Sport has the power to unite communities and the nation - the spark we`ll need more than ever post-pandemic. In its absence, the importance of sport and play has become more apparent than ever. But with ongoing stoppages, the organizations that Canadian kids rely on are more at risk than ever before. Contents: 3 Key Takeaways: 1. The Infrastructure of Recreational Sport in Canada is Crumbling •Three in 10 sport organizations are temporarily or indefinitely closed. • Six in 10 are attempting to run modified programming. • A third of sport organizations are bankrupt or approaching bankruptcy. 2. The Impact on Canadian Youth is Severe Sport organizations aren`t the only ones in crisis. • 74% of parents say their kids are feeling isolated and lonely. • 64% say kids are finding it hard to reduce stress and anxiety. • 69% of parents say that their kids are already showing signs of being less physically fit. 3. A `Return to Normalcy` in Sport Won`t Be Quick or Easy When Canada is ready to return to sport, there are no clearindicators that sport will be ready for Canada. • 52% of community sport organizations not permanently closed are concerned about the permanent closure of their organization in 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. • More than three-quarters of all organizations believe it willtake more than six months for the recreational sport sector to return to a "pre-COVID state." The Jumpstart Sport Relief Fund - Building Back Sport & Play for All Kids - Key Insights from Sport Relief Fund Applications Survey Methodology About Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
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