Terms of reference
The Vancouver Sports Network provides:
- A channel for sport stakeholders to communicate with each other about sport development programs and services
- Advice to City Council and the Park Board on sport interests in Vancouver
- Advocacy on behalf of local sports to all levels of government to support sport development in Vancouver
- Information to the sport community and potential participants
Vision
Our vision for Vancouver is, by 2015 we will:
- Have a dynamic and forward-looking sport system that enables all Vancouver residents to experience and enjoy sport to the best of their abilities and interest, resulting in a high level of participation and performance
- Be fair, inclusive, safe, and welcoming for all
- Be recognized for a significant contribution to the development and sustainability of the city, and the health and wellness of Vancouver residents
Values
Our values are adapted from True Sport Principles. True Sport is a Canadian movement that recognizes and promotes the life skills and values of community sport.
Vancouver was declared a True Sport community by City Council in March 2010.
Our values:
- Wellness – Vancouver supports physical literacy for children and adults to lead healthy, active lifestyles through sport.
- Inclusion – Vancouver provides accessible opportunities for sport participation within a welcoming, sustainable, and culturally diverse sport environment.
- Excellence – Vancouver promotes program and event excellence, and opportunities for residents to reach the highest levels of sport performance.
- Fairness – Vancouver encourages ethical sport and supports programs that lead to positive personal and community development.
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Meeting frequency
Meetings are held every other month on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.
