Making Ontario Move Since 2013

Making Ontario The Most Active Province in Canada.

Free pickup games across Ontario. No sign-ups, no fees, no experience needed.

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We're Back — Saturday April 25, 2026

GANP Saturdays at Sorauren Park

Volleyball & Pickleball. Markham and Scarborough locations TBD. Come join us.

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Show Up. Play. Repeat.

Every weekend, we take over a park. Pickleball, volleyball, soccer, basketball. No league fees, no registration, no pressure. Just neighbours reclaiming the joy of play.

Tournaments, community gym partnerships, and a growing movement of everyday athletes across the GTA.

GANP Saturdays players shake hands after a game

This is what Ontario looks like now

GANP Saturdays volleyball GANP Saturdays pickleball Pickleball at Sorauren Park GANP Saturdays community group

"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

Why Play Matters

2025 research shows that movement is medicine, but organized sport has become a luxury. We provide the free alternative.

93%

The Impact: Parents cite sport and play as the #1 factor in their child's mental and emotional health.

Jumpstart State of Play 2025

$2,140

The Gap: The average yearly cost for one child to participate in one organized sport in Canada.

Jumpstart Cost of Sport 2025

48%

The Barrier: Nearly half of youth stay on the sidelines because sport is simply "too expensive" for their families.

Jumpstart State of Play 2025

55%

The Family: Parents report deep pride and fulfillment when their entire household is active together.

Jumpstart Cost of Sport 2025

The GANP Approach: We bypass the financial barriers of organized sport by bringing free play infrastructure and community games directly to Ontario neighborhoods.

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

We Don't Just Run Games

We put movement into schools and classrooms across Ontario too.

Kids playing at a GANP Sportswall
Sportswalls

Playgrounds That Move.

We've installed Sportswalls at 18 Ontario schools. They turn any blank wall into a full court for tennis, handball, and free play.

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Kids doing active story challenge
Move to Learn

Classrooms That Move.

Curriculum-aligned tools that boost literacy and math through movement. Used in classrooms across North America.

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@GetActiveNPlay

See What's Happening

Games, kids, community. Follow along and see Ontario getting active in real time.

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Ontario Is Getting Active. Join Us.

Free pickup games across the GTA. Bring yourself. Bring a friend. Bring the whole family.

Common Questions

Is it really free?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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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