Mandate & Mission

The London Sports Council’s mandate is “Sport for All” through our mission statement which is the following:

• Promoting the availability and benefits of sport and recreation.

• Developing opportunities for networking, mentoring and leadership development in the sport and recreation community.

• Providing leadership and a voice for collective sports and recreation initiatives.

• Celebrating sport achievements and the value of volunteers.

The London Sports Council believes…

• The skill development, socialization, fitness and life experience benefits of community sport and recreation participation contribute significantly to each person’ positive growth and development in reaching their individual potential.

• In the equality of access to and availability of sport and recreation for all Londoners

• In the value of volunteerism as the primary means for the delivery of sports opportunities that benefit both the community and participants, as well as the positive experiences each volunteer realizes relative to their own personal growth and development.

• In working for the common good of sport and recreation for all within an environment of trust, integrity and respect.

• In continually and actively working to meet the evolving needs of Londoners for sport and recreation opportunities and experiences.
  
• In actively developing partnerships throughout the community that contribute to he betterment of sport and recreation and these opportunities in London.

Board of Directors 2011-2012

Jim Allen - Executive Director
Ruth Harland - Chairperson
Bill Merrylees - Vice-Chairperson
Bill Salter - Secretary
Don Pollock - Treasurer
Bruce Huff - Chair, Sports Hall of Fame
Anna Gladysz - Chair, KidSport
Mike Koenig - Past Chairperson

Murray Howard
Greg Matthison
Dave Morrow
Therese Quigley
Bill Salter
Bill Smith
Sylvie Verwaayan

Reg Ash - Western Fair Representative
Cheryl Finn - Tournism London Representative
Scott Stafford - City of London Liaison
Keith Heard - Thames Valley School Board Representative
Linda Stobo - Middlesex-London Health Unit Representative

London Sports Council Committees:

Note: Members of the London Sports Council are invited to participate in any of the following committees by contacting Jim Allen:

• Volunteer Recognition Dinner Committee
• Sports Hall of Fame Committee
• Fundraising
• Special Projects and Initiatives

The London Sports Council gratefully acknowledgesthe financial support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation. With $100 million in annual funding from the province's charitable gaming initiative, the Foundation provides grants to eligible charitable and not-for-profit organizations in the arts , culture, sports, recreation, environment and social service sectors.