Principles for Communities
Recognize Sport as a Valuable Community Asset
Help sport live up to its full potential.
Enable it to contribute to the well-being of the entire community.
Champion Ethical Conduct
Commit to fair play. Make respect for the rules, officials, coaches and players a priority on the field and on the sidelines.
Promote Inclusion
Remove barriers. Encourage participation.
Make it possible for everyone to get involved and stay involved.
Strength Connections
Create opportunities for people to get together through sport.
Make newcomers feel welcome. Promote friendship, trust, cooperation and respect.
Support Excellence
Teams and athletes carry the hearts and hopes of the community wherever they compete.
Help them to be the best they can be.
Foster Healthy, Active Lifestyles
Inspire people to get active and stay active. Offer a variety of sport opportunities both structured and unstructured that are inviting, enjoyable and rewarding for all.
Create Safe and Welcoming Environments
Develop, protect and nurture places and spaces that are hospitable and conducive to the safe enjoyment of sport.
Celebrate Contribution
Recognize and honor the people-: coaches, organizers, officials and volunteers whose contribution makes sport possible and positive in the community.