SporTT is committed to advancing the growth and sustainability of sport across Trinidad and Tobago through strategic funding, comprehensive oversight, and expert guidance of 15 National Governing Bodies for sport (NGBs). We work closely with these NGBs—each entrusted with nurturing and expanding their respective sports and recognised as the bona fide representative by the corresponding international governing body for their sport.
Our collaboration with NGBs is governed by a Service Level Agreement (SLA), which outlines the annual expectations for entities receiving government funding and the outputs they must deliver. Funding through this SLA is guided by the National Sport Policy and the Policy Guidelines on the Disbursement of Grant Funds. The Agreement serves as a compass, directing how the funds should be used and setting clear expectations for the outcomes of our financial support.
The outcomes outlined by the SLA relate to the following areas:
- Athlete Development
- Coach Development
- Administrator and Official Development
- Increasing Participation in sport (Communities, Schools, Special Interest Groups)
- High-Performance Development and Structure
Continuous monitoring of progress against the SLA encourages NGB administrators to elevate their own standards of professionalism and to maintain a robust developmental framework that governs all areas of their sport. It also motivates NGBs to set and attain specific performance targets and to become beacons of excellence against which other NGBs can measure their own advancement.
As NGBs attain their targets in accordance with the SLA, it assures SporTT that they are making strides towards their development goals. Meticulous financial oversight also encourages accountability by NGBs through their financial reporting, ensuring that every dollar invested—over $25 million annually—yields maximum impact.
SporTT operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Sport and Community Development. Our endeavours, therefore, align with broader national objectives, and the desire for a vibrant sporting landscape. In a nutshell, we transcend mere financial support; we are a catalyst for developing an environment that stimulates sustainable growth, nurtures talent and fosters a culture of excellence that resonates at all levels of participation in sport.