It's a Party... An All Party Sport Forum!

Join us for the All Party Sport Forum on Tuesday 5th May, 11:30am - 1:30pm at the Sport Campus, Cessna Drive, Richmond!

Can't be there? No sweat - watch it live on our webcast at http://www.sportforbc.ca/ and see the main political parties view on how sport makes a difference. RSVP to info@sportforbc.ca

Candidates will be sharing their vision for sport in BC, speaking to their sport platform, and explaining how sport can make a difference to public priorities like community well being, healthy living, economic development, environmental sustainability and our support for our athletes.

See you there!

Approach to sport showing differences in the lead parties

So the premier was talking sports on the Team 1040, having thrown out the first pitch on his campaign in Prince George - front page photo ops from the Charles Jago Sport Centre, one of the 2010 legacy success stories. All part of making sport a "vital public service" as per the Liberal campaign platform. 

Meanwhile, competing visions for sport and recreation infrastructure development are emerging with the NDP using P3s as a potential wedge issue along with dedicated funds (~$100m) for new development. 

Who would have thought that so early in the campaign you would see approaches to sport as a key question between the two leading parties. Oh, the Greens just called, let's hear what they have to say...

Drop the puck..err, the writ...and so its game-on for the campaign

Interesting start to the campaign, I'd say. 

First off - check out how you can get involved. 

It's as simple as asking a question...

• "Through sport, we can all make a difference (...in our communities, for our athletes, to our health, for our environment, and to our economy). If elected, how will you make a difference in sport?"
  
  
• Join the campaign online at www.sportforbc.ca, visit the blog, Facebook group, or follow us on Twitter
  
  
• Post one of the campaign icons on your website and link them back to www.sportforbc.ca  
  
  
• Forward election bulletins like this one throughout your networks
  
  
• Take action by speaking with or writing to your candidates - tools for your use are now being loaded onto www.sportforbc.ca
  
  
• Connect with the campaign headquarters at info@sportforbc.ca / 1-877-633-3441 or 604-333-3441
  
  
• Attend or host an all candidates meeting in your riding - ask us how!
  
  
• Send an op-ed to your local newspaper about the Sport for BC campaign

Progress already

Some interesting commentary by the NDP that will benefit from some further analysis and discussion with them. Mostly focused on community sport and rec infrastructure...is it a dedicated line item? Annual AND locked-in or term limited?

Policy analysis to follow by Wednesday of next week.

IB

PS - Join the Sport for BC Campaign right here.

Where in the World is Ian Bird...

Ian is off to Kamloops today to connect with sport leaders at the Tournament Capital Centre. And then on Friday a crew of us will be working in the Campaign Headquarters all day Friday!!

Check out our website...

The BC Election Campaign for Sport has a new website up and running at...

www.sportforbc.ca

Check it out and stay up to date with all the information about how you can support the campaign to ensure sport is a priority in the provincial election.

Also on the website you'll find a quick and easy sign up form where you register your details and become part of the campaign. What are you waiting for? Join us at www.sportforbc.ca