News FAQ
- What is the True Sport goal?
- Who are the key leaders?
- Who is behind this?
- What are the True Sport Principles for sport?
- What are the True Sport Principles for community?
- Where is True Sport?
- What's in it for me? / for us?
- How do I join the Movement?
- Who can join?
- How do you do it? (in a community)
- How do you do it? (in a team, club, league, or school)
- Why is True Sport membership geared mainly to groups?
- If I don’t belong to any groups, can I still join?
- If I belong to a non-sport group or club that believes in True Sport, can we join?
- What does this cost?
- What is the total number of declarations received by True Sport?
- Is there a True Sport newsletter?
- Can I get True Sport email updates?
- Who can I contact for an interview on the Movement?
- What is the True Sport Report?
- Why was the report produced?
- Where can I get a copy of the report?
- Is there video footage available on the True Sport Movement?
Is to be a catalyst to help sport live up to its full potential as a public asset for Canada and Canadian society, making a significant contribution to the development of youth, the well-being of individuals, and quality of life in our communities.
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, True Sport Foundation, and the True Sport Secretariat are the early leaders of the Movement.
True Sport has the endorsement of the Federal-Provincial/Territorial Ministers responsible for sport, recreation and fitness.
What are the True Sport Principles for sport?
- Go for it;
- Play fair;
- Respect others;
- Keep it fun;
- Stay healthy;
- Give back;
- Include everyone.
What are the True Sport Principles for community?
- Recognize sport as a valuable community asset;
- Champion ethical conduct;
- Promote inclusion;
- Strengthen connections;
- Support excellence;
- Foster healthy, active lifestyles;
- Create safe and welcoming environments;
- Celebrate contribution.
True Sport is in schools, sports facilities, community centres, arenas, pools, university campuses, and playgrounds across Canada. True Sport members bring the spirit of the Movement with them wherever they go.
What's in it for me? / for us?
When you sign on to True Sport, you will instantly be connected to a larger community of like-minded parents, athletes, coaches and community organizers across the country all working to make sport as great as it can be. You will also be equipped with a set of powerful and attractive tools to inspire those around you. But the ultimate reward of growing the True Sport Movement is the increased quality of life that healthy sport systems will bring to your kids and your community.
If True Sport sounds like you, you can get your team, league, school, or community on board. First discuss the initiative with your group, then join online.
As you grow True Sport around you, you will be in touch with a larger movement of people and communities who can give you advice and support.
Groups and communities, at all levels, that commit to upholding True Sport principles when they train, play and compete. Members include:
- Sport and recreation groups - teams, associations, schools.
- Sport and recreation facilities - community centres, stadiums, arenas, pools.
- Various communities: neighbourhoods, towns, cities and regions.
How do you do it? (in a community)
True Sport comes to life in a community when citizens direct their time and attention towards celebrating local sport and its champions, and using sport systems to bring people closer together. True Sport Communities make sure there are proper facilities and many opportunities for people to enjoy sport in safe and welcoming environments.
How do you do it? (in a team, club, league, or school)
True Sport comes to life in a team, club, school or league when athletes help one another reach their personal best while celebrating the joy that good sport can bring. The focus is put on respect for one another and respect for everyone’s physical well-being. Group leaders make sure that training includes life lessons that will go well beyond the short term goals of a season. And finally, the team, club, league or school makes giving back to its community part of the game plan.
Why is True Sport membership geared mainly to groups?
The True Sport Movement is powered by Canadians who share a commitment to good sport. True Sport Principles are expressed when people come together through sport: when teams play, when schools promote positive athletic participation, when clubs and leagues draw members of a community into sporting events and activities. Individuals can support and promote True Sport—and many individuals make important contributions to the Movement—but it is in groups and communities that True Sport really comes to life.
If I don’t belong to any groups, can I still join?
Yes. Individuals can become True Sport Citizens and officially enrol as supporters of the True Sport Movement.
In conjunction with becoming a True Sport Citizen, consider encouraging your community or group to join or letting your school (or your kids’ school) know about True Sport. Supporting the Movement on your own is great; spreading the word is even better.
If I belong to a non-sport group or club that believes in True Sport, can we join?
Yes. Many community groups that are not focused on sport, from Boys and Girls Clubs to police associations and others, support the Movement as True Sport Allies. Allies are not declared members of True Sport but they can enrol as official supporters of the True Sport Movement. True Sport Allies help strengthen the Movement by expressing their support for those who deliver sport.
Signing on to the True Sport Movement is easy and it’s free. Click here for more information on how to join.
What is the total number of declarations received by True Sport?
As of September 30th, 2011 True Sport has received 2,482 declarations.
Is there a True Sport newsletter?
Yes, "True Sport in Action” is our quarterly newsletter, you can access the latest version here and to subscribe click here.
Can I get True Sport email updates?
No, unfortunately there is not one currently available.
Who can I contact for an interview on the Movement?
Please contact Rosemary Pitfield, Media Relations Consultant, Phone: 613 355-0889, Email: rpitfield@truesport.ca
What is the True Sport Report?
“What Sport Can Do: The True Sport Report” is a comprehensive document outlining the public benefits of community sport. There is one simple idea at the heart of the report – good sport can make a difference. “What Sport Can Do: The True Sport Report” outlines conclusive proof of how sport can be used intentionally to positively influence a wide range of societal goals, including child and youth development, crime prevention, education, social inclusion and economic and environmental sustainability.
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport commissioned the report on behalf of the True Sport Movement – Canada’s national movement for sport and community. Our goal is to provide concrete evidence of the benefits of sport in our communities. The information will enable communities, policy makers, and business leaders to fully understand that our community sport system is a tremendous public asset. The report offers overwhelming evidence that good community sport can deliver a broad spectrum of benefits that Canadians care about whether it is health, social, economics, or environment, while catalyzing new approaches to harnessing this powerful tool.
Where can I get a copy of the report?
The True Sport Report can be downloaded by clicking here.
Is there video footage available on the True Sport Movement?
If you are interested in obtaining the footage for broadcast, please send an email to Rosemary Pitfield, Media Relations Consultant, Phone: 613 355-0889, Email: rpitfield@truesport.ca
