2013 SPRA Conference and
Annual General Meeting
Session B1
Planning for the Future
October 25, 2013
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Agenda
• Overview of the proposed SPRA Strategic Plan
– Facilitated discussion
• Overview of the Government of Saskatchewan
Recreation Framework Development Process
– Facilitated discussion
SPRA Strategic Plan Draft
Presentation
Swift Current, October 25, 2013
Review of Strategic Planning Process
Draft #3
Environmental Scan/
Literature Review
(Sept 30)
SPRA Conference
Consultation
(complete)
(complete)
(Oct 25)
Board and Staff
Consultation
Finalize Plan
(Sept 15)
(Jan 15)
Initial Draft for
Discussion
(complete)
Community
Consultations
(complete)
(complete)
Draft #2
(May 31)
(complete)
Operational Plan
Development
Consultations
A total of ten community consultations
were held across Saskatchewan in the
following locations:
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Swift Current
North Battleford
La Ronge
Prince Albert
Humboldt
Yorkton
Weyburn
Regina (2)
Saskatoon
Participants included:
- Recreation practitioners
- Volunteers
- Organizational administrators
- Government officials
- Municipal administrators
- Health promotion practitioners
From the following sectors:
- Provincial government
- Municipal government
- Provincial recreation associations
- Districts
- Parks
- Physical activity and health
Definition of Recreation
• Recreation includes all those activities in which an individual chooses to
participate in their leisure time, and is not confined solely to sports or
physical recreation programs, but includes artistic, creative, cultural, social
and intellectual activities, and … is a fundamental human need for
individuals of all ages and interests and for both sexes and is essential to
the psychological, social and physical wellbeing of each Canadian;
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(Also,) …recreation is an essential social service in the same way that
health and education are considered as social services, and that
recreation’s purpose should be: (a) to assist individual and community
development, (b) to improve the quality of life and (c) to enhance social
functioning.
Proposed Organizational Vision
SPRA is the recognised leader in the wellbeing of
people and communities through recreation.
Sector Vision
We envision a Saskatchewan in which all citizens have
equitable access to recreation experiences that:
- Contribute to mental and physical health and wellbeing
- Result in well rounded, well adjusted contributing members of
their community
- Provide connection and attachment to their community(ies)
and environment
We envision a Saskatchewan in which our communities
are healthy, inclusive, welcoming, resilient and
sustainable, and our natural environments are
appreciated and sustained.
Proposed Mission
SPRA provides leadership, facilitation, programs
and services to enhance the impact of
recreation for the wellbeing of Saskatchewan.
Proposed Values
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Collaboration
Community Engagement
Accountability
Inclusivity
Professionalism
Volunteerism
Proposed Roles
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Training
Education
Public Relations
Funding
Information
Management
• Research
• Networking
• Community
Development
Discussion
• Is there anything within the Vision, Mission,
Values and Roles statements that concerns
you?
• Is there anything that you particularly like
about the statements?
The Strategy Model
Society
The Delivery Network
The Providers
The Organization
The Strategy Model – The Organization
The
Organization
• SPRA is a strong
and effective
organization
driven by the
needs of its
members,
providers and the
public
The Strategy Model – The Providers
The
Providers
• The recreation
sector is served
by informed
and highly
competent
volunteers and
professionals
The Strategy Model – The Delivery Network
The
Delivery
Network
• The delivery
network is
effective and
meets the
needs of
Saskatchewan
people
The Strategy Model – Society
Society
• Recreation is an
important
contributor to
the wellbeing of
communities,
environments
and individuals
Outcomes Statements Discussion
At your table, review the long and mid-term outcome
statements hand-out.
Each table to discuss one block.
Questions…
• Is there anything within the statements that you
disagree with?
• Are there any gaps?
Leave your edits and comments on the form provided.
Next Steps
• Information from this session will be used to create the final
draft of the Plan.
• The draft will be presented to the Board for ratification at
their December meeting.
• SPRA will reconcile existing Logic Models with the new
approved Strategic Plan to carry-over existing tasks and
identify outstanding gaps.
• SPRA staff and committees will develop Logic Models and
Operating Plans to support the Strategic Plan, following
approval.
Sport, Recreation & Stewardship Branch
Minister
Divisions
Branches
• Minister – Kevin Doherty
• Deputy Minister – Lin Gallagher
• Operations – ADM Nancy Cherney - Parks
• Stewardship – ADM Twyla MacDougall
• Culture Branch
• Heritage Branch
• Royal Saskatchewan Museum
• Sport, Recreation & Stewardship Branch
Saskatchewan Recreation Framework
• Environmental scan
• Information gathering consultations
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Stakeholder interviews
Saskatoon workshop
2012 SPRA Conference presentation
Online feedback process
• Saskatchewan Recreation Sector Final
Report
Saskatchewan Recreation Framework
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6 priorities
19 initiatives - provided
15 goals
Commonalities and alignment with other
strategies and Government of
Saskatchewan priorities
4 Draft Strategic Directions
• Creating a healthier population
• Laying the foundation for recreation
participation
• Supporting a strong recreation and parks
sector
• Developing community vitality
Next Steps
• Moving forward with National Recreation
Agenda/Framework development process
• Ensuring collaboration and communication
in development of Saskatchewan
Recreation Framework
• Future consultations on Saskatchewan
Recreation Framework
Feedback
• As the development of the Saskatchewan
Recreation Framework proceeds, is there
anything you believe is important for
government to know?
Thank you