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CIRA Ontario is an incorporated, non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage, promote and develop active living, healthy lifestyles and personal growth through intramural and recreational programs within the education and recreation communities.
CIRA Ontario Believes in:
Active Living
Fair Play
Healthy Lifestyles
Student Leadership
Opportunity For All
Fun
To meet its mission, CIRA Ontario's five objectives are:
To collect and distribute resource material on intramural/recreation programs
To increase the body of knowledge in relation to intramural/recreation programs
To cooperate and collaborate with allied organizations in health, physical education and recreation
To develop and encourage professional growth in the fields of recreation and intramurals
To encourage the development of student leaders
CIRA Ontario believes that EVERYONE should have the opportunity to participate in athletic and recreational activities, regardless of skill or fitness level.
CIRA Ontario believes that a well constructed intramural/recreation program will provide a wide range of activities that promote fun, fitness and cooperative participation in either a non-competitive or friendly competitive atmosphere.
The Association believes that Intramural/Recreation programs are an important and effective vehicle for developing active living within the education and recreation communities.
A well-rounded intramural program can provide the following benefits:
Increased participation levels
Increased awareness of the benefits of an active lifestyle
Development of leadership skills, including communication, organization and decision making
Physical skill development
Development of social skills resulting in cooperation and teamwork and an understanding of, and commitment to, fair play increased school spirit and enthusiasm
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The Ontario Intramural Recreation Association (OIRA) began as a gathering of 19 Intramural Directors attending a workshop at Geneva Park in 1969. From these humble beginnings, the networking concept flourished and expanded during the 1970's. In 1977, the Canadian Intramural Recreation Association was formed at the national level. The tremendous growth in the organization dictated that a more formal structure was necessary at the provincial level. Thus, in 1981, the Ontario Intramural Recreation Association was formally constituted with a constitution and bylaws.
OIRA continued to flourish and grow throughout the 1980's. The Association's newsletter was started in 1981 with funding from Labatt's Breweries. In 1984, OIRA changed the newsletter's image to the "INPUT" with the financial support of Fitness Ontario.
On April 24, 1989 at the OIRA Annual General Meeting, members voted in favour of a national movement to change the name of the Ontario Intramural Recreation Association to Canadian Intramural Recreation Association of Ontario, including the name of the parent organization in their individual identification.
In August of 1991, a part-time Executive Assistant was hired to service the needs of the membership. The position was funded through Base Grant monies provided by the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation. At the same time, an office was established in Hamilton, ON. (after an office was established at Mohawk College).
Steps in CIRA Ontario's Development
| 2007 |
"Everybody Move" translated to French
"Great Games by Great Kids" published
"Be the Difference" Conference held at the BMO Learning Centre in Toronto
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| 2006 |
"You’re it… Tag, Tag and more Tag" translated to French
“Everything but the Kitchen Sink: Well Maybe” published
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| 2005 |
Name Changed to CIRA Ontario - Promoting Fun, Active Participation for All!
CIRA Ontario Conference "Come Alive in 2005" held in May at Georgian College in Barrie
Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant concludes with 200 workshops and 9500 teachers, recreation leaders, parents, students, daycare professionals trained
"Everybody Move!" released
"World's Greatest Dodgeball Games" published
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| 2004 |
"Bang for Your Buck" and "Oodles of Noodles" published
Funding secured from Nestle Canada in support of "Active Playgrounds"
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| 2003 |
"Why Paper & Scissors Rock" and "50 Games With 50 Tennis Balls" published
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| 2002 |
CIRA Ontario receives 3 year grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation to promote "Active Playgrounds"
CIRA Ontario Conference "Actively Building Children" held in April at Oakwood Inn, Grand Bend
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| 2001 |
"Recess Revival, an Implementation Guide to an Active Recess" published
CIRA Ontario/BESC Conference "2001 Space Odyssey" held at Talisman Resort in April
"You're It...Tag, Tag & More Tag!" published in October
Outstanding Intramural Achievement Awards introduced
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| 2000 |
"Dances Even I Would Do" published
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| 1999 |
CIRA National Conference "Come to the Edge" held at Redeemer College in Ancaster in May
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| 1998 |
CIRA Ontario Conference "Ice Holes and Other Chillin' Delights" held in Niagara Falls in January
"Awesome Asphalt Activities" and "Great Gator Games" published
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| 1997 |
"Mass Appeal" published
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| 1996 |
"Just A Little Bit of Magic" Conference held in Toronto
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| 1994 |
CIRA Ontario Director's Conference cancelled
"Not Just Another Games Book" published
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| 1993 |
Developed "Get High On Intramurals" poster
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| 1992 |
Regional structure changed to nine regions from eighteen
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| 1991 |
Part-time Executive Assistant hired and office opened at Mohawk College in Hamilton
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| 1990 |
National Conference held in Waterloo
"Something for Everyone" video developed
CIRA Ontario incorporated
Base grant funding secured from the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation
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| 1989 |
Name changed to Canadian Intramural Recreation Association of Ontario (CIRA Ontario)
Executive structure is changed to include President Elect and Past President
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| 1988 |
"Fitness is Fun" video developed
OIRA withdraws from the Parks and Recreation Federation of Ontario
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| 1984 |
Newsletter name changed to "INPUT", funded by Fitness Ontario
National Conference held at Geneva Park
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| 1983 |
OIRA joins the Parks and Recreation Federation of Ontario (P.R.F.O.)
OIRA members eligible for P.R.F.O. certification
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| 1982 |
Fitness Ontario provides provincial funding
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| 1981 |
OIRA formally constituted with constitution and bylaws
OIRA newsletter started with funding from Labatt's Breweries
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| 1979 |
Ontario hosts first National Conference at Geneva Park
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| 1970 |
First Post Secondary Student Conference hosted by University of Waterloo
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| 1969 |
First Annual Directors' Conference at Geneva Park
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