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 […]
5th annual virtual event supports KidSport chapters across BC For Immediate Release – March 25, 2025 – KidSport’s annual MOVE430 Challenge is back for 2025 and kicks off April 1st. This fun, virtual event challenges participants to move for at least 30 minutes each day for 30 consecutive days in April all to support their […]
Sport BC celebrated the 57th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The event was hosted by CBC’s Scott Russell, recognizing the province’s best in amateur sport including athletes, coaches, teams, and officials for outstanding performances in their 2024 sport season. “The 57th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards celebrated […]
For Immediate Release – February 27, 2025 (Vancouver, BC) BC Women & Sport is excited to recognize three deserving women that will be celebrated at the 57th Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Two women will be honoured with the prestigious In Her […]
For Immediate Release – February 21, 2025 (Vancouver, BC) Leslie Buchanan recalls the day she stood on a street corner waiting to cheer on a high school friend competing in a local triathlon. The West Vancouver teen’s life changed when a race official asked if she could help by handing out water at the race […]
For Immediate Release – February 19, 2025 (Vancouver, BC) Presidents’ Awards Presented by Sport BC recognizes the importance of volunteers in sport. The significant role volunteers play in the sport sector is celebrated through Sport BC’s Presidents’ Awards. The Presidents’ Awards presented by Sports With Balls are given to volunteers from Sport BC member and […]
Media Advisory – February 11, 2025 – (Vancouver, BC) Ihor Verys knew he was in for the challenge of a lifetime when he received his invitation to take part in the 2024 Barkley Marathons. The invitation-only ultrarunning event is infamous for many reasons – few participants ever finish the 100-mile event and those who have […]
Increased demand putting significant strain on funding resources VANCOUVER, BC – February 6, 2025 — The KidSport program in BC had another record-setting year for their granting program in 2024. The organization, which provides funding to help cover the cost of sport registration fees for families facing financial barriers, funded a season of sport for […]
VANCOUVER, BC – February 4, 2025 — Sport BC and KidSport BC are pleased to announce Malindi Elmore as this year’s recipient of the KidSport Community Champion Award, which will be presented at Sport BC’s 57th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards on Thursday, March 6 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The KidSport Community Champion […]
Media Advisory – January 29, 2025 – (Vancouver, BC) Zachary Clay was full of optimism when he began his floor routine at a 2015 international gymnastics event in Switzerland. At the time, the 20-year-old Abbotsford Twisters gymnast was looking to qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. An awkward landing on a double jump […]
