Why become a member?

The Mississauga Sports Council is a nonprofit, volunteer body that is committed to developing and promoting sport in Mississauga. We seek to encourage and enable all residents of our city to be lifelong participants in accessible, safe and equitable sport. We work to ensure Mississauga remains a vital, active community by:

• Encouraging and recommending the development of sporting facilities and programs;
• Providing training and resources;
• Hosting major sporting events;
• And raising the profile and recognizing the achievements of sport participants.

One of the most effective ways you can help us achieve our goal is to join us in our mission by becoming a member of the sports council. By taking an active role in the promotion and development of sport in our city, the benefits reach both you and thousands of other athletes, volunteers, coaches, parents, and sport builders alike.

The Mississauga Sports Council needs your support in its continuing task to accomplish its goals both at present and for the future. Some of the main objectives that you, as a member, will help to secure are:

• Sporting Facilities for Mississauga
  

  A Primary goal of the Sports Council is to ensure all city residents have opportunities and facilities to pursue sport at all levels. The Sports Council works closely with the City of Mississauga, the community and the private sector to identify and develop facilities for recreational and high performance sporting activities.

  The Sports Council has been actively involved in the development of the new Community Sports Complex. This new facility is currently under construction at the Hershey Centre site and will open to the public in 2007. We look forward to our office being located at the Sports Complex and are excited about launching a new and interactive Sports Hall of Fame at the site. Help make the Sports Complex a dynamic part of our community. Take the first step by becoming a member of the Mississauga Sport Council.

• Mississauga Sports Week
  

  Every spring the Sports Council hosts Mississauga Sports Week. Sports Week is jam-packed with special events, displays, demonstrations, and workshops promoting and encouraging sport and active living in Mississauga. Come join the celebration! For more information…

• Recognizing Excellence
  

  The sports Council ensures Mississauga's outstanding athletes, coaches and volunteers receive recognition for their dedication and excellence in sport. The annual Mississauga Sports Celebrities Dinner and the Mississauga Sports Hall of Fame honor those who make a difference in our community. Your support will help to maintain and improve these features, ensuring the very best for our sporting public.

  For more information…

  Annual Sports Dinner
  Sports Hall of Fame

• Sports Summit
  

  Don't miss the Fall sports conference. Chalk full of presentations, displays and networking; it's an opportunity to find/share ideas, information and support to further develop your organization. Be there to here the latest on topics addressing athlete, coach, facility and organizational development. For more information…

Sports Council Membership

Membership with the Mississauga Sports Council is open to all individuals over the age of 18 years of age who reside, work, or own property in Mississauga, or who are members of a City of Mississauga affiliated group. All Mississauga-based organizations are also eligible for membership with us.

Benefits

• Individual Membership      **Register On-line**
  
  • Sportscene, our quarterly newsletter;
  • The opportunity to get involved in a number of challenging, fun and exciting events;
  • Notification of Sports Council events and programs;
  • Discounts on tickets to Sports Council events.
  
  
• Sports Group Membership      **Register On-line**
  
  • Sportscene, our quarterly newsletter;
  • Information and listing on the Sports Council's web site;
  • Direct web link from the Sports Council web site;
  • Discount on Booth at the Sports Week Sport & Leisure Show;
  • Notification of Sports Council events and programs;
  • Discounted tickets to the Sports Week Kick-off Breakfast and the Mississauga Sports Dinner.
  
  
• Business/Corporate Membership      **Register On-line**
  
  • Sportscene, our quarterly newsletter;
  • Information and listings on the Sports Council's web site;
  • Distribution of a flyer to Mississauga Sports Groups 2 times per year;
  • A direct web link from the Sports Council web site;
  • A discounted booth at the Sports Week Sport & Leisure Show;
  • Notification of Sports Council events and programs;
  • Discounted tickets to the Sports Week Kick-off Breakfast and the Mississauga Sports Dinner.

Mailing your Application

To send your application by mail you can:

1). Print the attached membership form, complete and return with payment.

2). Contact the office by phone or e-mail and we'll send you a membership brochure which you can complete and return with payment.

For further information you can contact us:

The Mississauga Sports Council
Suite 1055, 300 City Center Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L5B 3C9
Tel: (905) 896-5853

Sponsorship Opportunities

Another great way to support for Sport in our great city is to become a sponsor one of our events and or the Mississauga Sports Hall of Fame. There are different categories of sponsorship packages available and we'll help find one that's right for you. By becoming a sponsor, you will receive promotional and other great personal benefits, such as having your name and logo presented in both our Hall of fame and its online version, and chances to attend many exciting events, like our annual Sports Awards Dinner.

For more information on becoming a Hall of Fame sponsor and sponsorship packages, please see our Sponsorship page.

Volunteering

Be a part of the success of Sport in Mississauga. Working as a volunteer for the Mississauga Sports Council is a rewarding and exciting way to get involved in your community. The opportunities for involvement are limitless, from fundraising or working on the Sports Awards Dinner to becoming a member of the Board of Directors. All it takes is a little time and enthusiasm. For more information…