Sport Act (SportG) - Principle (SportG)

1. The canton promotes sports activities for the population of all age groups, provided that this task is not undertaken by third parties and the federal government is not responsible.

2. It may support individuals as well as private and public-law institutions.

1. Implementation Provisions on Physical Education and Sports in Schools in the Context of Federal Law are the Subject of School Legislation.

1. The canton may coordinate sports events such as courses, camps, and similar activities offered by individuals, private or public-law organizations.

2. It may support such events through contributions.

3. If deemed necessary, it may also offer its own events in exceptional cases.

1. The canton may train, have others train, or contribute to the training of the necessary management, care, and supervisory personnel.

2. It may compensate these individuals for their activities or contribute to their compensation.

1. The canton may provide contributions towards the acquisition of necessary materials.

2. Insofar as it seems necessary, it may, in exceptional cases, make acquisitions itself.

1. The canton may contribute to the construction of necessary facilities.

2. In exceptional cases, when deemed necessary, it may construct facilities itself.

3. Construction within the meaning of this article also includes expansions and complete renovations of facilities, but not maintenance work.

1. The canton builds and maintains an indoor swimming pool in Appenzell.

2. It may establish an operating company or another operational organization, or transfer the management through a performance agreement.

3. The school municipalities of the inner region shall contribute 55 percent to the operational deficit of the indoor swimming pool. The distribution of contributions among the school municipalities shall be dependent on financial capacity, while location advantages and other specific circumstances may also be considered.

1. The canton shall conclude a liability insurance policy that comprehensively insures the leaders and participants involved in sports activities within the children's and youth sports sector.

1. The canton covers the expenses for sports promotion according to Articles 3-7 of this law from general state funds, from funds provided for this purpose, as well as with funds provided by the federal government for this purpose.

2. There is no legal entitlement to cantonal benefits.

1. Cantonal Contributions to Events and Training May Be Contingent Upon

a) Appropriate Self-Financing by the Applicant;

b) Contributions from Interested Districts and Municipalities;

c) Contributions from Interested Third Parties;

d) Management, Supervision, and Oversight by Cantonally Recognized Personnel;

e) The Promotion of Sports among Children and Young People.

2. Cantonal Contributions to the Procurement of Materials and the Establishment of Facilities May Be Contingent Upon the Conditions Mentioned in Paragraph 1 Subsections a-c of this Article.

3. Cantonal Contributions Are Not Granted to Profit-Seeking Individuals or Organizations.

1. The Grand Council enacts the implementing provisions necessary for this law.

1. This law shall enter into force upon approval by the Landsgemeinde.