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April 29, 2015
Watch live! BC Soccer Adult Provincials, May 9 & 10
During the weekend of May 9 - 10, British Columbia's top adult soccer teams will converge in Langley for the annual BC Soccer Adult Provincial Championships.
Featuring U21, Masters, Classics and Premier men's and women's teams as well as the Special Olympics BC showcase match, this event has something for every soccer fan.
View the full schedule and watch online at viasport.ca/tv. |
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April 29, 2015 | NEWS
ViaSport is seeking two passionate individuals to fill the following roles:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO):
ViaSport is seeking a strategist, relationship builder and visionary to provide leadership to ViaSport and the BC sport sector in the role of CEO. Read the full job description and apply online by 5:00 pm PT on May 13, 2015.
HR & Finance Administrator:
ViaSport is seeking a passionate individual to support day-to-day operations within the department of Finance & Operations. Read the full job description and apply online by 4:00 pm PT on May 6, 2015.
Learn more at viasport.ca/careers. |
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April 29, 2015 | NEWS
ViaSport is excited to welcome Tom Walker to our team in the new role of Community Sport Development Coordinator. In this role, Tom will act as a community leader for ViaSport, promoting physical literacy and the Canadian Sport for Life initiative at a variety of events across the province.
Read Tom's full bio on the ViaSport staff page.
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April 27, 2015 | NEWS
Congratulations to the four BC women selected to compete for Team Canada at the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015:
- Karina LeBlanc - Maple Ridge, BC
- Sophie Schmidt - Abbotsford, BC
- Emily Zurrer - Crofton, BC
- Christine Sinclair (Team Captain) -
Burnaby, BC
We look forward to cheering them on as they take to the world stage in 40 days here on home turf!
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April 29, 2015 | NEWS
The deadline to apply for the 2015-16 BC Sport Participation Program (BCSPP) is fast approaching - next Thursday, May 7, 2015.
The BCSPP funding program supports province-wide projects that attract children and youth, Aboriginal, seniors and people with disabilities to lead active and healthy lifestyles through involvement in sport.
Read the grant guidelines to find out if your project is eligible and apply today!
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April 22, 2015 | NEWS
Anniversaries – Celebrating Great Moments in BC Sport is the newest temporary exhibit at the BC Sports Hall of Fame
The exhibition features memorable moments from ice hockey, golf, basketball, baseball, wrestling and triathlon, in addition to some original sport artwork by Jennifer Ettinger.
Explore 800 square feet of artifacts and watch a highlight video marking significant anniversaries this year.
Read on to view the full press release.
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April 15, 2015 | COACHING
The University of British Columbia will be offering an exciting new graduate certificate for high performance coaches and technical sport leaders in August 2015.
The Canadian Sport Institute Pacific (CSI Pacific) has partnered with UBC to create the program, which has been endorsed by the Coaching Association of Canada.
Sign up for an online information session happening Tuesday, May 5 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm.
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Events
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April 30, 2015 | Kelowna
Register now! PacificSport Interior is excited to welcome Bill Green, Trip Play Athletics Founder, to Kamloops. Bill Green will host two FREE Athletic Scholarships information sessions for busy families at the Tournament Capital Centre.
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May 2, 2015 | Victoria
PISE and the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame will host the 6th Annual Island Savings Family Sport & Recreation Festival on Saturday, May 2 from 11 am – 3 pm. The festival will include over 30 mini-sport activities for kids of all ages to try!
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May 6, 2015 | Victoria
BC Recreation and Park’s Association is hosting their annual conference, Symposium 2015. Join them for three days of networking, education and collaboration, May 6 – 8 at the Victoria Conference Centre.
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May 9 - 10 | WATCH LIVE
The Adult Championships are a prestigious competition that offers top teams from across British Columbia the opportunity to compete against each other. Learn more and watch the action LIVE on ViaSport TV May 9 - 10, 2015.
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May 16 - 18 | Saanich
From May 16 - 18, the 2015 Canadian Speed and Difficulty Nationals will attract youth and adult competitors from across Canada to Boulders Climbing Gym in Central Saanich, BC. Watch the action LIVE on ViaSport TV!
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May 22 - 24 | 2015
The 2015 Canadian Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships will bring the best novice, junior and senior rhythmic gymnasts from across Canada to the Richmond Olympic Oval. Watch LIVE on ViaSport!
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May 23 & May 29 | Victoria
The International Coaching School, hosted by Canadian Sport Institute, is providing coaches with two opportunities to become world-class leaders. Register for the Sport Performance Coaching Certificate or High Performance Coach Advance, hosted at PISE (Victoria) May 23 and 29.
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May 28 | Vancouver
Induction to the BC Sports Hall of Fame is the highest sporting honour in the province. Be there as the 2015 Class representing baseball, field hockey, ice hockey, soccer, track & field, wheelchair rugby and speed skating are officially inducted. For event updates follow @bcsportshall #2015BOC.
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Grants
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Deadline: Ongoing
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Deadline: May 7, 2015 at 11:59 pm PT
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Baseline testing for concussions: Five facts you need to know
Concussions can produce a wide variety of symptoms, which pose a challenge for coaches, trainers, parents, and healthcare professionals involved in the care of an injured athlete.
Read on for five facts from ePACT Network and Fortius Centre on the importance of baseline concussion testing.
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Get Coaching! FREE online tutorial for coaches
Is this your first year of coaching and you have no clue what to do? Get Coaching! is a free online tutorial series designed to provide new coaches with some basic tips and guide them through building their very own practice plan.
Watch this video to learn more and get coaching today! |
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