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 […]
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 […]
