Vancouver Coastal: Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council

Free to register. space is still available! June 17th starting 10am till 1pm

Reminder, if you are interested in signing up for tomorrow's, June 17th, Free, Virtual Aboriginal Coaching Module, Holistic Model, Module 1, please register today!

In honor of National Indigenous People's Month, Vancouver Coastal: Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council is pleased to offer the Aboriginal Coaching Module (ACM).

This module encompasses topics such as:

• Creating a positive coaching environment
• The Medicine Wheel: a holistic approach to coaching that embraces the physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, cultural and spiritual.
• The Four Pillars value system.
• How to create constructive coach-to-community relationships.
ACM- Holistic Model, Module 1, Free Online, limited space to 40 max capacity participants!

Register today:
https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/mcbv8m40tp1dpb/

🛟I∙SPARC is pleased to present the 2026 Provincial Lifeguarding Leadership Camp, hosted in partnership with the Aboriginal Youth F.I.R.S.T. Program (Futures in Recreation & Sport Training).

💧This weeklong camp is open to self-identified Indigenous youth (First Nation, Métis, & Inuit) of all ages and will introduce the sport of Lifesaving & Lifeguarding for both beginners and advanced athletes. The camp will be delivered by certified Lifesaving Society and PADI instructors

-Lifesaving Stream: 13 years old by course start date & basic swimming ability
-Lifeguarding Stream: 15 years old by course start date & Bronze Cross certification

🗓 DATES: August 23 – August 31, 2026
📍 VENUE: Green Bay Bible Camp in West Kelowna, BC
📤 LEARN MORE AND REGISTER: https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/2026-ayf-lifeguarding-leadership-application

Free to register!

In honor of National Indigenous People's Month, Vancouver Coastal: Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council is pleased to offer the Aboriginal Coaching Module (ACM).

This module encompasses topics such as:

• Creating a positive coaching environment
• The Medicine Wheel: a holistic approach to coaching that embraces the physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, cultural and spiritual.
• The Four Pillars value system.
• How to create constructive coach-to-community relationships.

ACM- Holistic Model, Module 1, Free Online, limited space to 40 max capacity participants!

Register today:
https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/mcbv8m40tp1dpb/

Baseball BC Announce the 1st Annual Indigenous Festival
The Baseball BC Indigenous Festival is more than just baseball - it’s a celebration of community, culture, and connection.
Youth athletes will come together to learn the game, build their skills, and play with pride in a fun, welcoming environment led by Baseball BC coaches. Through teamwork, encouragement, and cultural respect, every player will have the opportunity to grow in confidence, make new connections, and be part of something bigger.
Families, Nations, and communities are invited to come together and support young athletes as they discover their love for the game. ❤️
👕 All participants will receive a Baseball BC / I·SPARC Festival T-Shirt!
🔗Register Today: https://tinyurl.com/2v53xb53 See less See less

Free to register!!

Indigenous Wheelchair Rugby Have-A- Go Day in partnership with BC Wheelchair Sports Association (BCWSA)

This combines elements of rugby, basketball, handball, in a low pressure supportive, fun and safe environment.

Indigenous Wheelchair Rugby Have-A- Go Day: June 6th at the Richmond Olympic Oval from 1pm to 1:45pm with free tickets to the Canada vs Brazil rugby match starting at 2pm!

This event open to every ability but priority will be given to participants with physical disability regarding participation.

Clink to register:
https://forms.gle/msKnpkjHautHdW1B8

Canoe Kayak BC B.C Programs
2026 BC Summer Games Trials
At the BC Summer Games, athletes (13 to 16 years old as of January 1 in the year of the Games) are encouraged to participate in multi-discipline paddling events:
Sprint Canoe and Kayak (including Surfski)
Flatwater Slalom
Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)
Kayak Polo
We also ensure athletes just entering the sport have a positive experience by providing a multi-stream competition. To encourage development all age eligible athletes are able to experience a Games opportunity in both a 'Learn to Train' and subsequent 'Train to Train' category.
Eligibility
Athletes must be born between 2010 and 2013
PaddleALL athletes: born between 2007 and 2013
2026 Selection Trial Dates & Locations:
Interior Indigenous Selection
📅 June 13, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Check-in at 9:30 AM)
📍 Kamloops Watersport Facility
Shumway Lake
4620 Princeton-Kamloops Hwy, Kamloops, BC
Lower Mainland Indigenous Selection
📅 May 31, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Burnaby Canoe & Kayak Club
Burnaby Lake
Vancouver Island Indigenous Selection
📅 May 31, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Nanaimo Canoe & Kayak Club
(Loudon Park, Long Lake)
Register Now
👉 rampregistrations.com
RAMP Registrations V3

Canoe Kayak BC Kayak BC Programs
2026 BC Summer Games Trials

At the BC Summer Games, athletes (13 to 16 years old as of January 1 in the year of the Games) are encouraged to participate in multi-discipline paddling events:

Sprint Canoe and Kayak (including Surfski)
Flatwater Slalom
Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)
Kayak Polo
We also ensure athletes just entering the sport have a positive experience by providing a multi-stream competition. To encourage development all age eligible athletes are able to experience a Games opportunity in both a 'Learn to Train' and subsequent 'Train to Train' category.

Eligibility

Athletes must be born between 2010 and 2013
PaddleALL athletes: born between 2007 and 2013

2026 Selection Trial Dates & Locations:
Interior Indigenous Selection
📅 June 13, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Check-in at 9:30 AM)
📍 Kamloops Watersport Facility
Shumway Lake
4620 Princeton-Kamloops Hwy, Kamloops, BC

Lower Mainland Indigenous Selection
📅 May 31, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Burnaby Canoe & Kayak Club
Burnaby Lake

Vancouver Island Indigenous Selection
📅 May 31, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Nanaimo Canoe & Kayak Club
(Loudon Park, Long Lake)

Register Now
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RAMP Registrations V3 At the BC Summer Games, athletes (13 to 16 years old as of January 1 in the year of the Games) are encouraged to participate in multi-discipline paddling events: 

BC Ultimate and Ultimate Spirit are facilitating an all-Indigenous Team who will be competing in Ultimate at the 2026 BC Summer Games in Kelowna, BC on July 22-26, 2026! This provincial competition will feature BC Zone teams as well as Team BC Indigenous showcasing Indigenous youth athletes from across the province.

Want to apply, or find out more info? Scan the QR code

We are happy to partner up with Lillooet Rec Centre & the Vancouver Canucks for this Ball Hockey Skills Event!

Free and open to all, register today!

🏒 BIG NEWS, Lillooet! 🏒
The Lillooet REC Centre has been selected as a finalist in the Vancouver Canucks + LiUNA Local 1611 'Game Changer Reno Contest' - and we’re celebrating with an exciting community event on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM!

Join us for an unforgettable day featuring:
⭐ Canucks Ball Hockey Skills Event
⭐ Meet Fin
⭐ Meet Canucks Alumni
⭐ Free Food
⭐ Free Swim
⭐ Prize Draws for autographed Canucks gear (must be present to win)

Ball hockey skills sessions require pre-registration. Please scan the QR code on the poster, visit our page, call 250-256-7527, or use this link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdzV463sc9WqG.../viewform

Let’s come together, show our community spirit, and make this an amazing day for Lillooet! 💙💚
District of Lillooet Vancouver Canucks LIUNA