viaSport British Columbia

10/09/2026

Join viaSport's 𝗡𝗖𝗖𝗣 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬 and learn how to:

✅ Identify the athletic abilities needed for success in your athletes' sport

✅ Evaluate athlete abilities and use performance data to inform training decisions

✅ Apply training principles, methods, and protocols effectively

✅ Design and prescribe training programs based on athlete age and stage of development

📅 October 19 & 20

🕠 5:30 - 9:30 PM PT

💻 Online via Zoom

💲 $125 + GST

👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://viasport.ca/courses/nccp-developing-athletic-abilities-online-delivery/

10/09/2026

📣 Vancouver Metro Area community sport organizations

⏱ The Gender Equity in Coaching program is accepting applications now, but spots are limited!

We're inviting community sport organizations in the Vancouver Metro Area to take part in a program designed to help create more equitable and inclusive coaching environments for women and girls.

If your organization is ready to strengthen coaching pathways and drive meaningful change in your community, now is the time to get involved.

📅 Organizations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis
📍 Vancouver Metro Area community sport organizations
🔗 Complete the interest form today: https://zfrmz.ca/1NcfDiaRm9RhPlK5weUB

A huge thank you to Nike Canada for powering the Gender Equity in Coaching program and for your continued commitment to advancing gender equity in sport.

10/07/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿. 📬

Get the latest sport sector news, resources, funding opportunities, and updates shaping sport across BC, delivery straight to your inbox.

Subscribe today and stay connected to what matters most in sport: https://viasport.ca/viasport-newsletter/

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10/02/2026

Want to help athletes learn, grow, and succeed?

Join viaSport's 𝗡𝗖𝗖𝗣 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟲𝘁𝗵 and build practical coaching skills that will help you create engaging practices and support athlete development.

In this interactive, facilitator-led online course, you'll learn how to:

✅ Structure and organize effective practices

✅ Make coaching interventions that promote learning and development

✅ Turn coaching plans into action with confidence

📅 October 5 & 6

🕠 5:30 - 8:30 PM PT

💻 Online via Zoom

💲 $80 + GST

👉 Register now: https://viasport.ca/courses/nccp-teaching-and-learning-online-delivery-9/

Teaching and Learning is designed help less experienced coaches develop their coaching skills. Join viaSport October 5 and 6 online.

10/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to all of our National Coaches Week contest winners, including both the coaches who were recognized and the community members who shared their stories. 👏

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped shine a spotlight on the incredible coaches making a difference across sport in British Columbia.

🎉Check out the awesome prize packs from G&G Brands featuring a belt bag, water bottle, and toque!

10/01/2026

As Canada observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) reaffirms its commitment to building safer, more inclusive spaces for Indigenous participants in sport, physical activity, and recreation through its Indigenous Cultural Safety Training program: Wi'la'mola, which translates to “we are all travelling together on this journey.”

Developed in collaboration with Indigenous cultural safety experts, the training is designed to help sport, physical activity, and recreation leaders and organizations deepen their understanding of the historical and present-day realities of Indigenous peoples. The program blends online and in-person sessions, equipping participants to address systemic barriers, challenge racism in sport, and ensure Indigenous athletes and participants feel welcome, valued, and empowered.

This work responds directly to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #89, which urges governments to amend the Physical Activity and Sport Act to support reconciliation by ensuring policies reduce barriers to Indigenous participation and promote physical activity as a fundamental element of health and well-being.

Learn more by visiting https://isparc.ca/safe-participation/indigenous-cultural-safety/

09/29/2026

𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻?

Only 𝟭𝟭% 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 report feeling very confident they could recognize one.

Concussion symptoms can affect more than just the body. Watch for:

🧠 Physical symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, or sensitivity to light and noise

💭 Cognitive symptoms such as feeling foggy or having difficulty concentrating

😟 Emotional symptoms such as irritability or sadness

😴 Sleep-related symptoms such as drowsiness or trouble sleeping

Symptoms may be subtle and don't always appear immediately. That's why it's important to continue monitoring for signs of concussion for up to 48 hours after a suspected injury.

Learn more about recognizing and responding to concussion through the CATT Concussion Pathway: https://resources.cattonline.com/files/concussion-pathway

09/29/2026

Many people think a concussion only happens if someone loses consciousness. In reality, 90% of concussions do not involve a loss of consciousness.

Knowing the warning signs can help you act quickly when it matters most.

🚩 Severe or worsening headache

🚩 Repeated vomiting

🚩 Seizures

🚩 Increasing confusion or agitation

🚩 Weakness or tingling in the arms or legs

If you notice any of these red flags, call 911 or seek emergency care right away.

Learn more about recognizing and responding to a concussion through the CATT Concussion Pathway: https://resources.cattonline.com/files/concussion-pathway

09/24/2026

The PlaySafe Courses and trainings will help you understand what safe participation is and how to apply it to any situation.

09/22/2026

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Coaches Week celebrations and helped recognize the incredible coaches making a difference in communities across British Columbia.

To all coaches: thank you for your dedication, leadership, and passion for sport. Your commitment helps create positive experiences, build confidence, and inspire participants of all ages and abilities.

From grassroots to high performance, coaches play an essential role in strengthening sport across BC, and we're grateful for all that you do.

🏆 We are currently reviewing entries and will be selecting and notifying contest winners by 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱.

Thank you for celebrating Coaches Week with viaSport! Thank you, G&G Brands, for sponsoring the prizes for Coaches Week 2026!