April 8th, 2013
Disabled Skiers Association of BC will be hosting a gala at the Sheraton Wall Centre on June 15th to celebrate its 40th anniversary! Tickets can be purchased through the DSABC website.
March 11th, 2013
Metro Vancouver Roller Hockey League announces inline hockey league for youth in Vancouver
February 18th, 2013
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February 5th, 2013
Brian Williams set to host the 47th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards
February 5th, 2013
Harry Jerome Comeback Award goes to Michael Mason
January 28th, 2013
Cast your vote for British Columbia’s best athlete of 2012
July 17th, 2012
Learn more about First Nations people by reading First Nations 101
April 20th, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sport BC to Recognize Sport Heroes in Gibsons, Sunshine Coast Sport BC now accepting nominations for the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Teck RICHMOND, BC (April 20, 2012) – Sport BC is bringing the Community Sport Hero Awards, presented by Teck, to the Town of Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast on [...]
April 10th, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nelson Sport Heroes Announced Ten sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Teck RICHMOND, BC (April 4, 2012) – Sport BC will honour ten dedicated sport leaders from the City of Nelson on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Teck. [...]
April 5th, 2012
ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Public Memorial Service Details Announced for Dr. Gord Sleivert Victoria (April 5, 2012) – On behalf of the family, Canadian Sport Centre Pacific (CSC Pacific) announces that a date has been set for the public memorial service for CSC Pacific’s late Vice President, Dr. Gord Sleivert. WHAT: Public memorial service [...]
April 3rd, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sport BC to Recognize Sport Heroes in Kamloops Sport BC now accepting nominations for the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Teck RICHMOND, BC (March 26, 2012) – Sport BC is bringing the Community Sport Hero Awards, presented by Teck, to the City of Kamloops on May 16, 2012. The awards will [...]
March 15th, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Delta Sport Heroes Announced Ten sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Teck RICHMOND, BC (March 15, 2012) – Sport BC will honour ten dedicated sport leaders from Delta on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Teck. The public award [...]
March 15th, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sport BC to Recognize Sport Heroes in Nelson Sport BC now accepting nominations for the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Teck RICHMOND, BC (March 14, 2012) – Sport BC is bringing the Community Sport Hero Awards, presented by Teck, to the City of Nelson on April 18, 2012. The awards will [...]
March 13th, 2012
Top sport volunteers honoured Sport BC’s Presidents’ Awards recognize 44 volunteers from 22 BC communities Richmond, BC (March 9, 2012) – Forty-four of BC’s key sport volunteers were in the spotlight yesterday at Sport BC’s 18th Annual Presidents’ Awards. The Presidents’ Awards give BC’s Provincial Sport Organizations an opportunity to showcase those individuals who make [...]
March 9th, 2012
Sport BC celebrates BC’s best in amateur sport at the 46th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards presented by TELUS Olympic and Paralympic athletes, coaches and officials among the 17 honoured Richmond, BC (March 8, 2012) – Sport BC honoured the best of BC’s sport community tonight at the River Rock Show Theatre at Sport [...]
February 28th, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Paul McCallum voted best athlete in British Columbia Two-time Grey Cup champion and CFL All-Star claims top spot for Sport BC’s Best of BC award RICHMOND, BC (February 28, 2012) — British Columbians named two-time Grey Cup champion Paul McCallum (Surrey, BC) “BC’s best” in a public vote for Sport BC’s Best [...]
February 21st, 2012
Below is a signed memo from Assistant Deputy Minister, David Galbraith regarding the Canadian Sport Policy Renewal. Canadian Sport Policy Renewal
February 21st, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sport BC honours ski racer Mike Janyk with Community Champion Award Two-time Olympian recognized for significant commitment to sport and community building RICHMOND, BC (February 21, 2012) — Sport BC named Olympic ski racer Mike Janyk (Vancouver, BC) as the recipient of the 2011 Community Champion Award for his athletic achievements and [...]
February 15th, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sport BC to honour Brittany Rogers with Harry Jerome Comeback Award Artistic gymnast overcomes broken ankle to help Team Canada qualify for 2012 London Olympics RICHMOND, BC (February 15, 2012) — Sport BC announced today Brittany Rogers (Coquitlam, BC) as the Harry Jerome Comeback Award winner for 2011. The award, presented [...]
February 10th, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sport BC to honour BC Wheelchair Sports Association Executive Director for lifetime achievement Wheelchair Sports advocate recognized with Daryl Thompson Award for over 30 years of service RICHMOND, BC (February 9, 2012) — Sport BC named Kathy Newman the recipient of this year’s Daryl Thompson Award, presented by the Beedie Group, [...]
February 9th, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trail Sport Heroes Announced Ten sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Teck RICHMOND, BC (February 8, 2012) – Sport BC will honour ten dedicated sport leaders from the City of Trail on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Teck. [...]
January 26th, 2012
Sport BC now accepting nominations for the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Teck RICHMOND, BC (January 26, 2012) – Sport BC is bringing the Community Sport Hero Awards, presented by Teck, to the Corporation of Delta on March 21, 2012. The awards will honour long-standing community volunteers who have made significant contributions to sport. [...]
January 24th, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Who do you think is BC’s best athlete? Sport BC partners with the Province of British Columbia to promote people’s choice award for top BC amateur or professional athlete Richmond, BC (January 24, 2012) – Sport BC, in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, encourages all British Columbians to [...]
January 10th, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Finalists announced for Sport BC’s 46th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards presented by TELUS Winners for performances in 2011 to be honoured at ceremony on March 8, 2012 Richmond, BC (January 10, 2012) – Sport BC announced today the outstanding amateur athletes, coaches and officials named as finalists for [...]
December 14th, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sport BC to recognize sport heroes in Trail Sport BC now accepting nominations for the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Teck RICHMOND, BC (December 14, 2011) – Sport BC will bring the Community Sport Hero Awards, presented by Teck, to the City of Trail on February 8, 2012. The awards will [...]
December 5th, 2011
Sport BC and Teck partner to honour BC sport volunteers Two BC organizations continue Community Sport Hero program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 5, 2011 Richmond, BC – Sport BC announced a new partnership with Teck to continue Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Award volunteer recognition program through 2015. Beginning in 2012, the program will visit [...]
October 6th, 2011
Five sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana RICHMOND, BC (October 6, 2011) – Sport BC will honour five dedicated sport leaders from the city of Dawson Creek on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana. The public award ceremony, hosted at the [...]
September 23rd, 2011
Six sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana RICHMOND, BC (September 23, 2011) – Sport BC will honour six dedicated sport leaders from the District of Summerland on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana. The public award ceremony, hosted at the Summerland [...]
September 12th, 2011
2nd annual Corporate Kids Challenge will help close to 2,700 kids play organized sports NEWS RELEASE VANCOUVER, BC (September 12, 2011) – On Saturday, September 10, 2011, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE and TSX: RBA) welcomed hundreds of people to the 2nd annual Corporate Kids Challenge at its Burnaby, BC headquarters, raising over CA$530,000 for KidSport [...]
September 9th, 2011
Sport BC now accepting nominations for the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana RICHMOND, BC (September 9, 2011) – Sport BC is bringing the Community Sport Hero Awards, presented by Encana, to the City of Dawson Creek on October 18, 2011. The awards will honour long-standing community volunteers who have made significant contributions to [...]
August 31st, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kitimat Sport Heroes Announced Four sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana RICHMOND, BC (August 31, 2011) – Sport BC will honour four dedicated sport leaders from the District of Kitimat on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana. [...]
August 23rd, 2011
(08/17/2011) Ottawa – The Canada Games Council (CGC), in support of Sports Day in Canada on September 17, invites all students, schools and community centres from across the country to Catch the Spirit of the Canada Games by organizing a Canada Games Day. Canada Games Days is an event that offers children of all ages [...]
August 8th, 2011
Sport BC now accepting nominations for the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RICHMOND, BC (August 8, 2011) – Sport BC is bringing the Community Sport Hero Awards, presented by Encana, to the District of Summerland on September 28, 2011. The awards will honour long-standing community volunteers who have made significant [...]
July 20th, 2011
Four sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana RICHMOND, BC (July 19, 2011) – Sport BC will honour 4 dedicated sport leaders from the City of Salmon Arm on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana. The public award ceremony, hosted at the [...]
June 21st, 2011
Tuesday June 21, 2011 3:00 – 4:30 pm PowerPoint Slides of presentation available HERE. In March 2011, the BC Sport Alliance engaged Cathy Pristner-Allinger to work with the Alliance in the continued planning and preparation for a new strategic leadership Sport Agency in British Columbia. Cathy and her colleague Mary Conibear have met with many [...]
June 20th, 2011
Tim Gayda, President and CEO of Sport BC, speaks to The Vancouver Sun on behalf of 64 provincial sport organizations concerning the 2011 Riots in Vancouver. Thanks so much for your coverage on Wednesday night’s riots. As part of the organization for amateur sport in B.C., it made me sick to see what happened to our [...]
June 20th, 2011
Every $1 donation from June 20 – July 3 will support sport registration fees for children from 39 BC communities RICHMOND (Monday, June 20)– With summer just around the corner, KidSport and Triple O’s have teamed up to help BC kids get in the game. Following a successful partnership in 2010 that raised $25,000 for [...]
June 7th, 2011
Sport BC now accepting nominations for the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Richmond, BC – Sport BC is bringing the Community Sport Hero Awards, presented by Encana, to the City of Salmon Arm on July 19, 2011. The awards will honour long-standing community volunteers who have [...]
June 2nd, 2011
Eight sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana For Immediate Release: Monday, June 6th, 2011 Richmond, BC – Sport BC will honour eight dedicated sport leaders from the City of Prince Rupert on Thursday, June 2, 2011 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana. The public award [...]
April 13th, 2011
Six dedicated sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Richmond, BC – Sport BC will honour six dedicated sport leaders from the City of Cranbrook on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana. The public award [...]
April 6th, 2011
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Sport BC now accepting nominations for the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana Richmond, BC – Sport BC is bringing the Community Sport Hero Awards, presented by Encana, to the City of Prince Rupert on Tuesday, May 17th, 2011. Founded in 2001, these awards have honoured long-standing [...]
March 30th, 2011
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Five dedicated sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana Richmond, BC – Sport BC will honour five dedicated sport leaders from the City of North Vancouver on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana. The public [...]
March 14th, 2011
Sport BC now accepting nominations for the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana For Immediate Release: Monday, March 14, 2011 Richmond, BC – Sport BC is bringing the Community Sport Hero Awards, presented by Encana, to the City of North Vancouver on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. The ceremony, held in conjunction with the North [...]
March 8th, 2011
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Six dedicated sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana Richmond, BC – Sport BC will honour six dedicated sport leaders from the City of Coquitlam on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana. The public award [...]
February 28th, 2011
Top sport volunteers honoured Sport BC’s Presidents’ Awards recognize 47 volunteers from 17 BC communities Richmond, BC (February 25, 2011) – Forty-seven of BC’s key sport volunteers were in the spotlight yesterday at Sport BC’s 17th Annual Presidents’ Awards, presented by Impact Canopies. The Presidents’ Awards give BC’s Provincial Sport Organizations an opportunity to showcase [...]
February 24th, 2011
Olympic and Paralympic athletes among 17 honoured Richmond, BC (February 24, 2011) – BC’s sport community gathered tonight at the River Rock Show Theatre to honour the best in amateur sport at the 45th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards presented by TELUS. Athletes, coaches, and officials from across the province were recognized with awards [...]
February 21st, 2011
For Immediate Release: Lauren Woolstencroft voted best athlete in British Columbia 8-time Paralympic Gold Medalist claims top spot for Sport BC award over Olympic gold medalists, NCAA champ RICHMOND, BC (February 21, 2011) – British Columbians named Paralympian Lauren Woolstencroft “BC’s best” in a public online vote for Sport BC’s Best of BC Award presented [...]
February 18th, 2011
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Feb. 18, 2011 Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development PROVINCE HELPS KIDSPORT EXPAND ITS REACH VANCOUVER – Kids across British Columbia will benefit from another cash infusion by the provincial government of $120,000 to help more of them get involved in sport through KidSport BC, announced Stephanie Cadieux, Minister [...]
February 18th, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Olympic record holder and gold medalist recognized for extraordinary contributions both on and off the ice Richmond, B.C. (February 17, 2011) – Sport BC named Olympic gold medalist Denny Morrison (Fort St. John) as the recipient of this year’s Community Champion Award for his significant commitment to sport and community building. [...]
February 15th, 2011
Sport BC now accepting nominations for the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Richmond, BC – Sport BC is bringing the Community Sport Hero Awards, presented by Encana, to the City of Coquitlam on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. The awards will honour long-standing community volunteers who have [...]
February 10th, 2011
For Immediate Release: BC sport sector experiences positive benefits from 2010 Winter Games BC amateur sport releases information on participation and performance advancements in sector one year later Vancouver, BC (February 10, 2011) – The BC Sport Alliance, consisting of 2010 Legacies Now, BC Games Society, Canadian Sport Centre Pacific and Sport BC, announced key [...]
February 3rd, 2011
Local, provincial and national champion for sport Ray Carter recognized with Daryl Thompson Award for over 35 years of service For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 3, 2011 Richmond, BC –Sport BC named Ray Carter (Delta, BC) the recipient of this year’s Daryl Thompson Award, presented by The Beedie Group, for his 35 years of [...]
January 26th, 2011
Sport BC recognizes teen’s return to the court following battle with cancer Richmond, BC – Sport BC announced today Tessa Beauchamp (Surrey, BC) as the Harry Jerome Comeback Award winner for 2010. The award, presented by Canadian Direct Insurance, recognizes a BC amateur athlete who demonstrated great perseverance in the face of adversity – [...]
January 24th, 2011
Eight dedicated sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana Richmond, BC – Sport BC will honour eight dedicated sport leaders from the City of Prince George on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana. The public award ceremony, hosted at the Coast [...]
January 14th, 2011
Winners for performances in 2010 to be honoured at ceremony on February 24, 2011 Richmond, BC – Sport BC announced today the outstanding amateur athletes, coaches and officials named as finalists for 13 of the 17 award categories to be presented at the upcoming Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards, presented by TELUS. The [...]
January 13th, 2011
Sport BC partners with City of Richmond to promote people’s choice award for top BC amateur or professional athlete Richmond, BC – Sport BC, in partnership with the City of Richmond, encourages all British Columbians to have their say in naming the top BC athlete of 2010 by voting online at SportBC.com. The athlete who [...]
January 7th, 2011
Ten dedicated sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana For Immediate Release: Friday, January 7, 2011 Richmond, BC – Sport BC will honour ten dedicated sport leaders from the City of Victoria on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana. The public [...]
January 6th, 2011
Below is some clarification from BC’s Provincial Sport Branch regarding the Sport on the Move funding that was announced in December 2010. The announced funding was distributed directly to the Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) to provide assistance with athlete travel for training and competition and the funds will be used at the discretion of each [...]
January 4th, 2011
Sport BC now accepting nominations for the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana Richmond, BC – Sport BC is bringing the Community Sport Hero Awards, presented by Encana, to the City of Prince George on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. The awards will honour long-standing community volunteers who have made significant contributions to sport. [...]
December 15th, 2010
Sport BC now accepting nominations for the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana Richmond, BC – Sport BC is bringing the Community Sport Hero Awards, presented by Encana, to the City of Victoria on Tuesday, January 18, 2010. The awards will honour long-standing community volunteers who have made significant contributions to sport. Nominations [...]
November 29th, 2010
Nine dedicated sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana Richmond, BC – Sport BC will honour nine dedicated sport leaders from the City of Courtenay on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana. The public award ceremony, hosted at the Crown Isle Golf [...]
November 10th, 2010
Local youth and coaches take part in two-day basketball clinic For Immediate Release: Monday, November 8, 2010 Richmond, BC- The BC Hydro Power of Sport First Nations project wrapped up a brief stop in the Musqueam community on Saturday, November 6, 2010, after two days of basketball clinics aimed at increasing sport participation and infrastructure [...]
November 8th, 2010
Seven dedicated sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by encana For Immediate Release: Thursday, November 4, 2010 Richmond, BC – Sport BC will honour seven dedicated sport leaders from the City of Penticton on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by encana. The award ceremony, [...]
November 5th, 2010
Sport development clinic to build participation, infrastructure For Immediate Release: November 5, 2010 Richmond, BC – Beginning today, the Musqueam community will be treated to a fun two-day basketball clinic that will provide hands-on training for both coaches and athletes, using the Steve Nash Youth Basketball model for youth development. The BC Hydro Power of [...]
October 25th, 2010
Premier Gordon Campbell announced a cabinet shuffle today, resulting in a new Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Information from the Province of British Columbia’s release is below: PREMIER CAMPBELL ANNOUNCES CABINET CHANGES VICTORIA – Premier Gordon Campbell realigned the provincial cabinet today to ensure government’s continued focus on supporting families, education and the [...]
October 21st, 2010
Sport BC now accepting nominations for the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 21, 2010 Richmond, BC – Sport BC is bringing the Community Sport Hero Awards, presented by Encana, to the City of Courtenay on Tuesday, December 7, 2010. The awards will honour long-standing community volunteers [...]
October 4th, 2010
Sport BC now accepting nominations for the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana Richmond, BC – Sport BC is bringing the Community Sport Hero Awards, presented by Encana, to the City of Penticton on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. The awards will honour long-standing community volunteers who have made significant contributions to sport. Nominations [...]
September 30th, 2010
CBC News 27/09/2010 4:43:21 PM Four Canadian broadcasting legends are headed to the CBC Sports Hall of Fame. CBC Sports executive director Scott Moore confirmed Monday that Terry Leibel, Alan Clark, Don E. Brown and Fred Sgambati will be inducted at a ceremony to be held Nov. 18. “We’re pleased to welcome these four newest [...]
September 15th, 2010
Five dedicated sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana Richmond, BC – Sport BC will honour five dedicated sport leaders from the City of Burnaby on Wednesday September 22, 2010 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Encana. The award ceremony, hosted at the Bill Copeland Sports Complex, [...]
September 13th, 2010
Corporate Kids Challenge hosted by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers raises more than CA$270,000 in benefit of KidSport BC Premier Gordon Campbell gives an official kick-start to the annual event by announcing a generous donation from the Province of British Columbia VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (September 13, 2010) – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, (NYSE and TSX: RBA), the world’s [...]
September 13th, 2010
BURNABY – The Province will provide $100,000 to KidSport BC in support of today’s Corporate Kids Challenge to give more children across British Columbia with the opportunity to participate in organized sports, announced Premier Gordon Campbell. “British Columbia is recognized as a national leader in healthy living and physical activity and the more we can [...]
August 13th, 2010
Eight dedicated sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by EnCana For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Richmond, BC – Sport BC will honour eight dedicated sport leaders from Chetwynd on Wednesday August 18, 2010 with our Community Sport Hero Awards presented by EnCana. The award ceremony, hosted at the [...]
August 13th, 2010
Eight dedicated sport volunteers to receive Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards presented by EnCana For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Richmond, BC – Sport BC will honour eight dedicated sport leaders from Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday August 17, 2010 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by EnCana. The award ceremony, hosted at [...]
