Ordinance on the Promotion of Sports (Sports Ordinance) (Sportverordnung) - Subject Matter

1. This ordinance implements the Federal Act on the Promotion of Gymnastics and Sports. It defines the objectives, principles, and measures for sports promotion in the Canton of Uri.

2. Special provisions regarding gymnastics and sports in schools are reserved.

1. The canton and municipalities promote sports with the aim of enhancing the health, well-being, and general performance capacity of the population of all age groups and contributing to the personal development of the youth and social integration.

1. Sports and the promotion of sports outside of school primarily fall under the responsibility of private sports associations and sports clubs, as well as other organizations dedicated to the promotion of sports.

1. The canton, the municipalities, and private organizations dedicated to the promotion of sports collaborate in the interest of sports and sports promotion.

1. Mandatory physical education in schools and the further training of teachers are governed by federal regulations and cantonal education legislation.

1. The Canton grants contributions to private organizations that are dedicated to the promotion of sports and offer a special program for promoting sports activities for children of school age up to the age of 9.

1. The canton conducts "Youth and Sport (Y+S)" under the leadership of the federal government. It collaborates with schools and interested associations, clubs, and youth organizations in this regard.

2. The canton participates in the costs of Y+S within the framework of federal law, to the extent that they are not covered by the federal government. In particular, it participates in the operating costs of Y+S and in the cadre training programs conducted under its responsibility. For this purpose, it establishes an office responsible for Y+S. It also takes out liability insurance for the operation of Y+S.

1. The canton may organize cantonal and regional youth sports events itself or contribute to their execution.

1. The canton advises and informs private organizations dedicated to the promotion of sports among youth. It may support these organizations with contributions.

1. Young athletes are considered to be minors and young adults who belong to the junior squad of a sports federation recognized by the Swiss Olympic Association.

1. The canton advises talented young athletes in coordinating sports and education.

1. The Government Council may enter into tuition agreements to enable young athletes to attend specialized schools. It has the exclusive authority to decide on the associated expenditures.

2. During compulsory schooling, Article 59, Paragraph 1, Letter g of the School Act (RB 10.1111) remains reserved.

3. The Government Council may obligate municipalities to participate in the costs during compulsory schooling.

1. The canton may grant contributions to

a) Sports schools and institutions that provide coordinated sports and education programs

b) The uncovered costs of training for young athletes whose parents reside in the canton of Uri

c) To support specific projects

1. An elite athlete is defined as an adult person residing in the Canton of Uri who is part of a national team of a sports federation recognized by the Swiss Olympic Association.

1. The canton may grant contributions to elite athletes in Olympic sports as well as to elite athletes in non-Olympic or Paralympic sports.

2. The prerequisite for a contribution is the possession of an international Swiss Olympic Card and the demonstration of financial need.

1. The canton advises and informs private organizations dedicated to the promotion of adult sports. It may grant contributions to these organizations.

2. Additionally, it coordinates sports programs for senior citizens.

1. The canton coordinates or organizes the training and counseling of individuals who undertake leadership and training roles in private sports associations, sports clubs, and other organizations dedicated to sports promotion.

2. It may contribute to the training costs.

1. The canton and the municipalities make their school sports facilities available, insofar as this is allowed by school operations and possible, to private sports associations and sports clubs as well as other organizations dedicated to the promotion of sports, on favorable terms for recreational sports activities. Sports facilities are also made available during holidays.

2. The canton, in cooperation with the municipalities and organizations dedicated to the promotion of sports, establishes the foundations for a forward-looking sports facilities policy.

1. The canton may acquire sports equipment for rental in special cases.

1. The canton may grant additional contributions, particularly for the construction of sports facilities or parts thereof, for the maintenance of sports facilities, for the acquisition of sports equipment, to cantonal and regional sports associations, and for cantonal, regional, and national sports events conducted in the canton of Uri.

2. For larger amounts, contributions may be granted in the form of interest-free loans.

1. Expenditures for measures pursuant to this regulation shall generally be charged to the Sports Fund.

2. Exempt from this are expenditures pursuant to Articles 5 to 8, as well as those pursuant to Articles 12, 16, and 17. These are provided through the ordinary credit route.

1. Under the name "Sports Fund," the canton maintains a special financing pursuant to Article 13 of the Ordinance on Financial Management (RB [3.2111](https://rechtsbuch.ur.ch/data/3.2111/de)).

2. The Sports Fund is allocated the following

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| a) | the portion of net proceeds determined by the Governing Council that lottery organizers remit to the canton under the Intercantonal Agreement on the Supervision and Approval of Lotteries and Bets conducted intercantonally or throughout Switzerland, and the allocation of their revenues (RB [70.3911](https://rechtsbuch.ur.ch/data/70.3911/de)) | | |

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| b) | the portion delivered to the canton by the Sport-Toto Society from sports betting | | |

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| c) | donations, bequests, and other contributions from third parties intended for sports purposes | | |

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| d) | the interest from the fund's assets | | |

3. Further allocations are governed by the financial provisions of the cantonal constitution.

1. The Executive Council is in charge of the Sports Fund. It may delegate this authority, in whole or in part, to the competent directorate.

1. The Government Council appoints a Sports Commission as an advisory body. It regulates the duties of the Sports Commission.

1. The Executive Council implements this ordinance in a regulation. It particularly governs the contribution requirements, the assessment of contributions, and the contribution procedure.

1. The Ordinance of December 21, 1972, on the Promotion of Gymnastics and Sports is repealed.

1. This ordinance is subject to an optional referendum. It shall enter into force on January 1, 2007.