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Modernizing the CAF Sports Program

The CAF Sports Program is being modernized to align with the CAF’s strategic priorities of enhancing personnel well-being by fostering physical, social and mental wellness. The updated Sports Program will support equity, diversity and inclusion efforts, and introduce new and emerging sports. 

The improved program aims to increase participation at the grassroots level. By restructuring the national and international sports calendars and emphasizing community engagement, the modernization of the CAF Sports Program seeks to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all members. 

The redesign of the CAF Sports Program includes the introduction of a rotational model for national sports. It will also see a gradual phasing out of low-participation programs and prioritizing those with greater impact and alignment with program goals. Traditional national sports will now occur biennially, while international sports will follow a three-year cycle, preparing them for the Military World Games. 

Areas of focus

  • Support innovation by introducing new and emerging sports and increasing its investment in supporting local to international sports development
  • Develop support staff, coaches, officials and athletic trainers; critical to program delivery  
  • Proactivity with stakeholder engagements and partnerships.
  • Increase participation at the grassroots level to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all members 
  • Strengthen our collective ability to invest in supporting underrepresented groups and non-participant members at the grassroots level, and support equity, diversity and inclusion efforts 
  • Foster increased engagement in sports, creating a more inclusive and connected community for all members  
Develop an integrated communication strategy to ensure brand and message consistency, at all levels, ensuring alignment with CAF Sports objectives 
  • TEAM SPORTS
    • Support innovation by introducing new and emerging sports and increasing its investment in supporting local to international sports development
    • Develop support staff, coaches, officials and athletic trainers; critical to program delivery  
  • FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
    • Proactivity with stakeholder engagements and partnerships.
    • Increase participation at the grassroots level to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all members 
  • WAYS TO OVERCOME SYSTEMIC BARRIERS
    • Strengthen our collective ability to invest in supporting underrepresented groups and non-participant members at the grassroots level, and support equity, diversity and inclusion efforts 
    • Foster increased engagement in sports, creating a more inclusive and connected community for all members  
  • EXECUTE A STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION’S PLAN
    Develop an integrated communication strategy to ensure brand and message consistency, at all levels, ensuring alignment with CAF Sports objectives 

Why CAF Sports matter 

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