2025 Toronto Sport Summit - Sustaining Community Sport

Schedule

Sat Nov 29 2025 at 08:30 am to 03:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Humber College, North Campus (Section E Main Concourse) | Toronto, ON

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Join us for Toronto's signature networking and capacity-building event for community-sport leaders.
About this Event

Welcome to the Toronto Sport Summit - Sustaining Community Sport! Join us at the Humber College Campus - North for a day filled with insightful discussions on how we can make sports more sustainable in our communities. Our lineup of speakers includes experts in inclusion, volunteer engagement, and sports management and governance. Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and learn practical strategies to implement in your own sports programs. Let's work together to create a more sustainable future for community sports in Toronto and the GTA!


Tickets
STEP ONE - choose the appropriate ticket (ie. Individual, Group, Volunteer, etc) and quantity.

STEP TWO - Once the transaction has been completed you will be asked to provide additional information regarding the ticket holder, the Breakout Sessions you'd like to attend and any dietary restrictions or accessibility accomodations required.


Agenda

๐Ÿ•‘: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
CSCO Annual General Meeting

Info: This meeting brings together all active, affiliate and corporate members of Community Sport Councils Ontario to conduct business of the provincial sport association so it can deliver its mandate vision: Healthier physically literate communities in Ontario.


๐Ÿ•‘: 08:45 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration and Networking
๐Ÿ•‘: 09:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Toronto Sport Summit Welcome and Program Overview
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Round 1 - Let's Get Organized
Host: Steve Indig, Sport Law

Info: Ensure your organization is playing by the rules, both on and off the field.โ€จJoin in this comprehensive presentation and discussion to learn what to consider when building your community sport organization. Learn about ONCA, risk management, insurance, liabilities, establishing a constitution and so much more.


๐Ÿ•‘: 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Round 1 - Where are the Volunteers?
Host: Stuart McLaren, Coaches Association of Ontario

Info: Remember the three Rโ€™s of Recruit, Recognize, Retain. Volunteers are the backbone of many sport organizations. In an evolving environment, what helps volunteers feel confident and successful in their roles? Join the conversation to gather practical ideas on how to support and keep volunteers engaged.


๐Ÿ•‘: 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Round 1 - Where Can We Play?

Info: It goes without sayingโ€”you need space to operate! What facilities are available through the city and the school boards that meet the needs of your program? Join in to learn about the application process for accessing various spaces and facilities across the city.


๐Ÿ•‘: 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Round 1 - Who's Not Playing?
Host: Archie Allison, Variety Village

Info: How to become more inclusive and welcoming in sport and recreation.
As sport continues to evolve, so do its participantsโ€”both by choice and circumstance. What are the barriers that still limit access and inclusion for many individuals. Hear suggestions about how your organization can support those who are underserved in your community.


๐Ÿ•‘: 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Round 1 - Funding Sport
Host: Sara Restani, KidSport Ontario

Info: When you know the cost is not manageable who can you turn to? Come hear how to access a charitable organization to help a family out.
On a larger scale learn how community engagement, partnerships and legacy can prove valuable in developing public assets.


๐Ÿ•‘: 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Round 1 - Legacy Programs of the World Cup
Host: City of Toronto, Parks & Recreation

Info: When Toronto hosts the world for the Big Games in 2026 there will be a lasting impact on community sport in our city. Learn about the legacy programs that will benefit community sport in Toronto.


๐Ÿ•‘: 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Round 2 - Let's Get Organized

Info: See above


๐Ÿ•‘: 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Round 2 - Where Are The Volunteers?

Info: See above


๐Ÿ•‘: 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Round 2 - Where Can We Play?

Info: See above


๐Ÿ•‘: 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Round 2 - Who's Not Playing?

Info: See above


๐Ÿ•‘: 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Round 2 - Funding Sport

Info: See above


๐Ÿ•‘: 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Round 2 - Legacy Programs of the World Cup

Info: See above


๐Ÿ•‘: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch, Network and Marketplace

Info: Take this time to grab lunch, network with fellow community sport sector colleagues and be sure the check out the exciting Marketplace with its variety of vendors.


๐Ÿ•‘: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
Panel Presentation: Women in Sport

Info: From the school gym and neighbourhood playing fields to the highest level of professional sport, come hear from these women athletes and their individual journeys.


๐Ÿ•‘: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
Plenary Session - What is the data telling us?
Host: Kelly Kasper, Jumpstart

Info: Anecdotally we know what the challenges and barriers are to sustaining community sport but what does the research tell us and how can we use that data to help build a more robust, resilient, inclusive and sustainable community sport system. Come hear what the latest research is telling us.


๐Ÿ•‘: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Wrap up
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๐Ÿ•‘: 08:00 AM
CSCO AGM (open to CSCO member only)
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๐Ÿ•‘: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
CSCO Annual General Meeting

Info: This meeting brings together all active, affiliate and corporate members of Community Sport Councils Ontario to conduct business of the provincial sport association so it can deliver its mandate vision: Healthier physically literate communities in Ontario.


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Where is it happening?

Humber College, North Campus (Section E Main Concourse), 205 Humber College Boulevard, Toronto, Canada

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Tickets

CAD 20.00 to CAD 250.00

Community Sport Councils Ontario & Humber College

Host or Publisher Community Sport Councils Ontario & Humber College

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