The Vancouver Sport Strategy and its Implementation Presented by Darren Peterson Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation darren.peterson@vancouver.ca
Introduction Sport Policy: Vancouver Context Vancouver Sport for Life, the Vancouver Sport Strategy Implementation Plan What s Happening Now
Vancouver Context
The Games
The Games Venues
The Games Venues
Competition Venues outside Vancouver Whistler Whistler Sliding Centre Whistler Creekside Whistler Olympic Park/Whistler Paralympic Park Richmond Richmond Oval West Vancouver Cypress Mountain
Vancouver An Active Community Vancouver Active Communities Network Step Out Walks Active Adventure Passports Stay Active Eat Healthy Get Active in the Garden
Elected Park Board
Vancouver Sport for Life The Vancouver Sport Strategy Download PDF at vancouversportcouncil.com
Strategic Context National to Local Canadian Sport Policy 2002 BC s Policy on Sport and Physical Activity 2004 FCM Big City Mayors Active Cities 2005 Vancouver Sport Strategy 2008 Enhancing Participation Strengthened Interaction Physical Literacy for All Enhancing Excellence Sport and Physical Activity for All Improve Infrastructure Active for Life Enhanced Excellence Enhancing Capacity Enhancing Connectivity Opportunities to Achieve Develop Policy Quality Facilities Premier Event Destination
Canadian Sport for Life CS4L promotes physical activity through sport and recreation participation CS4L maps the pathway from playground/pond to podium CS4L helps all children to develop fundamental movement and sport skills) Excellence Active for Life Competitive Sport Participation Recreation / Physical Activity Physical Literacy 100% of population Infants Seniors
Vision By 2015, Vancouver will have a dynamic and forward looking sport system that enables all its residents to experience and enjoy involvement in sport to the extent of their abilities and interest, resulting in a high level of participation and performance. Sport in Vancouver will be fair, inclusive, safe and welcoming for all. Sport will be recognized for its significant contribution to the development and sustainability of the city and the health and wellness of its citizens.
Strategic Goals 1. Strengthened Interaction 2. Physical Literacy for All 3. Active for Life 4. Enhanced Excellence 5. Quality Facilities 6. Premier Event Destination
1. Strengthened Interaction
2. Physical Literacy for All
3. Active for Life
4. Enhanced Excellence
5. Quality Facilities
6. Premier Event Destination
Desired Outcomes More participation in sport More and better hosted events Strategic investment in sport Coordination with others Reinforce acceptable standards Facilities used to full potential Set priorities for development VSS updated regularly
Developing an Implementation Plan Started with Vancouver Sport for Life, the Vancouver Sport Strategy Extensive community consultation, recently approved Time sensitive due to upcoming Civic election
Developing an Implementation Plan
Developing an Implementation Plan Preliminary meetings with key members of the sport community Additional opportunity for partners to contribute, shape the plan Organized the first annual Vancouver Sport Summit, September, 2008
First Annual Sport Summit September 24, 2008 Workshop to Outline Priority Objectives Consensus on a coordinating body to spearhead VSS implementation Establish how the plan will be translated into action, agreement on first steps Vancouver Active Communities Network - University of British Columbia - Langara College - KidSport - Vancouver Field Sport Federation - MoreSports - Tourism Vancouver - Vancouver School Board - Aquatic Sports - Jericho Sailing Centre - False Creek Community Association - 2010 Legacies Now - City of Vancouver Olympic Operations - Inclusion Initiatives - Killarney Community Association - Vancouver International Marathon Society - Kerrisdale Figure Skating Club - Dolphins Swim Club
Implementation Plan Highlights Dedicated Park Board staff for leadership role Forge many new partnerships with sport stakeholders Integrate with existing organizations/resources Recruit members for VSS Implementation Committee Form task teams to work on implementing each of the six strategic goal areas Create Vancouver Sport Council
Approval Vancouver City Council Meeting, October 14, 2008 MOVED by Councillor Suzanne Anton A. THAT Council approve the implementation plan for Vancouver Sport for Life, the Vancouver Sport Strategy effective January 1, 2009, at an annual cost of $240,000; $140,000 to be provided internally by the Park Board through in-kind resources and $100,000 to be added to the 2009 operating budget without offset. B. THAT Council authorizes staff to seek additional funding support from other levels of government and participating organizations for the implementation of this initiative. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Implementation Committee Formed (Chair) Ajay Patel, Chair, Department of Human Kinetics, Langara College (Vice Chair) Pete Quevillon, Director, KidSport BC Tom Walker, Director, Participation Sport & Recreation, 2010 Legacies Now Kavie Toor, Associate Director, U.B.C. Athletics and Recreation Jeff Malmgren, Chair, Vancouver Active Communities Network Sue Griffin, President and CEO, BC Sports Hall of Fame Simon Litherland, Rowing BC Sharon Urton, Vancouver Active Communities Network, CSCP Barbara Wagner, Kerrisdale Figure Skating Club Greg White, Triathlon British Columbia & BC Athletics Gayle Uthoff, Aquatic Sports & Renfrew Community Centre Association Cheryl Taunton, U.B.C., Field Hockey Graeme Fell, Track and Field
Implementation Committee What s Happening Now VSS Implementation Committee Volunteers recruited Chair and Vice-Chair selected Terms of reference developed VSS Task Teams (6) Terms of reference developed Chairs selected, currently populating the task teams (4-6 per group) Top priority goals have been identified for each team Vancouver Sport Council Currently developing a governance structure and membership criteria Working towards incorporation & not for profit status
VSS Task Teams Premier Quality VSS Strengthened Enhanced Active Physical for Implementation Excellence Interaction Facilities Literacy Event Life Committee Destination
Vancouver Sport Council (in progress) Mandate to oversee the implementation of the VSS To be recognized as the voice for the sport community Advocate for sport interests in the City Advise the Vancouver Park Board, on policy, and priorities for capital development, sport hosting and programming Develop sport partnerships and economies of scale for common needs/resources Act as a clearing house for communications exchange
Future Challenges Keep momentum going after 2010 Connecting Vancouver s sport community Raise profile of the Vancouver Sport Strategy and Vancouver Sport Council Establishing a membership base for VSC Funding action items
See you in 2010!
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The Vancouver Sport Strategy and its Implementation Presented by Darren Peterson Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation darren.peterson@vancouver.ca