gatineau's policy on sports, recreation and the ... - Ville de Gatineau

Our missionOur objectivesBesides being a good way to get involved in the community, engaging inrecreation, sports and the outdoors is without question an excellent way forindividuals to improve their physical and mental health. The positiveeffects on individuals are reflected throughout the community, whichbecomes revitalized. The focus on individual health and quality of life helpsenhance the community’s well-being, which is a true form of social capitalto be preserved and enriched..This is why Gatineau has taken on the mission of improving the qualityof life of individuals and communities by offering opportunities forrecreation, sports and the outdoors that are diverse, of high quality,accessible, safe and delivered fairly throughout the city so as toencourage regular involvement in recreation, sports and the outdoors.The more dynamic a community is in terms of recreation, sports andoutdoor activities, the more mobilization and cooperation there is, and themore residents identify with that community, become involved in it, andfeel like they are a part of its development. This is the foundation ofgenuine quality of life as a community.Given this mission, Gatineau must target its own actions to get the mostout of them. Above all else, the Policy on Sports, Recreation and theOutdoors should:define and guide the municipal delivery of services;define the city’s direction with its partners and volunteers; anddefine the city’s commitments in terms of recreation, sports andthe outdoors.On the strength of its direction, expertise and resources, Gatineau and itsrecreation crews commit to joining forces in order to provide Gatineau’sresidents with access to high-quality recreation, sports and outdoor services.This commitment on the part of the recreation crews is first and foremostexpressed through the actions of people translating their desire tocooperate with residents in their everyday dealings with them by organizing,structuring and operating, over the course of the year, recreation, sports andoutdoor activities in the field.23