Host a True Sport Event

Hosting a tournament, meet, or championship? Declare it a True Sport event to showcase your commitment to values-based sport.

What is a True Sport event?

A True Sport event is an opportunity to express your commitment to values-based sport by incorporating the True Sport Principles into all aspects of the event, thereby contributing to positive and memorable experiences for everyone. Fostering environments where the True Sport Principles are at the forefront communicates your belief that sport has the potential to instill character, strengthen communities, and increase opportunities for personal excellence.

Why should you host a True Sport event?

Hosting a True Sport event is an opportunity to proudly show your community what you represent as an organization. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of values-based sport, educate stakeholders about True Sport and contribute to creating a legacy that celebrates the benefits of good sport in your community.

How to get started

There are many ways turn your event into a True Sport event.

  • Declare it a True Sport event by sharing it through your communication channels.
  • Display True Sport Principles banners to raise awareness of the seven True Sport Principles and serve as a reminder of the behaviour that is expected at the event.
  • Use the athlete, official and coach True Sport Oaths during the opening ceremonies.
  • Host an outreach booth to increase awareness and engage your stakeholders in True Sport. Present True Sport Awards to recognize athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers who embody the True Sport Principles.
  • Develop a social media campaign to engage your community in the lead up to your event and encourage your community to share #TrueSportMoments during the event.
  • Download the True Sport Lives Here: Events infographic for more ideas about how to incorporate True Sport into your event.

You can also check out other True Sport events for inspiration!

For more information or to inquire about issuing a joint press release to communicate your declaration, email info@truesportpur.ca.

True Sport Events

2020 U SPORTS Men’s Volleyball Championship Declared a True Sport Event!

(Ottawa, ON – March 9, 2020) – The University of Manitoba is excited to declare the 2020 U SPORTS Men’s Volleyball Championship a True Sport Event!...Read more

2019 World Ringette Championships Declared a True Sport Event

(Ottawa, Ontario – November 19, 2019) – In recognition of the belief that good sport can make a great difference, Ringette Canada has declared the...Read more

2019 Canada Winter Games Declared a True Sport Event

(Red Deer, Alberta – January 8, 2019) – In recognition of the belief that good sport can make a great difference, the 2019 Canada Winter Games Host...Read more