SPIN “Sport Programs in Inner City Neighborhoods”, is an initiative of Live SAFE, a crime prevention Policy developed by the City of Winnipeg.

As a long term and ongoing recreation strategy targeting inner city children and youth, SPIN will tackle some of the barriers that inner-city children face to participate in sport programming by providing transportation, financial, equipment, leadership and volunteer supports.

SPIN is a free sports program, designed for children 6-14 years residing in inner-city neighborhoods, which will enable them to participate and learn basic skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fair play in a non-competitive environment

The SPIN program is being led by the City of Winnipeg Community Services Department in partnership with the General Council of Winnipeg Community Centres, Kids Sport, Sport Manitoba, Winnipeg Community Sport Alliance, Manitoba Soccer Association, Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association, Winnipeg Soccer Alliance FC, Winnipeg School Division and community host organizations.

SPIN TABLE TENNIS 2010
In partnership with the Manitoba Table Tennis Association, SPIN is offering an eight week Table Tennis program for 6-14 year olds.     

Host Site registration deadline: January 8th

Program start date: January 25 - 30th

Tournament: Saturday, March 20th 

SPIN MINI-VOLLEYBALL 2010
In partnership with Team Canada Volleyball and the Manitoba Volleyball Association, SPIN is offering an eight week Volleyball program for 9-14 year olds.  

Host Site registration deadline: February 5th

Program start date: March 1 - 6th        

Tournament: Saturday, May 1st

Host Commitment

Each site must provide a coach to run the program. Each Host will be required to complete paperwork, including registration and attendance records. We are recommending each site run once a week per age group

• provide program leaders/volunteers
• record and register participants
• provide skill development
• provide access to facilities, equipment
  
• coordinate/schedule games
• attend SPIN planning meetings
• program evaluation
• participate in special events

City & Partner Commitment
SPIN through their partnerships will provide each Host site with the equipment, training for coaches, assistance with coordinating the program and a special event to wrap up the season.

• leadership and structure for the program
• long term commitment to program
• coordination / organizational
• support and assist with game
• coordination/scheduling
promotional information to advertise the program training for volunteers
• recognition for volunteers
• front line leadership support
• sport clinics
• skill development
• access to equipment and supplies
• access to space for practice
• special event / challenge days
• transportation assistance

SPIN Partners

• The City of Winnipeg
• The General Council of Winnipeg Community Centres
• Kids Sport
• Sport Manitoba
• Winnipeg Community Sport Alliance
• Manitoba Soccer Association
• Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association
• Winnipeg Soccer Alliance FC
• Winnipeg School Division