Sport
Amateur sport is important to the quality of life in the province of Ontario. Sport provides role models for the pursuit of personal excellence, exemplifies the value of teamwork and builds community pride. Competitive amateur sport also stimulates broadly based participation in physical activity, leading to better health, higher productivity and a stronger social fabric.
Multi-sport games provide the competitive opportunities athletes need to develop their talents and achieve excellence. In the host communities, these events encourage the creation of lasting partnerships, produce substantial economic benefits and help develop sport at the community level.
Expectations for Fairness in Sport
A Declaration, enacted by the Federal-Provincial/Territorial Sport Ministers.
Provincial Sport Organizations
Links to various Provincial Sport Organizations across the Province.
Long Term Athlete Development
This website describes a 7-stage Canadian model of Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD), a training, competition, and recovery program based on developmental age — the maturation level of an individual — rather than chronological age. It is athlete centred, coach driven, and administration, sport science, and sponsor supported.
Canadian Sport Policy Review and Renewal
The Canadian Sport Policy, approved by Federal - Provincial / Territorial (F-P/T) Ministers responsible for Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation is set to expire in 2012. A process to review and possibly renew the policy is currently underway and being led by the Federal – Provincial / Territorial Sport Committee.
- Memo regarding the Evaluation Report and the renewal process.
- To view a copy of the Evaluation Report, please click here.
- Environmental Scan 2010: Trends and Issues in Canadian Sport.
- Canadian Sport Policy Renewal and Sport Participation.
- The Canadian Sport Policy: Toward a More Comprehensive Vision.
Quest for Gold
The Quest for Gold Program was established to provide additional support to athletes from Ontario and to increase the performance and number of Ontario athletes competing at the highest national and international levels, thereby contributing to the improved performance of Canada at international competitions.
