To be eligible to apply for participation in the 2014 Ontario Games a sport (as represented by a PSO/ MSO) must:

Have PSO/ MSO that is formally recognized by Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (registered non-profit)

and

Have a sport and sport discipline that has full medal status in one of:

2015 Canada Summer Games or 2017 Canada Winter Games 2014 Olympic/Paralympic Winter Games or 2016 Olympic/Paralympic Summer Games

or

Have a recognized PSO/ MSO that is eligible for annual Base Funding from MTCS

2014 Ontario Winter Games Sport Selection Information Session

• Information Session Agenda 
• Information Session Presentation
• 2014 Ontario Winter Games Sport Selection Timelines 
• 2014 Ontario Winter Games Guidelines
• 2014 Ontario Winter Games Application (For download and completion if applicable)
• 2014 Ontario Winter Games Sport Technical Package (For download and completion if applicable)
• 2014 Ontario Winter Games Core Sport Update Form (For download and completion if applicable)
• 2014 Ontario Winter Games Appeals Process
• 2014 Ontario Winter Games Acknowledgement (Sample to be distributed with notification letter in June)
• 2012 Ontario Games Sport Evaluation Tool (Sample copy – Evaluation tool will be discussed in one-on-one sessions post games.)

All participating sports are categorized as either a core, optional or a new sport to the Ontario Games. It is important that the sports are identified as so to be able to monitor and evaluate their success and adaption into the Ontario Games.

A sport is designated a Core Sport by clearly demonstrating how they use the Ontario Games as an integral part of athlete, coach and official’s development. Each Core Sport will be evaluated on their participation in the 2012 Ontario Games. Based on a positive evaluation in which the sport adheres to all of the details within their application for inclusion, they will be guaranteed a spot in the 2014 Ontario Games. If the sport does not adhere to all the details of their application for inclusion into the 2012 Games the sport will have to reapply in order to be selected to participate in the 2014 Ontario Games.

An Optional Sport must also clearly demonstrate how they use the Ontario Games as part of their athlete, coach and/or official’s development within their application while working towards enhancing their application in certain areas to become a Core Sport. All Optional Sports must reapply to participate in the 2014 Ontario Games.

A New Sport to the Ontario Games must submit an application through the 2014 Ontario Games Sport Selection Process. ALL New Sports successful with their 2014 Ontario Games application will be deemed Optional in 2014 with an opportunity to upgraded to Core Sport in 2016 Ontario Games based on 2014 evaluation and 2016 application.