An initiative of the CONSEIL DU SPORT DE MONTRÉAL
The movement
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Kindness, one gesture at a time.
Kindness, one gesture at a time.
For the Love of Sport is a collective movement that promotes kindness in all aspects of sports practice. Because sport is first and foremost about enjoyment, respect, and pushing your limits, we invite you to join us in building healthy, safe, and positive environments.
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For the Love of Sport is an initiative of the Montreal Sports Council, supported by the Sport'Aide organization as well as the Integrity Protector in Leisure and Sport (PILS).
ASSIGNMENT
Together, we wish to promote a culture of kindness in sport so that every person – athlete, parent, coach, official or volunteer – can thrive in a healthy, respectful and positive environment.
GOALS
To recognize successes and positive behaviors.
To inspire athletes, parents, coaches, officials, administrators and volunteers.
Create a culture where kindness is at the heart of sport.
To collectively commit to a protocol for adopting benevolent behavior.
CELEBRATING THE
KINDNESS
Too often, attention is focused on what's wrong. We believe
On the contrary, it is essential to highlight the successes.
celebrate positive actions and value those who, every day,
contribute to making the sporting environment more respectful, inclusive and humane.
Every act of kindness, however small, has a real impact:
to encourage a teammate, to congratulate an opponent, to support a coach,
Thanking a volunteer. Together, these gestures create a culture where sport
above all, it remains a source of pleasure, achievement, and pride.
By highlighting and disseminating these inspiring initiatives, we want to
to bring the entire sporting community into a collective effort
respect, solidarity and love of sport.
Because kindness is a team effort.
ATHLETE
Regardless of their level, athletes embody the values of sport and prove that performance and respect go hand in hand.
COACH AND INTERVENTIONIST
As true guides and mentors, they shape team spirit and transmit values. Their commitment to positive leadership is essential to a healthy environment.
PARENT(S) AND FAMILY
They are the first role models of kindness. Through their words and actions, they inspire their children to grow up in a healthy, respectful and inclusive environment.
OFFICIAL. THE
As guarantors of fairness and respect for the rules, they play a key role in promoting a fair, safe and caring sport.
SPORTS ORGANIZATION
By placing kindness at the heart of their policies and decisions, they promote sustainable, inclusive and respectful sporting environments for all.
SUPPORTER
By placing kindness at the heart of their policies and decisions, they promote sustainable, inclusive and respectful sporting environments for all.
JOURNALIST AND MEDIA
By placing kindness at the heart of their policies and decisions, they promote sustainable, inclusive and respectful sporting environments for all.
A highlight of the Montreal 2025 Sports Summit was the adoption and signing of the Montreal Protocol for Kindness in Sport. Drafted by the ethics committee of the Montreal Sports Council, this protocol embodies a collective commitment to placing kindness, respect, and inclusion at the heart of all sporting activities.
This protocol is not just a document: it is the starting point of a movement that will unfold in the clubs, organizations and sports communities of Quebec, so that sport remains above all a source of pleasure, achievement and love.
Why make a donation?
Donating to Par Amour du Sport means choosing to invest in a more humane, respectful and inspiring sporting environment for everyone.
Sport plays a vital role in our lives. It brings us together, helps us grow, and creates lasting memories. Together, we want to ensure that it remains a space for enjoyment, achievement, and kindness.
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Your donation allows us to move from commitment to concrete actions.
Where do the donations go?
The donations collected are used to implement concrete initiatives to establish and strengthen benevolent actions in the sporting sphere.
Specifically, your contribution helps to:
Deploy the Montreal Protocol for benevolence in sport in clubs and organizations.
Create and disseminate concrete tools (posters, video clips, inspiring testimonials, webinars, field meetings).
Organize awareness-raising activities and mobilizing events.
Supporting sports organizations in integrating respectful and positive practices.
To value and celebrate successes, inspiring actions and initiatives that bring about change.
These actions affect the entire sporting community:
athletes, parents, coaches, officials, volunteers and administrators.
Every donation helps create healthier, safer and more inclusive environments, where everyone can thrive with confidence and pride.
One gesture at a time
We believe that kindness is built every day.
One gesture at a time. One word at a time. One action at a time.
By making a donation, you become an active participant in this collective movement.
Together, we are growing a sporting culture where respect and enjoyment are at the heart of the experience.
Through our love of sport, we can make a real difference.
Solicitation
For donations of $25 or more, the donor will receive a charitable tax receipt. Please note that no benefits will be offered in return for your donation, and it cannot be directed to a specific athlete or club. We invite you to click on the link of your choice to make your donation either online (payable by bank transfer or credit card) or print the form to donate by check.
Your donation allows us to move from commitment to concrete action.
Danièle Sauvageau
Walter Sieber
Raymond Côté
Nathalie Lambert
Richard Legendre
Josée Malo
Sylvie Beliveau
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Danièle Sauvageau
Walter Sieber
Raymond Côté
Nathalie Lambert
Richard Legendre
Josée Malo
Sylvie Beliveau
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