for Q18, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 How often do you participate in sports in-person? 
 Less than once per week   About once per week   More than once per week 
 Sport access now 
   No 
   Yes  21.7 23.2 55.1
   I don’t know 
   #Total cases  15 16 38
 Sport access last year 
   No 
   Yes  21.8 24.1 54.0
   #Total cases  19 21 47

Table 12c. Descriptive characterization for Q18, by sport participation. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Sports played - Core sports

Responses to the item “What sports do you currently play?”

By demographics

 Football     Soccer     Hockey     Basketball 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Age 
   6-10  76.5 23.5   58.8 41.2   70.6 29.4   76.5 23.5
   11-14  100.0   33.3 66.7   71.4 28.6   52.4 47.6
   15-18  95.5 4.5   63.6 36.4   72.7 27.3   90.9 9.1
   19-29  100.0   66.7 33.3   100.0   100.0
   #Total cases  58 5   33 30   46 17   47 16
 Gender 
   Male  95.2 4.8   50.0 50.0   71.4 28.6   64.3 35.7
   Female  92.3 7.7   64.1 35.9   82.1 17.9   84.6 15.4
   Non-Binary       
   #Total cases  76 5   46 35   62 19   60 21
 Responder 
   Parent  92.2 7.8   52.9 47.1   66.7 33.3   74.5 25.5
   Child  92.9 7.1   50.0 50.0   85.7 14.3   78.6 21.4
   #Total cases  60 5   34 31   46 19   49 16
 Race 
   White  96.8 3.2   58.7 41.3   74.6 25.4   74.6 25.4
   Black  100.0   50.0 50.0   100.0   100.0
   East Asian  100.0   75.0 25.0   75.0 25.0   75.0 25.0
   Southeast Asian       
   Indigenous  50.0 50.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   100.0
   Latino  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Middle Eastern  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   South Asian  100.0   100.0   100.0   66.7 33.3
   Mixed  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   #Total cases  77 5   47 35   63 19   61 21
 Born in Canada? 
   No  83.3 16.7   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Yes  94.9 5.1   55.1 44.9   74.4 25.6   73.1 26.9
   #Total cases  79 5   49 35   64 20   63 21
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  94.4 5.6   62.0 38.0   78.9 21.1   74.6 25.4
   Invisible disability  100.0   28.6 71.4   42.9 57.1   100.0
   Visible disability  66.7 33.3   100.0   66.7 33.3   100.0
   #Total cases  76 5   49 32   61 20   63 18
 Overall 
   Total  94.2 5.8   58.1 41.9   74.4 25.6   75.6 24.4
   #Total cases  81 5   50 36   64 22   65 21

Table 13a. Descriptive characterization for Q20, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 Football     Soccer     Hockey     Basketball 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Income 
   <$20K  100   50 50   100   75 25
   $20-$30K  88.9 11.1   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   77.8 22.2
   $30-$45K  100   100   66.7 33.3   100
   $45-$90K  85 15   75 25   65 35   85 15
   >$90K  96.8 3.2   48.4 51.6   77.4 22.6   51.6 48.4
   #Total cases  65 5   38 32   51 19   49 21

Table 13b. Descriptive characterization for Q20, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 Football     Soccer     Hockey     Basketball 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Sport access now 
   No       
   Yes  94.1 5.9   54.4 45.6   72.1 27.9   73.5 26.5
   I don’t know       
   #Total cases  64 4   37 31   49 19   50 18
 Sport access last year 
   No       
   Yes  94.2 5.8   58.1 41.9   74.4 25.6   75.6 24.4
   #Total cases  81 5   50 36   64 22   65 21

Table 13c. Descriptive characterization for Q20, by sport participation. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Sports played - Other ball & raquet sports

Responses to the item “What sports do you currently play?”

By demographics

 Baseball     Volleyball     Rugby     Lacrosse     Cricket     Tennis     Badminton     Golf 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Age 
   6-10  52.9 47.1   94.1 5.9   94.1 5.9   100.0   100   94.1 5.9   100   88.2 11.8
   11-14  66.7 33.3   76.2 23.8   100.0   100.0   100   100.0   100   85.7 14.3
   15-18  81.8 18.2   90.9 9.1   100.0   100.0   100   90.9 9.1   100   86.4 13.6
   19-29  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100   100.0   100   66.7 33.3
   #Total cases  44 19   55 8   62 1   63   63   60 3   63   54 9
 Gender 
   Male  71.4 28.6   81.0 19.0   100.0   100.0   100   97.6 2.4   100   81.0 19.0
   Female  76.9 23.1   94.9 5.1   97.4 2.6   97.4 2.6   100   94.9 5.1   100   94.9 5.1
   Non-Binary               
   #Total cases  60 21   71 10   80 1   80 1   81   78 3   81   71 10
 Responder 
   Parent  66.7 33.3   88.2 11.8   98.0 2.0   100.0   100   94.1 5.9   100   86.3 13.7
   Child  78.6 21.4   85.7 14.3   100.0   100.0   100   100.0   100   85.7 14.3
   #Total cases  45 20   57 8   64 1   65   65   62 3   65   56 9
 Race 
   White  73.0 27.0   87.3 12.7   98.4 1.6   100.0   100   95.2 4.8   100   84.1 15.9
   Black  100.0   100.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   100   100.0   100   100.0
   East Asian  75.0 25.0   75.0 25.0   100.0   100.0   100   100.0   100   100.0
   Southeast Asian               
   Indigenous  50.0 50.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100   100.0   100   100.0
   Latino  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100   100.0   100   100.0
   Middle Eastern  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100   100.0   100   100.0
   South Asian  66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   100.0   100.0   100   100.0   100   100.0
   Mixed  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100   100.0   100   100.0
   #Total cases  61 21   72 10   81 1   81 1   82   79 3   82   72 10
 Born in Canada? 
   No  83.3 16.7   83.3 16.7   100.0   100.0   100   100.0   100   100.0
   Yes  74.4 25.6   88.5 11.5   98.7 1.3   98.7 1.3   100   94.9 5.1   100   85.9 14.1
   #Total cases  63 21   74 10   83 1   83 1   84   80 4   84   73 11
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  74.6 25.4   88.7 11.3   100.0   98.6 1.4   100   94.4 5.6   100   87.3 12.7
   Invisible disability  71.4 28.6   71.4 28.6   100.0   100.0   100   100.0   100   71.4 28.6
   Visible disability  66.7 33.3   100.0   66.7 33.3   100.0   100   100.0   100   100.0
   #Total cases  60 21   71 10   80 1   80 1   81   77 4   81   70 11
 Overall 
   Total  74.4 25.6   88.4 11.6   98.8 1.2   98.8 1.2   100   95.3 4.7   100   87.2 12.8
   #Total cases  64 22   76 10   85 1   85 1   86   82 4   86   75 11

Table 14a. Descriptive characterization for Q20, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 Baseball     Volleyball     Rugby     Lacrosse     Cricket     Tennis     Badminton     Golf 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Income 
   <$20K  100   75 25   100   100   100   100   100   100
   $20-$30K  77.8 22.2   88.9 11.1   88.9 11.1   100   100   88.9 11.1   100   100
   $30-$45K  100   66.7 33.3   100   100   100   100   100   66.7 33.3
   $45-$90K  60 40   95 5   100   100   100   100   100   95 5
   >$90K  67.7 32.3   83.9 16.1   100   100   100   93.5 6.5   100   77.4 22.6
   #Total cases  50 20   60 10   69 1   70   70   67 3   70   60 10

Table 14b. Descriptive characterization for Q20, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 Baseball     Volleyball     Rugby     Lacrosse     Cricket     Tennis     Badminton     Golf 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Sport access now 
   No               
   Yes  70.6 29.4   86.8 13.2   100.0   100.0   100   95.6 4.4   100   85.3 14.7
   I don’t know               
   #Total cases  48 20   59 9   68   68   68   65 3   68   58 10
 Sport access last year 
   No               
   Yes  74.4 25.6   88.4 11.6   98.8 1.2   98.8 1.2   100   95.3 4.7   100   87.2 12.8
   #Total cases  64 22   76 10   85 1   85 1   86   82 4   86   75 11

Table 14c. Descriptive characterization for Q20, by sport participation. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Sports played - Water sports

Responses to the item “What sports do you currently play?”

By demographics

 Swimming     Rowing     Paddlesports 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Age 
   6-10  52.9 47.1   94.1 5.9   100.0
   11-14  76.2 23.8   100.0   90.5 9.5
   15-18  77.3 22.7   95.5 4.5   68.2 31.8
   19-29  100.0   100.0   100.0
   #Total cases  45 18   61 2   54 9
 Gender 
   Male  76.2 23.8   97.6 2.4   81.0 19.0
   Female  76.9 23.1   97.4 2.6   94.9 5.1
   Non-Binary     
   #Total cases  62 19   79 2   71 10
 Responder 
   Parent  74.5 25.5   96.1 3.9   88.2 11.8
   Child  64.3 35.7   100.0   78.6 21.4
   #Total cases  47 18   63 2   56 9
 Race 
   White  77.8 22.2   98.4 1.6   85.7 14.3
   Black  50.0 50.0   100.0   100.0
   East Asian  25.0 75.0   100.0   100.0
   Southeast Asian     
   Indigenous  50.0 50.0   100.0   100.0
   Latino  50.0 50.0   100.0   100.0
   Middle Eastern  100.0   100.0   100.0
   South Asian  100.0   66.7 33.3   100.0
   Mixed  100.0   100.0   100.0
   #Total cases  61 21   80 2   73 9
 Born in Canada? 
   No  83.3 16.7   83.3 16.7   100.0
   Yes  74.4 25.6   98.7 1.3   85.9 14.1
   #Total cases  63 21   82 2   73 11
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  70.4 29.6   97.2 2.8   87.3 12.7
   Invisible disability  100.0   100.0   71.4 28.6
   Visible disability  100.0   100.0   100.0
   #Total cases  60 21   79 2   70 11
 Overall 
   Total  75.6 24.4   97.7 2.3   87.2 12.8
   #Total cases  65 21   84 2   75 11

Table 15a. Descriptive characterization for Q20, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 Swimming     Rowing     Paddlesports 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Income 
   <$20K  75 25   100   75 25
   $20-$30K  66.7 33.3   100   100
   $30-$45K  100   100   100
   $45-$90K  55 45   100   90 10
   >$90K  90.3 9.7   93.5 6.5   87.1 12.9
   #Total cases  54 16   68 2   63 7

Table 15b. Descriptive characterization for Q20, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 Swimming     Rowing     Paddlesports 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Sport access now 
   No     
   Yes  73.5 26.5   98.5 1.5   85.3 14.7
   I don’t know     
   #Total cases  50 18   67 1   58 10
 Sport access last year 
   No     
   Yes  75.6 24.4   97.7 2.3   87.2 12.8
   #Total cases  65 21   84 2   75 11

Table 15c. Descriptive characterization for Q20, by sport participation. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Sports played - Ground sports

Responses to the item “What sports do you currently play?”

By demographics

 Running     Cycling     Weightlifting     Dance 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Age 
   6-10  64.7 35.3   82.4 17.6   100.0   76.5 23.5
   11-14  61.9 38.1   76.2 23.8   100.0   100.0
   15-18  86.4 13.6   72.7 27.3   81.8 18.2   100.0
   19-29  100.0   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3
   #Total cases  46 17   48 15   58 5   58 5
 Gender 
   Male  64.3 35.7   73.8 26.2   92.9 7.1   97.6 2.4
   Female  76.9 23.1   82.1 17.9   76.9 23.1   82.1 17.9
   Non-Binary       
   #Total cases  57 24   63 18   69 12   73 8
 Responder 
   Parent  72.5 27.5   78.4 21.6   96.1 3.9   92.2 7.8
   Child  78.6 21.4   71.4 28.6   78.6 21.4   92.9 7.1
   #Total cases  48 17   50 15   60 5   60 5
 Race 
   White  73.0 27.0   74.6 25.4   85.7 14.3   90.5 9.5
   Black  50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0
   East Asian  75.0 25.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Southeast Asian       
   Indigenous  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Latino  100.0   50.0 50.0   100.0   50.0 50.0
   Middle Eastern  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   South Asian  100.0   100.0   66.7 33.3   100.0
   Mixed  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   #Total cases  58 24   64 18   71 11   74 8
 Born in Canada? 
   No  66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   100.0   83.3 16.7
   Yes  71.8 28.2   78.2 21.8   84.6 15.4   91.0 9.0
   #Total cases  60 24   65 19   72 12   76 8
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  70.4 29.6   76.1 23.9   83.1 16.9   88.7 11.3
   Invisible disability  100.0   85.7 14.3   100.0   100.0
   Visible disability  100.0   66.7 33.3   100.0   100.0
   #Total cases  60 21   62 19   69 12   73 8
 Overall 
   Total  72.1 27.9   77.9 22.1   86.0 14.0   90.7 9.3
   #Total cases  62 24   67 19   74 12   78 8

Table 16a. Descriptive characterization for Q20, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 Running     Cycling     Weightlifting     Dance 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Income 
   <$20K  25 75   75 25   75 25   75 25
   $20-$30K  77.8 22.2   77.8 22.2   100   77.8 22.2
   $30-$45K  83.3 16.7   83.3 16.7   100   83.3 16.7
   $45-$90K  80 20   90 10   90 10   95 5
   >$90K  54.8 45.2   67.7 32.3   90.3 9.7   93.5 6.5
   #Total cases  46 24   54 16   64 6   63 7

Table 16b. Descriptive characterization for Q20, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 Running     Cycling     Weightlifting     Dance 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Sport access now 
   No       
   Yes  69.1 30.9   77.9 22.1   91.2 8.8   89.7 10.3
   I don’t know       
   #Total cases  47 21   53 15   62 6   61 7
 Sport access last year 
   No       
   Yes  72.1 27.9   77.9 22.1   86.0 14.0   90.7 9.3
   #Total cases  62 24   67 19   74 12   78 8

Table 16c. Descriptive characterization for Q20, by sport participation. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Sports played - Winter sports

Responses to the item “What sports do you currently play?”

By demographics

 Skiing     Snowboarding     Curling 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Age 
   6-10  94.1 5.9   100.0   100
   11-14  90.5 9.5   95.2 4.8   100
   15-18  90.9 9.1   100.0   100
   19-29  100.0   100.0   100
   #Total cases  58 5   62 1   63
 Gender 
   Male  92.9 7.1   100.0   100
   Female  94.9 5.1   97.4 2.6   100
   Non-Binary     
   #Total cases  76 5   80 1   81
 Responder 
   Parent  90.2 9.8   98.0 2.0   100
   Child  100.0   100.0   100
   #Total cases  60 5   64 1   65
 Race 
   White  93.7 6.3   100.0   100
   Black  100.0   100.0   100
   East Asian  75.0 25.0   75.0 25.0   100
   Southeast Asian     
   Indigenous  100.0   100.0   100
   Latino  100.0   100.0   100
   Middle Eastern  100.0   100.0   100
   South Asian  100.0   100.0   100
   Mixed  100.0   100.0   100
   #Total cases  77 5   81 1   82
 Born in Canada? 
   No  83.3 16.7   100.0   100
   Yes  93.6 6.4   98.7 1.3   100
   #Total cases  78 6   83 1   84
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  91.5 8.5   98.6 1.4   100
   Invisible disability  100.0   100.0   100
   Visible disability  100.0   100.0   100
   #Total cases  75 6   80 1   81
 Overall 
   Total  93.0 7.0   98.8 1.2   100
   #Total cases  80 6   85 1   86

Table 17a. Descriptive characterization for Q20, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 Skiing     Snowboarding     Curling 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Income 
   <$20K  100   100   100
   $20-$30K  88.9 11.1   100   100
   $30-$45K  100   100   100
   $45-$90K  90 10   95 5   100
   >$90K  93.5 6.5   100   100
   #Total cases  65 5   69 1   70

Table 17b. Descriptive characterization for Q20, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 Skiing     Snowboarding     Curling 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Sport access now 
   No     
   Yes  95.6 4.4   100.0   100
   I don’t know     
   #Total cases  65 3   68   68
 Sport access last year 
   No     
   Yes  93.0 7.0   98.8 1.2   100
   #Total cases  80 6   85 1   86

Table 17c. Descriptive characterization for Q20, by sport participation. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Change the Game

Responses to the item “Beyond play, what are other opportunities to Change the Game and inspire more youth to stay engaged and connected to sport?”

By demographics

 Requiring gym beyond grade 9     Delivering on the Truth & Reconciliation Commision CTA     Stream more variety of sports on TV     More diversity in broadcasting     Having a new women’s league     Access to mentorship opportunities     Opportunity to travel to sporting events     Campaigns to improve climate through sport     Bringing major international event to Ontario     Sport being used for social, emotional, life skills 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Age 
   6-10  62.5 37.5   82.5 17.5   85.0 15.0   80.0 20.0   87.5 12.5   60.0 40.0   70.0 30.0   70.0 30.0   82.5 17.5   57.5 42.5
   11-14  38.2 61.8   91.2 8.8   82.4 17.6   82.4 17.6   79.4 20.6   94.1 5.9   52.9 47.1   97.1 2.9   73.5 26.5   61.8 38.2
   15-18  63.6 36.4   88.6 11.4   95.5 4.5   93.2 6.8   81.8 18.2   59.1 40.9   63.6 36.4   93.2 6.8   77.3 22.7   59.1 40.9
   19-29  28.6 71.4   71.4 28.6   57.1 42.9   28.6 71.4   42.9 57.1   42.9 57.1   57.1 42.9   57.1 42.9   57.1 42.9   14.3 85.7
   #Total cases  68 57   108 17   108 17   103 22   101 24   85 40   78 47   106 19   96 29   71 54
 Gender 
   Male  53.0 47.0   81.8 18.2   90.9 9.1   83.3 16.7   81.8 18.2   66.7 33.3   59.1 40.9   89.4 10.6   66.7 33.3   54.5 45.5
   Female  65.3 34.7   80.6 19.4   79.8 20.2   72.6 27.4   75.8 24.2   64.5 35.5   73.4 26.6   76.6 23.4   82.3 17.7   54.0 46.0
   Non-Binary                   
   #Total cases  116 74   154 36   159 31   145 45   148 42   124 66   130 60   154 36   146 44   103 87
 Responder 
   Parent  58.3 41.7   86.1 13.9   86.1 13.9   83.3 16.7   82.4 17.6   68.5 31.5   63.9 36.1   84.3 15.7   75.9 24.1   58.3 41.7
   Child  30.0 70.0   90.0 10.0   90.0 10.0   80.0 20.0   75.0 25.0   65.0 35.0   50.0 50.0   90.0 10.0   70.0 30.0   45.0 55.0
   #Total cases  69 59   111 17   111 17   106 22   104 24   87 41   79 49   109 19   96 32   72 56
 Race 
   White  61.7 38.3   82.7 17.3   82.0 18.0   75.2 24.8   73.7 26.3   63.9 36.1   67.7 32.3   78.2 21.8   76.7 23.3   51.1 48.9
   Black  50.0 50.0   100.0   75.0 25.0   75.0 25.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   75.0 25.0   75.0 25.0   75.0 25.0   50.0 50.0
   East Asian  77.8 22.2   77.8 22.2   88.9 11.1   88.9 11.1   100.0   77.8 22.2   77.8 22.2   88.9 11.1   88.9 11.1   66.7 33.3
   Southeast Asian  25.0 75.0   50.0 50.0   100.0   25.0 75.0   75.0 25.0   25.0 75.0   100.0   75.0 25.0   75.0 25.0   50.0 50.0
   Indigenous  20.0 80.0   20.0 80.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   60.0 40.0   60.0 40.0   100.0   60.0 40.0   60.0 40.0
   Latino  66.7 33.3   83.3 16.7   66.7 33.3   83.3 16.7   83.3 16.7   83.3 16.7   50.0 50.0   83.3 16.7   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3
   Middle Eastern  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   80.0 20.0   100.0   100.0   60.0 40.0
   South Asian  75.0 25.0   87.5 12.5   100.0   62.5 37.5   87.5 12.5   37.5 62.5   75.0 25.0   100.0   75.0 25.0   75.0 25.0
   Mixed  28.6 71.4   57.1 42.9   57.1 42.9   85.7 14.3   85.7 14.3   57.1 42.9   14.3 85.7   71.4 28.6   42.9 57.1   42.9 57.1
   #Total cases  110 71   145 36   150 31   138 43   142 39   115 66   121 60   146 35   137 44   97 84
 Born in Canada? 
   No  72.2 27.8   77.8 22.2   77.8 22.2   61.1 38.9   77.8 22.2   66.7 33.3   77.8 22.2   83.3 16.7   77.8 22.2   55.6 44.4
   Yes  59.9 40.1   81.4 18.6   84.3 15.7   77.9 22.1   77.9 22.1   65.1 34.9   67.4 32.6   80.8 19.2   76.7 23.3   54.1 45.9
   #Total cases  116 74   154 36   159 31   145 45   148 42   124 66   130 60   154 36   146 44   103 87
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  61.5 38.5   80.8 19.2   85.9 14.1   78.2 21.8   78.2 21.8   69.9 30.1   71.8 28.2   82.1 17.9   81.4 18.6   54.5 45.5
   Invisible disability  55.2 44.8   82.8 17.2   72.4 27.6   65.5 34.5   75.9 24.1   41.4 58.6   55.2 44.8   75.9 24.1   55.2 44.8   44.8 55.2
   Visible disability  100.0   80.0 20.0   80.0 20.0   80.0 20.0   80.0 20.0   60.0 40.0   100.0   80.0 20.0   60.0 40.0   100.0
   #Total cases  117 73   154 36   159 31   145 45   148 42   124 66   133 57   154 36   146 44   103 87
 Overall 
   Total  60.3 39.7   81.4 18.6   84.0 16.0   76.8 23.2   78.4 21.6   66.0 34.0   68.6 31.4   81.4 18.6   76.8 23.2   54.6 45.4
   #Total cases  117 77   158 36   163 31   149 45   152 42   128 66   133 61   158 36   149 45   106 88

Table 18a. Descriptive characterization for Q21, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 Requiring gym beyond grade 9     Delivering on the Truth & Reconciliation Commision CTA     Stream more variety of sports on TV     More diversity in broadcasting     Having a new women’s league     Access to mentorship opportunities     Opportunity to travel to sporting events     Campaigns to improve climate through sport     Bringing major international event to Ontario     Sport being used for social, emotional, life skills 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Income 
   <$20K  83.3 16.7   61.1 38.9   88.9 11.1   61.1 38.9   72.2 27.8   61.1 38.9   77.8 22.2   72.2 27.8   77.8 22.2   61.1 38.9
   $20-$30K  70.8 29.2   75 25   75 25   75 25   79.2 20.8   62.5 37.5   79.2 20.8   66.7 33.3   87.5 12.5   37.5 62.5
   $30-$45K  52.6 47.4   78.9 21.1   89.5 10.5   73.7 26.3   78.9 21.1   78.9 21.1   57.9 42.1   84.2 15.8   78.9 21.1   57.9 42.1
   $45-$90K  67.4 32.6   84.8 15.2   82.6 17.4   76.1 23.9   78.3 21.7   71.7 28.3   76.1 23.9   84.8 15.2   65.2 34.8   63 37
   >$90K  51.7 48.3   84.5 15.5   86.2 13.8   81 19   77.6 22.4   62.1 37.9   58.6 41.4   84.5 15.5   81 19   51.7 48.3
   #Total cases  103 62   132 33   139 26   125 40   128 37   110 55   113 52   133 32   127 38   90 75

Table 18b. Descriptive characterization for Q23, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 Requiring gym beyond grade 9     Delivering on the Truth & Reconciliation Commision CTA     Stream more variety of sports on TV     More diversity in broadcasting     Having a new women’s league     Access to mentorship opportunities     Opportunity to travel to sporting events     Campaigns to improve climate through sport     Bringing major international event to Ontario     Sport being used for social, emotional, life skills 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Sport access now 
   No  66.7 33.3   100.0   100.0   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   100.0   100.0   100.0   33.3 66.7
   Yes  50.0 50.0   80.0 20.0   80.0 20.0   78.0 22.0   74.0 26.0   61.0 39.0   57.0 43.0   79.0 21.0   70.0 30.0   47.0 53.0
   I don’t know                   
   #Total cases  54 52   86 20   86 20   82 24   78 28   65 41   63 43   85 21   76 30   49 57
 Sport access last year 
   No  70.5 29.5   85.7 14.3   85.7 14.3   75.2 24.8   81.0 19.0   71.4 28.6   81.0 19.0   84.8 15.2   81.0 19.0   63.8 36.2
   Yes  48.3 51.7   76.4 23.6   82.0 18.0   78.7 21.3   75.3 24.7   59.6 40.4   53.9 46.1   77.5 22.5   71.9 28.1   43.8 56.2
   #Total cases  117 77   158 36   163 31   149 45   152 42   128 66   133 61   158 36   149 45   106 88

Table 18c. Descriptive characterization for Q23, by sport participation. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Improving Sport

Responses to the item “What do you think are the most important ways to improve sport experiences for all?”

By demographics

 More sport variety     More options to improve     More adapative sports     Coaches to help me improve     Coaches who look like me     Accepting teammates     Organizations respecting my culture     More affordable sports     More affordable equipment 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Age 
   6-10  65.0 35.0   80.0 20.0   77.5 22.5   60.0 40.0   95.0 5.0   72.5 27.5   92.5 7.5   22.5 77.5   37.5 62.5
   11-14  73.5 26.5   64.7 35.3   88.2 11.8   55.9 44.1   82.4 17.6   64.7 35.3   88.2 11.8   41.2 58.8   47.1 52.9
   15-18  73.3 26.7   68.9 31.1   75.6 24.4   55.6 44.4   95.6 4.4   75.6 24.4   95.6 4.4   42.2 57.8   57.8 42.2
   19-29  71.4 28.6   100.0   85.7 14.3   71.4 28.6   85.7 14.3   57.1 42.9   100.0   57.1 42.9   71.4 28.6
   #Total cases  89 37   92 34   101 25   73 53   115 11   89 37   117 9   46 80   62 64
 Gender 
   Male  71.6 28.4   70.1 29.9   77.6 22.4   56.7 43.3   88.1 11.9   59.7 40.3   89.6 10.4   44.8 55.2   59.7 40.3
   Female  68.5 31.5   78.2 21.8   73.4 26.6   57.3 42.7   89.5 10.5   65.3 34.7   92.7 7.3   31.5 68.5   56.5 43.5
   Non-Binary                 
   #Total cases  133 58   144 47   143 48   109 82   170 21   121 70   175 16   69 122   110 81
 Responder 
   Parent  71.4 28.6   72.3 27.7   77.7 22.3   56.2 43.8   92.0 8.0   73.2 26.8   92.9 7.1   33.9 66.1   46.4 53.6
   Child  75.0 25.0   75.0 25.0   91.7 8.3   66.7 33.3   87.5 12.5   62.5 37.5   95.8 4.2   41.7 58.3   62.5 37.5
   #Total cases  98 38   99 37   109 27   79 57   124 12   97 39   127 9   48 88   67 69
 Race 
   White  67.7 32.3   73.7 26.3   78.9 21.1   53.4 46.6   94.7 5.3   62.4 37.6   94.7 5.3   35.3 64.7   55.6 44.4
   Black  100.0   75.0 25.0   50.0 50.0   75.0 25.0   75.0 25.0   75.0 25.0   75.0 25.0   25.0 75.0   50.0 50.0
   East Asian  88.9 11.1   77.8 22.2   77.8 22.2   44.4 55.6   66.7 33.3   100.0   77.8 22.2   33.3 66.7   33.3 66.7
   Southeast Asian  75.0 25.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   75.0 25.0   50.0 50.0   100.0
   Indigenous  80.0 20.0   40.0 60.0   80.0 20.0   80.0 20.0   100.0   80.0 20.0   80.0 20.0   60.0 40.0   80.0 20.0
   Latino  83.3 16.7   100.0   83.3 16.7   33.3 66.7   83.3 16.7   50.0 50.0   83.3 16.7   33.3 66.7   50.0 50.0
   Middle Eastern  83.3 16.7   100.0   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   83.3 16.7   50.0 50.0   83.3 16.7   16.7 83.3   50.0 50.0
   South Asian  75.0 25.0   87.5 12.5   50.0 50.0   62.5 37.5   62.5 37.5   62.5 37.5   100.0   25.0 75.0   75.0 25.0
   Mixed  71.4 28.6   71.4 28.6   85.7 14.3   71.4 28.6   42.9 57.1   57.1 42.9   71.4 28.6   57.1 42.9   71.4 28.6
   #Total cases  130 52   136 46   139 43   100 82   162 20   116 66   166 16   65 117   104 78
 Born in Canada? 
   No  61.1 38.9   83.3 16.7   83.3 16.7   77.8 22.2   72.2 27.8   61.1 38.9   94.4 5.6   22.2 77.8   50.0 50.0
   Yes  71.1 28.9   74.0 26.0   74.6 25.4   54.3 45.7   90.8 9.2   64.2 35.8   91.3 8.7   37.6 62.4   57.2 42.8
   #Total cases  134 57   143 48   144 47   108 83   170 21   122 69   175 16   69 122   108 83
 Do you have a disability? 
   No  68.8 31.2   74.5 25.5   75.2 24.8   55.4 44.6   90.4 9.6   63.7 36.3   91.7 8.3   37.6 62.4   55.4 44.6
   Invisible disability  69.0 31.0   72.4 27.6   82.8 17.2   55.2 44.8   86.2 13.8   69.0 31.0   100.0   27.6 72.4   65.5 34.5
   Visible disability  80.0 20.0   80.0 20.0   20.0 80.0   100.0   100.0   40.0 60.0   80.0 20.0   20.0 80.0   80.0 20.0
   #Total cases  132 59   142 49   143 48   108 83   172 19   122 69   177 14   68 123   110 81
 Overall 
   Total  70.4 29.6   75.4 24.6   75.9 24.1   56.7 43.3   89.2 10.8   64.0 36.0   92.1 7.9   35.5 64.5   56.7 43.3
   #Total cases  143 60   153 50   154 49   115 88   181 22   130 73   187 16   72 131   115 88

Table 19a. Descriptive characterization for Q28, by key demographics. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By income

 More sport variety     More options to improve     More adapative sports     Coaches to help me improve     Coaches who look like me     Accepting teammates     Organizations respecting my culture     More affordable sports     More affordable equipment 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Income 
   <$20K  72.2 27.8   77.8 22.2   61.1 38.9   61.1 38.9   94.4 5.6   61.1 38.9   88.9 11.1   33.3 66.7   50 50
   $20-$30K  79.2 20.8   83.3 16.7   83.3 16.7   41.7 58.3   83.3 16.7   62.5 37.5   95.8 4.2   16.7 83.3   54.2 45.8
   $30-$45K  73.7 26.3   73.7 26.3   57.9 42.1   73.7 26.3   89.5 10.5   63.2 36.8   94.7 5.3   36.8 63.2   57.9 42.1
   $45-$90K  67.4 32.6   69.6 30.4   76.1 23.9   56.5 43.5   91.3 8.7   54.3 45.7   87 13   45.7 54.3   60.9 39.1
   >$90K  64.4 35.6   69.5 30.5   83.1 16.9   52.5 47.5   91.5 8.5   67.8 32.2   94.9 5.1   33.9 66.1   55.9 44.1
   #Total cases  115 51   121 45   126 40   92 74   150 16   103 63   153 13   58 108   94 72

Table 19b. Descriptive characterization for Q28, by region and income. Note that %s represent row percentages.

By sport participation

 More sport variety     More options to improve     More adapative sports     Coaches to help me improve     Coaches who look like me     Accepting teammates     Organizations respecting my culture     More affordable sports     More affordable equipment 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Sport access now 
   No  83.3 16.7   100.0   83.3 16.7   66.7 33.3   83.3 16.7   66.7 33.3   100.0   16.7 83.3   33.3 66.7
   Yes  72.1 27.9   75.0 25.0   78.8 21.2   52.9 47.1   88.5 11.5   65.4 34.6   92.3 7.7   40.4 59.6   52.9 47.1
   I don’t know                 
   #Total cases  80 30   84 26   87 23   59 51   97 13   72 38   102 8   43 67   57 53
 Sport access last year 
   No  66.1 33.9   76.1 23.9   75.2 24.8   63.3 36.7   91.7 8.3   67.0 33.0   91.7 8.3   33.0 67.0   53.2 46.8
   Yes  75.5 24.5   74.5 25.5   76.6 23.4   48.9 51.1   86.2 13.8   60.6 39.4   92.6 7.4   38.3 61.7   60.6 39.4
   #Total cases  143 60   153 50   154 49   115 88   181 22   130 73   187 16   72 131   115 88

Table 19c. Descriptive characterization for Q28, by sport participation. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Gender x Ethnicity cross-section

The following tables represent data on only those who identified as “Female”. For the sub-set of questions included in this section, responses are only stratified by race.

Sense of belonging

 How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community? 
 Very weak   Somewhat weak   Somewhat strong   Very strong 
 Race 
   White  5.6 35.2 39.4 19.7
   Black  50.0 25.0 25.0
   East Asian  16.7 33.3 33.3 16.7
   Southeast Asian  33.3 66.7
   Indigenous  66.7 33.3
   Latino  33.3 33.3 33.3
   Middle Eastern  100.0
   South Asian  100.0
   Mixed  25.0 25.0 50.0
   #Total cases  8 32 41 19

Table 20a. Descriptive characterization for the question “How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community?”, among only females, by race. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Reasons for not playing sports #1

 Sport facilities are not accessible     I don’t have transportation     Limited variety of sports in my community     Sports available are not adaptive to my needs     Sport I like are too expensive     I do not like sports 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Race 
   White  100.0   90.2 9.8   84.3 15.7   88.2 11.8   72.5 27.5   66.7 33.3
   Black  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   East Asian  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   60.0 40.0   60.0 40.0
   Southeast Asian  66.7 33.3   100.0   100.0   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3
   Indigenous  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Latino  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Middle Eastern  75.0 25.0   100.0   75.0 25.0   100.0   25.0 75.0   100.0
   South Asian  50.0 50.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   100.0   100.0
   Mixed  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   100.0
   #Total cases  69 3   67 5   62 10   64 8   51 21   49 23

Table 20b. Descriptive characterization for the question “Which (if any) of the following are reasons why you do not play sports?” among only females, by race. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Reasons for not playing sports #2

 Did not enjoy sports     I have experienced racism in sports     I have experienced discrimination in sports     I do not have friends to play with     I have not felt included in a team 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Race 
   White  70.6 29.4   98.0 2.0   96.1 3.9   64.7 35.3   80.4 19.6
   Black  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   East Asian  80.0 20.0   100.0   80.0 20.0   40.0 60.0   100.0
   Southeast Asian  66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3
   Indigenous  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Latino  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Middle Eastern  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   South Asian  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Mixed  100.0   100.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0
   #Total cases  52 18   68 2   66 4   45 25   58 12

Table 20c. Descriptive characterization for the question “Which (if any) of the following experience statements are reasons why you do not play sports?” among only females, by race. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Change the Game

 Delivering on the Truth & Reconciliation Commision CTA     Stream more variety of sports on TV     More diversity in broadcasting     Having a new women’s league     Access to mentorship opportunities     Opportunity to travel to sporting events     Campaigns to improve climate through sport     Bringing major international event to Ontario     Sport being used for social, emotional, life skills 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Race 
   White  79.5 20.5   78.3 21.7   68.7 31.3   71.1 28.9   63.9 36.1   74.7 25.3   72.3 27.7   83.1 16.9   56.6 43.4
   Black  100.0   75.0 25.0   75.0 25.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   75.0 25.0   75.0 25.0   75.0 25.0   50.0 50.0
   East Asian  83.3 16.7   83.3 16.7   83.3 16.7   100.0   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   83.3 16.7   83.3 16.7   50.0 50.0
   Southeast Asian  66.7 33.3   100.0   33.3 66.7   66.7 33.3   33.3 66.7   100.0   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3
   Indigenous  33.3 66.7   100.0   100.0   100.0   33.3 66.7   33.3 66.7   100.0   100.0   33.3 66.7
   Latino  100.0   50.0 50.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   100.0   75.0 25.0   50.0 50.0
   Middle Eastern  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   80.0 20.0   100.0   100.0   60.0 40.0
   South Asian  100.0   100.0   66.7 33.3   66.7 33.3   100.0   66.7 33.3   100.0   100.0   33.3 66.7
   Mixed  25.0 75.0   25.0 75.0   75.0 25.0   75.0 25.0   25.0 75.0   25.0 75.0   50.0 50.0   100.0   100.0
   #Total cases  91 24   90 25   83 32   88 27   71 44   82 33   87 28   93 22   61 54

Table 20d. Descriptive characterization for the question “Beyond play, what are other opportunities to Change the Game can inspire more youth to stay engaged and connected to sport?” among only females, by race. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Racism

 I have experienced racism in sport     I have experienced discrimination in sports based on who I am     If I experience racism or discrimination while playing a sport, there is someone I can talk to about it     If I see examples of racism or discrimination on my team, I feel comfortable trying to stop it 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Race 
   White  96.7 3.3   73.3 26.7   76.7 23.3   80 20
   Black  100.0   100.0   100.0   100
   East Asian  100.0   100.0   100.0   100
   Southeast Asian       
   Indigenous  100.0   100.0   100.0   100
   Latino  50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   100
   Middle Eastern  100.0   100.0   100.0   100
   South Asian  100.0   100.0   100.0   100
   Mixed  100.0   100.0   100.0   100
   #Total cases  37 4   29 12   33 8   35 6

Table 20e. Descriptive characterization for the question “Beyond play, what are other opportunities to Change the Game can inspire more youth to stay engaged and connected to sport?” among only females, by race. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Income x Ethnicity cross-section

The following tables represent data on only those from low income groups (defined as a household income of <45k/year) (n=1508, or 20.6% of all participants who reported their income and ethnicity). For the sub-set of questions included in this section, responses are only stratified by ethnicity.

Sense of belonging

 How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community? 
 Very weak   Somewhat weak   Somewhat strong   Very strong 
 Race 
   White  15.2 24.2 45.5 15.2
   Black  50.0 50.0
   East Asian  50.0 50.0
   Southeast Asian  100.0
   Indigenous  66.7 33.3
   Latino 
   Middle Eastern  100.0
   South Asian  100.0
   Mixed  33.3 66.7
   #Total cases  7 11 21 8

Table 21a. Descriptive characterization for the question “How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community?”, among only low income responders, by race. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Reasons for not playing sports #1

 Sport facilities are not accessible     I don’t have transportation     Limited variety of sports in my community     Sports available are not adaptive to my needs     Sport I like are too expensive     I do not like sports 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Race 
   White  100.0   90.9 9.1   81.8 18.2   95.5 4.5   59.1 40.9   72.7 27.3
   Black  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   East Asian  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   100.0
   Southeast Asian  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Indigenous  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Latino           
   Middle Eastern  66.7 33.3   100.0   66.7 33.3   100.0   100.0   100.0
   South Asian  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Mixed  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   #Total cases  30 2   30 2   27 5   30 2   17 15   25 7

Table 22b. Descriptive characterization for the question “Which (if any) of the following are reasons why you do not play sports?” among only low income responders, by race. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Reasons for not playing sports #2

 Did not enjoy sports     I have experienced racism in sports     I have experienced discrimination in sports     I do not have friends to play with     I have not felt included in a team 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Race 
   White  81.8 18.2   100   95.5 4.5   68.2 31.8   95.5 4.5
   Black  100.0   100   100.0   100.0   100.0
   East Asian  100.0   100   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Southeast Asian  100.0   100   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Indigenous  100.0   100   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Latino         
   Middle Eastern  100.0   100   100.0   100.0   100.0
   South Asian  100.0   100   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Mixed  100.0   100   100.0   100.0   100.0
   #Total cases  25 5   29 1   28 2   19 11   27 3

Table 22c. Descriptive characterization for the question “Which (if any) of the following experience statements are reasons why you do not play sports?” among only low income responders, by race. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Change the Game

 Delivering on the Truth & Reconciliation Commision CTA     Stream more variety of sports on TV     More diversity in broadcasting     Having a new women’s league     Access to mentorship opportunities     Opportunity to travel to sporting events     Campaigns to improve climate through sport     Bringing major international event to Ontario     Sport being used for social, emotional, life skills 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Race 
   White  73.7 26.3   81.6 18.4   65.8 34.2   73.7 26.3   73.7 26.3   73.7 26.3   68.4 31.6   84.2 15.8   57.9 42.1
   Black  100.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0
   East Asian  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   100.0   100.0
   Southeast Asian  100.0   100.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0
   Indigenous  33.3 66.7   100.0   100.0   100.0   33.3 66.7   33.3 66.7   100.0   100.0   33.3 66.7
   Latino                 
   Middle Eastern  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   66.7 33.3   100.0   100.0   33.3 66.7
   South Asian  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0
   Mixed  100.0   33.3 66.7   100.0   66.7 33.3   100.0   100.0   33.3 66.7   100.0   100.0
   #Total cases  37 17   44 10   38 16   42 12   34 20   37 17   38 16   43 11   26 28

Table 22d. Descriptive characterization for the question “Beyond play, what are other opportunities to Change the Game can inspire more youth to stay engaged and connected to sport?” among only low income responders, by race. Note that %s represent row percentages.

Racism

 I have experienced racism in sport     I have experienced discrimination in sports based on who I am     If I experience racism or discrimination while playing a sport, there is someone I can talk to about it     If I see examples of racism or discrimination on my team, I feel comfortable trying to stop it 
 No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes     No   Yes 
 Race 
   White  96.7 3.3   73.3 26.7   76.7 23.3   80 20
   Black  100.0   100.0   100.0   100
   East Asian  100.0   100.0   100.0   100
   Southeast Asian       
   Indigenous  100.0   100.0   100.0   100
   Latino  50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   50.0 50.0   100
   Middle Eastern  100.0   100.0   100.0   100
   South Asian  100.0   100.0   100.0   100
   Mixed  100.0   100.0   100.0   100
   #Total cases  37 4   29 12   33 8   35 6

Table 22e. Descriptive characterization for the question “Beyond play, what are other opportunities to Change the Game can inspire more youth to stay engaged and connected to sport?” among only low income responders, by race. Note that %s represent row percentages.