What It Means

Play, Live, Be Tobacco-Free means that everyone taking part in a sport or recreational activity does not use tobacco industry products. It means participants, parents, coaches, spectators and leaders do not smoke, snuff, dip, or chew tobacco while engaged in sport and recreation.

What's New?

• Money available to help local sporting teams to promote and support tobacco-free recreation.
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• Toolkit Primer – Play, Live, Be Tobacco-Free
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• Toolkit Play, Live, Be Tobacco-Free
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Why It's Important?

• Prevents youth from starting to use tobacco industry products
• Gives everyone a chance to perform at their best
• Protects the environment
• Protects against second-hand smoke
• Helps smokers quit
• Creates a tobacco-free culture

Success Stories

• Stomp Out Smoke (S.O.S) was a group of 6 teenagers from the city of St. Thomas and Elgin County. Our goal was to inform our peers about the dangers of tobacco.
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• Alliston soccer mom Wendy Dodd is a tobacco-free champion. As the volunteer secretary for the local soccer club she was anxious to help her children grow up tobacco free.
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