International Sport Exchange
 Goals
International Sport Exchange fosters sport development, friendship
and potential economic development between Alberta and strategic
areas in Asia. Through sport exchanges with Alberta's sister
provinces, Alberta has established strong relationships with
Hokkaido, Japan and Gangwon, Korea.
International Sport Exchanges are generally a two-year commitment.
One year of the exchange involves Alberta athletes, coaches
and officials visiting the sister province, while one year
involves the sister province's athletes, coaches and officials
visiting Alberta. After the two-year commitment is completed,
a new agreement is negotiated with the sister province involving
a different sport.
The International Sport Exchange is a partnership project
between Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation, Provincial Sport Associations
and International and Intergovernmental Relations.
History
- 1974 Protocol of Friendship signed with the
Province of Gangwon and Republic of Korea
- 1980 Prefecture of Hokkaido becomes the second
sister province with the signing of the Proclamation of
Friendship and Affiliation
- 1981 Heilongjiang, China becomes the third sister
province with the signing of the Protocol of Understanding
and Friendship
- Memorandum of Understanding is signed with
the Russian Republic 1990
Benefits
- Foster a deep commitment to the ideals of peace,
fraternity and mutual respect
- Contribute to international goodwill and understanding
- Promote Alberta and create economic ties
- Contribute to the overall development of young
Albertans through exposure to diverse and vibrant cultures
- Contribute to sport development through exposure
to international competition and coaching
- Improve the potential of Alberta athletes through
exposure to competitions with foreign countries
- Improve the quality of coaching and officiating
through exposure to different training methods and ideas
- Expand the knowledge base related to sport development
systems and sport medicine
- Encourage Alberta sport associations to
develop an international sport network
Current Exchanges
- Gangwon, Korea - Curling
- Hokkaido, Japan - Women's Hockey
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