Our Mandate - Sport For All
Background
The organization began in 1986 and until 2004 was known as the Hamilton Sport Council. The volunteer Board of Directors is comprised of community citizens who have a strong sport interest. The mandate of SportHamilton is to assist local sport organizations in a variety of ways such as coaching education, volunteer training, recognition events, etc. Funding for these initiatives was limited until 2002 when the Ontario Trillium Foundation provided strong financial support to SportHamilton over a three year period. This funding and grants and partnerships from other sources have allowed SportHamilton to continue with it’s mandate on a broader scope within the newly amalgamated City of Hamilton. SportHamilton also receives financial support from the City of Hamilton annually and works closely with the City’s Recreation Department, Public Health Department, the Hamilton school boards, McMaster University, Mohawk College, Redeemer University, Canadian Sport for Life Society and various other sport and not for profit agencies developing partnerships and collaborations for the benefit and enhancement of sport and physical activity in the Hamilton community. More recently SportHamilton has partnered with Arecelor Mittal Dofasco Grassroots Soccer Pan Am Legacy Program(Hamilton Athletic Trust), Hamilton Moves Project (Sport for Life, HWCDSB, City of Hamilton Recreation and Public Health), Hamilton 100 ( Commonwealth Games 2030 bid committee) , Multi-Sport indoor Facility Project(Hamilton Collaborative Partnership Group). In 2021 SportHamilton developed partnerships with Interval House Hamilton (Be More Than a Bystander Program) and KidSport Hamilton chapter.
Vision:
Sport in Hamilton encourages lifelong physical activity to enhance physical and mental well being of all citizens.
Mission:
To enrich sport and physical activity experience in the City of Hamilton by activating a values-based system that promotes, supports and enhances opportunities for all.
Values:
Safe, respectful and fun environments
Inclusive access for all
Fair play
Positive, respectful, ethical and professional behavior
Celebration of excellence and volunteerism
Sharing quality resources and developing strategic partnerships
Operating Principles:
Promoting quality sport and physical activity as outlined Sport for Life LTD Framework
Activities support sustainability
Effective Communication
Displaying effective management and fiduciary responsibility
High Five and True Sport Principles