Giving the Environment a Sporting Chance
- 04 November 2009 |
- Shane Crowhen
Promoting sustainable sporting events
ReSport is a third party independent group from Portland, Oregon. They are involved in providing certification for sustainable athletic events. Their objective is to do more than this, they want to develop a set of standards that can measure sustainability strategies within the sporting world.
Speaking of their goals Marisa McGilliard, Executive Director of Council for Responsible Sport says:
“The greatest change will come when every member of the sports community becomes involved in a fundamental shift towards sustainability.”
ReSport grades events on 5 different categories and has provided certification for mammoth events such as the Nike Women’s Marathon and the LA Marathon.
To date the organisation has primarily been involved with running events but is looking to expand this.
“ReSport is about inspired innovation and unprecedented collaboration to create a sustainable future for sport. From half marathons to football games, lacrosse to snowboarding, each of us as an athlete, spectator, or director has the opportunity to encourage sports to adopt standards of environmental and social responsibility,” says McGilliard.
More Information
Visit the ReSport website
Find out more on the certification process and five categories examined
Speaking of their goals Marisa McGilliard, Executive Director of Council for Responsible Sport says:
“The greatest change will come when every member of the sports community becomes involved in a fundamental shift towards sustainability.”
ReSport grades events on 5 different categories and has provided certification for mammoth events such as the Nike Women’s Marathon and the LA Marathon.
To date the organisation has primarily been involved with running events but is looking to expand this.
“ReSport is about inspired innovation and unprecedented collaboration to create a sustainable future for sport. From half marathons to football games, lacrosse to snowboarding, each of us as an athlete, spectator, or director has the opportunity to encourage sports to adopt standards of environmental and social responsibility,” says McGilliard.
More Information
Visit the ReSport website
Find out more on the certification process and five categories examined
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