Beyond Parks and Recreation

PRO Conference 2006

Presentation

Sportalliance: a community resource

Agenda What we will cover Introduction SAO Overview Games KidSport Community Sport Councils Questions

Introductions

Jim Bradley – CEO Sport Alliance Blair McIntosh Lyle Abbott Paul Charbonneau

Today’s Reality

SAO- Current Position

Sport Alliance of Ontario

The Sport Alliance

Advocacy for all members Deals with global issues of sport recreation and physical activity Engages in strategic thinking for the sector Lobbying force on specific issues e.g. school access Ensures consistency with National Sport Policy & provincial Active 2010

objectives

Community Councils

Education Alliance

PRO

PSOC/ED Council

CAO

Sport Allianceof Ontario

Current Role- CEO

Volunteer Board Our Businesses Building Operations Services Program delivery Challenges?

Ontario Games

Games Program and Bidding

Over to Blair for Games

Sport Development Centreontariogames

Since 1970, the Ontario Games Program has brought Ontarians together, while providing the opportunity for athletes to pursue their dreams, and for communities to create a significant sport legacy.

As title sponsor, the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation fulfills the Government of Ontario’s commitment to amateur sport, physical activity and community development. The Sport Alliance of Ontario [sportalliance] oversees the delivery of the Games Program.

The Ontario Games Program includes: Ontario Summer Games Ontario Winter Games Ontario Senior Summer Games- Actifest Ontario Senior Winter Games- Winterfest   Ontario Summer Paralympic Championships Ontario Winter Paralympic Championships Team Ontario – Canada Games

Hosting an Ontario Games enhances community development while continuing the province’s proud tradition of participation and excellence in sport.

Objectives of the Ontario Games

Provide a showcase for amateur sport Provide a community legacy of

volunteer and sport development Contribute to the economic impact on a

community Serve as a stepping stone for athletic

advancement to National and International competition

Success Factors for Hosting Ontario Games Solid Community support Strong volunteer base and leadership Facilities that meet the provincial

standards Strong ability in the area of

fundraising and sponsorship Past experience in hosting large

events

Ontario Summer Games Held every 2 years on even numbered

years 22-26 sports involved 4 days of competition Over 3,000 participants Over 800 volunteers Typical budget is between $800,000 and

$1.1M. Provincial contribution is $400,000

Ontario Winter Games Held every 2 years in even numbered

years Between 22-26 sports participate Over 3,000 participants Over 800 volunteers Games are traditionally held over 4 day

period Typical budget is between $800,000 and

$1.1M Provincial contribution is $400,000

Ontario Senior Winter GamesWinterfest

Began as a pilot project in 2000 in Collingwood.

Held every 2 years on odd numbered years Between 10-12 participating sports Approximately 800-1,000 participants Held over a 3 day period Typical budget between $350,000-

$450,000 Provincial contribution is $200,000

Ontario Senior Summer GamesActifest

Began in 1984 as a pilot project Held every 2 years on even numbered

years Between 14-16 events Approximately 1,200-1,500 participants Held over a 3 day period Typical budget between $350,000-$450,000 Provincial contribution is $150,000

Ontario Paralympic Summer Championship

Held annually 6 events 150-200 participants Held over a 2 day period 200-300 volunteers Typical budget $120,000 Provincial contribution $45,000

Ontario Paralympic Winter Championship

Piloted in 2006 in Huntsville 4-6 events 100-150 participants Will become an annual set of

Games Typical budget $100,000 Provincial contribution $45,000

KIDSPORTKIDSPORTTMTM ONTARIO: ONTARIO:A CHILDREN’S CHARITABLE PROGRAM…..

….Empowering local communities

….Activating local community leaders

….Creating access, participation, and

opportunity in sport for children and

youth

……FOR A HEALTHY AND

ACTIVE ONTARI0

A GRASSROOTS NATIONAL CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

PROFILES:

KIDSPORT CANADA

KIDSPORT ONTARIO

KIDSPORT ONTARIO NETWORK

KIDSPORTKIDSPORTTMTM ONTARIO: ONTARIO:

LOCAL COMMUNITY CHAPTER PROFILE:

ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS

FUND AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

LOCAL CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICING

OFFICIAL SPORT GRANTS

KIDSPORTKIDSPORTTMTM ONTARIO: ONTARIO:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!SUPPORT!

Community Sport Councils

Community Sport includes:

Club Sport School Sport Municipal Parks & Recreation

programs

Community Sport Councils

Challenges Community Sport groups face:

Organizational Development: fundraising, program quality, and organizational effectiveness

Volunteer Development: recruitment, development, retention, recognition

Facilities: building new, refitting old Access: ensuring that everyone can

participate

Community Sport Councils

Services Sport Councils can offer: Coordinate facilities, registration, services,

and standards for coaches, volunteers and administrative staff;

Share information and learn best practices from each other;

Apply for capital improvement grants and funds;

Receive charitable donations, hold fund raising campaigns and approach sponsors as a united group;

Community Sport Councils

Services Sport Councils can offer: Develop sport tourism, youth-at-risk

prevention programs, volunteer development programs, coaching programs, focus on community health issues etc;

Work together to develop sport-related special events in the region, e.g. Ontario Summer Games, championships and Games;

Be part of the Ontario-wide Community Sport Network, to share information and best practices.

Community Sport Councils

Resources to assist Sport Councils: www.communitysportnetwork.com

Planning guide to “Getting Started” Event planning resources Contact list to other Sport Councils

17 established and operating sport councils

Soon to be established Provincial body

Community Sport Councils

The Future of Sport Councils Sport tourism – event bidding, hosting

and management Focus on community health

development Service provider contracts with

municipal government Provision/coordination of volunteer

development services, eg coach training Revenue supports local development