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 Sport Alliance of Ontario CAO PSOC/ED Council PRO Education Alliance Community Councils

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 Centre ontariogames 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 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 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 Games Winterfest Began as a pilot project in 2000 in Collingwood. Held every 2 years on odd numbered years Between 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 Games Actifest Began in 1984 as a pilot project Held every 2 years on even numbered years Between 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 participants Held over a 2 day period volunteers Typical budget $120,000 Provincial contribution $45,000

Ontario Paralympic Winter Championship Piloted in 2006 in Huntsville 4-6 events participants Will become an annual set of Games Typical budget $100,000 Provincial contribution $45,000

KIDSPORT TM 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 KIDSPORT TM ONTARIO:

LOCAL COMMUNITY CHAPTER PROFILE: ! ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS ! FUND AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT !LOCAL CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICING !OFFICIAL SPORT GRANTS KIDSPORT TM ONTARIO:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR 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: 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