Support Swim Alberta Through the SPAR Donation Fund Program The Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation (SPAR) Donation Fund Program is an opportunity for individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations to contribute directly to the growth and development of swimming in Alberta — while receiving an official Government of Alberta donation receipt for tax purposes. Through the SPAR program, your donation supports initiatives that strengthen our sport, enhance athlete development, and expand access to swimming programs across the province — all in alignment with Swim Alberta’s Pathway to 2032 – Strategic Plan, which focuses on building sustainable performance pathways, fostering inclusive participation, investing in coaches and officials, and ensuring equitable access to quality aquatic facilities and programming for all Albertans. DONATE TODAY! Where Your Donation Can Make a Difference Funds received through the SPAR Donation Fund Program are directed to the Program Type by the donor. 100% of donations are provided to the Program Type selected by the donor. Eligible areas “Activity Type” identified by SPAR Donation Fund Program are: Recreation Programming Athlete Development Coach Development Officials Development Leadership Development Facility Development Event Support – Delivering exceptional events that provide opportunities for performance, participation, and community engagement. Physical Activity Programming Recreation Programming Donation Guidelines To qualify for an official donation receipt: Donations may be made online or by cheque payable to the Government of Alberta. Donations must be unconditional and cannot be directed to a specific individual or organization. For greater clarity, donors cannot contact Swim Alberta to direct their donations. Donors may suggest an “Activity Type” preferred program area from the SPAR Donation Fund Program list above. Donations will be directed in alignment with Swim Alberta’s Pathway to 2032 – Strategic Plan and applied to initiatives that match the identified “Activity Type” while also supporting Swim Alberta’s operational priorities. Donations from individuals or corporations must be made without any benefit to the donor, their relatives, shareholders, or directors. Minimum donation amount: $50. Donations may be made online or by cheque payable to the Government of Alberta. How to Donate Donate Online – Government of Alberta Upon processing, you will receive an official donation receipt from the Government of Alberta for tax purposes. Accountability All SPAR donations to Swim Alberta are received by the Government of Alberta and then granted to Swim Alberta to be used strictly within the approved program areas “Activity Type”. Swim Alberta will strictly adhere to all SPAR Donation Fund Program Guidelines to ensure continued eligibility and maintain our status to access this important funding program. Swim Alberta reports annually on the receipt and expenditure of SPAR donations. Your Impact Every donation – big or small – helps Swim Alberta advance the goals of our Pathway to 2032 – Strategic Plan, which is built on four strategic priorities: Performance Pathway, Participation, People, and Partnerships. Your support helps us: Enhance the Performance Pathway – Supporting athlete and coach development at every stage, from grassroots to high performance. Expand Participation – Increasing opportunities for underrepresented and underserved communities to access swimming programs. Invest in People – Providing education, training, and leadership development for coaches, officials, volunteers, and administrators. Strengthen Partnerships & Infrastructure – Collaborating with stakeholders and investing in programs and facilities that are critical to the long-term growth of our sport. Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive, and sustainable future for swimming in Alberta. For more information For more information please contact: Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation SPAR@gov.ab.ca