Media Advisory – January 19, 2026 – (Vancouver, BC) Sport BC is pleased to announce the finalists to be recognized and celebrated at the upcoming 58th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards taking place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The event, to be hosted by CBC’s Scott Russell, recognizes the […]
Vancouver, BC – December 4, 2025 – KidSport has launched its 14th annual Give the Gift of Sport campaign, calling on British Columbians to donate this holiday season to help break down financial barriers for children seeking to play organized sport in 2026. The campaign, which launched on November 24, runs until January 5, 2026. […]
Connecting BC’s Sport Leaders, Shaping the Future of Sport Events Richmond, BC – November 21, 2025 – Sport BC, Toa Consulting and Richmond Sport Hosting, hosted the inaugural Sport Event Exchange BC (SEEBC) conference, bringing together over 175 sport leaders, municipalities, and organizations from across British Columbia. This landmark event marks a pivotal step in […]
For Immediate Release – November 7, 2025, – (Vancouver, BC) Sport BC recognizes the vital role volunteers play in amateur sport through its Community Sport Hero Awards. These awards honour volunteers from Sport BC member and partner organizations who demonstrate the spirit of volunteerism through years of dedication and commitment, enhancing their local community. The […]
Province of BC proclaims October 5-11, 2025 as KidSport BC Powered by Sport BC Week Acknowledging KidSport’s impact to help level the playing field for kids in need across the province FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2025 Vancouver, BC – The Province of British Columbia will officially proclaim October 5th to 11th, 2025 as KidSport […]
For Immediate Release – September 3, 2025 – (Vancouver, B.C.) Sport BC is pleased to announce that Stephanie Rudnisky will be joining the organization as Program Manager, effective September 8, 2025. In this role, Stephanie will play a key part in delivering and advancing Sport BC’s core services and initiatives, supporting the more than 80 […]
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 […]
The Delivering on Diversity Award was established by the Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport to amplify the Province of BC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. The inaugural recipient in 2020 was BC Golf, followed by PacificSport Fraser Valley, and last year the recipient was Volleyball BC. Sport BC is pleased to announce the […]
For Immediate Release – April 25, 2025 – (Vancouver, BC) Sport BC recognizes the importance of volunteers in amateur sport. The significant role volunteers play in their community is celebrated through Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards. The award is to honour volunteers from Sport BC member and partner organizations who demonstrate the spirit […]
Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (March 31, 2025) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) proudly announced the inaugural recipients of its Athletes of the Year awards during Sport BC’s 57th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards on March 6, 2025. Presented in partnership with Sport BC, these […]
