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Department of Communities Sport and Recreation Services Ahead of the Game: A consultation paper for a sport and recreation vision for Queensland Photo: Courtesy Stadiums Queensland Stadiums Courtesy Photo: Tomorrow’s Queensland: strong, green, smart, healthy and fair Ahead of the Game: A consultation paper for a sport and recreation vision for Queensland Table of Contents Minister’s foreword .........................................................................................................................2 Purpose ..........................................................................................................................................3 Your views ......................................................................................................................................3 Definitions ......................................................................................................................................4 Sport and recreation ................................................................................................................................4 Our roles ........................................................................................................................................4 Context ...........................................................................................................................................6 State level .................................................................................................................................................6 National level ............................................................................................................................................6 Our principles ................................................................................................................................7 The benefits of sport and recreation ................................................................................................8 Responding to change ....................................................................................................................9 Where are we now? .......................................................................................................................10 Places and spaces ...................................................................................................................................10 Participation ...........................................................................................................................................11 Sport and recreation capacity ..................................................................................................................13 Elite athletes ...........................................................................................................................................15 Action questions .....................................................................................................................................16 Have your say ...............................................................................................................................17 © The State of Queensland (Department of Communities) 2011. Published by the Queensland Government, October 2011, 111 George Street, Brisbane Qld 4000. The Queensland Government supports and encourages the dissemination and exchange of information. However, copyright protects this document. The State of Queensland has no objection to this material being reproduced, made available online or electronically but only if it is recognised as the owner of the copyright and this material remains unaltered. Copyright enquiries about this publication should be directed to Sport and Recreation Services in the Department of Communities, by email to [email protected] or in writing to PO Box 806, Brisbane QLD 4001. Copies of this publication can be obtained at www.communities.qld.gov.au/sportrec Ahead of the Game: A consultation paper for a sport and recreation vision for Queensland 1 Minister’s foreword It has been a stellar year for sport and recreation in Queensland during 2011. The Brisbane Roar scored a unique football double bringing home both the men’s and women’s premierships, the Queensland Reds won the Super Rugby title, the Queensland Firebirds were a shining light on the netball court, we’ve seen the rise of Queensland golden girls Sam Stosur and Sally Pearson, and the departure of a true legend in Darren Lockyer. Each year the Queensland Government continues to invest more than any other state in grass roots sport and recreation, because we know every Queensland champion starts their journey at a local club. Our funding provides new clubhouses and playing and recreation facilities, allows sport and recreation organisations to grow and attract new participants, and supports pathways to participation for all Queenslanders. The Queensland Government also invests in world-class stadiums like the Suncorp Stadium redevelopment and the newly opened Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast, because they inject hundreds of millions of dollars into our economy and attract great events that benefit all Queenslanders. The Queensland Government is also encouraging nature-based outdoor recreation by building rail trails, such as the award-winning Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. These trails draw individuals and families to everything from thrill - seeking recreation activities and serious hiking through to more relaxed bushwalking and camping trips. We have also made 745 hectares of state land available at Wyaralong for a dedicated trail bike facility to support off-road motorcycling. This year the Queensland Government has committed more funding to attract new events to support tourism, including sports tourism. This means more events for Queensland like the Brisbane International tennis, the Bledisloe Cup, the AFL premiership matches in Cairns and the Challenge Cairns. This support reinforces Queensland’s reputation as the Champion State, and the Events State. We are also inclusive, providing pathways for those who face barriers to participation in sport and recreation, so that everyone can reach their best. Queenslanders love their sport and recreation, and as a state we punch well above our weight. But that doesn’t mean we can rest on our achievements. We know there are challenges, such as an expanding population, increasing levels of obesity, uncertain economic times and time-poor families. That’s why the Queensland Government is releasing this consultation paper to help develop a new vision for sport and recreation. We want you to have your say about how you see the future of sport and recreation in Queensland. Phil Reeves MP Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Sport 2 Ahead of the Game: A consultation paper for a sport and recreation vision for Queensland Photo: Thinkstock, Polka Dot Images Dot Polka Thinkstock, Photo: Purpose Your views Ahead of the game: A consultation paper for a We want your feedback. You are invited to have sport and recreation vision for Queensland is being your say on the future of sport and recreation in released with the aim of developing a new vision for Queensland by completing the online survey at sport and recreation and to provide an overarching www.communities.qld.gov.au/sportrec or attending framework for decision-making across the sport and one of our community forums around the state. recreation sector. Please provide your views by: The Queensland Government is seeking the views Attending a community forum or of Queenslanders across the state on appropriate completing the online survey at priorities to shape this new vision. Questions within www.communities.qld.gov.au/sportrec this consultation paper are intended to prompt suggestions which will provide the basis for the Do you have any questions? future of sport and recreation in Queensland. Contact us on: [email protected] Alignment with the new vision may assist individuals and organisations to achieve increased participation in sport and recreation and higher performance levels. This vision will link the priorities of the National Sport and Active Recreation Policy Framework and the Queensland Government’s 2020 vision — Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland. Ahead of the Game: A consultation paper for a sport and recreation vision for Queensland 3 Definitions Our roles Sport and recreation The sport and recreation industry in Queensland is a network of individuals (participants, volunteers, The following definitions align with the National Sport administrators, officials and leaders) and and Active Recreation Policy Framework. organisations (state and local government, not-for- profit clubs and associations, state organisations Sport is defined as: and a broad range of commercial operators). A human activity involving physical exertion and skill as the primary focus of the activity, with Queensland Government elements of competition where rules and patterns The principal State Government agency with a role of behaviour governing the activity exist formally of providing opportunities to participate in sport through organisations and is generally recognised and recreation activities is the Department of as a sport. Communities (Sport and Recreation Services). The department’s role includes delivering programs, Recreation (for the purposes of this paper) as well as supporting other service providers. It also is defined as: includes: Recreation activities are those engaged in for the • formulating

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