A FRAMEWORK TO DEVELOP A WINNIPEG COMMUNITY SPORT POLICY

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• A FRAMEWORK TO DEVELOP A WINNIPEG COMMUNITY SPORT
  POLICY

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Introduction and Background

• 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.

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Introduction and Background

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

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Purpose

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

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Process Step 1

• Partners and stakeholders in sport have signed a
  Letter of Intent
• A. To collaborate
• B. To engage their members

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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

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Process Step 2

• 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

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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

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Process Step 3

• 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

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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

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Process Step 3

• The Winnipeg Community Sport Policy approved by
  signatory partners and stakeholders for Sport in
  Winnipeg
• Timeframe January to June, 2011

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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. Enable the coordination of community sport
  programs and initiatives

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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

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Sport Policy Development Principles

• Partners and stakeholders will work
  collaboratively towards a common vision of a
  True Sport community in Winnipeg.
• The knowledge and expertise of all partners and
  stakeholders will guide the future direction and
  development of sport in Winnipeg.

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Sport Policy Development Principles

• A shared knowledge and understanding of the
  various roles of Winnipegs sport partners in the
  delivery of sport/active living.
• 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.

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Sport Policy Development Principles

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

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Sport Policy Development Principles

• Multi-sport participation for young athletes will
  be encouraged and promoted.
• Continually build facility development and human
  resource capacity related to the needs of
  organizations within the delivery of sport/active
  living.

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Areas of Emphasis

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

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Current task

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

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• Its OK to vent
• What are the barriers preventing active, life
  long participation in sport in Winnipeg?
• Build on the positivesWhat 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?

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Questions?