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GAMES MISSION [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sports (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- National Sport Centre - Montréal
1, record 1, English, National%20Sport%20Centre%20%2D%20Montr%C3%A9al
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The creation of the National Sport Centre in Montréal was announced in April 1997. Its offices are located at the complexe sportif Claude-Robillard in Montréal, Quebec. Its mission is to help high performance athletes better prepare in order to achieve top performances at Olympic Games, World Championships and other major international competitions. The partners are : Sport Canada, the Canadian Olympic Association, the Coaching Association of Canada, the Québec Ministry of Municipal Affairs(Sport Branch), the City of Montréal and Sports-Québec. 1, record 1, English, - National%20Sport%20Centre%20%2D%20Montr%C3%A9al
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Centre national du sport de Montréal
1, record 1, French, Centre%20national%20du%20sport%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La création du Centre national du sport de Montréal a été annoncée en avril 1997. Ses bureaux sont situés au complexe sportif Claude-Robillard à Montréal (Québec). La mission de cet organisme est d'aider les athlètes de haut niveau à mieux se préparer en vue de figurer parmi les meilleurs aux Jeux olympiques, aux championnats du monde et à d'autres grandes compétitions internationales. Les partenaires sont : Sport Canada, l'Association olympique canadienne, l'Association canadienne des entraîneurs; le ministère québécois des Affaires municipales (Direction des sports), la ville de Montréal et Sports-Québec. 1, record 1, French, - Centre%20national%20du%20sport%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Comité International Olympique (CIO) demande de respecter le nom des Jeux Olympiques tel qu'établi dans la Charte olympique, soit d'utiliser la majuscule «O». Par contre, les règles d'écriture de la langue française recommandent d'utiliser «Jeux olympiques», graphie préconisée par Sport Canada. 2, record 1, French, - Centre%20national%20du%20sport%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Culture (General)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Music (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Three Sisters Scottish Festival Society
1, record 2, English, Three%20Sisters%20Scottish%20Festival%20Society
former designation, correct, Alberta
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small organization founded in 1991 [whose mission was] to promote and encourage Celtic culture in all its forms(dance, music and sports) and to establish the Canmore Highland Games as an entertainment/cultural destination event. 2, record 2, English, - Three%20Sisters%20Scottish%20Festival%20Society
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Three Sisters Scottish Festival Society was dissolved in April 2017 and replaced by the Malcolm Scottish Society. 3, record 2, English, - Three%20Sisters%20Scottish%20Festival%20Society
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Culture (Généralités)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Musique (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Three Sisters Scottish Festival Society
1, record 2, French, Three%20Sisters%20Scottish%20Festival%20Society
former designation, correct, Alberta
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Petit organisme local fondé en 1991 et dissout en 2017. 2, record 2, French, - Three%20Sisters%20Scottish%20Festival%20Society
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Depuis avril 2017, la Malcolm Scottish Society, chapeautée par la ville de Spring Creek, remplit les fonctions auparavant remplies par la Three Sisters Scottish Festival Society. 2, record 2, French, - Three%20Sisters%20Scottish%20Festival%20Society
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 1995 Canada Winter Games Mission Statement 1, record 3, English, 1995%20Canada%20Winter%20Games%20Mission%20Statement
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The 1995 Grande Prairie Canada Winter Games Host Society is dedicated to creating a positive climate for an unparalleled celebration of Sport and Culture which will leave the athletes and all those touched by their involvement in the 1995 Canada Games with a legacy rich in memories, new opportunities, and pride as Canadians. 1, record 3, English, - 1995%20Canada%20Winter%20Games%20Mission%20Statement
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Énoncé de mission des Jeux d'hiver du Canada de 1995
1, record 3, French, %C3%89nonc%C3%A9%20de%20mission%20des%20Jeux%20d%27hiver%20du%20Canada%20de%201995
proposal
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La société hôte des Jeux d'hiver du Canada de 1995 s'est engagée à créer une ambiance positive qui permettra aux athlètes et à tous les participants de célébrer le sport et la culture comme jamais auparavant. Des souvenirs inoubliables, de nouveaux défis à relever et un sentiment de fierté à l'égard du Canada, voilà en quoi consistera l'héritage des Jeux [qui se tiendront à Grande Prairie en 1995]. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%89nonc%C3%A9%20de%20mission%20des%20Jeux%20d%27hiver%20du%20Canada%20de%201995
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Traduction proposée par un traducteur, Winnipeg. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%89nonc%C3%A9%20de%20mission%20des%20Jeux%20d%27hiver%20du%20Canada%20de%201995
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-10-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sports (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Seniors Games Association
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Seniors%20Games%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CSGA 1, record 4, English, CSGA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Through both active and passible games our mission is to influence personal behavior and social supports that encourage healthy active living for older adults in Canada. 1, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Seniors%20Games%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des jeux d'aînés
1, record 4, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20jeux%20d%27a%C3%AEn%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CSGA 1, record 4, French, CSGA
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-10-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- International Olympic Truce Foundation
1, record 5, English, International%20Olympic%20Truce%20Foundation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- IOTF 1, record 5, English, IOTF
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In July 2000, the International Olympic Truce Foundation (IOTF) was created with a view to promoting peace through sport and the Olympic ideal. 2, record 5, English, - International%20Olympic%20Truce%20Foundation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The mission of the International Olympic Truce Foundation is to promote the Olympic Ideals, to serve peace, friendship and international understanding. In particular, to uphold the observance of the Olympic Truce, calling for all hostilities to cease during the Olympic Games and beyond, and mobilizing the youth of the world in the cause of peace. 3, record 5, English, - International%20Olympic%20Truce%20Foundation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Fondation Internationale pour la Trêve Olympique
1, record 5, French, Fondation%20Internationale%20pour%20la%20Tr%C3%AAve%20Olympique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- FITO 1, record 5, French, FITO
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En juillet 2000, la Fondation Internationale pour la Trêve Olympique (FITO) a été établie dans le but de promouvoir la paix par le biais du sport et de l'idéal olympique. 2, record 5, French, - Fondation%20Internationale%20pour%20la%20Tr%C3%AAve%20Olympique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Football Canada
1, record 6, English, Football%20Canada
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Amateur Football Association 2, record 6, English, Canadian%20Amateur%20Football%20Association
former designation, correct
- CAFA 3, record 6, English, CAFA
correct
- CAFA 3, record 6, English, CAFA
- Canadian Rugby Union 4, record 6, English, Canadian%20Rugby%20Union
former designation, correct
- CRU 5, record 6, English, CRU
former designation, correct
- CRU 5, record 6, English, CRU
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Football Canada was initially established October 21, 1882. It was known as the Canadian Rugby Union(CRU), with the specific purpose of organizing play-off games between various union champions.... On January 1, 1967, a legally-constituted body designated as the Canadian Amateur Football Association(CAFA) became the successor to the CRU. In 1986, CAFA's name changed to FOOTBALL CANADA to better reflect its heritage image and carry out its national mission. 5, record 6, English, - Football%20Canada
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Association. 6, record 6, English, - Football%20Canada
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Football Canada
1, record 6, French, Football%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Association canadienne de football amateur 2, record 6, French, Association%20canadienne%20de%20football%20amateur
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- Fédération canadienne du rugby 3, record 6, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20canadienne%20du%20rugby
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- Canadian Rugby Union 4, record 6, French, Canadian%20Rugby%20Union
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- CRU 4, record 6, French, CRU
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- CRU 4, record 6, French, CRU
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Football Canada s'est constitué le 21 octobre 1882. Football Canada était à l'origine connu sous le nom de Canadian Rugby Union (CRU) et son objet consistait précisément à organiser les matchs éliminatoires entre les différentes équipes de la fédération. [...] Le 1er janvier 1967, la CRU a été remplacée par l'Association canadienne du football amateur (ACFA), personne juridique de droit public. En 1986, l'ACFA est devenue FOOTBALL CANADA pour mieux refléter sa dimension patrimoniale et remplir sa mission nationale. 4, record 6, French, - Football%20Canada
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Association. 5, record 6, French, - Football%20Canada
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Appellations confirmées par l'association. 6, record 6, French, - Football%20Canada
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-03-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sports - General
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- BC Seniors Games Society
1, record 7, English, BC%20Seniors%20Games%20Society
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission : to promote active participation by the seniors in sport, recreation, fitness, culture and self-education; to demonstrate the values and abilities of seniors and create an awareness contribution to the Canadian lifestyle; to encourage physical, social, and creative achievement throughout participation and friendly competition; to engender a sense of community spirit by providing the opportunity and catalyst for bringing seniors, their families and community at large, to participate in the B. C. Seniors Games, to organize the B. C. Seniors Games. 1, record 7, English, - BC%20Seniors%20Games%20Society
Record 7, Key term(s)
- British Columbia Seniors Games Society
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sports - Généralités
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- BC Seniors Games Society
1, record 7, French, BC%20Seniors%20Games%20Society
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-09-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- games mission 1, record 8, English, games%20mission
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- délégation aux jeux 1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation%20aux%20jeux
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- délégation envoyée aux jeux 1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation%20envoy%C3%A9e%20aux%20jeux
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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