For Immediate Release – June 23, 2025 (Vancouver, BC)
Sport BC is pleased to announce its Board of Directors elected at its Annual General Meeting. The Chair and Vice-Chair were elected by the Board of Directors at the first meeting of the Board on June 23, 2025.
Rob Newman, President and CEO of Sport BC says, “I applaud the Board of Directors for volunteering to govern our organization, while coming to the organization with diverse sport experiences. Each Director believes in the transformative power of sport and the importance for Sport BC to advocate on behalf of the sector. I congratulate Judy Joseph-Black and Allan Prazsky on being elected to their respective postions, together with our Board of Directors and staff team we will all work to serve our membership ensuring sport thrives in British Columbia.”
Sport BC’s 2025-2026 Board of Directors.
Chair, Judy Joseph-Black
Vice-Chair, Allan Prazsky
Director, Andrew Ference
Director, Brian McCalder
Director, Janet Petras
Director, Duncan Wood
Of being elected Chair of Sport BC Judy Joseph-Black shared, “I am honoured to serve in the capacity of Chair and I thank my fellow board members for the trust they have instilled in me. Sport BC has proven itself to be a leader in the growth of amateur sport and I look forward to serving our members, the backbone of our sector.”
The 2024-2025 activities of Sport BC were shared at the Annual General Meeting and highlights are in the organization’s Annual Report which can be accessed at https://sportbc.com/about/
About Sport BC
Sport BC believes in the power of sport and is committed to building stronger communities through positive sport experiences. Our goal is to enhance and support sport participation in British Columbia ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive through sport. Through KidSport BC, BC Amateur Sport Fund, and BC Women and Sport along with our services Sport BC Insurance, and Payroll and Group Benefits; Sport BC supports our seventy-eight member organizations. Keep up to date @SportBC #PoweredBySportBC
Media Contact
Allison Mailer
Sport BC, VP Operations
778-839-8576