SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT GATHERING 2012

The Sport for Development (S4D) Gathering brings leaders and innovators in the field of sport for development together each year to exchange ideas, to advance the field and to focus our collective efforts. Sport for development involves tapping into what sport can do for a range of community priorities, such as community building, health promotion, Aboriginal youth engagement, economic revitalization, newcomer settlement, citizen participation and conflict resolution. While most sport for development happens at a local level around specific needs or opportunities, there is growing attention by policy-makers and social investors in how sport for development increasingly resembles a trans-local movement, not just beyond our borders but also across Canadian communities. For information about past gatherings, please click here.

Sport for Development Gathering 2012

S4D In Action

The Sport Matters Group is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Sport for Development Gathering taking place at the Fairmont Chateau Montebello on June 19 & 20 located in the beautiful & rustic setting of Montebello, Quebec (60 mins from the Ottawa airport - YOW and 75 mins from the Montreal airport - YUL).

This retreat-style gathering will bring together an exclusive group of S4D practitioners, representatives from community and sport organizations, academics and government officials to share their experiences, build skills, and propel the S4D movement forward. In addition to presentations, practical workshops and interactive sessions, the gathering will feature networking events and opportunities to be physically active and enjoy the great outdoors in this scenic region of Quebec that provides the perfect countryside setting for creative thought and relationship building.

Registration

Registration fees are $160 per day.  Please note that spaces are limited for this exclusive event.

Click here to register: http://www.eventbrite.ca/event/3037708869/mcivte?ebtv=C

Registration fees include participation in all sessions, meeting materials, hot buffet-style meals and social activities as noted on the conference schedule (Note: participants are responsible for covering their own travel and accommodations expenses).

Accommodations

Book your accommodations at the Fairmont Chateau Montebello now as the special rate of $179 per night is only available until June 1st. We would encourage you to book as soon as possible given the limited number of rooms available at this rate. To access the special rate, call the Chateau Montebello Reservations Department at 819-423-6341, extension 7688 or the Global Reservations Centre at 1-800-441-1414 and provide them with the following conference code: CSPO0512.

The conference venue is set in beautiful natural surroundings and provides guests with access to numerous activities and resort facilities, including tennis, pool, spa, walking/hiking trails, golf, mini-putt, boating and more!

Look Who’s Coming!

Representatives from leading organizations in the S4D field and officials from key provincial and federal government departments are already confirmed to attend including:

Motivate Canada ~True Sport Foundation~ Sport Matters Group ~ J.W. McConnell Family Foundation ~ Human Resources Development Canada ~ Equitas ~ Canadian Tire Jumpstart ~ Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport & Physical Activity ~ Physical & Health Education Canada ~ And more!

Agenda

Here’s a sneak peak of the sessions we anticipate offering:

On Day 1, participants will share their experiences in S4D, learn something new and build skills through a variety of workshops and panels. Potential topics include: youth engagement, developmental evaluation, governance and cloud technology. The day will conclude with a networking event, activity challenge and bonfire along the river.

Day 2 will focus on demonstrating how S4D can fulfill governmental policy objectives, particularly in light of the “sport for society” perspective built into the new Canadian Sport Policy 2.0. We will be exploring the promise of S4D in many policy areas including health, justice, immigration and labour market integration. Our key note speaker, BC MLA Gordon Hogg will be addressing the topic of social finance.

Thank you for your interest in the S4D gathering, and we look forward to seeing you there. Please contact Jessica Young, with any questions at 613-231-7472 x 246 or Jessica.young@sportmatters.ca.