Partnership
Partnership propels us forward.
Domestic and grassroots programming are delivered and managed by Provincial and Territorial Sport Organizations (PTSO), also called branches. Branches are responsible for the development of Athletics throughout their respective Provinces and Territories. Integration at the PTSO level varies across the country. Disability Sport Organizations (DSO) deliver programming and provide support throughout Canada to participants and athletes with a disability for a variety of different sports, including Para Athletics. DSOs provide coaching and programming in Para Athletics at varying levels.
Partnership, alignment, and collaboration between PTSO, DSO and Athletics Canada is essential to build a strong foundation and develop Para Athletics.
Partnership can also look like reaching out to a DSO from another Province or Territory to see how they host a Try-it event or joining forces with another coach and club to create a bigger training camp or share resources at an event.
ACTIONS
- Create monthly or quarterly meetings between your Provincial/Territorial Branch and the DSO or local Para Athletics program.
- Partner with neighboring Provinces/Territories to combine efforts in a grant application or hosting a Para Ready initiative, training camp or competition.
- Share your successes. Doing something great, send the info to para@athletics.ca to share it through the newsletter