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True Sport Foundation is committed to ensuring that sport makes a positive contribution to Canadian society, to our athletes and to the physical and moral development of Canada’s youth.

2010 TSCF Recipients

The True Sport Foundation announced the initial group of 2010 grant recipients of the True Sport Community Fund. The Fund awarded seventeen (17) communities with $5,000 grants. An additional five (5) communities received grants of $25,000 each.

More than 225 applications were received before the May 31st deadline.

$30,000 Recipients

The True Sport Community Fund awarded $30,000 grants to the following communities:

Inner City Sports Coalition (Aboriginal / new Canadian)

The inner-city sports coalition is a partnership between six community partners that work within the Central, Centennial, and Spence neighborhoods of Winnipeg. The agencies work together to share, capitalize and benefit from the various experiences and assets in order to enhance sport opportunities for youth in the area. The TSCF will support the development of a youth inclusion project which will focus on basketball and soccer.

$25,000 Recipients

The True Sport Community Fund awarded $25,000 grants to the following communities:

Muskoday First Nation (Aboriginal)

IMuskoday First Nation is a Saskatchewan community of over 700 people that just recently acquired a number of sport and recreation facilities. Previously, students were transported to neighbouring communities to attend school and in some cases sport activities. With the building of a new school, gymnasium and field, the community is beginning to develop capacity in the area of sport and recreation programming. The TSCF will provide support for the development of the Action for Change initiative which aims to create a number of sport programs that promote skill development and foster the development of volunteers to sustain the program over time.

$20,000 Recipients

The True Sport Community Fund awarded $20,000 grants to the following communities:

Muskoday First Nation (Aboriginal)

The Surrey School District operates within the traditional shared territories of the Katzie First Nation and the Semiahmoo First Nation in British Columbia and represents over 2,700 Aboriginal students. The TSCF will provide support for the Future Youth Involvement Sport Academy in partnership with the YMCA and Sportball BC. The program is a multi-sport development program designed to promote access, inclusion, participation and a sense of belonging. Participating schools will be asked to indentify youth to participate in the program which runs twice a week.

$17,850 Recipients

The True Sport Community Fund awarded $17,850 grants to the following communities:

Guildford Community Group (Aboriginal / new Canadian)

The Guildford Park school mission is to create a caring, accepting learning community where students use their full potential individually and collectively. The school has a strong history in the sport of wrestling and it is the flagship program unites the school. Wrestling has given students new purpose and goals, increase activity levels and taught teamwork and responsibility. The Surrey Firefighters are a partner in the program and regularly mentor and coach students. The TSCF will provide support for the wrestling program for the purchase of a new wrestling mat.

$15,000 Recipients

The True Sport Community Fund awarded $15,000 grants to the following communities:

Hockey Calgary (new Canadian)	The TSCF will support the new Canadian hockey program in Calgary. This program works in partnership with the Calgary Police Service and the University of Calgary who volunteer and provide instruction to those participating the program. The program runs from September- February and graduates of the program are then provided with assistance to integrate into other local community hockey programs.
Multicultural Association of Fredericton (new Canadian)	The TSCF will support phase two of the Newcomer Youth Participation in Sports (NYPS) Project which will facilitate the participation of 100 immigrant and refugee youth from 32 different countries in sport. The NYPS program will introduce youth and their parents to sports opportunities in their new country and facilitate access through working with partner organizations to subsidize registration, participation and access fees. Transportation and an equipment lending library will also be available to participants.
Toronto Sport Council (new Canadian)	The Toronto Sport Council was awarded a TSCF grant to increase the number of trained and certified youth leaders in two communities in the Jane and Finch area of the city. Over 60 sport leaders will be trained in order to develop the capacity for these neighbourhoods to provide high quality sport programming for school age children.

$12,500 Recipients

The True Sport Community Fund awarded $12,500 grants to the following communities:

The Forks Foundation (Aboriginal / new Canadian)	The Forks Foundation uses charitable donations to advance heritage, culture and the arts in Winnipeg. The Forks Foundation in partnership with the Chris MacCubbins Inner-City Ski Program will engage at-risk students in a cross-country ski program and provide equipment, instruction and mentorship opportunities over an 8 week period.
Fatima Academy (low-income)	Fatima Academy is a rural school located in the small town of St. Bride’s in Newfoundland. There are no recreational facilities in the immediate area with the exception of the school gymnasium however students to do have transportation to the school on evenings and weekends. The TSCF will support the Fatima Academy Athletic Program who will allocate the funds to equipment and to provide students with a bus for transportation to and from school for practice and training. This will allow the youth of the region to engage in sport.
City of Swift Current (Aboriginal / new Canadian)	The City of Swift Current is a community in Saskatchewan with a population of approximately 16,000 and is the third largest immigrant community in the Province. The TSCF will support the ‘Let’s Play our Game’ project which will provide 20 clinics in a variety of the most popular Canadian sports for newcomer youth.
Vancouver Street Soccer (Aboriginal)	The Vancouver Street Soccer League is made up of teams that provide friendship, physical activity and direction for at- risk homeless youth. The TSCF will provide support for the program as it aims to engage more youth in the league though the purchase of uniforms and equipment as well as for the training of community referees.

$10,000 Recipients

The True Sport Community Fund awarded $10,000 grants to the following communities:

Connecting Paths Canada (new Canadian)

Connecting Path’s Canada’s soccer program is designed to give Ghanaian- Canadian youth in Toronto the opportunity to engage in sport over the summer months. The TSCF will support the summer camp program in partnership with the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Police’s Anti-Violence Intervention Services.

$8,500 Recipients

The True Sport Community Fund awarded $8,500 grants to the following communities:

Catalina Elementary School (Low- income)

Catalina Elementary School is an elementary school located on the eastern coast of Newfoundland. This small town has come together around the desire to create a playing surface at the school which will be used for a variety of sports. The TSCF will provide materials and equipment to support the large number of volunteers and business who have developed a plan to build this facility.

$8,000 Recipients

The True Sport Community Fund awarded $8,000 grants to the following communities:

Manitoba Speed Skating Association (Aboriginal)

The Manitoba Speed Skating Association will utilize the TSCF dollars to develop and deliver and 8 week introductory speed skating program in three distinct Aboriginal Communities in Manitoba. The course are designed to introduce participants to fundamental skating techniques and promote fun and friendship and develop local capacity to continue to support speed skating locally.

$7,000 Recipients

The True Sport Community Fund awarded $7,000 grants to the following communities:

Fleming Community Organization (new Canadian)	The Fleming Community Organization operates and takes care of the Fleming Community Hall, which is the hub of the community. Previously the organization also managed the community rink; however the rink had to be closed down in 2009 due to a collapsed roof. The TSCF will provide support for the new Youth Sport Initiative which includes the construction of a outdoor ice rink and soccer field.
Yellowknife Gymnastics (Aboriginal)	The TSCF will provide much needed support for the training of coaches in Arctic Sports and Traditional Inuit Games as many of the skills sets for these sports require gymnastics training. A renowned Aboriginal coach will be invited to Yellowknife to conduct an intensive 5 day workshop which will highlight the importance of traditional values in the coaching and teaching of these movements.

$6,650 Recipients

The True Sport Community Fund awarded $6,650 grants to the following communities:

Richmond Rose Public School (new Canadian)

Richmond Rose Public School plans to implement a new intramural sport program to facilitate the participation of new Canadian students. The program will include many traditional as well as non-traditional sports will expose students to a variety of the facilities and clubs that exist in the community as part of the daily physical activity program. The students will be empowered to become leaders and will assist in coordinating activities during recess and over the lunch break. The TSCF will provide support towards the purchase of equipment and to engage qualified instructors for each activity.

$5,000 Recipients

The True Sport Community Fund awarded $5,000 grants to the following communities:

Lorne Mountain Community Association (Aboriginal)	An eight week summer recreation program run by youth for youth aims to remove barriers to participation and foster acceptance, tolerance and a sense of belonging in the community. The TSCF will provide support for the introduction of a tennis program by providing funds for equipment, coaches, transportation and healthy food and snacks.
The Village Keepers (New Canadian)	The Village Keepers began in 2009 when a group of women began to meet and dialogue on issues affecting their neighborhood. The number one issue identified was the need for culturally sensitive, flexible services to meet the needs of their newcomer children. The Promoting Healthy Activity Together Soccer Program (PHAT) is a 10 week soccer program targeted to African / Caribbean boys aged 8-13 and strives to foster and environment in which the boys can develop positive life skills and can progress at their own pace.
Moose Jaw South Central Drug Strategy (Aboriginal, new Canadian)	The mission of the Moose Jaw South Central Region Drug Strategy is to develop strategies to prevent and reduce substance abuse and addictions in the region. The TSCF will provide support for the development of a Free Teen Night Swim program. From 9pm until midnight all youth are invited to participate in a recreational swimming program free from drugs and alcohol.
Hamlet of Cambridge Bay – (Aboriginal)	The Hamlet of Cambridge Bay is a remote northern community and there are currently no sport and recreation opportunities during the summer months as most activities happen at the school. The TSCF will provide support for the development of a summer sport program. While the activities will be targeted at youth, the Hamlet plans to mobilize the entire community around the project and encourage parents to volunteer and coach and contribute to a sense of community pride and belonging.
Hockey Calgary (new Canadian)	The TSCF will support the new Canadian hockey program in Calgary. This program works in partnership with the Calgary Police Service and the University of Calgary who volunteer and provide instruction to those participating the program. The program runs from September- February and graduates of the program are then provided with assistance to integrate into other local community hockey programs.
Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre (new Canadian)	The Ottawa Coalition of Community Houses is a network of 15 Community Houses located throughout Ottawa. The TSCF will provide support for the development of a development of a high quality soccer program that would otherwise not be accessible to most families. The program will provide youth with a positive leisure opportunity and assist in developing teamwork and social skills.
YMCA – YWCA of Central Okanagan ( Aboriginal /New Canadian)	The YMCA- YWCA of Central Okanagan is currently constructing a new gymnasium which will allow for expanded programming. The TSCF will provide support to expand the ‘Y Ball’ program offered to youth aged 9-18 regardless of ability or socio-economic status.