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Reasons to INVEST in Sport
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Discussion Paper:
Community Spirit Program (PDF) |
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Discussion Paper:
A New Model For Sport
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Regional Sport Centres
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Why write an advocacy
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There are
three main reasons to advocate:
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To
ensure sport issues are addressed
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To
influence policy making and implementation
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To be
part of the decision making process
To impact
change in the Provincial sport system, it is our responsibility to voice
our opinions and concerns to our elected representatives. Politicians
monitor the amount of mail received from their constituents and try to
act accordingly. If they start receiving several letters regarding a
specific issue, they will develop a keen interest and concern for that
particular cause.
It is
suggested that for every letter a politician receives, thousands more
feel the same way. So, it is up to us, leaders in the sport community,
to TAKE ACTION
and let our elected representatives know that sport is
important!
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Provincial
issues that need to be addressed |
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1. The
government of Alberta to increase sport and physical education in
schools
2. To
increase financial support to provincial sport system
3. To
increase financial support to high performance sport
4. To
invest in the renovation and construction of sport facilities
5. To
establish a Minister of Sport and Physical Culture
6. To
develop, implement, and adequately fund a provincial sport policy
7. To
increase financial support to municipalities to host more sporting events
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Municipal issues that need to be
addressed |
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1. Municipal
governments to invest in the renovation and construction of sport
facilities
2. To
increase accessibility to sport facilities
3. To develop,
implement, and adequately fund a civic sport policy
4. To
increase financial support to local non-profit sport clubs, recreation
centres, and physical activity initiatives
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To
encourage participation and development of sport and physical activity
by hosting sporting events such as marathons, tournaments, and Games
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Federal issues that need to be
addressed |
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1. The
Government of Canada to invest in a comprehensive sport development
program
2. To
establish a Minister of Sport and Physical Culture
3. To
lead the creation of a national infrastructure program for sport and
recreation
4. To
affirm a commitment to excellence and athlete-centered sport
5. To
increase financial support to high performance sport
6. To
invest in the renovation and construction of sport facilities and a
National Training Centre
7. To
increase recognition and compensation for Canadian athletes that are
Olympic and World Champions/medalists
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To recognize the
relationship between health care and
physical activity by
creating initiatives that allow both
departments to work
together
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Guidelines for writing advocacy letters |
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State
clearly what you would like the reader (politician) to do
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Explain
briefly why you think he/she should do this. Help your reader
understand the need for action on his/her part
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Avoid
giving so much detail that you annoy or bore the reader
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Always
provide a return address and other relevant contact information
(phone, fax, email)
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Show respect to the
person you are writing the letter to
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Make your letter
personal; personalized letters hold more value than generic ones
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Format for your advocacy letter |
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Your name
and address
Date
Name of
Politician
Title of
Politician
Address
of Politician
Salutation (Dear ________):
1st
Paragraph:
Identify what your concern or opportunity is.
2nd
Paragraph:
State the most important facts that support your cause.
You want this
paragraph to explain the most compelling reasons for action and the
importance of your
concern/opportunity.
3rd
Paragraph:
Talk about how the Politician can make a personal
difference. Try
to engage the reader in a personal way;
refer
back to the request and try to be brief.
4th
Paragraph:
Thank the politician for considering your request, and provide adequate
contact information.
Closing
Your
signature
Your
typed name
Your
title |
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Sample Letters |
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