| Project Description: |
- Door-to-door survey of residents of North
and South Point Douglas, Winnipeg, Manitoba on the topic of Organized
Sports. Target population was households with children and youth 17 years
and under. It was estimated that there were approximately 250 households
with children. However, each house in the community had to be canvassed to
ensure that all houses with children were contacted.
- Survey Objective: To build on the
information gathered for the Norquay Community Centre in the 2008
community survey, focusing specifically on the topic of organized sports;
the level of interest, current participation, barriers to participation,
and the level of interest/participation if barriers were removed.
- Special Challenges: Due to
delays on the client end, the survey was begun several weeks later than
expected. The survey results were needed for the purposes of planning for
spring recreation programs, so the survey had to be done during this
winter period. Interviewers had to canvass the entire community in a
limited time frame, working in extreme cold, and working after dark. In spite
of these challenges, the survey was completed on time and on budget, with
the process and results exceeding the client's expectations.
- In addition to gathering input on organized sports,
the survey provided the Norquay Community Centre with the following
information:
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Contact information for households with children |
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A list of 65 willing volunteers |
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feedback on additional programs and activities desired |
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