Sport Plan Update

A key aspect of the Sport Plan Update will be embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across all pillars and aspects of the Plan. We want to ensure that all residents, participants, and volunteers feel welcomed and have the required supports that will enable them to enjoy and support the recreation and sport landscape in our Town.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Sport Plan Survey. Your insights and feedback are crucial in developing a Sport Plan that reflects the needs and aspirations of our community.

Background about the Sport Plan

We are committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and active community by providing high-quality sports and recreational opportunities for all residents. Sports and recreation activities are offered by the Town and by Local Sports Organizations (LSOs), who are volunteer-based organizations that residents and individuals can join to take place in core sports and recreation activities.

As part of this commitment, we are updating out current Sport Plan to align with our Parks and Recreation Master Plan. While the Master Plan outlines the broader goals and future objectives of the Town as it relates to Parks and Recreation broadly, including supports, programming, and infrastructure, the Sport Plan focuses on the supports the Town can offer to community members and LSOs to provide leading recreation and sport experiences for participants and volunteers alike. We are working to create an updated Sport Plan that focuses on the evolving needs of our community by building on four strategic goals:

1. Leadership & Development Opportunities: Ensuring that residents have access to opportunities that develop leadership skills and encourage ethical participation in sports.
2. Sport Participant Experience: Focusing on creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments where all participants can thrive, regardless of age, ability, or background.
3. Support for Community Sport Sustainability: Developing strategies to maintain and grow community sports organizations, ensuring they are well-supported and financially sustainable.
4. Sport Tourism: Leveraging Aurora’s sports facilities and programs to attract regional and national sporting events, boosting local tourism and economic growth.

Note: The information you provide will be used to help guide the development of Aurora’s Sports Plan. All responses will be analyzed to identify key themes and trends, which will inform decisions about the future direction of sports and recreation. Your feedback will be kept confidential and will only be accessible to the project team for analysis purposes.