Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion awards $723,023 to community organizations and athletes
On Thursday, February 5, Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion welcomed nearly 186 volunteers from the sports, recreation, arts and culture sectors, as well as from social development and diversity, along with emerging athletes, to award grants totaling approximately $723,023 in support of their initiatives and activities.
Focused on networking, the event aimed to thank volunteers from 90 organizations recognized by the City for their valuable involvement in the community. Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion provides annual financial assistance to these organizations, in addition to offering logistical support for their events and making facilities available for meetings or storage. This year, a total of $717,734 was allocated to them.
“Our city is what it is thanks to you. Thanks to your commitment, your energy, and the time you generously give. Without you, it would be impossible to offer so many activities and services, for both young children and seniors. You contribute every day to making our city a dynamic and welcoming place to live. On our end, the City is here to support you, not only through grants, but also by providing modern and accessible facilities such as the Centre multisports André-Chagnon, the Jean-Marc-Ducharme Centre, the arena, the municipal hub, and several sports facilities, both new and upcoming,” said Paul Dumoulin, Mayor of Vaudreuil-Dorion.
Participants also had the opportunity to attend a conference led by Sylvain Guimond, Doctor of Sports Psychology, physical educator, and osteopath. With over 20 years of experience, Sylvain is a recognized practitioner in the fields of posture and sports. An internationally renowned speaker, he shares inspiring advice with businesses, athletes, and the general public. The author of several bestsellers, he also contributes to the success of numerous television programs broadcast on RDS, V (formerly TQS), Radio-Canada, and TVA. During his presentation, Sylvain Guimond addressed various topics such as motivation, leadership, and innovation.
Grants for athletes
The evening also provided an opportunity to award $5,289.95 to eight young athletes from Vaudreuil-Dorion competing in various disciplines, identified as Prospect, Development, or Elite by their respective federations. This financial support, provided through the Athlete Support Policy, aims to recognize the athletic performance of young athletes from Vaudreuil-Dorion and encourage their participation in major sporting events such as championships, selections, or competitions at the provincial, national, or international level, as well as specialization or advanced training camps recognized by their federation and necessary for their development.
This year, the following athletes received funding to help cover part of their participation in various sporting events:
- Aurélie Bélanger, indoor volleyball
- Jonathan Hinse, bicycle
- Alexanne Martel-Baril, short track speed skating
- Emma Pelletier, softball
- Naomi Pelletier, softball
- Jacob Roy, box lacrosse
- Tristan Roy, field lacrosse
- Anne Vaillancourt, swimming
Mayor Paul Dumoulin also wished to highlight the commitment of local athletes: “I would also like to congratulate the young athletes who received a scholarship. No matter how far their journey takes them, the values they develop through sport will stay with them for life.”
All details and eligibility criteria for the Policy for Recognizing Organizations and the Athlete Support Policy are available on the City’s website, in the Municipal Policies section.
