Sports involvement.

Youth involvement in sports has shown to provide physical and mental health benefits along with providing youth with a sense of accomplishment and community. Seeing the extensive research behind this topic we found it essential that sports and physical exercise be a cornerstone of the foundation.

The AYAAF has been involved in promoting athletics and sports involvement via in-classroom information sessions, community posters, and holding open gyms throughout the Fraser Valley. Several members of the organization are involved in coaching in various sports at the highschool level in the Abbotsford area. Through sports the foundation hopes to help students develop discipline, learn the importance of teamwork, and develop life tools to deal with adversity.