The Ontario Sport Action Plan  envisions that, by 2010, Ontario will be a prominent leader of sport development in Canada, providing the opportunity for all Ontarians to achieve a level of involvement consistent with their abilities and aspirations.

All Ontarians will be able to benefit from having access to quality experiences and development in sport, recreation and physical activities offered through a supportive and leading edge environment.

Ontario Sport Action Plan - Mission

The Ontario Sport Action Plan has adopted four goals within ACTIVE2010:

Enhanced Participation	To achieve a significantly higher proportion of Ontarians from all segments of society that are involved in quality sport activities at all levels and in all forms of participation.  Currently, it is estimated that 43% of Ontarians are involved in quality sport or physical activities.
Enhanced Excellence	The pool of talented athletes has expanded and Ontario athletes and teams are systematically achieving world-class results at the highest levels of competition through fair and ethical means. Currently, Sport Canada has established a Federal-Provincial/Territorial working group on Excellence.  The priorities and objectives in this area will likely be coordinated with that working group to ensure consistency at the provincial and national levels.
Enhanced Capacity	The essential components of an ethically based, athlete/participant-centred development system are in place and are continually modernized and strengthened as required. Affordability and equal access to physical activity facilities is one of the driving principles behind ACTIVE2010.
Enhanced Interaction	The components of the sport system are more connected and coordinated as a result of the committed  collaboration and communication amongst the stakeholders.

 Ontario Sport Action Plan - Development

Ontario has a long history of success in sport.  The Province is proud to have been able to contribute to the development of safe, affordable and enjoyable amateur sport programs and services.

As we move forward with ACTIVE2010, Ontario is confronted with new challenges requiring innovative solutions.  Physical inactivity, and its impact on health and health care costs, continues to be a major issue.  Recent estimates indicate that sedentary living costs our health care system approximately $1.8 billion every year.  Youth obesity is on the rise.  Many Ontarians still lack the opportunities or skills to be full participants in sport and physical activity.

The Ministry of Health Promotion recognizes that sport and physical activity contribute to a healthy lifestyle and strengthen our communities.  Yet less than half of Ontarians are physically active.  A 2004 Decima Research study found that only 29 percent of Ontarians participated regularly in sport as an athlete.  We also know that over the past 20 years a smaller percentage of Ontario athletes is being represented on Olympic, Commonwealth and Pan-American teams.

In developing ACTIVE2010, the Province looked at how it could contribute to the four goals of the Canadian Sport Policy and respond to the specific needs within Ontario's sport sector.  This strategy provides short and long-term solutions that meet the needs of community members by supporting community delivered services that are integrated, affordable, accessible and sustainable.  ACTIVE2010 aims to build stronger communities, promote participation in sport and physical activity, develop a strong sport system, and build a dedicated volunteer base through sport.  However, the Ministry recognized that it could not do it alone.

In response, The Ontario Sport Action Plan (OSAP) was collaboratively developed by a Steering Committee of major stakeholders comprised of representatives from eight provincial sport, recreation and physical activity organizations.

The Steering Committee was integral in helping identify key issues facing sport, recreation and physical activity in Ontario and in supporting meetings across the province to engage local service providers and stakeholders.