Sports
Sport is a pathway for belonging, physical activity, mental wellness, leadership, cultural integration, and newcomer connection.
LMS Canada
LMS Canada is the flagship sports initiative of Inclusive Canada Foundation. Inclusive Canada Foundation is the master franchise holder of the Last Man Stands league in Canada.
Through LMS Canada, we use fast, accessible, technology-enabled cricket to create inclusive sport pathways for newcomers, youth, students, families, workplaces, and community leaders. Use of the phrase "one of the world's largest amateur cricket networks" reflects LMS's global platform.
Newcomer Cricket Program
Our Newcomer Cricket Program helps newcomers play, connect, and build community from day one. Through low-barrier cricket, mentorship, team support, and community connection, the program reduces financial, language, equipment, transportation, social, and awareness barriers that often prevent newcomers from participating in sport and community life.
The program creates newcomer participation, cultural exchange, confidence, and belonging. Participants often stay connected through their teams long after the season ends.
- Low-barrier entry — financial, language, equipment, and transportation barriers removed
- Newcomer participation, cultural exchange, and community connection
- Coaching, mentorship, and team support from day one
- Confidence-building through consistent team membership
Supported in part by the Government of Canada REO (Reaching Each and Every One) program, the Newcomer Cricket Program has grown from our 2021 pilot into a multi-season initiative serving communities across Surrey, Vancouver, Burnaby, and beyond.
Supported by Canadian Tire Jumpstart where applicable. Partnership with Surrey School District.
Junior Cricket Program
Our Junior Cricket Program introduces young players to cricket in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. The program builds skills, confidence, teamwork, physical literacy, and belonging for youth from newcomer and equity-deserving families.
Our junior work is proudly supported by Canadian Tire Jumpstart where applicable, and we work with Surrey School District to reach youth who may not otherwise access organized sport.
- 4 current junior teams active
- 60+ youth trained regularly
- 80+ youth participating through programming
- Supported by Canadian Tire Jumpstart where applicable
- Partnership with Surrey School District
- Safe, fun, inclusive development for all skill levels
LMS Canadian University and College Cricket League
First of its kind in Canada · Launched 2023
The LMS Canadian University and College Cricket League is the first of its kind in Canada. Launched in 2023, it brings together students from universities and colleges through fast, accessible LMS cricket.
The league supports student leadership, campus belonging, physical activity, networking, and intercultural friendship. It becomes more than sport. It becomes a platform for young people to build relationships, develop leadership, and find support during school and early career transitions.
- First university and college cricket league of its kind in Canada
- Launched in 2023
- Student leadership, campus belonging, and networking
- Physical activity and intercultural friendship
The league connects students from universities and colleges across BC and beyond, giving them access to competitive and social cricket in an LMS format designed for busy student schedules.
View LMS Canada team rankingsComing 2026
- Workplace wellness and diversity initiative
- First season planned for 2026
- Outreach underway to Boards of Trade across BC
- Team culture, employee wellness, and cross-cultural connection
LMS Canadian Corporate Cricket League
The LMS Canadian Corporate Cricket League is being developed as a workplace wellness, team-building, and diversity initiative. The first season is planned for 2026, with outreach underway to Boards of Trade and business networks across BC.
The program will help organizations build team culture, support employee wellness, and create meaningful cross-cultural connections through sport.
Indoor and Tape-Ball Cricket
Our indoor and tape-ball cricket programs help participants stay active year-round, especially during BC's rainy and winter months. Tape-ball cricket is a familiar, low-barrier format for many newcomer communities.
It creates an accessible pathway into organized sport, fitness, and social connection. Year-round programming is important for physical health, routine, and mental wellness, especially for newcomers who may feel more isolated during colder months.
- Year-round play through BC rainy and winter months
- Tape-ball cricket — familiar, low-barrier format for newcomer communities
- Accessible pathway into organized sport and social connection
- Physical health, routine, and mental wellness
Indoor and tape-ball formats keep communities connected through the winter season. For newcomers, staying active year-round is not just about fitness, it is about maintaining social connections, mental wellness, and a sense of belonging even during months when outdoor activity is limited.
Multi-Sport Expansion
While cricket remains our cornerstone, Inclusive Canada Foundation is also exploring inclusive opportunities in other accessible community sports, including soccer, pickleball, quadball, and other emerging sports. Our goal is to expand community sport access wherever it can support belonging, physical activity, and inclusion.
- Soccer, pickleball, quadball, and other emerging sports
- Community sport access wherever it can support belonging
- Physical activity and inclusion beyond cricket
Bring LMS to Your City
Interested in launching LMS in your city or community? Inclusive Canada Foundation is the master franchise holder for Last Man Stands in Canada. Through LMS Canada, we are open to conversations with local organizers, community leaders, municipalities, schools, universities, clubs, and partners interested in bringing inclusive cricket to their city.
LMS has been active or had expansion work in Surrey, Vancouver, Burnaby, Victoria, Ottawa, Quebec, East Toronto, and other communities. Other locations are open for discussion.
Policies, Safe Sport, and Participant Protection
Inclusive Canada Foundation is committed to safe, respectful, and inclusive sport environments. As our programs continue to grow, we will maintain clear policies to support participants, youth, volunteers, coaches, umpires, program officers, and community partners.
We are committed to safe, inclusive, and respectful sport environments. Our programs emphasize appropriate supervision, respectful conduct, inclusive participation, and training pathways for coaches, mentors, volunteers, and program leaders.
Foundation Code of Conduct Policy
Standards of conduct for all participants, volunteers, coaches, and staff.
Document coming soonSafe Sport and Child Protection Policy
Protecting youth and vulnerable participants in all our programs.
Document coming soonWhistleblower Protection Policy
Safe reporting channels for concerns without fear of reprisal.
Document coming soon