ROLE OF THE CF SPORTS PATRON

The role of a CF Sports Patron is to foster, promote and develop "their" sport at the Regional and National level within the Canadian Forces. A Patron recognizes the value of fitness and sports in the CF and supports the objectives of the CF Sports Program. As the sport's ombudsman, and by virtue of their rank, CF Sports Patrons are in a unique position to solicit and elicit change within their sport, to encourage participation, and to resolve issues on behalf of the athletes they represent. A Sports Patron will have many commitments in their regular duties, which demand their time. Nevertheless, Patrons are encouraged to attend the CF National Championship for their sport whenever possible, as well as the CF Sports Award Ceremonies held annually in Ottawa. Patrons' involvement and commitment have proven to be invaluable in ensuring the recognition of sport as a highly valued activity in maintaining esprit de corps, positive morale and an improved quality of life for our personnel in a changing Canadian Forces.

ROLL OF THE CF SPORTS CHIEF OFFICIALS

Most sports in the CF Sports Program have a Chief Official who is appointed by the Director of Sports, Recreation and Messes (DSRM). The Chief Official selects regional officials for the National Championships, coordinates scheduling officials at the National Championships and performs a number of administrative duties. Most importantly, as highly qualified officials in their respective sports, the Chief Officials are rule and regulation experts. They provide technical expertise to the athletes, coaches, officials, and to the jury of appeal for the National Championships and the NSM. Without Chief Officials, the CF Sports Program and its competitions would not be as successful as they are today.

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