Want to see what’s happening in BC sport in May? 📅 ⁠

Don't miss this month's viaSport View! This month, Halima Bhurgri, Marketing & Communications Coordinator at viaSport, shares what’s happening in the sport community in May 2024. ⁠

#MakeSportBetter #viaSportView

The Hosting BC, Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund, and LeadForward grants are open till May 31st! 🌟
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Click the link to view eligibility requirements and the specifics of each grant and to apply: viasport.ca/grants/.
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#MakeSportBetter #Funding #Grants

We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with BCRPA to share our #PlaySafeBC practical tools and resources with BCRPA members.

Visit PlaySafeBC.ca to learn more about the hub 🌐

#MakeSportBetter #SafeSport #SafetyInSport

Happy Earth Day!🌱

Climate change has far-reaching impacts on our lives & sport is no exception. With extreme weather patterns, it’s more important now than ever to take proactive steps towards climate action.

Learn more about climate action in sport: viasport.ca/news/earth-day….

This National Volunteer Week, we’re encouraging everyone to #PlayItForward through volunteering.

Learn more about the benefits of volunteerism and how you, too, can get involved: viasport.ca/news/playitfor….

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As a part of our #PlayItForward campaign, we had the pleasure of capturing Katherine Madsen’s sport journey — from a dedicated high school athlete to a passionate volunteer in the amateur sport community.

Read her story: viasport.ca/news/playitfor….
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Sport wouldn't be the same without volunteers 🤝From admin duties, coaching, or handing out water at the sidelines of a big race, volunteers #MakeSportBetter in BC.

Celebrate #NationalVolunteerWeek with us by sharing your volunteer stories below ⬇️

#PlayItForward #NVW2024

Happy #NationalVolunteerWeek 🎉

From April 14-20, we're celebrating volunteers & encouraging the community to #PlayItForward — whether you’re a seasoned #volunteer or thinking of getting involved, you can #MakeSportBetter :

viasport.ca/news/playitfor…

#NVW2024 #EveryMomentMatters

Improving leadership can enhance sport programs, inspire athletes to achieve their full potential, & ensure fair play & safety in organizations.

Download our free Governance & HR resources to help level up your sport programs: viasport.ca/governance-lea….

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What does #SafetyInSport mean? 🤔

Proper equipment use & injury prevention help keep you physically safe. But psychological safety is also important — when athletes feel welcomed and empowered, they're able to do their best.

Read more: viasport.ca/safety-in-spor… #PlaySafeBC

Athletes & non-profit organizations can apply for the Sport Experience Program when travelling for 👇

✅ International Events
✅ National Championships
✅ Western Canadian Championships
✅ Provincial Championships
✅ Selection Camps

Learn more 👇
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We partnered with BC Ferries to administer the BC Ferries Sport Experience and Disability Sport Experience Program to support eligible non-profit sport organizations and athletes 🚢

Applications are now open for both grants! viasport.ca/grants/

#MakeSportBetter #BCFerries

Making environmentally-friendly choices in sport doesn't have to be difficult 🌎️ See what staff at viaSport BC do to take care of the planet!

What are some ways you #GoGreen in sport? Tell us below ⬇️

#MakeSportBetter #sport #EarthDay #EarthDay 2024

Spring is here – a season all about new beginnings and transformation. Now is the perfect time to try out a new sport 🌷

With a list of opportunities for athletes of all ages offered by our Designated Sport Organizations, you will surely find your sport: viasport.ca/participate-fi…

Want to see what’s happening in sport in April? 🙌
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Don't miss this month's viaSport View! This month, Dillon Whitehouse, Change Initiatives & Partnerships Manager at viaSport, shares what’s happening in the sport community in April 2024.
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#MakeSportBetter #viaSportView

Only one day left to register for our free Bystander Intervention workshop on March 27 from 6pm-7:30pm! Don't miss your chance to learn how to intervene and make sport safer for all.

Register now: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#MakeSportBetter #SafeSport #SafetyInSport

Past participants of Bystander Intervention in Sport training have learned safe techniques to stand up for others. See what they have to say!

Learn how to intervene safely. Sign up for our free 90 min online session on Mar 27 at 6pm PST
viasport.ca/resources/how-…

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We're hosting 'Managing Conflict' sessions on Mar. 26 & 28 from 5:30-9:30pm PST! This module teaches new and experienced coaches how to identify, determine, and effectively manage conflict.

Attendance for all days is required! viasport.ca/courses/nccp-m…

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We’re offering free virtual Bystander Intervention in Sport training on March 27 from 6-7:30pm PST! This session can give everyone the tools to minimize impact and safely intervene when witnessing harmful behaviour.

Anyone can register! viasport.ca/resources/how-…

Due to high volume of responses, our Flag Tool Focus Group Expression of Interest Form is now closed. Thank you to the sport community for your interest in participating!

Still interested in giving the Flag Tool for Sport a try? Visit flagtool.viasport.ca

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