July 29, 2014
Dear Sport Community,
On Thursday, July 24, Going the Distance: The Alberta Sport Plan 2014-2024 was released.
Find a copy on the Alberta Sport Connection website at:
http://www.albertasport.ca/sport/alberta-sport-plan.aspx
The renewed Sport Plan was based on eight months of consultation through a provincial sport
forum, regional meetings and an online survey that attracted 4,807 responses. The draft plan
received further online input from an additional 400 Albertans. For a document that provides
an overview of What We Heard: http://www.albertasport.ca/sport/alberta-sport-plan.aspx
Many thanks to the individuals and organizations involved in the above consultations.
From consultation to implementation, the Alberta Sport Plan takes a collaborative approach
to make our province a national leader in sport and to realize the positive impact of sport on
people and communities.
Alberta Sport Connection (ASC) is pleased to have been charged with implementing “Going
the Distance: Alberta Sport Plan 2014-2024” on behalf of the government. We are now
working to develop a detailed and effective implementation plan. Recognizing that large
numbers contribute to the Alberta sport system, it is necessary to increase alignment and
collaboration, coordinating efforts and activities to achieve a common vision.
For maximum impact, ASC encourages all partners to review and align strategic ideas and
business plans to the renewed Sport Plan, we are Going the Distance. We must develop
specific actions, conduct further financial reviews and search diligently for trends facing sport,
apply best practices and ensure accountability. The specifics of the engagement process will
be announced in early Fall.
ASC looks forward to working with interested individuals and groups…this means you… to
turn the Alberta Sport Plan into a living reality!
Yours in sport!
John Short
Chair, Alberta Sport Connection
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