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Parasport
in Canada receives $346,500 investment in grassroots programs
Canadian
Paralympic Committee and RBC Insurance Announce Recipients of 2012-13
Recruitment Program Fund
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OTTAWA,
May 29, 2012 - The Canadian Paralympic Committee is pleased to announce the
recipients of the 2012-13 Recruitment Program Fund, presented by RBC
Insurance and supported by the Government of Canada's Sport Support Program.
This year, a total of $346,500 in funds will be distributed to 51 sport
organizations across the country.
"It's
inspiring to see the time, effort and energy these organizations have
committed to creating and enhancing programs that encourage athletes to
become more active in sport at the community level," said Neil Skelding,
president and CEO of RBC Insurance. "We are extremely proud to be
involved with the Recruitment Program Fund and believe that through this
program, we will see more Canadians with a disability compete on the world
stage and pursue their Paralympic dreams."
The
Recruitment Program Fund delivers grants of up to $10,000 to sports
organizations across Canada to support the creation of a new sports program
or financially support the expansion of an existing successful program that
provides a positive introductory sport experience for participants with a
disability. Funds may be used towards enhancing program options, such as
facility rental space, coaching, volunteer training and more.
"The
Government of Canada is proud to support the Recruitment Program Fund and to
play a leading role in the inclusion of people with disabilities in
sport," said the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport).
"Our Government is committed to promoting meaningful opportunities for
people with disabilities to become involved in and develop through sport,
according to their interests, abilities, and talents."
Over
the years, grant recipients have made substantial contributions to valuable
programs and initiatives across Canada. One of them is Curl BC, an
organization that wants to increase participation in wheelchair curling in
British Columbia and build on the tremendous success of the 2010 Paralympic
Winter Games.
"Thanks
to the Recruitment Program Fund, we are pleased to be offering
professionally-coached and facilitated CAN Curl More: Discover Wheelchair
Curling clinics across the province," said Scott Braley, CEO, Curl BC.
"Our goals are to facilitate more wheelchair curlers joining leagues and
to double the number of teams competing in the BC Wheelchair Curling
Championships over the next five years."
"Making
the benefits of sport available to everyone is important," added Henry
Storgaard, CEO of the Canadian Paralympic Committee. "To do this, it is
critical to make quality introductory sport programming available as widely
as possible to give those with a disability not only a place to play, but a
positive sport experience. I would like to congratulate all the recipients of
the Recruitment Program Fund and thank all those involved in the programs for
their dedication and efforts in helping develop Canada's parasport
system."
More
information about the recipients and the Recruitment Program Fund can be
found by visiting www.paralympic.ca/funding.
Click
HERE for
the 2012-13 Recruitment Program Fund Recipients.
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About the Recruitment Program Fund (RPF)
Launched in 2010 (formerly called the First Contact Fund), the
Recruitment Program Fund (RPF) is intended to support the creation of a new
program, or go towards the expansion of an existing successful initiative
providing a positive introductory parasport experience. Funds may be used
towards enhancing program options, such as facility rental space, coaching,
volunteer training and more.
About RBC Insurance
RBC Insurance, through its operating entities, provides a wide
range of travel, life, health, home, auto, wealth and reinsurance products
and solutions, as well as creditor and business insurance services, to
individual and group clients. RBC Insurance has more than four million
clients in Canada, the U.S. and internationally. Our products and services
are offered through a wide variety of distribution channels, including call
centres, retail insurance branches, independent brokers, travel agents, a
proprietary sales force and the Internet.
About Sport Canada's Sport Support Program
The Sport Support Program provides National and Multi-Sport
Organizations with financial assistance they need to develop Canada's amateur
sport system and to achieve world class athletic results. This financial
support strengthens our national sport system and benefits our athletes and
coaches. For more information, please visit www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1267385942671.
About the Canadian Paralympic Committee
The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private
organization with 46 member sports 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. For more information, visit www.paralympic.ca.
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For more information, please contact:
Alison Korn
Manager, Media Relations Canadian Paralympic Committee Tel: 613-569-4333 ext. 243 Cell: 613-298-4927
Laura Ferris
Coordinator, Recruitment Program Support
Canadian Paralympic Committee
Tel: (613) 569-4333 x233
Margie McNeil
RBC Insurance 905-606-1425 Margie.mcneil@rbc.com
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