To demonstrate those same sportsmanship and fair play values, at the administrative level, that are expected on the field of play.
The report is a comprehensive document outlining the public benefits of community sport. “What Sport Can Do: The True Sport Report” outlines conclusive proof of how good sport can be used to positively influence a wide range of societal goals.
What You Can Do is an invitation for all Canadians to join together to ensure that sport lives up to its potential in their community. True Sport recognizes that the way we play together shapes how we live together.
A True Sport Agreement answers a simple, but important question, “How are we going to treat each other in this group?” The agreement is created by teammates and coaches in an open and safe forum.
The club is committed to consistently offering high quality sport programs as demonstrated through a statement of quality.
An approved job description is completed for all staff and volunteer positions (including team/coaching staff). Criteria used to hire staff and select volunteers are established and documented...
The club has the following documentation that has been formally adopted by the membership and is reviewed on a regular basis...
The board of directors holds a sufficient number of meetings annually (at least two, may be by electronic means) to ensure appropriate direction and oversight of the club’s activities...
The club has an annual operating budget approved by the board and approved or presented at the annual general meeting. The board or a board committee reviews actual revenues...
Clubs complete annual financial statements in accordance with an acceptable accounting framework as identified by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA)...
The club makes the following information publicly available or available to members (e.g., on its website, in its annual report, in its financial statements) within six months of its year end...
The club has a policy established and published on how and at what amounts donations and/or sponsorships will be acknowledged. The policy should include a ban on tobacco sponsorship...