Beyond Parks and Recreation

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Beyond Parks and Recreation

• PRO Conference 2006

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Presentation

• Sportalliance
• a community
• resource

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Agenda

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

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Introductions

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

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Todays Reality
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SAO- Current Position

• Sport Alliance of Ontario

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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

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Current Role- CEO

• Volunteer Board
• Our Businesses
• Building Operations
• Services
• Program delivery
• Challenges?

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Ontario Games

• Games Program and Bidding
• Over to Blair for Games

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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 Ontarios
  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 provinces proud
  tradition of participation and excellence in
  sport.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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KIDSPORTTM ONTARIO
A CHILDRENS 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
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KIDSPORTTM ONTARIO

• A GRASSROOTS NATIONAL CHILDRENS
  PROGRAM
• PROFILES
• KIDSPORT CANADA
• KIDSPORT ONTARIO
• KIDSPORT ONTARIO NETWORK

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KIDSPORTTM ONTARIO

• LOCAL COMMUNITY CHAPTER PROFILE
• ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS
• FUND AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
• LOCAL CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICING
• OFFICIAL SPORT GRANTS

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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Community Sport Councils

• Community Sport includes
• Club Sport
• School Sport
• Municipal Parks Recreation programs

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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