News Release-CSCO joins Sport4Ontario to support its community sport network !
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2021
COMMUNITY SPORT COUNCILS ONTARIO (CSCO) JOINS SPORT4ONTARIO
TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR ITS NETWORK OF COMUNITY SPORT COUNCILS &
INCREASE ITS FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF NEW PROGRAMS !
CSCO has affiliated with Sport4Ontario to strengthen its relationship with provincial sport leadership to offer enhanced services which will build capacity in CSCO’s network of over 40 organizations in Ontario. These organizations come under various names such as; Community Sport Councils, Accessible Sport Councils, Community Sport Advisory Committees, Community Sport Hall of Fame Committees, Community Youth Sport Committees & Community Sport Volunteer Awards Committees.
As Kevin Arnsdorf, Chair of CSCO explains “the grassroots community sport movement in Ontario has been dramatically impacted by the pandemic and needs additional sources of funding, services & organizational support”!
CSCO therefore has aligned with Sport4Ontario to take advantage of the National Sport Trust Fund-Ontario to offer the following fundraising campaigns to support grassroots community sport into the future!
- CSCO Sustainability Fund will support the ongoing enhancement of programs and services that CSCO delivers to the Community Sport Council network to ensure “Healthier, more physically literate communities across Ontario”. Financial support received through donations will support increased lobbying with local Governments, enhanced communications through virtual network meetings, institution of quarterly e newsletters, provision of enhanced e learning opportunities and development of relevant resources to build capacity in community sport organizations. The fundraising goal is $10,000 per year.
- CSCO Community Sport Emerging Athletes Mentorship Fund will support Ontario community level developing athletes in their pursuit of excellence in sport by supporting their training and competitive opportunities to enable them to reach a higher level in their sport participation. This program was initiated by the Toronto Sports Council from a legacy of hosting the 2012 Ontario Summer Games but now expanded to include the entire province of Ontario. The fundraising goal is $20,000 per year.
About Community Sport Councils Ontario (CSCO)
CSCO is a provincial multisport organization established in 2009 responsible for building community sport in Ontario! We support our extensive network of Community Sport Councils and their affiliates to enhance opportunities in sport & recreation so there is equitable access to sport for all at all levels of participation. For more information, go to: www.communitysportcouncils.com
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Media Contacts:
Kevin Arnsdorf-Chair CSCO