For Immediate Release – July 7, 2026 – (Vancouver, BC)
Sport BC announced its Board of Directors at its Annual General Meeting and named its Chair and Vice-Chair at a recent Board Meeting. Sport BC is the non-profit sport federation, representing 78 Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs), Multi-Sport Organizations (MSOs), and Disability Sport Organizations (DSOs) in British Columbia. As a member-based organization, Sport BC offers services and programs to build the capacity of our members and advocate on their behalf to improve the landscape for organized amateur sport in BC.
Sport BC is proud to announce the 2026-2027 Board of Directors:
- Chair, Judy Joseph-Black
- Vice-Chair, Allan Prazsky
- Director, Janet Petras
- Director, Brian McCalder
- Director, Duncan Wood
- Director, Andrew Ference
Of the newly elected Board, Rob Newman, President and CEO of Sport BC says, “I congratulate applaud the Board of Directors for volunteering to lead our organization, each believe in the transformative power of sport and the importance for Sport BC to advocate on behalf of the sector. Individually, they each bring unique skill sets and talents to our organization and collectively they have a passion and knowledge of sport. Together our Board of Directors and staff team work to serve our membership to ensure sport is thriving in our province.”
The 2025-2026 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/reports/
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
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778-839-8576
