A FRAMEWORK TO DEVELOP A WINNIPEG COMMUNITY SPORT POLICY

Introduction and Background sport partners and stakeholder organizations have agreed to a framework for a focused but broad consultation process which will guide the development of a policy for the future direction of sport delivery in Winnipeg. After months of dialogue sport partners and stakeholder organizations have agreed to a framework for a focused but broad consultation process which will guide the development of a policy for the future direction of sport delivery in Winnipeg.

Introduction and Background SPORT PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDER ORGANIZATIONS General Council of Winnipeg Community Centres General Council of Winnipeg Community Centres Winnipeg Community Sport Alliance Winnipeg Community Sport Alliance Sport Manitoba Sport Manitoba Manitoba Physical Education Supervisors Association Manitoba Physical Education Supervisors Association Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Winnipeg Regional Health Authority City of Winnipeg Community Services City of Winnipeg Community Services

Purpose To develop a Winnipeg Community Sport Policy in collaboration with all partners and stakeholders in sport in Winnipeg To develop a Winnipeg Community Sport Policy in collaboration with all partners and stakeholders in sport in Winnipeg

Process Step “1” Partners and stakeholders in sport have Partners and stakeholders in sport have signed a Letter of Intent: A.To collaborate B.To engage their members

Process Step “1” C.To engage partner organizations and/or constituents D. To discuss their roles, responsibilities in the delivery of Sport E.Common goal is to develop a Winnipeg Community Sport Policy Timeframe:February to June, 2010

Process Step “2” The partners and stakeholders in sport will now: The partners and stakeholders in sport will now: A.Actively engage their members B.Engage partner organizations and/or constituents C.Facilitate meetings to discuss Sport in Winnipeg

Process Step “2” D. Use the following for the framework of dialogue for Sport in Winnipeg - The Canadian Sport for Life model - The Framework document “principles” - The Framework document “areas of emphasis” Timeframe:September to December, 2010

Process Step “3” A Winnipeg Community Sport Policy will be developed A Winnipeg Community Sport Policy will be developed A. Include a common vision, and a shared mission and principles that will set the future direction for community sport in Winnipeg

Process Step “3” B. Acknowledge and identify the roles and responsibilities of all partners and stakeholders organizations C. Establish an ongoing process for the partners and stakeholders to continue planning to coordinate the development and delivery of sport in Winnipeg

Process Step “3” The Winnipeg Community Sport Policy approved by signatory partners and stakeholders for Sport in Winnipeg The Winnipeg Community Sport Policy approved by signatory partners and stakeholders for Sport in Winnipeg Timeframe:January to June, 2011

Process Step “4” A Winnipeg Community Sport Strategy and action plans will be developed to complement “The Canadian Sport Policy” including facilitating ongoing and integrated partnerships that will: A Winnipeg Community Sport Strategy and action plans will be developed to complement “The Canadian Sport Policy” including facilitating ongoing and integrated partnerships that will: A.Enable the coordination of community sport programs and initiatives

Process Step “4” B.Ensure that the delivery of sport is cohesive and consistent with an overall plan for sport C. Enable all members of the sport delivery system to have a clear understanding of their roles within the system Timeframe:Ongoing

Sport Policy Development: Principles 1. Partners and stakeholders will work collaboratively towards a common vision of a “True Sport” community in Winnipeg. 2. The knowledge and expertise of all partners and stakeholders will guide the future direction and development of sport in Winnipeg.

Sport Policy Development: Principles 3. A shared knowledge and understanding of the various roles of Winnipeg’s sport partners in the delivery of sport/active living. 4. A framework will be laid out to increase and complement the health and wellness of Winnipeg citizens by having more residents introduced to a quality “Sport for Life” experience.

Sport Policy Development: Principles 5. A network will be built to enable the coordination of quality sport/active living programs and initiatives in Winnipeg. 6. Sport will be accessible, welcoming and socially inclusive for all citizens of all ages, all abilities and all socio-economic backgrounds.

Sport Policy Development: Principles 7. Multi-sport participation for young athletes will be encouraged and promoted. 8. Continually build facility development and human resource capacity related to the needs of organizations within the delivery of sport/active living.

Areas of Emphasis Physical Literacy for All Physical Literacy for All Active for Life Active for Life Striving for Achievement and Excellence Striving for Achievement and Excellence Quality Volunteers and Facilities Quality Volunteers and Facilities Shared Leadership Shared Leadership Coordinated Planning and Ongoing Interaction Coordinated Planning and Ongoing Interaction

Current task Each partner and stakeholder organization will engage their constituents in meaningful dialogue that will result in a draft Winnipeg Community Sport Policy. Each partner and stakeholder organization will engage their constituents in meaningful dialogue that will result in a draft Winnipeg Community Sport Policy.

It’s OK to vent: What are the barriers preventing active, life long participation in sport in Winnipeg? Build on the positives: What is currently happening that encourages individuals to enter the sport system and stay in it for extended periods? Be a visionary: What needs to be addressed in a Winnipeg Sport Policy that will provide for an “active for life” sport experience?

Questions?