School Sport Canada believes school sport is an extension of the educational experience. Through a focus on sportsmanship, leadership, health and safety, and the development of the whole person, school sport provides student-athletes with opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed both in competition and beyond.

SSC supports this philosophy by connecting and supporting provincial and territorial school sport organizations, sharing best practices, advocating for equitable and affordable access to sport, supporting coach education, and strengthening relationships across the school sport community.