Designed for organizations located in Waterloo Region that host local, provincial, and national sporting events, the NEW Explore Waterloo Region Sport Community Membership connects you to valuable resources, networking opportunities, and industry support to help grow your impact – all at no cost.

Membership Benefits:
  • Increased Visibility: A 100-word listing on Explore Waterloo Region’s (EWR) website and events calendar
  • Amplified Reach: Opportunities for social media collaborations and features on EWR's Sport Hosting channels
  • Exclusive Tools: Access to the Event Impact Calculator to measure your event’s success
  • Professional Growth: Industry-specific development opportunities such as grant writing, volunteer programming
  • Opportunity to attend and connect with other events that have hosted locally
  • Event Support: Bid and grant assistance to help secure and grow events
  • Funding opportunities: Access to funding opportunities through Explore Waterloo Region and external grant programs
  • Expanded Connections: Networking with national and provincial sport bodies (ie: NSOs, PSOs)
  • Industry Insights: Subscription to quarterly Sport Hosting newsletter
  • Tourism Networking: Access to EWR’s Annual General Meeting, a members-only event providing strategic insights and connections
Eligibility Criteria for Sport Membership:
  • Must be a sport organization, club, or association involved in hosting, organizing, or supporting sporting events of a provincial, national or international scope.
  • Must have a physical address and active operations based in Waterloo Region (including any of its municipalities).
  • Must demonstrate alignment with EWR’s mission to promote tourism and regional economic development through sport.
  • Must be willing to collaborate on sport tourism initiatives and participate in relevant EWR programs, events, or campaigns.
  • Must agree to provide relevant organizational information to support EWR’s tracking and reporting (e.g., visitor numbers, event data).

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