Sport et Loisir de l'île de Montréal

What Sport et Loisir de l'île de Montréal does

Sport et Loisir de l'île de Montréal (SLIM) is a non-profit regional leisure and sport organization established in 1998 and headquartered at 7333 rue Saint-Denis in Montréal, Québec. Operating under the formal mandate of Quebec's Ministry of Education (MEQ) through the Programme d'aide financière aux unités régionales de services (PAFURS), SLIM functions as the regional Unité Régionale de Loisir et de Sport (URLS) for the Montréal region and serves as the privileged government interlocutor for implementing the 'Au Québec, on bouge!' physical activity, sport, and leisure policy, supplemented by a cultural recreation mandate from the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications (MCC).

SLIM's service portfolio spans three layers: (1) four major coordinated programs — eX3 (outdoor school experiences), Fillactive (multisport for adolescent girls aged 12-17), Jeux du Québec (multi-sport regional games), and Secondaire en spectacle (cultural/artistic program for secondary students); (2) nine financial support programs including Ça bouge sur l'eau (up to $7,500), Ça bouge sur l'île (up to $8,500), Ça sort de l'île (up to 80% of transport, max $10,000/year), circonflexe (up to $49,500 service point / $7,000 equipment), Ensemble pour l'île ($15,000-$25,000), Évènements sportifs (up to $4,000), eX3 financial support (up to $8,500), Mes Premiers Jeux (from $500), and PGPS school health prevention funding; and (3) eight expertise areas providing accompaniment, training, and consultation across physical activity, volunteer management, day camps, ethics/safety/integrity, cultural recreation, parks and recreational spaces (inspection services discontinued 2025), outdoor recreation, and sport. Technology infrastructure consists of digital platforms for member services and financial program administration built on Microsoft Office forms and virtual meeting tools — no proprietary software, no APIs, no mobile applications.

The organization's business model is government-funded non-profit operations: membership is free for qualifying associative, educational, and municipal organizations (current membership cycle April 2024 to March 2028), and core funding flows through MEQ's PAFURS envelope and complementary government programs including MCC. SLIM's member base of 213 organizations collectively mobilizes 4,200 leisure and sport professionals and 8,700 volunteers across Île de Montréal, covering 100% of public primary and secondary schools and 57% of municipal instances in the region. The organization employs 11-50 staff under CEO Josée Scott, with revenue figures not publicly disclosed, and operates within a board-governed structure with 9 elected directors including a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary.

Name

Sport et Loisir de l'île de Montréal

Legal name

Sport et Loisir de l'île de Montréal

Website

https://sportloisirmontreal.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sport et Loisir de l'île de Montréal (SLIM) is a non-profit regional leisure and sport unit (URLS) for the Montréal region, funded by Quebec's Ministry of Education to coordinate programs, distribute financial support, and provide accompaniment to 213 member organizations across associative, educational, and municipal sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Leisure and Sport Coordination Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113), Spectator Sports (71121), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF), Cause, Community & CSR-Linked Sports Partnerships (Foundations, Youth Programs) (MPAKALAJ)

Keywords

• Regional leisure coordination
• Sport development services
• Outdoor recreation programs
• Volunteer management support
• Municipal sport funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Denis

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership: Membership-based organization where membership is free for qualifying organizations in associative, educational, and municipal sectors. Funded through government contributions from the Ministry of Education (MEQ) and other government programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sport et Loisir de l'île de Montréal (SLIM) is the official Unité Régionale de Loisir et de Sport (URLS) for the Montreal region, mandated by Quebec's Ministry of Education to coordinate and develop the leisure, sport, outdoor activity, and physical activity sectors. The organization delivers a portfolio of regional programs (eX3, Fillactive, Jeux du Québec, Secondaire en spectacle), nine financial support programs (Ça bouge sur l'eau, Ça bouge sur l'île, Ça sort de l'île, circonflexe, Ensemble pour l'île, Évènements sportifs, eX3 financial support, Mes Premiers Jeux, PGPS), and eight expertise areas providing accompaniment, training, networking, and consultation to associative, educational, and municipal member organizations across Île de Montréal.

Product overview

Sport et Loisir de l'île de Montréal (SLIM) is a non-profit regional leisure and sport organization (Unité Régionale de Loisir et de Sport - URLS) that does not offer a traditional software product. Rather, it provides a comprehensive portfolio of coordination, support, and financial programs for sport, leisure, outdoor activity, and physical activity on the island of Montreal. The organization's offerings span: (1) Coordinated regional programs including eX3 (outdoor school experiences), Fillactive (multisport for teenage girls), Jeux du Québec (multi-sport games), and Secondaire en spectacle (cultural program); (2) Nine distinct financial support programs (Ça bouge sur l'eau, Ça bouge sur l'île, Ça sort de l'île, circonflexe, Ensemble pour l'île, Événements sportifs, eX3 financial support, Mes Premiers Jeux, PGPS) addressing various needs from equipment lending to event organization; and (3) Eight expertise areas providing accompaniment, training, and consultation services in physical activity, volunteer management, day camps, ethics/safety, cultural recreation, parks/recreational spaces, outdoor recreation, and sports. SLIM serves associative, educational, and municipal sectors across Montreal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eX3: A provincial outdoor experience program in schools funded by the Ministry of Education, coordinated regionally by SLIM to increase outdoor activities for youth.
• Fillactive
• Secondaire en spectacle

Products and services

• eX3 (Expériences plein air) A provincial outdoor experience program funded by the Ministry of Education, coordinated regionally by SLIM to increase outdoor activity opportunities for primary and secondary school students in a safe and structured environment.
• Fillactive A non-competitive multisport team program for secondary school girls aged 12-17, coordinated regionally by SLIM to encourage adolescent girls to stay physically active.
• Jeux du Québec A multi-sport program coordinated regionally by SLIM covering three regional games (Bourassa, Montréal, Lac-Saint-Louis), including regional competitions, provincial finals, and the Mes Premiers Jeux initiation program.
• Secondaire en spectacle A cultural and artistic program coordinated regionally by SLIM under ACLAM supervision, fostering cultural development and artistic expression among secondary school students.
• Ça bouge sur l'eau Financial support program for developing non-motorized nautical activities on Montreal Island's water basins, promoting regular physical activity in nature with maximum support of $7,500.
• Ça bouge sur l'île Financial support program for creating or improving local and regional active lifestyle projects in physical activity, outdoor recreation, park animation, and sport initiation, with maximum support of $8,500.
• Ça sort de l'île Transportation subsidy program encouraging Montreal residents to participate in leisure and sport activities in remote Quebec regions (over 200km), covering up to 80% of transport costs up to $10,000 annually.
• circonflexe Program supporting the creation of equipment lending service points to facilitate physical activity, sports, and recreational practice, with point-of-service support up to $49,500 and equipment purchase support up to $7,000.
• Ensemble pour l'île Financial support program for SLIM member organizations to develop structuring projects aimed at improving community quality of life, ranging from $15,000 to $25,000.
• Soutien financier Évènements sportifs Financial support program for OBNLs acting as organizing committees for sanctioned sports activities, supporting new or existing events up to $4,000.
• Soutien financier eX3 Financial support for public primary (cycle 3) and secondary educational institutions registered in the eX3 program for developing outdoor activity programs up to $8,500 maximum.
• Mes Premiers Jeux Program initiating young people (ages 6-12) to competitive sports pleasure and connecting them with regional sports clubs, offered twice yearly (fall-winter and spring-summer) with funding starting at $500.
• Politique gouvernementale de prévention en santé (PGPS) Government health prevention policy measure (1.4) for Montreal public schools, supporting actions promoting youth health and well-being in school settings, coordinated by SLIM in collaboration with regional PGPS committee.
• Bénévolat - Volunteer management services Volunteer management support including individual and collective accompaniment, specialized training, management tools, and governance support for municipal and associative organizations.
• Camp de jour - Day camp services Day camp mobilization, coordination, and accompaniment services including training, post-training support, and practical tools for day camp managers across Montreal.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and support.

• Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec (MEQ)coreOthersPrimary government partner. SLIM is one of the official Unités Régionales de Loisir et de Sport (URLS) mandated by the Ministry of Education for implementing the 'Au Québec, on bouge!' policy. Mandate defined by Programme d'aide financière aux unités régionales de services (PAFURS).
• Réseau des unités régionales de loisir et de sport du QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial network connecting all regional leisure and sport units across Quebec for coordination and shared initiatives.
• Association québécoise du loisir municipalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial association representing municipal leisure organizations; SLIM is a member.
• Montréal métropole en santémajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health network; SLIM participates in the Montreal physically active axis and coordinates outdoor activities.
• Sports-QuébecmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial sports federation; SLIM coordinates the Jeux du Québec program and collaborates on volunteer recognition.
• ACLAMmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable organization directing the Secondaire en spectacle program; SLIM serves as regional coordinator.
• Réseau de l'action bénévole du Québec (RABQ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial volunteer network; partnership for GEO Bénévoles training and post-training accompaniment.
• Association des camps du Québec (ACQ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial day camp association; collaboration with MEQ and SLIM for day camp management support.
• Canot Kayak QuébecmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial organization developing La route bleue initiative; SLIM coordinates the program on Île de Montréal.
• Eau Vive QuébecmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial organization developing La route bleue initiative; SLIM coordinates the program on Île de Montréal.
• Sport'AidesupportOthersHelp line for victims of violence in leisure and sports; resource promoted by SLIM.
• Chaire de recherche sur la sécurité et l'intégrité en milieu sportif (Université Laval)supportTechnology or IntegrationResearch chair on sports safety and integrity; resource promoted by SLIM.
• Ministry of Education - eX3 program partnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple partners including school boards, nature parks, and outdoor organizations supporting the eX3 outdoor school program.
• Ministère de la Culture et des Communications (MCC)coreOthersGovernment partner for cultural recreation mandate; MCC has entrusted SLIM with regional cultural recreation responsibilities.
• Service de la culture de la Ville de MontréalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal cultural service; collaboration on mutualization project for cultural recreation organizations.
• Centre de l'action bénévole de MontréalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontreal volunteer action center; SLIM is a member for volunteer coordination.
• Concertation MontréalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontreal-wide concertation network; collaboration on Mosaïque urbaine youth podcast project.
• Égale actionsupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on equality in action; SLIM is a member.
• Conseil québécois du loisirmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec leisure council; SLIM is a member.
• Regroupement Loisir et Sport du QuébecmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec recreation and sport grouping; SLIM is a member.
• Culture MontréalsupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontreal cultural organization; SLIM is a member for cultural recreation networking.
• Direction régionale de santé publique de MontréalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional public health directorate; collaboration on MVPA committee for active lifestyle in schools.
• Montréal physiquement active (MPA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontreal physically active network; SLIM participates in coordination committee and Axis 4 for active lifestyle promotion.
• Kino-QuébecmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec physical activity promotion organization; SLIM promotes Kino-Québec scientific committee recommendations.
• Sports QuébecmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial sports federation; collaboration on Mes Premiers Jeux program for youth sports initiation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Association des camps du Québec (ACQ): Provincial day camp association collaborating with MEQ and SLIM on camp management. Comparable as a Quebec non-profit coordinating a specific leisure subsector (day camps) with government funding and member-organization structure.
• Kino-Québec: Quebec government physical-activity promotion organization; SLIM actively promotes Kino-Québec's scientific recommendations. Comparable in mission (promoting physical activity in Quebec) and government-aligned funding model, though Kino-Québec is a government program rather than a non-profit.
• Regroupement Loisir et Sport du Québec: The provincial network that coordinates all regional URLS units across Quebec, including SLIM. It is the most direct peer as it operates at the same conceptual layer (regional sport/leisure coordination) and shares mandate, structure, and government funding relationship.
• Association québécoise du loisir municipal: Provincial association representing municipal leisure organizations; SLIM is a member. Directly comparable as a membership-based coordinator of municipal sport/leisure delivery with similar government mandate and stakeholder ecosystem.
• Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ): Quebec student sport network that overlaps with SLIM in school-based sport programs. Comparable in targeting the educational sector, providing sport programming, and operating as a regional/provincial non-profit with government-aligned funding.
• Conseil québécois du loisir: Quebec-wide leisure council of which SLIM is a member. Operates in the same mandate space (recreation, leisure, community engagement), is government-supported, and serves a similar membership-based constituency of OBNLs.
• Sports-Québec: Provincial sports federation that collaborates with SLIM on Jeux du Québec and volunteer recognition. Comparable in mission (sport development and coordination in Quebec) and government-funded status, though operating at the provincial rather than regional level.

Broad incumbents

• ParticipACTION: National Canadian physical-activity promotion organization. Comparable in mission (encouraging Canadians to be physically active) but operates at the national level with broader scope, larger brand, and corporate-sponsor funding rather than the regional/mandated model of SLIM.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sportloisirmontreal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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