CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE 2012 - 2013 CORPORATE ANNUAL REPORT 2 | CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE CONTENTS 4 ABOUT THE CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization with 46 Member Sport Organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic Movement. 5 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT The year 2012 will be remembered as when the Paralympic Movement truly entered mainstream sport. 6 BUILD A WORLD CLASS PARALYMPIC SYSTEM » p.5 CPC’s development programs and services continued in 2012-13 to focus on increasing the number of new participants recruited in to parasport and aligning the parasport development system to provide a clear pathway for participants to progress from stage to stage. 10 ENHANCE PODIUM PERFORMANCE AT THE PARALYMPIC GAMES While Team Canada’s preparations began to intensify for Sochi 2014 and were initiated for Toronto 2015, the highlight of the past year was unquestionably the London » p.6 » p.10 2012 Paralympic Summer Games.. 16 CREATE A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL The 2012-2013 fiscal year was an important and productive one for the Partnership team at the CPC. 20 EXPAND AWARENESS AND BUILD THE BRAND The 2012-2013 fiscal year was a landmark year for the CPC’s » p.20 communications and marketing efforts supporting the organization’s key strategic priorities. CORPORATE ANNUAL REPORT | 3 About the Canadian Paralympic Committee The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization with 46 Member Sport Organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic Movement. The Canadian Paralympic Committee’s vision is to be the world’s leading Paralympic nation. Its mission is to lead the development of a sustainable Paralympic sport system in Canada to enable athletes to reach the podium at the Paralympic Games. By supporting Canadian Paralympic athletes and promoting their success, the Canadian Paralympic Committee inspires all Canadians with a disability to get involved in sport through programs delivered by its member organizations. CORPORATE ANNUAL REPORT | 5 Message from the President The year 2012 will be remembered as when the As I reflect on the achievements and growth this Paralympic Movement truly entered mainstream sport. movement has seen over the past few years, I cannot The London 2012 Paralympic Games were enjoyed by help but be excited about the future. We are surrounded more fans than ever before, with a record number of by passionate, determined individuals who continuously countries participating and the bar raised athletically. aim for excellence. It is with great pride and gratitude Amid this backdrop, Canadian athletes produced some that I end my three-year term as president and as a brilliant performances, bolstering our drive to become board member since 1999. the world’s leading Paralympic nation. Looking ahead, I know that 2013-14 will be similarly The climb to get there, as we have seen, is steep. Indeed, memorable and productive as we prepare to win medal our vision is measured not only in medal count, but after medal in Sochi, Toronto and Rio. I look forward to in corporate professionalism and best practices with sharing the celebrations in years to come. domestic parasport development, increased public and media visibility, and enhanced partnerships. David Legg, President The Canadian Paralympic movement is continuing to evolve and has faced the inevitable, and perhaps expected, challenges for any organization as it matures. We have expanded our reach, attempted to address perceived shortcomings, and focused on programs and services that will have the greatest impact. Certainly we have not hit every target, but I am confident that years from now, we will see dramatic and sustained benefits from our investments and efforts. We recognize that being the world’s best is not our natural right and is something we have to pursue with About the Canadian passion, patience and wisdom. It goes without saying that this cannot be achieved without the support of members, partners, Canadians – and, in fact, all who touch the Paralympic movement. We want to be Paralympic Committee challenged and pushed to being the world’s best in all we do, and will hold those same high standards, rights and responsibilities to our members and partners. The achievements of our athletes and coaches are the result of our collective pursuit. 6 | CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE Build a World Class Paralympic System Developing Awareness and Opportunities CPC’s development programs and services continued in 2012-13 to focus on increasing the number of new participants recruited in to parasport and aligning the parasport development system to provide a clear pathway for participants to progress from stage to stage. CORPORATE ANNUAL REPORT | 7 It’s More Than Sport Get Involved Website CPC’s first-ever recruitment campaign, “It’s more than CPC’s “Get Involved” website was enhanced, featur- Sport,” was featured in television and online cover- ing updated content and a series of videos illustrating age of the London 2012 Paralympic Games and then how everyone can get involved in parasport, whether officially launched in December. The campaign will as a participant, coach, official or volunteer. remain a key priority as CPC continues our commit- ment to generate new participants in the grassroots The listing of clubs in the Get Involved Portal contin- programs of our members. ues to grow, and is CPC’s primary tool to connect new participants with parasport programs in their local communities. Classification CPC allocated a series of Classification grants to CPC members, supporting the ongoing education and professional development of national and interna- tional level Canadian classifiers across nine Paralympic sports. Coaching CPC partnered with the Coaching Association of Canada in order to support Paralympic coach education and certification resources across seven Paralympic sports. These grants enhance the Paralympic knowl- edge and expertise of coaches currently working with Paralympic athletes, while also developing the path- way for future coaches to become involved in working effectively with athletes with a disability. Parasport Festivals Reflecting the growth across Canada in parasport ca- pacity, all Parasport Festivals this year were success- ful community-hosted and CPC-supported ventures. Festivals were held in Victoria, B.C.; St. John’s, Nfld.; Ottawa, Ont. (one on Canada Day and a second one at Carleton University); and Moncton, N.B. A sincere thank you to our community and sport partners for their great efforts in hosting these amazing Festivals! 8 | CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE Soldier On Partnership CPC’s long-term partnership with Soldier On achieved a meaningful new milestone in 2012-13, with the hosting of the Canadian Paralympic Committee Soldier On 2013 Allied Winter Parasport Camp in Whistler, B.C. in March 2013. The camp involved ill “I JUST WANTED TO THANK YOU AND YOUR COMMITTEE FOR and injured military personnel - 20 Canadian and 20 from the United Kingdom, USA and Australia – with THE WONDERFUL RESOURCE KIT YOU’VE SENT OUR SCHOOL. every participant receiving an introduction to all six Paralympic winter sports from qualified instructors. THE RESOURCES SPARKED SOME GREAT CONVERSATIONS In addition to being a tremendous opportunity to AMONGST OUR GRADE K-4 STUDENTS. THEY WERE SO raise awareness and promote the benefits of par- ticipating in Paralympic sport, many of the Canadian INTRIGUED AND INSPIRED BY VIDEOS AND THE WONDERFUL participants are likely to meet classification re- quirements and would be eligible to compete in PICTURES IN THE BOOKS. THANKS EVER SO MUCH!” Paralympic competition. - KELLY FRASER, PHYS. ED. TEACHER, SALISBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SALISBURY, N.B. Paralympic Schools Program CPC significantly expanded the visibility and scope of our Paralympic Schools Program through an in- novative new partnership with Physical and Health Education (PHE) Canada. The partnership will increase the number of schools utilizing CPC’s online school program and will also support the development of a Paralympic Fundamental Movement Skills program. Paralympic Schools Week Paralympic Schools Week in February 2013 expanded beyond all expectations, as athletes with a disability shared their stories across Canada with a total of 100 Photo: Richard Peter, London 2012 gold medallist in wheelchair bas- schools taking part, involving some 50,000 students ketball, brought Paralympic Schools Week to Iqaluit, Nunavut, with and staff. That’s up from last year’s 43 schools and presentations to Inuit elders, youth and athletes – a first for the pro- reach of 14,000. gram. CORPORATE ANNUAL REPORT | 9 Ontario Parasport Summit The Canadian Paralympic Committee, in partnership with the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (ADO), the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) and Parasport Ontario, hosted the inaugural Ontario Parasport Summit in Whitby from December 3 to 5, 2012. The Summit was a key component of a strong part- nership formed with the ADO and brought together Ontario provincial sport and disability stakeholders to work together to align the athlete and coach develop- Photo: Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, ment system and establish a meaningful Paralympic addressing the delegates of the Ontario Parasport Summit at the legacy from the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Abilities Centre in Whitby, Ont., Dec. 3, 2012. Games. “I’M HONOURED TO TAKE PART IN THE OPENING OF THE ONTARIO PARASPORT