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Cross Country Ski Ontario Chair Report

  • Angus Carr

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An unusual term

  • This is the end of a four-year tour
  • This is the first AGM in person in my time as Chair
  • Four years has been the generally agreed-upon right time to step back

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Key Themes

  • Safe Sport
    • Policy Leadership
    • Practical implementation
  • Maintaining “What we Can do” through the pandemic
  • Building on Governance
    • Terms of Reference for Program areas
    • Professionalization

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Governance Changes

  • Review of bylaws
    • Seem compliant with ONCA
    • Clarification of Membership
  • Terms of Reference for Committees
    • Paranordic Committee
    • Nomination Committee
  • Professionalization
    • Movement towards staff responsibility within all program areas
    • Reduction of burden for volunteer board members

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Pandemic “Fun”

  • Evidence-based approach
  • Consultation with Ministry to refine emergency orders with respect to sport and sport activities
  • Managed recovery funds

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Safesport

  • Sport is safe when everyone is acting in a positive, respectful way
  • Safe sport is an attitude that mutual respect is shown by engagement and understanding
  • Sport is safe when it is
    • Predictably structured
    • Positively directed
    • Tailored for individual needs
    • Respectful of people

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Conversations about Sport Safety

Words I hear

    • A non-scientific review of anecdotal conversations

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  • I need to have happiness in my life. I deserve to have it, like everyone else.

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  • Athlete or non-athlete. Adult, non-adult, or something in between.

The lightness is given me, first of all, by the discipline itself

An anecdotal experience

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Safe Sport Is...

  • An environment of mutual respect
  • A policy framework
  • A mechanism for
    • Providing participants with a behavioral framework
    • Providing a demonstrably safe sport environment

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  • The only path is the good path

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True Sport Principles

  • Go for It – Rise to the challenge –always strive for excellence. Discover how good you can be.
  • Play Fair – Play honestly – obey both the letter and spirit of the rules. Winning is only meaningful when competition is fair.
  • Respect Others – Show respect for everyone involved in creating your sporting experience, both on and off the field. Win with dignity and lose with grace.
  • Keep it Fun – Find the joy of sport. Keep a positive attitude both on and off the field.
  • Stay Healthy – Place physical and mental health above all other considerations – avoid unsafe activities. Respect your body and keep in shape.
  • Include Everyone – Share sport with others. Ensure everyone has a place to play.
  • Give Back – Find ways to show your appreciation for the community that supports your sport and helps make it possible
  • Nordiq Canada and its Members commit to the True Sport Principles which are: