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VIU World Leisure Centre of Excellence

World Leisure Organization

- June 7, 2022
Global Leisure Debate on June 9th, 2022

Responses to challenges on Leisure, Mental Health and Well-Being. Register now!
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- April 7, 2022
World Leisure Youth Ambassadors Celebration for Peace

This activity will take place on April 14th as part of World Leisure Day 2022. Check out the full program and register today!
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- March 31, 2022
Leisure Matters Panel

Join us in April 14th, 9:00-10:30 AM PDT, in this online panel in celebration of World Leisure Day 2022. Register now!
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- March 10, 2022
WL Youth Ambassadors Contest 2022

The deadline to apply is May 15th, 2022.
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- March 9, 2022
World Leisure Journal - OPEN CALL FOR EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Deadline for Application - Monday 18th April 2022.
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- August 11, 2021
17th World Leisure Congress 2022

Special session and abstract submission key dates
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- April 15, 2021
World Leisure Day

With activities taking place all around the globe, the World Leisure Day will be celebrated for the first time on April 16. Join in!
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- March 30, 2021
Meet a Professional Around the World

The online forums are back and the next one is on March 31. This is an initiative from World Leisure Organization Youth Ambassadors Committee
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- March 19, 2021
World Leisure Day 2021

This first edition of the WL Day, under the theme Leisure for a Better Life, will be celebrated on April 16th, 2021
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- January 27, 2021
WLCE Co-Director Assesses Leisure in the Time of a Pandemic

VIU Professor Joanne Schroeder says the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of access to leisure activities as an investment in the long-term health and well-being of communities.
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World Leisure Organization

Responses to challenges on Leisure, Mental Health and Well-Being. Register now!

This activity will take place on April 14th as part of World Leisure Day 2022. Check out the full program and register today!

Join us in April 14th, 9:00-10:30 AM PDT, in this online panel in celebration of World Leisure Day 2022. Register now!

The deadline to apply is May 15th, 2022.

Deadline for Application - Monday 18th April 2022.

Special session and abstract submission key dates

With activities taking place all around the globe, the World Leisure Day will be celebrated for the first time on April 16. Join in!

The online forums are back and the next one is on March 31. This is an initiative from World Leisure Organization Youth Ambassadors Committee

This first edition of the WL Day, under the theme Leisure for a Better Life, will be celebrated on April 16th, 2021

VIU Professor Joanne Schroeder says the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of access to leisure activities as an investment in the long-term health and well-being of communities.