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Executive Summary ...... 3 CSC General Model ...... 5 CSC Funding ...... 7 & The Capital Region ...... 8 Potential Partners ...... 10 Rationale ...... 12 In Closing ...... 13

Edmonton Sport Council Honorary Directors P.O. Box 637, Station Main Lyle R. Best Edmonton, AB T5J 2K8 Ken Fiske Tel: (780) 49-SPORT (497-7678) Cathy King Fax: (780) 426-3634 Wendy Kinsella http://www.edmontonsport.com The Honourable Norman L. Kwong, CM, AOE Lieutenant Governor of Patrick LaForge Board of Directors John Ramsey Susan Agrios Dr. Robert Steadward O.C. Glenn Duncan The Honourable Judge James K. (Jim) Wheatley Kelly Eby Peter Harcourt Brandon Mewhort Kara Murray Staff Georgette Reed - Secretary / Treasurer Gary Shelton - Executive Director Darryl Szafranski George Multamaki - Project Director Marian Stuffco - Chairperson Aminah Syed - Office & Communications R.A. (Dick) White - Vice Chairperson Coordinator Carla Wilson

2 2007CRS017 Attachment 1 Executive Summary A Call for Support

Edmonton’s elite athletes and coaches deserve the same opportunity to excel as their counterparts across . In order to give them that level playing field, the Edmonton Sport Council would like your support in developing a Canadian Sport Centre (CSC) in Edmonton.

The concept of a CSC began more than 15 years ago with a pilot centre in Calgary. Since that time, the concept of dedicated multi-sport training and support facilities for athletes and coaches has also proven beneficial in Victoria, Vancouver, Saskatoon/Regina, Winnipeg, , Montreal and Atlantic Canada.

While each Centre is unique in its facilities and scale of services, all share a common mission and vision.

The CSC is committed to supporting high performance athletes and coaches in the pursuit of podium performances in national and international competitions. The CSC enables individuals to realize and achieve human potential through sport.

In addition to specialized facilities, CSCs provide sophisticated services in critical fields such as: biomechanics, physiology, nutrition, sport psychology and sport medicine to help achieve podium performances. The Centres also provide Life Services, helping athletes and coaches to develop both professionally and personally.

A CSC-Edmonton would complete the network of Canadian Sport Centres.

A City of Champions

Edmonton is primed for a CSC. The city’s commitment to sporting excellence is exemplified in sport event hosting, podium performances and championships. At the same time, Edmonton regularly recognizes those who build sport and succeed at sport within our community. We have an exceptional volunteer base, supportive education systems, a contributing corporate community, and enthusiastic spectators.

Geographically, Edmonton is a logical location for a CSC. Athletes and coaches from regional sport development initiatives in the northern half of Alberta will be able to access high performance programs. Programs at CSC-Edmonton will also complement all CSCs, especially CSC–Calgary. As a result, the development of athletes to the junior level would feed the established programs in Calgary while offering international level development in sports not centered in Calgary.

The City of Edmonton and its surrounding communities, with a population base of one million plus people, is currently home to more than 100 National Team athletes. Many local sport organizations currently employ nationally and internationally recognized coaches and several national sport organizations operate regional programs from Edmonton.

A variety of facilities that support athlete training and competition already exist with several significant new facilities under development. The offers academic and athletic opportunities equal to any in Canada and has demonstrated an outstanding research record in sport and sport-related interdisciplinary studies. The Steadward Centre is a world leader in supporting

3 2007CRS017 Attachment 1 Executive Summary Cont’d... research, equipment development and training for disabled athletes. Given this, a CSC-Edmonton could offer unique services to Paralympic athletes.

Athletic development services provided by a CSC–Edmonton would relieve many of the transition issues when athletes eventually have to relocate to join a national team program (e.g. Team Canada is centered at CSC-Manitoba). The impact of such a move has significant consequences to younger athletes as they are unable to finish their high school education at home. With a CSC–Edmonton, emerging and elite athletes would be able to live and train at home rather than relocate, ensuring the crucial family support system stays intact.

Partnerships

Partners in a CSC-Edmonton could include The Steadward Centre, Sport Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, Coaching Association of Canada, Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation, and the University of Alberta. Working together, these organizations would give CSC-Edmonton the financial and professional resources equivalent to other CSCs. On a broader scale, facility operators such as the City of Edmonton could contribute by giving athletes and coaches access to facilities and Edmonton Tourism could provide event hosting expertise.

Canadian Sport Centres are now located in every major Canadian city except Edmonton (a 1999 Position Paper mentions establishing a Centre in City, however no indication of funding from Sport Canada has been found). CSCs have become a required legacy of major international multi-sport events hosted in Canada since the 1988 Calgary Olympic Winter Games. Therefore a CSC would exist in Edmonton if the CSC concept existed prior to the (1978) and/or the Games (1983).

With athletes, facilities, programs, and expertise already in place, creating a customized CSC in Edmonton would not only complete the national CSC network, it would provide an enormous competitive advantage to athletes and coaches who want to achieve their potential close to home.

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History of the Canadian Sport Centre Network

The Canadian Sport Centre (CSC) concept, piloted in Calgary in the early 1990’s, came as a result of Calgary hosting the 1988 Olympic Winter Games. The presence of facilities, programs, coaches and most importantly athletes provided an excellent environment for this pilot. With its success, the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Sport Canada joined in a partnership committed to creating a network of Canadian Sport Centres across Canada in order to enhance the training environment for high performance athletes.

Following Calgary, initial location priorities for CSCs were the major population centres of Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto. CSCs in Winnipeg and Victoria were legacy creations of major international games. Political and regional considerations added two Centres in Saskatchewan (Regina/Saskatoon) and Atlantic Canada.

Mission and Vision

CSCs’ purpose is to support high performance athletes and coaches in their pursuit of podium performances in national and international competitions. The CSCs enable Canada’s athletes to realize and achieve human potential through sport.

• CSCs are committed to excellence and the facilitation of podium performances by athletes through fair and ethical means. • CSCs strive to provide a positive and comprehensive environment of excellence through programs and services that respond to the individual needs of elite athletes and coaches, for success in sport and in life. • CSCs ensure the maximum utilization of resources is achieved through partnering and teamwork.

CSC Services Performance Enhancement

Canadian athletes and coaches who compete at an international level know it takes more then determination and talent to get to the podium. The world’s elite athletes are stronger and faster than ever before given technological advances in medical research and training. Having a strong physical and mental framework to build from is also vital for success.

Canada’s elite athletes gain the extra edge they need in order to be competitive through the work of Performance Enhancement Teams (PETs) at every CSC. The key element of PETs is a well-built relationship with coaches and athletes, working together to improve results. Using both laboratory and field testing the PET is able to pin-point target areas of improvement and optimal training techniques. Performance Enhancement Teams include:

Biomechanists - enhance the understanding and performance of athletes through modeling, simulation, and measurement of movement.

Physiologists - identify and quantify the physical and physiological characteristics that contribute to performance in particular sports and the most effective methods of manipulating these characteristics to enhance the likelihood of success.

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Nutritionists - assess individual/team training and performance nutritional requirements, and provide the necessary nutritional support to enhance athletic performance.

Sport Psychologists / Mental Trainers - create individualized and sport specific mental training programs to achieve consistent performances in stressful environments.

Sport Medicine Teams - recognize and treat injury and illness as well as identify health and safety risks during the training and competitive cycles. Examples of team members include physicians, physiotherapists, athletic therapists, massage therapists, chiropractors and podiatrists.

Life Services

CSCs provide a holistic approach to high performance through the provision of support services to the athletes outside their training. This fosters an increased sense of well-being and preparedness for achieving goals within and beyond sport.

Athlete Resource Centre - supports the athletes’ professional development to enable their transition to a post-competition career. Resources include office services and equipment, career consultations and counselling, and academic planning.

Workshops and Seminars - enhance both the sport career and the personal/professional development of each athlete. Workshops and seminars include public speaking, media relations, self marketing, and drugs and supplement awareness.

Coaching and Development – provided through a National Coaching Institute (NCI), whose mission is to develop world-class coaches who are capable of preparing athletes for podium performances in sport, and for life outside of sport. NCI’s deliver Level Four and Five of the National Coaching Certification Program as well as other education and professional development services.

Communications - help promote athletes and their accomplishments in order to create a network of support in the community. Communications initiatives include websites, magazines/newsletters, public appearances, motivational speaking, and interactive athlete and coach visits with local schools.

Marketing & Fund Development - provide the athlete with additional financial resources for training and competition expenses through sponsorship and fund development programs. Examples of these initiatives include corporate sponsorship of the Centre and athletes or coaches, subsidized living expenses for athletes, special fundraising, and social events.

The CSC is committed to Canada’s best athletes through the holistic delivery of high quality and cost effective programs and services. Sport is an integral part of the Canadian social and economic fabric. The most crucial aspect of the CSC is not the facility itself but the services that it provides athletes. Allowing them to have the necessary resources, gives athletes the chance to be competitive on the world sport scene.

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Funding for the CSC Network is primarily through Sport Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee and provincial governments. Annual Funding of CSCs by Sport Canada

CSC 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 Victoria $0 $0 $476,000 $1,718,182* Vancouver $600,000 $600,000 $1,021,000 Calgary $600,000 $600,000 $1,548,750 $1,172,053 Saskatchewan (Saskatoon & $200,000 $200,000 $270,000 $240,000 Regina) Manitoba (Winnipeg) $300,000 $300,000 $430,000 $355,000 Ontario (Metro Toronto) $600,000 $600,000 $815,000 $1,031,000 Montreal $600,000 $600,000 $1,345,000 $1,078,930 Atlantic Canada $300,000 $546,000 $1,542,250 $1,153,427

TOTAL $3,200,000 $3,446,000 $7,448,000 $6,748,592

* Appears to be funding to both Vancouver and Victoria. Note: The 2004-05 figures include, “one time” funding for Sport Science and Sport Medicine equipment ($930,659).

Annual Funding of the Canadian Sport Centre - Calgary

2004-05 2004-05 2005-06 2005-06 % $ % $ Self Generated 38.5 744,379 20.32 890,536 Sport Canada 31.8 614,838 26.74 1,172,053* Canadian Olympic Committee 9.5 183,678 3.65 159,963 Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks 8.4 162,410 3.70 162,155 & Wildlife Foundation Calgary Olympic Development 5.8 112,140 2.56 112,193 Association Coaching Association of Canada 4.3 83,138 1.83 80,201 University of Calgary 1.8 34,802 0.80 35,060 Partners of Own the Podium 2010 N/A N/A 40.26 1,764,418 (except Sport Canada)

TOTAL $1,933,452 $4,382,558

Note: Dollar contributions based on total revenue as reported in the Canadian Sport Centre - Calgary’s 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 Annual Reports, multiplied by the percentage of funding attributed to the respective funding source.

* Combined Canadian Sport Centre, High Performance, and Own The Podium funding.

7 2007CRS017 Attachment 1 Edmonton and the Capital Region Information about the City The City of Edmonton, Alberta’s Capital, is known each. The Edmonton Oilers were purchased by as the “City of Champions.” With a rich sport 38 individuals (Edmonton Investors Group) in history, world-class facilities and the capability 1998 to retain the team within the community. to host major international sporting events, it is not surprising that Edmonton would benefit The Business of Sport from and welcome a Canadian Sport Centre. In the report entitled Economic Significance Edmonton is Canada’s fifth most populous city of Amateur Sport and Active Recreation in and is known as the “Gateway to the North”. It Edmonton in 2000, it was identified that some is Canada’s second most populous capital and $540 million was attributed to this sector in the most northerly major city in North America 2000. Given that the economic importance of with a metro population of over one million. sport to the Capital Region continues to grow, Surrounding communities include: Morinville, St. a collaboration of partners formed Edmonton Albert, Leduc, Fort Saskatchewan, Beaumont, Events International (EEI). EEI is focused on Camrose, Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Sherwood positioning Edmonton as one of the world’s most Park and Devon. desirable event host cities and provides a “one- stop-shop” for sport and cultural event planners Community Support for Sport and organizers considering Edmonton as their host city. Services include assistance with Edmonton volunteers are passionate and winning bid packages and presentations, and truly dedicated. The 1997 census identified coordination of accommodations and venues. that thirty-five percent of people living in the Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area volunteered Extensive corporate support for sport through for a charitable or non-profit organization. On event sponsorship continues to be demonstrated average, Edmonton volunteers contributed 145 time and time again in Edmonton. This support hours each during the year, for a total of 37 is evident from professional sport to amateur million hours. As a result of this extraordinary sport, from international events to regional volunteerism, some event organizers turn away competitions. Examples of event sponsorship volunteers or place them on wait-lists. in the Capital Region include the 2007 Ford World Men’s Championship, the 2007 The Edmonton Public and Catholic School Western Canada Summer Games (Enbridge, Boards are strong supporters of student athletes Petro-Canada, Petersen Pontiac Buick GMC, pursuing excellence. Eight schools have sport- and Konica Minolta), and the Barclays (Rugby) specific academies offering modified school Churchill Cup (local sponsors include the hours and enhanced training opportunities in Edmonton Journal, Global, a variety of sports. An additional four schools and Club Fit). Corporate support for sport is also are designated as sports alternative schools and evident through the highly successful Canadian provide similar support across a broad range of Olympic Committee Congress and Hall of Fame sports for students from grades four to twelve. Dinner in 2002, and the Gold Medal Plates Fundraising Dinners. Of particular note is that In professional sport, Edmonton is the home Epcor Utilities Inc, in which the City of Edmonton of the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club, the is the sole shareholder, supports sport through Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club, the Edmonton the Gold Medal Plate Fundraising Dinners, a Rush Lacrosse Club, and the Edmonton Cracker Sport Excellence Fund and is a sponsor of the Cats Baseball Club. The Eskimos and Oilers are Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter both community owned teams. The Edmonton Games. Eskimos became a publicly owned company in 1948 when 20,000 shares were sold for $1.00

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Sport Excellence Edmonton is known for sport excellence. This programs, and sport outreach clinics are excellence was recognized in 2005 by the conducted to further develop the sport in Alberta. True Sport Foundation through a Bell True Sport Community Award. This award provides The Royal Glenora Club is consistently chosen recognition to communities that believe in the as the host training site for Canada’s national, power of sport and recreation to connect people world and Olympic champions in figure skating. and helps inspire communities to enhance their The Club maintains its own indoor ice arena commitment to sport and recreation. and employs professional coaches, skating instructors and consultants. Their programs Sport excellence has been acknowledged annually range from novice skating instruction to the by the City of Edmonton at public ceremonies preparation of Olympic competitors such as since 1951. Athletes earning national or Jamie Sale, David Pelletier and Kurt Browning. international recognition are honoured through the presentation of Sport Performance Awards. The Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre delivers Both athletes who have represented Edmonton world class programs designed to foster excellence credibly in competition and builders of sport in coaches, develop high performance athletes, who have given our city a strong foundation are and encourage participation and physical fitness eligible for induction into the Edmonton Sport in Canadian youth. The Centre is housed in the Hall of Fame. Today, in excess of 200 Edmonton Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation athletes and builders of sport are honoured in at the University of Alberta. The Centre is the the Hall. legacy of the 2001 World Championships in Athletics. Exemplifying sport excellence, the University of Alberta (U of A) Golden Bears and Pandas Selected Past and Present Capital Region hold in excess of 50 National Titles and in Elite Athletes: excess of 180 Canada West titles. The U of A achievements are further demonstrated through • Randy Ferbey – Curling • Amanda Ammar - Cross outstanding awards received by U of A coaches. • David Ford – Kayak Country Skiing Demonstrating that sport performance can be • Susan Nattrass - • John Phelan - Rugby combined with academic achievement, some Shooting • Tim Berrett – Athletics 1,377 U of A athletes have been recognized as • David Bissett – • Jamie Sale/David Canadian Interuniversity Sport Academic All - Bobsleigh Pelletier – Canadians, maintaining a grade point average • Lori-Ann Muenzer • Kurt Browning – Figure of 80 percent or better over the academic year – Cycling Skating while competing for a university varsity team. • Morgan Knabe – • Ross Norton - Programs in Edmonton that are currently Swimming Wheelchair delivering international level programs and have • Pierre Lueders – • Kris Vriend - Paralympic placed athletes on our national teams include: Bobsleigh Athletics • Judy Diduck – Women’s • Danielle Peers - The Alberta Northern Lights Wheelchair Hockey Wheelchair Basketball Basketball Society offers one of the finest • Andrew Hoskins – • Allan Chartrand - programs in North America. The Alberta Northern Rowing Wheelchair Rugby Lights, the premier team, is regularly among the • Jennifer Heil – Freestyle • Karla Tritten - top four in the National Wheelchair Basketball Skiing Wheelchair Basketball Association (Canada-U.S.) and triumphed • Amanda Fortier - Cross • Warren Martin - Sledge as champion for the past two years. Premier Country Skiing Hockey team athletes continuously participate on the • Jamie Fortier - Cross • Kimberley Joines - Canadian Wheelchair Basketball team. Within Country Skiing Paralympic the community, recreational and development 9 2007CRS017 Attachment 1 Potential Partners

University of Alberta The Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation The Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre - is one of the oldest and most prestigious Mentoring, training, education, competition and faculties in Canada. Established in 1964, it research for coaches and athletes, community was the first Faculty of Physical Education (and education and sport science research. later Recreation) in the Commonwealth. The faculty ranks among the best-equipped facilities The Steadward Centre for Personal & Physical for teaching, research, sport and recreation Achievement - The Steadward Centre was initially of any university in Canada and includes: developed to provide athletes with physical disabilities, and their coaches, with technical • Degrees in Physical Education and Science information in the areas of sport, fitness and Kinesiology. training. Today, a holistic program and research • A Bachelor of Physical Education degree with environment exists and the Steadward Centre’s a Coaching Studies concentration unique in mission is to provide maximum opportunities Canada. It provides students with knowledge for Albertans with a disability to enhance and experiences that will enable them to their physical and mental well-being through effectively compete for coaching positions, individually prescribed and group programs enter a National Coaching Institute, or go on of physical activity, fitness-related medical to graduate studies in coaching. interventions and psychological services. • A Master of Arts with a special interest in coaching. As such, the Centre maintains a diverse and • Interdisciplinary Cooperation and Research carefully planned research program, enhancing - Faculty of Medicine, Department of Art & knowledge in the areas of adapted physical Design, Departments of Mechanical and Bio- activity and fitness and sport medicine for Medical Engineering. persons and athletes with a disability. The Centre Facilities include: provides a well equipped training facility for the • Van Vliet Centre – multiple-use gymnasiums, athletes and offers instructional programs and , aquatics centre, lecture workshops in fitness, lifestyle, and physical theatres and classrooms, squash courts, activity for groups and individuals who have a racquetball courts, weight training, and permanent physical disability. equipment room. • Saville Sports Centre – indoor tennis, gymnasium and curling sheets. City of Edmonton • – football, soccer, field hockey, The City of Edmonton is committed to new track and field, both natural and artificial turf, sport and recreation facility development and meeting and reception rooms and fitness continues to re-invest in existing sport and centre. recreation infrastructure. The City investment • – indoor track, multi- in sport includes facility partnerships with use courts, room, , pole community sport organizations and financial vault, and /field hockey. support through operating, hosting and travel • Centre – for children, adults and grants. The City of Edmonton’s facilities will elite athletes. play an important role in supporting a Canadian Sport Centre – Edmonton. Glen Sather Sport Medicine Clinic - Staffed by physicians and physical therapists who specialize in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of orthopaedic and sport related injury.

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Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks & through cultural and educational means. As Wildlife Foundation one of the founding partners of Canadian Sport Centres across Canada, the COC is dedicated to providing athletes with the most comprehensive The Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks & Wildlife services available. Foundation (ASRPWF) mission is to facilitate and enhance activities, lifestyles and legacies First recognized by the International Olympic through the development of active partnerships Committee in 1907, the COC has evolved into in sport, recreation, parks and wildlife programs. a multi-faceted sport organization providing Through the ASRPWF, the Government of Alberta financial support, services and leadership to funds Provincial Sport Organizations and the the Canadian amateur high performance sport CSC – Calgary. The Foundation also provides community financial and other assistance to hosts of the Alberta Winter and Summer Games. Canadian Paralympic Committee

The ASRPWF and Sport Canada are now funding The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) a network of Alberta Sport Development Centres is a non-profit, charitable, private corporation across the province so that Alberta’s competitive that delivers programs that strengthen the athletes have important support services closer Paralympic Movement in Canada, including to home. These Centres are in the cities of Fort sending Canadian Teams to the Paralympic McMurray, , Medicine Hat and Games. The CPC empowers persons with Red Deer. The Centres, focused around post- physical disabilities, through sport, at all levels. secondary institutions, will work with the CSC CPC’s values are: – Calgary to provide services to Alberta athletes competing at a provincial or • Sport - that is both fun and an agent level. These services include sport science, sport for personal and social growth. medicine, and coach development. • Athlete Focus - acting in the best interests of the athletes. Sport Canada • Excellence -the pursuit and achievement of excellence in all The mission of Sport Canada is to enhance interests. opportunities for Canadians to participate and • Equity - exemplified by fairness, excel in sport. Through Sport Canada, the opportunity, integrity and trust. Government of Canada funds National Sport • Leadership - providing leadership Organizations, multi-sport organizations such in the advancement of the Paralympic as the COC, CAC and the Canada Games Movement. Council, and the CSC Network. Sport Canada, in partnership with Provincial and Territorial Coaching Association of Canada governments, funds sport participation and high performance programs, including Own the The CAC was established in 1970 with the Podium 2010 and Podium Canada. mandate to improve the effectiveness of coaching across all levels of the sport system. Canadian Olympic Committee Their mission is to enhance the experiences of all Canadian athletes through quality coaching. The COC is a national, private, not-for-profit The 1974 launch of the National Coaching organization committed to sport excellence. Certification Program offered the first formal It is responsible for all aspects of Canada’s education program for coaches. Since its involvement in the Olympic movement, including inception, the CAC has developed into a world Canada’s participation in the Olympic and Pan leader in coach training and certification. The American Games and a wide variety of programs CAC is a partner in the CSC network through that promote the Olympic Movement in Canada funding for the National Coaching Institutes associated with each Centre. 11 2007CRS017 Attachment 1 Rationale for a CSC - Edmonton

Geographically, Edmonton is a prime location The University of Alberta offers academic and for a Canadian Sport Centre. As the major city athletic opportunities equal to any in Canada in , a CSC-Edmonton would and possesses an outstanding research record provide services for emerging and elite level in sport and sport-related interdisciplinary athletes in the adjacent three Zones as defined studies. Specifically, the Steadward Centre is a by the ASRPWF for Alberta Games competition. world leader in supporting research, equipment This includes the eastern communities of Zone 5 development and training for disabled athletes (Black Gold/Yellowhead), the southern portion of and offers a unique potential partnership for a Zone 7 (North Eastern Alberta), and the northern CSC-Edmonton. communities of Zone 4 (Parkland). In reference to the new Regional Sport Development Centres Economically, Alberta and Edmonton are in northern Alberta, a CSC-Edmonton would experiencing tremendous growth. The City of serve as a much closer link to the CSC network Edmonton has seen a steady increase in its than CSC-Calgary. population and in job opportunities in the last five years. With overwhelming availability of The population base of the Capital Region justifies varied employment opportunities, elite athletes support to a CSC-Edmonton. This population would be able to better support themselves is similar to the populations serviced by CSC- while acquiring job skills and experience. Saskatchewan and CSC-Manitoba. Similarly, the number of emerging and elite level athletes Corporate and community support for sport in the Capital Region exceeds that serviced by exists in Edmonton. either CSC-Manitoba or CSC-Saskatchewan. Elite level athletes would benefit from remaining The facilities are in place to support high within their own community while receiving the performance athletes in a variety of sports same services as their Canadian competitors. in Edmonton. Utilizing these facilities, many nationally and internationally recognized The services and athletic preparation provided coaches are employed, and several sports by a CSC-Edmonton would ease the transition operate regional programs. for those athletes who have to relocate in order to join a national team program. Selected Premier Edmonton Sport Facilities Impact of a CSC-Edmonton

• Rexall Place (Arena) The number of emerging and elite athletes, • (Natural Field) • Clarke Park (Artificial Field) high performance coaches and sport scientists • Foote Field (Natural and Artificial Fields, Athletic in Edmonton will increase. Amenities) • (Field House and A strong relationship with the Regional Sport Aquatics) Development Centres in northern Alberta and • (Natural Fields) the continuing growth of sport in the Capital • Royal Glenora Club (Squash, Tennis, Region will increase sport participation and , Figure Skating) the number of emerging elite athletes across • Universiade Pavilion (1983) also known as Northern Alberta. University of Alberta Butterdome • Argyll Velodrome • Edmonton Soccer Association Facilities (Indoor Inspiration will be provided by high profile and Outdoor) athletes as competitive performances and local • Saville Sports Centre (Tennis and Curling) out-reach programs inspire children and youth to • Telus Field (Baseball) get involved in sport, to remain involved in sport • Commonwealth Lawn Bowling Club and to aspire to higher levels of performance.

12 2007CRS017 Attachment 1 Rationale for a CSC - Edmonton

Pride will grow in local communities who share a sense of belonging and accomplishment when cheering for their hometown athletes and supporting the athletes success.

The opportunity to host international events, training camps and athletes will increase as athletes and coaches visit and move to Edmonton to train.

The number of National Sport Organizations that support regional programs located in Edmonton would grow.

Potential Contributions of the CSC-Edmonton Partners

Under the current model of CSC support, Sport Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, Coaching Association of Canada and the host province are the primary sources of funding. The University of Alberta would normally be a small financial contributor and provide extensive facility and professional support. The City of Edmonton’s contribution would not be monetary, but access to facilities such as the Kinsmen Sport Centre for National Team Athletes would be negotiated.

Selected Recent & Upcoming Capital Region Events Selected Facilities under • 2001 IAAF World Championships in Athletics (Re) Development • 2004, 2005, 2006 Barclays (Rugby) Churchill Cup • Go Centre (Basketball, Volleyball, Gymnastics) • 2005 • Argyll Velodrome • 2006 Women’s World Cup of Rugby • Multi Sport Field Tournament Site (Rectangular • 2006 World Handball Championships and Diamond Field Sports) • 2007 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship • 2007 Western Canada Summer Games • Edmonton Rowing Club Boathouse • 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup

In Closing

The partners of the CSC network are in a unique position to implement a CSC in Edmonton. The current CSC model is more than 10 years old. Through customization, Edmonton can pull the best practices from other Centres (Canadian and international), and adapt them to our existing facilities, programs and services. In particular, Edmonton has the potential to be the world leader in development and support for Paralympic athletes.

Canadian Sport Centres are now located in every major Canadian city except Edmonton (a 1999 Position Paper mentions establishing a Centre in Quebec City, however no indication of funding from Sport Canada has been found). Therefore, as with CSCs Saskatchewan and Atlantic Canada, it is now time to utilize political and regional considerations to complete the CSC Network.

A CSC-Edmonton will result in, as encapsulated for the 2002 Canadian Olympic Committee Congress – Edmonton, “Tous Champions Together.”

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Canadian Sport Centre Edmonton

Additional Information

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The Alberta Sport Plan Supports a CSC - Edmonton

The Alberta Sport Plan – Priority Actions include the development of a Provincial Sport Training and Sciences Network in partnership with government, municipalities, facility owners, education systems and provincial sport associations. This involves establishing a provincial network that provides enhanced training opportunities and improved access for coach/athlete support services that include medical, biomechanical, psychological, and physiological, that links with the National Sport Centre Network.

The Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation has initiated this network by establishing, and funding, four Alberta Sport Development Centres: Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, Red Deer and Medicine Hat.

The Alberta Sport Plan identified current gaps related to the “Excellence” pillar of the Canadian Sport Policy including: • While a large number of volunteer coaches provide considerable support to developing athletes, there are limited opportunities for coaches to develop professionally. To achieve excellence, Alberta’s athletes must have access to high quality coaching expertise. This gap is having an impact on the ability of athletes to reach higher levels of performance. • Many of Alberta’s high performance athletes are unable to compete and train at home because of limited regional support. A lack of local programs for developing athletes aspiring to excellence forces them to relocate after they reach a certain level. This problem for regionally based athletes is magnified by inadequate travel support.

The provision of these high-level training opportunities will increase support for preparation of Albertans at the Alberta Games, Canada Games, Winter Games, and the Western Canada Summer Games, and increase access to facilities and services of high performance centers.

Opportunities for Alberta athletes to train close to home depend on developing a provincial sport training and sport sciences network and participating in and establishing a provincial network that provides enhanced training opportunities and improved access to athlete/coach support services that links with the National Sport Centre Network.

The Alberta Sport Plan stated that, for potential and emerging athletes to reach the next level, Alberta must: • Develop a secure funding base for bridging the gap between the national sport organization (NSO) and provincial sport association funding. • Bridge the gap between competition and training between the NSO and provincial sport associations. • Work with the NSOs via the federal government to reduce the gaps in athlete support.

A CSC – Edmonton would help address many of the “current gaps” identified in the Alberta Sport Plan.

2 2007CRS017 Attachment 1 Alberta Sport Development Centres

Sport Canada currently supports a network of Canadian Sport Centres across Canada in order to enhance the training environment for high performance stream athletes. This system is viewed as a major vehicle to achieve the objective of enhancing the level and increasing the efficiency of delivery of services for high performance athletes and coaches.

The Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation (ASRPWF) in support of Sport Canada’s plan has created a Provincial network of Sport Development Centres (ASDC) that will provide support for inter-provincial emerging athletes. The Foundation provides $80,000 annually for the operation of each of the Centres, with a portion of that funding from Sport Canada. It is hoped that these regional Centres will provide a vital stepping stone for the emerging Provincial athlete to advance to the National ranks and train at one of the Canadian Sport Centres.

3 2007CRS017 Attachment 1 Currently, the ASRPWF is supporting Sport Development Centres in Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, Medicine Hat and Red Deer, Alberta. A fifth ASDC is planned for Lethbridge. All of the Centres are affiliated with the Canadian Sport Centre – Calgary.

The Centres’ efforts focus on providing a range of programs and services such as high performance training and testing services, Winning Edge Seminars, physiotherapy and National Coaching Certification Program courses to elite athletes and coaches. The shared vision is that of a collective approach, providing sport science support in an athlete centered structure, will result in improved emerging elite athlete development.

ASDCs support the idea of a holistic training approach to reach optimal athletic potential for any athlete. By combining sport science applications with support from experts in nutrition, sport psychology and injury prevention, athletes build an ideal environment for optimum development and performance in athletics and their personal life.

Existing High Performance Programs in Edmonton

Athletics – Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre

Racquetball – National Development Centre

Soccer – Prairies Training Centre

Team Handball – Western Canada Regional Centre

Wrestling – National Development Centre at University of Alberta

Potential High Performance Programs

Baseball – development centres currently under consideration; Edmonton is a strong possibility.

Basketball – with the establishment of the GO Centre, fixed site for Basketball Alberta elite development programs.

Biathlon/Nordic Skiing – Alberta high performance coach located in Edmonton; Gold Bar training facility has snow-making equipment; Biathlon facility under development in the Strathcona Nordic Centre in the County of Strathcona.

Curling – Saville Centre facility; Edmonton is home to the Martin (#1), Ferbey (#3), Koe (#4), Johnson (#11) and Walchuk (#12) rinks (2006-07 CTRS men’s standings) and the King (#6) and Santos (#12) rinks (2006-07 CTRS women’s rankings)

Ringette – Seven of 22 athletes on the 2007 World Team are from the Edmonton area.

Rugby – a national development centre will be established in Alberta in the near future; Ellerslie Rugby Park has hosted World Cup qualifying matches.

4 2007CRS017 Attachment 1 Significant Partnerships in the CSC – Edmonton

Steadward Centre

Goals and Objectives

The primary goal of The Steadward Centre is to provide adults with physical disabilities with opportunities to improve their health, lifestyle, physical fitness and/or athletic performance. In an attempt to accomplish this goal, the following objectives have been established:

• To provide regular fitness evaluations for adults with physical disabilities. • To design and prescribe group and individual training programs based on the specific needs, interests and abilities of each individual. • To supervise and monitor group and individual programs. • To design instructional and resource materials, equipment and techniques used in the assessment and implementation of programs for adults with physical disabilities. • To carry out research studies in the areas of fitness, sport training & conditioning and motor performance for adults with physical disabilities. • To expose students, coaches, teachers and other interested individuals to the most up-to- date information available in the areas of sport and fitness for individuals with physical disabilities. • To promote fitness as an important component in the daily routine of adults with physical disabilities.

The Goals and Objectives of the Steadward Centre are very much consistent with Canadian Sport for Life, the nationally recognized Long Term Athlete Development resource paper and the supplement, No Accidental Champions.

The Steadward Centre research program is conducted across paradigms and includes performance analysis of elite Paralympic athletes and their equipment.

Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre

The Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre was established in October 2003 and is a legacy of the 8th IAAF World Championships in Athletics hosted in Edmonton during the summer of 2001. It was founded in agreement with the Government of Canada through a consultative process led by the Edmonton 2001 Legacy Foundation in partnership with the University of Alberta, Athletics Canada, and Athletics Alberta. The original mandate recognized the need “to create a Canadian Centre dedicated to participation and excellence in athletics through mentoring, training, education, competition and research for coaches and athletes at all levels of sport.”

The Centre has four areas of focus: Coach Training/Education, Community Education (Run Jump Throw), Sport Science Research and Athletics Development.

5 2007CRS017 Attachment 1 Carded Athletes of the Alberta Capital Region Sport Canada Athlete Assistance Program - 1 May 2007

Sport Athlete Name Current City Sport Athlete Name Current City

Athletics Gymnastics Barnett, Brian Edmonton O'Neill, Brandon Marshall Edmonton Berrett, Tim Edmonton Payne, Jackson Edmonton Christopher, Tyler Edmonton Walls, Jared Andrue Edmonton Kunkel, Adam Charles Edmonton Hockey - Sledge -Paralympic Metcalfe, Megan Elizabeth Edmonton Arsenault, Stephen Spruce Grove Muir, Carline Edmonton Hockey - Women Nelson, Keston Edmonton Bredin, Correne Warburg Wright, Neville Edmonton Jeffrey, Jennifer Lynn Edmonton Athletics – Paralympic Podloski, Tarin Rae Edmonton Vriend, Kris Edmonton Szabados, Shannon Edmonton Badminton Rugby – Paralympic Milroy, Robert William Edmonton Nording, Dale Trent Edmonton James Shooting Basketball - Men Bietz, Tye Edmonton Arop, Mangisto Edmonton Honour, Sandra Mary Edmonton Bucknor, Jermaine Edmonton Soccer - Women Basketball - Paralympic - Men Andrews, Sasha Ajva Edmonton Norton, Ross Scott Edmonton Boudreau, Taryne Sherwood Park Basketball - Paralympic - Squash Women Giuffre, Matthew Martin M. Edmonton Peers, Danielle Lorraine Edmonton Swimming Tritten, Karla Maureen Leduc Maitland, Kier Nelson Edmonton Basketball - Women Table Tennis Hole, Kathryn Elizabeth St. Albert Yan, Shirley Edmonton Weigl, Laurelle May Stony Plain Triathlon Bobsleigh – Men Tichelaar, Paul Rein Edmonton Bissett, David Gordon Edmonton Volleyball - Wells, Kelly Calahoo Saxton, Benjamin Dane Edmonton Bobsleigh - Women White Water Canoe Stepenko, Amanda Edmonton Hayward, Ben Gordon Reed Edmonton Curling - Men Wrestling - Men Ferbey, Randy Sherwood Park Bond, Jack K Sherwood Park Kennedy, Marc Joseph St. Albert Nedohin, David Neill Sherwood Park Capital Region Athletes: 52 Pfeifer, Scott Michael Sherwood Park Rocque, Marcel Edmonton Curling - Women Northern Alberta Athletes: 4 Olson, Lori Candice Edmonton Cross Country Ski – Diving Paralympic Chomyn, Tanis Blair St. Albert Whyte, Shauna Maria Hinton Dale, Martha Rebecca Marie Edmonton MacDonald, Kelly Diane Edmonton Curling – Men Freestyle Koe, Kevin Charles Grande Prairie Heil, Jennifer Adelle Spruce Grove Pallard, Elise Marlene Nicole Edmonton Freestyle Ski Goalball - Women- Paralympic Blais, Ryan Andrew Grande Prairie Jensen, Zaidee Edmonton Spero, Cord Willis Grande Prairie

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CSC - Ontario 403 in 67 sports CSC - Calgary 264 in 51 sports Calgary 202 in 43 sports CNM - Montreal 351 in 61 sports Edmonton 52 in 27 sports Montreal 260 in 58 sports Lethbridge 4 in 4 sports Quebec City 74 in 28 sports Grande Prairie 3 in 2 sports Elsewhere 17 in 14 sports Red Deer 2 in 2 sports Elsewhere 1 in 1 sport Pacific Sport 345 in 57 sports Fort McMurray none Vancouver 222 in 52 sports Medicine Hat none Victoria 97 in 21 sports Elsewhere 26 in 16 sports CSC - Saskatchewan 44 in 27 sports Regina 14 in 14 sports CSC – Atlantic 43 in 22 sports Saskatoon 30 in 19 sports Nova Scotia 26 in 10 sports New Brunswick 7 in 6 sports CSC - Manitoba 27 in 19 sports Newfoundland 6 in 4 sports Prince Edward Island 4 in 3 sports

Registered Athletes with CSC’s

Saskatchewan – 155 athletes (2005-06 annual report) Manitoba – 168 athletes (2005-06 annual report) Atlantic – 162 athletes (2005-06 annual report) Montreal – 476 athletes (2005-06 annual report) Pacific Sport – Victoria area – 402 athletes; Vancouver area – 399 athletes; (website) Ontario – 732 athletes (personal communication, CSC-Ontario) Calgary – ~400 athletes (personal communication, CSC-Calgary)

Potential Edmonton-area Athletes

Further research is needed to identify the potential number of high performance athletes that could be eligible to access programs of the Canadian Sport Centre - Edmonton. Currently, 251 athletes have been identified in the Alberta Capital Region, including Canadian Senior and Development Cards, as well as Team Alberta athletes.

The breakdown of Capital Region athletes is as follows: • National Senior Cards (SR & C-1) – 30 • National Development Cards – 22 • Team Alberta Canada Summer Games athletes (2005) – 119 • Team Alberta Canada Winter Games athletes (2007) - 80

In addition to these athletes, individual Provincial Sport Organizations provide financial assistance to their “elite” athletes. Since there is no provincial athlete assistance program, it will require further research to establish the total number of athletes who would be eligible to access the Centre’s programs and services. However, using a conservative estimate, if each of 50 provincial sport governing bodies identify three “elite” athletes in the Capital Region (in addition to Team Alberta athletes), this would increase the number of identified athletes to over 400 that would be eligible to access the Centre’s programs and services. 7 2007CRS017 Attachment 1 Existing Premier Facilities for Training, Competition and Hosting

Rexall Place is home to the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League and Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League. Beginning in 2007-08, Rexall will also host the Edmonton Oil Kings, a Western Hockey League team owned by the Oilers. The arena was completed in 1974 and the official capacity for hockey is 16,839. The venue was the site of several Commonwealth Games sports in 1978, and part of Universiade (the World University Games) in 1983 as the competition venue for volleyball, basketball and artistic gymnastics.

Commonwealth Stadium, built for the , will seat 60,000 spectators. Since opening it has been home to many major sporting events, including the 1983 Summer Universiade, the 2001 IAAF World Championships in Athletics, and the 2002 FIFA U- 19 Women’s World Championship. Renovated and upgraded for each event, Commonwealth Stadium is the home field for the Edmonton Eskimos. Commonwealth Stadium is Canada’s largest grass infield facility and is one of the few major facilities in the country to have a natural grass playing surface. As such, Commonwealth Stadium often plays host to international soccer matches and tournaments, and is the home field for Canada's men's and women's national soccer teams. In rugby union, the stadium has hosted Churchill Cup matches and hosted several 2006 Women's Rugby World Cup matches, including the final.

Clarke Field was rebuilt in 2000 (in preparation for use as a 'secondary' stadium for events of the 2001 World Championships in Athletics hosted in Edmonton) and now seats approximately 1,200 fans in a single grandstand. The original grass playing surface was also replaced with artificial turf to allow for greater usage as part of the facility upgrade. The stadium is currently used for university, minor and intramural sports. Clarke Park, as the remodelled stadium is often known, is also used for concerts and other events. Including the playing surface, the capacity of the stadium can exceed 6,000 for concerts and non-sporting events.

Foote Field is a multi-use sport training and competition legacy (Edmonton 2001 IAAF World Championships in Athletics) facility at the University of Alberta's South Campus. It is a prime venue for football, soccer, field hockey, and track and field events. Facilities include an artificial and a natural grass turf field, and track and throwing areas.

Kinsmen Sports Centre, Edmonton’s premier aquatic centre, has recently undergone renovation, and has been host to the 1991 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships and FINA World Cup swimming events from 1998-2001. The Centre’s 60,000 square foot fieldhouse recently hosted several events for the 2005 World Masters Games.

Edmonton Soccer Centre Facilities include three indoor and an outdoor soccer centres. Each indoor centre contains four indoor soccer fields while the outdoor centre has eight fields.

Ellerslie Rugby Park is home to five full-size natural grass playing fields and was the rugby venue for the 2005 World Masters Games and a 2003 World Cup qualifying match.

Royal Glenora Club is a member owned, family sports and social club which has hosted numerous national and provincial badminton events including the 2002 U-19 National Badminton Championships. It features five permanent courts with hardwood flooring; while six portable courts can be placed on the indoor tennis courts. In squash, the Royal Glenora has hosted various provincial, national and international squash championships including the 2001 Junior National Championships, the 2003 Canadian National Championships and the 2006 8 2007CRS017 Attachment 1 Women’s World Team Championship. The Club has seven international squash courts and one doubles court. For tennis, the Royal Glenora has hosted the 1998 ITF $25,000 Challenge, the 1995 $10,000 Satellite ITF Challenge, and the 2002 Western Canadian Senior Indoor Men's Championships. Three outdoor and seven indoor courts with plexi-pave surface are featured.

Universiade Pavilion (1983) is a 5,500-seat multi-purpose field house built for the 1983 Summer World University Games. The upper sections of the regular seating are permanently mounted, while the lower sections are collapsible to increase the space available on the floor. During the University Games, the capacity was increased to 11,000 using temporary bleachers. The Pavilion contains a six lane rubberized 200m indoor track, four basketball/volleyball/tennis courts, four badminton courts, along with long jump and facilities. The venue has a 60' high ceiling and 64,000 sq ft of floor area on a mondo/synthetic floor (with unlimited floor load).

Argyll Velodrome, located in south-central Edmonton, was constructed in 1977 by the City of Edmonton as a primary site for competitive track cycling during the 1978 Commonwealth Games. The Velodrome is one of about thirty velodrome tracks in North America. In Canada there are eight tracks: Dieppe, New Brunswick; St-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec; Bromont, Quebec; London, Ontario; Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta; Burnaby, British Columbia; and Victoria, British Columbia. Edmonton, Burnaby, Victoria, Calgary and Bromont are sanctioned for International events. Only London and Burnaby velodromes are indoor tracks. The Argyll Velodrome is a 333 1/3 meter x 7 meter wide, 33 degree banked concrete surfaced track situated in the beautiful Edmonton river valley Argyll Park. The facility is equal to any equivalent cycling facility in the world. Currently the Argyll Velodrome Association, which operates the facility, is developing plans to transform the Velodrome into a year round indoor facility.

Saville Sports Centre is a state-of-the-art curling and indoor tennis facility associated with the University of Alberta Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation. Constructed in 2003, the centre houses eight indoor tennis courts and a ten sheet curling rink. A gymnasium at one end of the curling rink has two volleyball courts, two basketball courts and four badminton courts. The wall separating the 9,000-square-foot gym from the 10 curling sheets is glass, allowing bleachers to be set up inside the gymnasium to add seating capacity during curling events.

Telus Field is the second largest minor league baseball stadium in Canada. The capacity usually is listed as 9200, but there thrice has been crowds over that. Its dimensions are 340 feet to left- field, 420 feet to centrefield, and 320 feet to right-field. Opened in 1995, it has 20 foot walls all the way around except in centre, where the batters eye a 34-foot green monster. No one has ever hit a homerun over it. Telus Field is well known around North America and had the highest ratings for best ball park for eight years staight by Triple A Best Ballparks. Telus Field is a unique field in that the in-field was made up of AstroTurf until recently, when replaced with a more modern artificial surface, and the outfield is natural grass.

Commonwealth Lawn Bowling Club was built for the 1978 Commonwealth Games and is one of the best lawn bowling facilities in Canada. It has 24 rinks and a clubhouse. The facility was recently used for the 2005 World Masters Games.

A Multi-Sport Tournament and Recreation Site is being constructed in southeast Edmonton. When complete, this facility will feature 4 diamonds, 12 soccer fields, and three rugby pitches.

Edmonton Rowing Club Rowing Tank indoor training facility made its debut in 1995. The building houses a modest state-of-the-art indoor rowing tank which provides ongoing 9 2007CRS017 Attachment 1 technique development to members throughout the winter months. It also serves as a starting point for would-be rowers to help them learn the basic movements of rowing. The tank can seat up to 8 rowers and be adapted for both sweeping and sculling.

Telford Lake Rowing Centre – located adjacent to the City of Leduc, this facility is a legacy of the 2005 World Masters Games, 2,000 m long, 120 m wide, and between 2.1 and 2.4 meters deep rowing centre. The plan is to have the course buoyed with the Albano system.

Olympic-size Ice (210 ft X 100 ft) exists at Clareview (A) Arena with seating for 600.

Edmonton Nordic Ski Club is based out of Gold Bar and Goldstick Parks where 10 km of cross country ski trails are lit for night time skiing. Edmonton Nordic is experiencing an exciting time of development. A decade long project to install snow making equipment along five kilometers of lit trails has been approved, and is presently under construction. This $1.2 million project has involved extensive fundraising with the cooperation and financial support of local industry and provincial and municipal governments. Snow making capability will allow the club to provide consistent, predictable snow conditions at the facility. ENSC is also continuing its development of the Biathlon Facility in the Strathcona Nordic Centre in the County of Strathcona.

Edmonton Nordic is a full service club providing Jackrabbit programs to 140 children, adult lessons, adult training and touring groups, as well as cross country and biathlon racing programs with approximately 100 racers combined. Graduates from their cross country and biathlon programs are presently representing Canada on both the National Cross Country and Biathlon teams.

Facilities in “The Works”

New Recreation Facility and Sport Field Development is being planned by the City of Edmonton. Plans call for five new aquatic facilities (one approved for funding at this time), four flexihalls (each with the equivalent of three basketball courts) with one approved for funding at this time, four 100m tracks and associated jump pits, and fifteen new arenas (closing six older facilities for a net increase of nine).

Artificial Turf is an integral part of the current sports field inventory in Edmonton. It provides a quality surface that is exceptional for the many climatic conditions experienced in Edmonton. They balance the limitations of natural turf and open up options such as: game play earlier and later in the seasons, games throughout the day, and play in poor weather conditions. This also provides options for must-play games in poor weather and can mitigate costly damage and maintenance closure of premier grass fields during the season.

The City of Edmonton’s Community Services department strongly supports the development of artificial turf sports fields in all quadrants of Edmonton. Longer term projects will be to construct three new artificial turf playing surfaces in the southwest (2009), southeast (2011) and northeast (2013). An additional artificial turf site is being considered for the Jasper Park Bowl. As well, the existing natural grass playing surface at Henry Singer Park will be replaced in 2007 with a new artificial turf sports field.

GO Community Centre, when complete, will be a world-class facility. The 220,000 square foot centre will include: 4 triple gymnasiums; 12 basketball courts; 36 volleyball courts; and a state of the art gymnastics centre. 10 2007CRS017 Attachment 1

Sport Canada Funding to Canadian Sport Centres

Contribution Recipients 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04

Canadian Sport Centre - Atlantic $ 973,227 $ 1,153,427 $ 1,542,250 $ 546,000

Canadian Sport Centre - Calgary $ 1,143,235 $ 1,172,053 $ 1,548,750 $ 600,000

Canadian Sport Centre - Manitoba $ 322,500 $ 355,000 $ 430,000 $ 300,000

Canadian Sport Centre - Ontario $ 1,178,000 $ 1,031,000 $ 815,000 $ 600,000

Canadian Sport Centre - Saskatchewan $ 213,000 $ 240,000 $ 270,000 $ 200,000

Pacificsport Canadian Sport Centre – Vancouver $ 2,011,260 $ 1,718,182 $ 1,021,000 $ 600,000

Canadian Sport Centre - Victoria $ 476,000

Centre National Multisports - Montreal $ 1,192,500 $ 1,078,930 $ 1,345,000 $ 600,000

Conseil du Sport de Haut Niveau de Quebec $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000

Sport Canada Funding to the Province of Quebec

2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 1999-2000

Centre National Multisport - $1,192,500 $1,078,930 $1,345,000 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 603,000 $450,000 Montreal Conseil Du Sport De Haut $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 Niveau De Quebec Fondation De L'athlete $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 D'excellence Du Quebec

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