Give Back

The True Sport Community Give-Back Challenge provides True Sport members with an opportunity to give back to their communities by volunteering their time or hosting an event and donating the proceeds to a local charity or cause. True Sport members can demonstrate one of the unique characteristics of the True Sport Movement – putting values into action and unleashing the power of positive sport to create healthy vibrant communities. 

Select participants and finalists earn a cash award and are profiled on CBC Sports in September as part of Sports Day in Canada. This national celebration of sport, from grassroots to high performance, in communities across the country, is presented by CBC Sports, ParticipACTION and True Sport.

What's involved?

• To be considered for a cash award and be featured on CBC, your group must be a member of the True Sport Movement. If you are not a True Sport member but you believe that good sport makes a great difference, learn how you can join the Movement.
• Plan a Give-Back event or activity between October 1, 2012 and September 5, 2013.
• Host your 2013 Give-Back Challenge event. Be sure to capture photos and video of the action.
• Prepare a three-minute YouTube video which captures the story and impact of your Give-Back event or activity.
• Submit your event online when our application form goes live in June 2013.
• Vote for your favourite! A selection panel will choose the finalists, then it’s up to you!

2013 Give-Back Challenge dates and deadlines will be announced soon. Make sure you stay up-to-date on this year's event:   

• Subscribe to the to the True Sport in Action newsletter.
• Follow True Sport on Twitter @truesportpur.
• Like us on Facebook!

For ideas on how you can give back in your community, check out our Ways to Give Back or watch the videos submitted by previous finalists.

Still have questions? For more information, please read our True Sport Community Give-Back Challenge FAQ or contact us at info@truesport.ca.