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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT
Meeting:
General Purpose and Administration Committee
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Res. # Cflfl.J.f7J; -0 (
Date:
September 4, 2001
Report #:
CSD-03-01
By-law #
Subject:
Ontario 3M Community Coach Award Program
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report No. CSD-03-01 be received for information.
1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 The Municipality of Clarington, in addition to fifty (50) other communities within
the Province, has been selected by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and
Recreation to participate in the 3M Community Coach Award.
1.2 Each year, the Government of Ontario has recognized Ontario's Coaches,
Athletes and Volunteers from 82 recognized provincial sports organizations. All
of those recognized have attained certification at Level 3 of the National
Coaching Certification Program (3M NCCP).
1.3 There are four (4) phases to the Community Coach Award Program.
Phase I Ontario 3M Community Coach Award
Phase II Ontario 3M Community Coach of the Year Award
Phase III Ontario 3M Provincial Coach of the Year Award
Phase IV 3M Coaching Canada Awards - Coach of the Year
1.4 To-date, there has not been recognition of the Level 1 or 2 Community Coaches
who participate at the developmental or grass roots levels within the community.
The 3M Community Coach Award Program enables communities, province wide,
to select and recognize the coaching excellence of citizens within their
communities. Nominated coaches who have achieved Level 2 Certification will
also be eligible for the Phase II - Ontario 3M Community Coach of the Year
Award.
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2.0 COMMENT
2.1 The intent of the program is to promote recognition of the local coaches,
communicate and promote the importance of coaching education as well as
increase the number of certified coaches within the community and throughout
the province. Certified coaches will promote a safe and fun environment for the
participants.
2.2 Staff from the Community Services Department has met with Consultants from
the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation to review the program. Coaches
who have achieved a minimum Level 1 Coaching Certification will be eligible to
proceed up to Level 5 in the National Certified Coaching Program.
2.3 The Community Services Department will work with local sports organizations to
receive nominations for volunteer coaches who have achieved a minimum Level
One Certification in Theory, Technical and Practical Categories of the 3M NCCP
in their respective sport. Nominated volunteer coaches must also have
demonstrated respect for participants and officials as well as the promotion of
positive sport behaviour and fair play. They must demonstrate a positive public
image in coaching and in the role of a coach; and, have made a significant
contribution to the community, and its children and youth.
2.4 A Committee of five (5) interested local citizens will be established by the
Community Services Department to review all nominations received by the
Municipality; and, to select both the Female and Male Coaches of the Year,
based on the aforementioned criteria, on behalf of the Municipality.
2.5 Once selected, Council will recognize both the Male and Female Community
Coaches of the Year at a future event. Should a nominated Coach have
achieved Level II or higher, their names will also be submitted to the Province for
eligibility for the Provincial Coach of the Year. (Provincial Coaches of the Year
will then be eligible for the National 3M Coaching Canada Award.) The
Community Coach of the Year Award should be presented prior to December 31,
2001.
3.0 FINANCIAl
3.1 The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation will provide all printed material
and posters to solicit nominations; and, will provide the Municipality with a grant
of up to $1,500.00 to offset costs related to promotion and advertising, mailing
costs, awards ceremonies and mileage related to the Community Coaching
Award Program within the Municipality.
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4.0 SUMMARY
4.1 The Province initiated the Community Coach Program in 2000. At that time, six
(6) communities within the Province were selected to introduce the program.
The introduction was determined to be successful at the Level 1 and 2 Certified
Coaching Program. As mentioned, in 2001, there were fifty (50) communities
selected. If the program remains successful, the program will be introduced on a
wider scale in 2002.
4.2 The Municipality's participation in the 3M Community Coaching Award Program
will bring recognition and prestige to our community volunteer coaches,
recognizing their commitment and dedication to the development of Claringtons'
Youth.
Respectfully submitted,
Reviewed by,
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q~ctor of Community Services
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Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., RP.P.
Chief Administrative Officer
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