Wednesday, November 5, 2014
W4 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Cowichan News Leader Pictorial W1
STABILIZE SPORTSPLEX FUNDING
COWICHAN SPORTSPLEX PRESENTS
REFERENDUM · NOV 15, 2014 Support the vital heart of our community.
Join the Vital Heart campaign. Healthy food and physical activity TODAY nourishes a healthy heart for TOMORROW. Donate $100 and accept the Vital Heart challenge.
Who? What?
Proudly sponsored by
Kick Off Event Everyone welcome!
Residents of the Cowichan Region* Stable Sportsplex Funding This is not new funding. It’s a new location in the budget.
Where?
At your Local Polling Station*
Why?
Let your local government know you support moving Sportsplex funding from a grant-in-aid to a dedicated budget line, to support the health & vitality of our community.
When: November 12, 12:00pm Proceeds support the Cowichan Sportsplex and Cowichan Valley Basket Society (50/50)
Where: Scotiabank, 435 Trunk Road Campaign details: To donate, call 250.746.5666 Email: events@cowichansportsplex.com Food bank donations also welcome. Campaign ends December 3.
www.cowichansportsplex.com *Funding approval processes vary by area. Some residents will not see a referendum question at their polling station. Authorized by Chesterfield Sports Society, registered sponsor under LECFA, 250-746-5666
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
W2 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial
How is the Sportsplex currently funded? The operating budget is approximately $400,000 per year, 1/3 of which is currently
Who can vote on the referendum question? Eligible voters in the Cowichan Region including residents of: •
•
funded by the CVRD. The Sportplex’s share is raised by fundraising, facility rentals, sponsorships, donations & contributions from our member sports groups. Capital projects are typically funded 1/2 to 1/3 by the Society & local Government with matching grants from the provincial and/or federal government. This strategy has saved local tax payers millions of local dollars since 1996. The capital value of the Sportsplex facilities is over $12 million.
Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls, Mill Bay/Malahat, Cobble Hill/Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora, North Oyster/ Diamond, Youbou/Meade Creek, Shawnigan Lake, Cowichan Bay, Town of Lake Cowichan, Town of Ladysmith, and Saltair/Gulf Islands. City of Duncan and the Municipality of North Cowichan have separate processes for funding the Sportsplex, so their residents will not take part in this referendum.
Who is the Chesterfield Sports Society? The Cowichan Sportsplex is located on Chesterfield Avenue in Duncan/North Cowichan. It is a 29-acre outdoor sports, leisure and community events venue, managed and developed by a non-profit organization called the Chesterfield Sports Society (est. 1996). The Society is dedicated to creating an environment that supports better health & vitality in our community. The benefits are immeasurable in terms of personal health, quality of life, and achievement in sport.
It will give the Sportsplex the stability needed to plan for the future and continue supporting the health & vitality of our community.
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STABILIZE SPORTSPLEX FUNDING
What we offer: • •
•
REFERENDUM · NOV 15, 2014 REFERENDUM SAMPLE QUESTION*: Area C – Cobble Hill (will vary by area, see table below right) Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting “CVRD Bylaw No. 3833 – Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area C) Establishment Bylaw, 2014”, that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $12,460 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value of $0.014566 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex? YES or NO?
Everyone is welcome and respected at the Cowichan Sportsplex.
What is this Referendum about? It will give local governments the ability to provide dedicated core funding for the Sportsplex.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
The heart of a healthy community
cowichansportsplex.com
*Funding approval processes vary by area. Some residents will not see a referendum question at their polling station. Authorized by Chesterfield Sports Society, registered sponsor under LECFA, 250-746-5666
Are you in favour of the CVRD creating a dedicated line item in their budget for the Cowichan Sportsplex? YES or NO? A YES vote will shift the funding already provided annually for the last 7 years in the form of a regional grant-in-aid to a dedicated budget line item. A YES vote will provide stable core funding for the Sportsplex which means no need to apply year after year for a grant-in-aid. Example: For a home/property valued at $400,000. This calculation shows the portion of your taxes that go to the Sportsplex per year based on the rates listed in the referendum questions. (more info at http://cvrd.bc.ca/ DocumentCenter/View/64380)
Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls
$9.87
Mill Bay/Malahat
$5.80
Cobble Hill
$5.83
Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora
$6.72
North Oyster/Diamond
$7.36
Youbou/Meade Creek
$6.66
Shawnigan Lake
$5.71
Cowichan Bay
$6.08
Saltair/Gulf Islands
$5.96
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•
29-acre regional sports & leisure facilities with amenities. Facilities built & maintained to a high standard & not found elsewhere in the region. A highly sought after community events venue. Grass fields, artificial turf, lacrosse box, ball fields, track, playground, outdoor fitness equipment with rubber path. A safe place to meet and be active.
Why is the Sportsplex important to our community? Physical activity reduces health risks, increases confidence, and improves performance at work, school & play. Socializing reduces loneliness, strengthens families, encourages participation, adds excitement, creates community pride & builds friendships. Attracting sports and community events strengthens our economy.
Who enjoys the Sportsplex? All ages & abilities: youth, seniors, families & everyone in between. All levels of performance: leisure, recreation, high performance.
“These events provide lasting legacies for our future both financially and in friendships gained.” G. Giles
Large variety of activities: track & field, soccer, field hockey, field lacrosse, box lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, running, walking, softball, baseball, croquet, street hockey, fitness training, picnicking, geo-caching, and the list goes on.
2008 NAIG – $10 million
Various participants: Over 200,000 people per year visit the Sportsplex including local sports groups, schools, travelling teams, friends, neighbors, local businesses, & residents from the entire Cowichan Region.
U16 Western Canada Softball Championships (Aug 2014) - 115 teams, 800 visitors, 287 hotel rooms, 5+ days = $200,000
2005 BC Seniors Games - $2 million 2018 BC Summer Games - $2.6 million
People recovering from injuries, surgeries or living with mobility challenges. Provincial & national events: 2005 BC Seniors Games, 2008 North American Indigenous Games, and upcoming 2018 BC Summer Games. Regional events: Tour de Rock, MS Walk, Beverly Corners Show & Shine, Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope, Alzheimer Walk, Ride for Dad, and many more.
*Funding approval processes vary by area. Some residents will not see a referendum question at their polling station. Authorized by Chesterfield Sports Society, registered sponsor under LECFA, 250-746-5666
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
W2 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial
How is the Sportsplex currently funded? The operating budget is approximately $400,000 per year, 1/3 of which is currently
Who can vote on the referendum question? Eligible voters in the Cowichan Region including residents of: •
•
funded by the CVRD. The Sportplex’s share is raised by fundraising, facility rentals, sponsorships, donations & contributions from our member sports groups. Capital projects are typically funded 1/2 to 1/3 by the Society & local Government with matching grants from the provincial and/or federal government. This strategy has saved local tax payers millions of local dollars since 1996. The capital value of the Sportsplex facilities is over $12 million.
Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls, Mill Bay/Malahat, Cobble Hill/Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora, North Oyster/ Diamond, Youbou/Meade Creek, Shawnigan Lake, Cowichan Bay, Town of Lake Cowichan, Town of Ladysmith, and Saltair/Gulf Islands. City of Duncan and the Municipality of North Cowichan have separate processes for funding the Sportsplex, so their residents will not take part in this referendum.
Who is the Chesterfield Sports Society? The Cowichan Sportsplex is located on Chesterfield Avenue in Duncan/North Cowichan. It is a 29-acre outdoor sports, leisure and community events venue, managed and developed by a non-profit organization called the Chesterfield Sports Society (est. 1996). The Society is dedicated to creating an environment that supports better health & vitality in our community. The benefits are immeasurable in terms of personal health, quality of life, and achievement in sport.
It will give the Sportsplex the stability needed to plan for the future and continue supporting the health & vitality of our community.
Cowichan News Leader Pictorial W3
STABILIZE SPORTSPLEX FUNDING
What we offer: • •
•
REFERENDUM · NOV 15, 2014 REFERENDUM SAMPLE QUESTION*: Area C – Cobble Hill (will vary by area, see table below right) Are you in favour of the Board of the Cowichan Valley Regional District adopting “CVRD Bylaw No. 3833 – Chesterfield Sports Society Annual Financial Contribution Service (Area C) Establishment Bylaw, 2014”, that would allow the CVRD to annually requisition the greater of $12,460 per year, or an amount equal to the amount that could be raised by a property value of $0.014566 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, to assist the Chesterfield Sports Society with costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cowichan Sportsplex? YES or NO?
Everyone is welcome and respected at the Cowichan Sportsplex.
What is this Referendum about? It will give local governments the ability to provide dedicated core funding for the Sportsplex.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
The heart of a healthy community
cowichansportsplex.com
*Funding approval processes vary by area. Some residents will not see a referendum question at their polling station. Authorized by Chesterfield Sports Society, registered sponsor under LECFA, 250-746-5666
Are you in favour of the CVRD creating a dedicated line item in their budget for the Cowichan Sportsplex? YES or NO? A YES vote will shift the funding already provided annually for the last 7 years in the form of a regional grant-in-aid to a dedicated budget line item. A YES vote will provide stable core funding for the Sportsplex which means no need to apply year after year for a grant-in-aid. Example: For a home/property valued at $400,000. This calculation shows the portion of your taxes that go to the Sportsplex per year based on the rates listed in the referendum questions. (more info at http://cvrd.bc.ca/ DocumentCenter/View/64380)
Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls
$9.87
Mill Bay/Malahat
$5.80
Cobble Hill
$5.83
Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora
$6.72
North Oyster/Diamond
$7.36
Youbou/Meade Creek
$6.66
Shawnigan Lake
$5.71
Cowichan Bay
$6.08
Saltair/Gulf Islands
$5.96
•
•
29-acre regional sports & leisure facilities with amenities. Facilities built & maintained to a high standard & not found elsewhere in the region. A highly sought after community events venue. Grass fields, artificial turf, lacrosse box, ball fields, track, playground, outdoor fitness equipment with rubber path. A safe place to meet and be active.
Why is the Sportsplex important to our community? Physical activity reduces health risks, increases confidence, and improves performance at work, school & play. Socializing reduces loneliness, strengthens families, encourages participation, adds excitement, creates community pride & builds friendships. Attracting sports and community events strengthens our economy.
Who enjoys the Sportsplex? All ages & abilities: youth, seniors, families & everyone in between. All levels of performance: leisure, recreation, high performance.
“These events provide lasting legacies for our future both financially and in friendships gained.” G. Giles
Large variety of activities: track & field, soccer, field hockey, field lacrosse, box lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, running, walking, softball, baseball, croquet, street hockey, fitness training, picnicking, geo-caching, and the list goes on.
2008 NAIG – $10 million
Various participants: Over 200,000 people per year visit the Sportsplex including local sports groups, schools, travelling teams, friends, neighbors, local businesses, & residents from the entire Cowichan Region.
U16 Western Canada Softball Championships (Aug 2014) - 115 teams, 800 visitors, 287 hotel rooms, 5+ days = $200,000
2005 BC Seniors Games - $2 million 2018 BC Summer Games - $2.6 million
People recovering from injuries, surgeries or living with mobility challenges. Provincial & national events: 2005 BC Seniors Games, 2008 North American Indigenous Games, and upcoming 2018 BC Summer Games. Regional events: Tour de Rock, MS Walk, Beverly Corners Show & Shine, Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope, Alzheimer Walk, Ride for Dad, and many more.
*Funding approval processes vary by area. Some residents will not see a referendum question at their polling station. Authorized by Chesterfield Sports Society, registered sponsor under LECFA, 250-746-5666
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
W4 Cowichan News Leader Pictorial
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Cowichan News Leader Pictorial W1
STABILIZE SPORTSPLEX FUNDING
COWICHAN SPORTSPLEX PRESENTS
REFERENDUM · NOV 15, 2014 Support the vital heart of our community.
Join the Vital Heart campaign. Healthy food and physical activity TODAY nourishes a healthy heart for TOMORROW. Donate $100 and accept the Vital Heart challenge.
Who? What?
Proudly sponsored by
Kick Off Event Everyone welcome!
Residents of the Cowichan Region* Stable Sportsplex Funding This is not new funding. It’s a new location in the budget.
Where?
At your Local Polling Station*
Why?
Let your local government know you support moving Sportsplex funding from a grant-in-aid to a dedicated budget line, to support the health & vitality of our community.
When: November 12, 12:00pm Proceeds support the Cowichan Sportsplex and Cowichan Valley Basket Society (50/50)
Where: Scotiabank, 435 Trunk Road Campaign details: To donate, call 250.746.5666 Email: events@cowichansportsplex.com Food bank donations also welcome. Campaign ends December 3.
www.cowichansportsplex.com *Funding approval processes vary by area. Some residents will not see a referendum question at their polling station. Authorized by Chesterfield Sports Society, registered sponsor under LECFA, 250-746-5666