FOCUS 2024 CONFERENCE | AUG 23/24
Strengthening SPORT in Communities Across Ontario
Join us for an inspiring and engaging event showcasing the latest in community sports initiatives and innovations.
Discover cutting-edge programs and strategies designed to enhance community sports across Ontario. Be inspired, educated, and motivated by keynote speakers and presenters, and identify benefits to your organization.
Network with other participants. Connect and establish long last relations that will advance community sports.
Network with fellow sports enthusiasts, build valuable connections, and collaborate with peers to advance community sports.
The FOCUS 2024 CONFERENCE is a must-attend event, taking place on August 23-24 at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Brantford and Conference Centre in Brantford, Ontario. This conference brings together our members, community partners, volunteers, educators, and governments dedicated to enhancing the growth and development of community sports.
Participate and engage in a range of topics exploring grassroots developments and strategies that provide a variety of innovative opportunities in addressing solutions and best practices in an organization. This is an opportunity to engage in discussions with other Sport Councils and community leaders on the future of Community sports.
Who Should Attend the FOCUS 2024 CONFERENCE
Who Should Attend the FOCUS 2024 CONFERENCE
Sport is a catalyst that can bring a community together. We all have a vested interest to ensuring we keep our focus on the future.
FOCUS 2024 will bring together sport councils and their members, community partners, volunteers, educators, and governments that are dedicated to enhancing community sports.
These are powerful partnerships that enable us to work collectively to strengthen sports in communities across Ontario.
You will connect with sports council members, youth program coordinators, sports administrators, Recreation Department staff, athletic directors, physical education teachers, nonprofit organizations, facility managers, health and wellness professionals, parents, guardians, local business owners, and policymakers.
Whether you are driving the vision of community sports, supporting athlete development, managing events, or contributing in any capacity, this conference offers valuable insights and opportunities. Engage with peers, share best practices, and discover innovative strategies to support and grow community sports across Ontario. Join us to be inspired, educated, and empowered to make a positive impact on your community.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Conference Centre
In the main hall, attendees will hear from keynote speakers who are leaders in the community sports field. These sessions will provide valuable insights and inspiration to help drive the future of community sports. Engage with thought leaders and gain knowledge from their experiences and expertise.
We are in the process of finalizing several keynote speakers and added information will be updated on the Conference website in the coming weeks leading up to the Conference
Breakout Sessions
Several interactive workshop sessions have been developed and will run continuously throughout the conference, designed to provide interactive learning and foster practical takeaways.
The following are the summary workshop sessions
Organization and Infrastructure, Community Diversity and Integration, Sustainable Tourism Initiatives, Growing Your Organization & Business, Adapting to the Future/ Infrastructure/ Building Capacity, Physical and Mental Health Today.
Keynote speakers and presenters bring their experience and perspectives to the discussions. A detailed schedule of each session will be provided so Delegates can book their sessions in advance.
Networking
Network with fellow sports enthusiasts, build valuable connections and collaborate with peers to advance community sports. This conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with sports council members, youth program coordinators, sports administrators, and other key stakeholders. Engage in meaningful discussions, share best practices, and establish lasting relationships that will benefit your organization and the broader community sports landscape.
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