Update October 30: Thank you for all the nominations! Stay tuned for a post tomorrow announcing the beginning of voting.
Okay, we’re going to do this a bit differently this time for voting for the Sports & Fitness category since there are so many!
We’re going to start with a nomination period followed by voting. If you like a place you have or are taking your child to for sports or fitness classes, please nominate them!
If we have enough nominations for a single category (e.g. soccer, ballet, dance, general fitness, gymnastics, skating, mixed sports, etc) we will include them in voting.
Please share this post with your friends so we can get more participants (you can also share our wall post on Facebook).
So, all you have to do is comment below:
1. Name the business you are nominating.
2. State what city you are in.
That’s it! Last day to nominate is Monday October 29th (this date has been updated).
I nominate Axe Capoeira Toronto.
The classes for kids there are the best in terms of developing a kid in all ways: physical and mental. The instructors there just love to work with kids, you can feel how much they care. Each kid gets attention from instructor and is never left alone struggling with the task.
I am not a kid and I dont have kids,
but every time I am at AXE Capoeira
I can see the kids having a blast.
Axe Capoeira Toronto. The instructors go beyond their duties… It’s a wonderful environment to be apart of!
I nominate Axe Capoeira Toronto – my 5 year-old son is addicted!
i nominate Axe Capoeira Toronto. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, the energy is upbeat,fun, and exciting. Kids classes are packed, music is playing and the teachers are helping the students with their moves. Your kids will learn to respect one another as they play Capoeira. They will learn kivks acrobatics and dance! truly a family atmosphere!
I vote for Axe Capoeira Toronto!
This school has one of the best kids’ programs I have ever seen. They encorporate so many fundamentals through teaching Capoeira. Children experience fitness, martial arts, dance, music, culture, and through all of that learn discipline, self defense, coordination, social skills and much more. The classes vary in ages which makes great for them to learn compassion towards other aged/level kids and anti bully techniques. The staff there are very professional and you can see that the individuals running the kids program really take time and care to plan and build a relationship with each child there. I highly recommend every child tries it!
We nominate Axe Capoeira Toronto. Children learn self-defence through a style of martial arts that promotes
peace as they practice moves through a non-contact form of defence. The teachers have created an environment where children flourish. Our son has been a student since the age of 3 and has developed beautiful friendships with the teachers and other students. He’s always eager to train!!!!
AXE CAPOEIRA TORONTO
I nominate Axe Capoeira Toronto. Great place for kids to train and they treat every child that walks through the door like family.
Axe Capoeira Toronto!!! Great atmosphere, great exercise classes for kids – working on fitness, balance, rhythm and music. Developing confidence. Great exercise program.
I nominate Axe Capoeira in Toronto. They do such a great job emphasizing ALL the aspects of capoeira: the music, the acrobatics, the sparring, the playfulness, the strategy. The kids learn to become better musicians, fighters, acrobats, listeners, strategists…with laughter and smiles!
I’d like to nominate KICKS Dance Studio in Markham!! The most welcoming, well run studio in Markham! KICKS has been in business for 29 years and always delivers! Friendly environment, professional staff, fun and also challenging classes for both recreational classes and competitive dancers! Excellent year end recital at the beautiful Markham Theatre, gorgeous costumes and very pleased with the age appropriate choices! I vote KICKS #1!!
I nominate Axe Capoeira Toronto. Both my son and daughter have a great time and are sweating after their training!
I nominate Axe Capoeira Toronto
Capoeira is great for building kids’ self esteem! The various activities help children become more agile and healthy, which helps with practicing other sports and living a healthy lifestyle.
Capoeira is really unique because it combines martial arts AND music! Kids learn a variety of different instruments, learning also how to keep tempo and different rhythms.
The classes are extremely fun for all ages, and the teachers are excellent!
Axe Capoeira Toronto!!!
Fun and very energetic atmosphere! Classes for 3-5yr olds, 6-12 years olds, and 13- 99 year olds!!
They have everything for everyone..whether you love to flip, clap, sing, kick, dance, escape or learn portuguese…. You will learn it here!!! Young ones, teens, and adults get to learn respect,discipline, balance and coordination through cool moves, acrobatics and culture! check it out! Challenge yourself!!
Axe Capoeira Toronto,
I live in Toronto.
I don’t have kids, but I think this company has something great to offer young ones. When I do have children I will definitely be putting them into capoeira. I decided that when I arrived early to my first capoeira class and had the fortune of watching the kid’s class. Excellent teachers, amazing confidence builder and great for exercise. (For both children and adults!)
I nominate Axe Capoeira Toronto!
They provide an excellent fitness program for kids incorporating acrobatics, martial arts, dance and music. The variety of fitness activities keeps the children interested and motivated to improve their skills in order to ‘play’ well with their fellow capoeiristas in the Roda!
I have noticed that my child has gained strength, confidence and awareness about her fitness goals.
Excellent work Axe Capoeira!
Axe capoeira
Toronto
Axe capoeira helps build children’s self esteem and encourages them to live a healthy lifestyle. A very high energy academy, that combines Afro Brazilian martial arts, dance and music. Highly recommended for all children to join as everybody is like an extended family, helping you better yourself every which way. Our son has made friends he’ll grow with for many, many years to come
A variety of classes is offered to meet each dancers needs. We take great pride in our unique style of dance, training techniques, and implementing each dancer with strong core values. We recognize each dancer as an individual and focus on improving their natural talents and abilities in a fun encouraging and supportive atmosphere!
The curricullum is carefully planned to help guide each student and give each dancer the best opportunity to achieve. Classes are run to help build self-esteem, learn about the art of dance, and most of all for FUN! We are very proud of the instruction we provide and strongly believe you will feel the same way. Our studio specializes in smaller classes, which provide students with more personal attention.
Great palce and instructors. Lots of fun for the little one where they can learn a martial art, music and dance.
Axe Capoeira
1069 St. Clair Ave West
Toronto,
family-like atmosphere
great fun for kids and adults
people attend classes for years
kids love it
martial arts mixed with dance and music
Axe capoeira at differing/st.clairs area. Definitely the best in Toronto. Amazing instructors and a great environment
Kids simple love it.
Axe Capoeira in Toronto!
Absolutely great. My son loves every class and it’s just as exciting to watch.
AXE CAPOEIRA IN TORONTO – an excellent place for kids to develop; balance, motor coordination, speed, strength. Capoeira encourages discipline, helps to teach and instill the value of loyalty, responsibility and self-confidence. In this way it helps in the positive formation of those who participate and become involved in the practice of Capoeira.
Axe Capoeira Toronto
they combine the parent’s and kid’s favourite activities (martial arts, dance, music and gymnastics/acro) into one unique style of martial art called Capoeira.
i checked out other places and these guys are by far the best in the city. my kids love it!
I’d like to nominate Futures Gymnastics Centre. They are a High Five Accredited centre which puts the kids first! They are truly wonderful with children and of course Gymnastics.
Sincerely
Cheryl Currie
Lil Strikers Soccer program is great! very friendly coaches.
Games are fun and the children love it!
Hello Lil Strikers!
I apologize, I should have made it clearer that the awards are only open to businesses in the Greater Toronto Area. If you ever do open a location in the GTA please do let us know!
.. and I just saw that you are at Soccerworld in Toronto. =) I was looking for locations at this link http://www.lilstrikers.ca/locations ..and Toronto wasn’t mentioned.
Kinder gymnastics; ballet & jazz classes at Amesbury Community Centre.
Fabulous coaches that are there for the fun of soccer and for the love of kids. These voluneer coaches are encouraging and teach excellent Sportmanship. Get a great uniform, a soccer ball, a group photo and a medal. They really think of everything!
Gymalaya, Vaughan
Little Kickers – Jr. Kickers program at Eglinton Park. Toronto
Sportsball – Parent & Tot Soccer, Thornhill
Seneca College Parent & Tot Gymnastics, Toronto