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 :

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#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….

#MakeSportBetter

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
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#MakeSportBetter

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…

#MakeSportBetter

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

#MakeSportBetter

The Coaching Award deadline has been extended to March 24!

Nominate a coach who supports other coaches growth or a coach who supports athletes in developing their skills for competitions. Each coach awarded will receive a $500 bursary!

Only 7 days left! viasport.ca/news/coaching-….

We're hosting four NCCP Performance Planning sessions on Mar 18. 20, 25 & 27 from 5:30pm-9:30pm PST! This is a great opportunity to help coaches build a structured & organized training program for their athletes/teams 📚️

Register now: viasport.ca/courses/perfor…

#MakeSportBetter

Barb Fraser is an accomplished coach & a past Coaching Awards recipient 🤸🏼‍♀️

Know a coach like Barb who helps athletes develop their skills for competitions? Or a coach who supports the development of other coaches? Only 3 days left to nominate a coach! viasport.ca/news/coaching-…

We're recruiting participants for our Flag Tool for Sport focus groups 📣

In these virtual sessions, you'll have the chance to share your feedback & help us #MakeSportBetter . You will given a $50 honorarium for your time.

Learn more: viasport.ca/news/flag-tool…

#SafeSport

📚️NCCP Course Opportunity 📚️

We're hosting 'Basic Mental Skills' on March 14 from 5:30pm-9:30pm PST! This is an opportunity for coaches to further develop mental skills in their day-to-day practices.

Register now: viasport.ca/courses/nccp-b…

#MakeSportBetter

We're offering free virtual Bystander Intervention in Sport training on March 27 from 6-7:30pm! Whether you're an athlete, parent, coach, or another member of the sport community, this training offers tools and techniques for all contexts.

Register now: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners of the #SportBC56thAOY 👏