Regulations on the promotion of sports (Sports Regulations) (Sportreglement) - Requirements for Organizations

1. Private sports associations and sports clubs, as well as other private organizations dedicated to sports promotion, may receive contributions under this regulation if they

a) have their headquarters in the Canton of Uri

b) possess a clear legal structure

c) align their sporting activities with the objective of sports promotion according to Article 2 of the Sports Ordinance

d) fulfill the additional requirements under this regulation

2. Private organizations that are oriented towards tourism or commercial purposes are not eligible to receive contributions under this regulation. Exceptions are contributions to non-commercially used infrastructure facilities that largely correspond to the aim of sports promotion pursuant to Article 2 of the Sports Ordinance.

1. Children's Sports Develop the Coordinative Skills and Conditioning Foundations Considering the Psychomotor Developmental Stage of the Children.

2. Children's sports are generally offered in a multi-sport or cross-sport manner.

1. Contributions to Private Organizations Dedicated to the Promotion of Children's Sports

Contributions will be granted if

a) The sports program is approved by the Department of Sports.

b) The leaders possess special training or further education tailored to the age group and the program.

c) The sports program includes at least one activity per week for a minimum of 15 weeks. Justified interruptions are permissible.

d) The relevant federal directives are complied with.

e) The respective school acts as a co-organizer, and the sports program takes place either before or after school hours.

2. A contribution of 20 francs is granted per conducted lesson.

1. In addition to the Federal Youth and Sports Program, the Canton provides contributions to youth endurance tests.

2. The contribution amounts to 3 Swiss Francs per participating person aged between seven and 20 years.

3. Eligible for contributions are youth endurance tests, provided they are based on a physically intensive performance over an extended timeframe. The Sports Department defines the eligible disciplines and the conditions to be met.

1. Contributions to cantonal and regional youth sports events in accordance with Article 8 of the Ordinance on the Promotion of Sports (Sport Ordinance, RB 10.4111) are granted when the Sports Department acts as an organizer or co-organizer, or if the event is of a cantonal nature, has a broad public impact, includes multiple sports, and lasts several days.

2. Contributions to national youth sports camps may be granted if the respective camp aims to promote mass sports. Contributions may also be awarded to organizations that do not meet Article 1, paragraph 1, letter a. The contribution takes into account the number of participants residing in the Canton of Uri.

3. For events within the framework of the Uri School Sports Championships, a basic contribution of 700 Swiss Francs and 3 Swiss Francs per participating person are provided. For participation in Swiss School Sports Championships, the canton covers the costs of travel and registration fees and contributes 5 Swiss Francs per person towards the cost of meals.

1. Private organizations dedicated to promoting sports for children and adolescents, and which conduct regular training sessions for them, shall receive a contribution for each participant starting from the year in which compulsory education begins until the end of the year in which they reach the age of 20. The contribution per year amounts to 5 francs per participant and 45 cents per participant per hour of training.

1. Contributions towards the uncovered costs of education for junior athletes whose parents reside in the canton of Uri shall be granted if the calculation according to the scholarship legislation indicates a corresponding financial need.

2. Irrespective of contributions under Paragraph 1, junior athletes residing in the canton of Uri, who are members of a regional, national, or international squad, shall receive, upon application, the following annual contribution

a) Member of a regional squad recognized by the Directorate of Education and Culture: 500 Swiss Francs

b) Member of a national squad recognized by the Directorate of Education and Culture or holder of a national Swiss Olympic Talents Card: 1,500 Swiss Francs

c) Holder of an international Swiss Olympic Talents Card: 2,000 Swiss Francs

3. The contribution under Paragraph 2 shall only be disbursed if a corresponding net expense for the practice of the relevant sport is demonstrated.

1. Elite athletes who meet the requirements of the Sports Ordinance shall be supported with a contribution. This contribution amounts to a maximum per year of

a) 12,000 Swiss Francs for Olympic sports

b) 6,000 Swiss Francs for non-Olympic or Paralympic sports

2. The Department of Education and Culture shall issue guidelines for assessing the financial needs and the amount of the contribution.

1. Adult Sports encompasses all sporting activities for individuals over the age of 20.

1. Private organizations that focus on promoting sports for older individuals at the cantonal level or perform specific coordination tasks in the field of adult sports may receive a contribution. The Directorate of Education and Culture enters into service agreements with the respective private organizations, which regulate the type of service and its compensation.

2. Private organizations dedicated to sports promotion and participating with teams in a championship operation of the active league or in the adult category receive a contribution per participating team according to the following table

a) Number of championship games per season: 2 to 6 games/rounds/competitions

1. 2 to 3 players (number of players per team required at a minimum), standard flat rate: 100 Swiss francs

2. 2 to 3 players (number of players per team required at a minimum), highest or second-highest active league or adult category: 200 Swiss francs

3. 4 players and up (number of players per team required at a minimum), standard flat rate: 200 Swiss francs

4. 4 players and up (number of players per team required at a minimum), highest or second-highest active league or adult category: 500 Swiss francs

b) Number of championship games per season: 7 games/rounds/competitions and above

1. 2 to 3 players (number of players per team required at a minimum), standard flat rate: 150 Swiss francs

2. 2 to 3 players (number of players per team required at a minimum), highest or second-highest active league or adult category: 300 Swiss francs

3. 4 players and up (number of players per team required at a minimum), standard flat rate: 300 Swiss francs

4. 4 players and up (number of players per team required at a minimum), highest or second-highest active league or adult category: 900 Swiss francs

3. A championship operation as per paragraph 2 refers to two or more competitions, which culminate in an overall ranking.

1. The Department of Sports may, as needed, organize courses either independently or in collaboration with private organizations dedicated to the promotion of sports for individuals undertaking leadership and training roles in private sports associations, sports clubs, and other organizations dedicated to the promotion of sports.

2. If the organization occurs in collaboration with private organizations dedicated to the promotion of sports, contributions towards expenses may be granted to these organizations.

1. A contribution of up to 75 francs per half-day will be allocated towards the training costs of individuals who hold leadership, training, and competition management roles in private sports associations, sports clubs, and other organizations dedicated to sports promotion, with a maximum of 750 francs per training.

2. Eligible for consideration are the pure course costs according to the course announcement, excluding expenses and additional costs.

3. A contribution will only be allocated if the training is directly related to the leadership and training responsibilities of this person and is pertinent to the relevant sport. The contribution will be granted to the organization with which the person concerned is a member.

1. Contributions towards the construction and renovation of sports facilities or parts thereof are granted if the facility primarily serves organized club sports or unstructured leisure sports, the relevant regulations are followed, and the funding and sustainability are assured.

2. The amount of the contribution is determined particularly by the following criteria: regional orientation, functionality, sustainable energy concept, cost-effective construction methods, and availability.

3. A contribution of 10 to 20 percent of the eligible gross construction cost is provided for the construction and renovation of sports facilities or parts thereof, but no more than 200,000 francs, as well as 5 francs per verified volunteer hour.

4. Not eligible for contributions are the construction and renovation of sports facilities or parts thereof that must be carried out due to a legal mandate, primarily serve commercial purposes, or are rejected for environmental protection reasons. Additionally, structural measures and renovations that must be carried out due to environmental legislation are not eligible for contributions.

5. Applications for contributions must be submitted before construction begins.

1. The amounts for the construction and renovation of sports facilities or facility components, and for the acquisition of sports equipment, can be granted in the form of interest-free loans.

2. The loan portion amounts to a maximum of 40 percent of the difference between the eligible gross construction costs minus the contributions from public authorities, but not exceeding 100,000 francs.

3. Private organizations dedicated to sports promotion, which may trigger federal loans for the same project, are not eligible for a loan under this provision.

4. The repayment is regulated in a separate loan agreement.

1. If sports clubs incur costs due to the maintenance of their own sports facilities, they shall be provided with lump sum contributions.

2. If sports clubs incur above-average costs due to the rental of sports facilities, they can be granted contributions of up to 50 percent of the documented rental costs. No contributions will be granted for the rental of sports facilities that are owned by public authorities or are financed with substantial contributions from public authorities.

3. Private organizations that maintain sports facilities primarily serving unstructured recreational sports, such as VITA fitness circuits and cross-country ski trails, receive lump sum contributions. The Education and Culture Directorate concludes performance agreements with the respective private organizations. These performance agreements regulate the type of service and its compensation.

4. In exceptional cases, the government council may grant contributions for the operation and maintenance of sports facilities owned by public law entities, provided these facilities are of supra-regional interest and primarily serve club and recreational sports. Contributions to public law entities are made within the framework of a performance agreement.

**1. A contribution of 30 percent is granted for sports equipment from private organizations dedicated to the promotion of sports, which is directly used for the practice of the respective sport.**

2. The invoice amount is decisive for the contribution calculation.

3. Excluded are contributions to the acquisition of personal and private equipment items such as mountain bikes and road bikes, rackets, skis, snowboards, personal weapons, personal sports and gaming equipment of all kinds, as well as clothing of all kinds.

4. A contribution of 30 percent is granted for sports equipment purchased by municipalities, provided this equipment is made available for organized club sports or informal recreational sports free of charge.

5. Installed components of sports facilities, such as bars, rings, climbing walls, equipment with floor, wall, or ceiling anchors, or fixed outdoor equipment and spare parts are not considered sports equipment.

1. Private sports associations receive an activity-related contribution. The Department of Education and Culture enters into performance agreements with the respective private sports associations. These performance agreements regulate the type of service provided and the compensation for such services.

2. In deviation from Article 1, Paragraph 1, Letter a, agreements can also be concluded with Central Swiss sports organizations that do not have their headquarters in the Canton of Uri, provided they have their own youth teams in which athletes from the Canton of Uri are adequately involved.

**1. To Private Organizations Conducting Cantonal, Regional, and National Sports Events in the Canton of Uri**

Lump sum contributions ranging from 300 to 3,000 Swiss Francs can be granted to private organizations conducting cantonal, regional, and national sports events in the Canton of Uri. For private organizations conducting international sports events in the Canton of Uri, lump sum contributions of up to 10,000 Swiss Francs can be granted.

**2. Reallocation Due to Weather Conditions**

If an event is planned in the Canton of Uri and must be relocated to a different canton due to weather conditions (such as lack of snow), contributions will still be granted.

**3. Calculation of the Contribution Amount**

The amount of the contribution is determined by a points system, which considers the duration of the sports event, the number of participants, and the usual financial expenditure for the respective sports event. In special cases, higher contributions may be granted. The Department of Education and Culture determines the points system.

**4. Exclusions from Contribution**

No contributions will be awarded if a contribution has already been granted under Article 4, or if the events are part of the regular championship operations or have a club-internal orientation, such as club races, fun tournaments, sponsor runs, and the like.

1. Athletic activities of people with disabilities are supported according to the provisions of this regulation.

2. The government council and the education and cultural directorate may, within the scope of their responsibilities, support additional athletic activities deviating from the provisions of this regulation, insofar as it seems appropriate.

1. Contributions to private organizations pursuant to Article 5, Article 9 paragraph 2, Article 11, Article 14 paragraphs 1 and 2, and Article 15 shall be disbursed annually upon submission of an appropriate application. The Sports Department provides the necessary documentation, reviews the submissions, and submits a payment request to the Directorate of Education and Culture.

2. Applications pursuant to Article 7, Article 7a, Article 12, Article 13, and Article 17 may be submitted to the Sports Department on a case-by-case basis. As a general rule, applications should be submitted before the corresponding measures are implemented.

3. No contributions will be granted for applications that are not submitted in a timely manner. Contributions received unjustly will be reclaimed.

1. Contributions, the amount of which is clearly determined by these regulations, shall be allocated by the Department of Education and Culture.

2. Contributions for which a discretionary scope exists under these regulations shall be allocated by the Department of Education and Culture up to an amount of 12,000 Swiss Francs, and by the Government Council for amounts exceeding this.

1. There is no legal entitlement to contributions under this regulation unless such entitlement arises from the Sports Ordinance.

2. Contributions under this regulation are only made within the scope of the approved credits or within the scope of the financial resources available to the Sports Fund.

1. The Sports Commission advises the Government Council, the Directorate of Education and Culture, and the Sports Department on all matters concerning sports and sports promotion.

2. Furthermore, it has the following duties

a) to submit proposals to the Directorate of Education and Culture regarding the allocation of contributions

b) to periodically organize honors for athletes

1. The Regulation of August 14, 2007, on the Promotion of Sports is repealed.

1. This regulation shall enter into force on January 1, 2012.