Sport and recreation

Plans and Initiatives

The branch is involved with a wide range of initiatives.

Specific plans and initiatives:

  • Aboriginal FIRST – four Aboriginal Future in Recreation and Sport Training programs.
  • BC Athlete Assistance Program/Premier’s Athletic Awards – financial support to British Columbia athletes striving to represent British Columbia and Canada in athletic competition.
  • Education Initiatives – several initiatives designed to help British Columbians learn skills and participate in physical activity and sport.
  • External Sport Credits – high school students can earn credits toward graduation by participating in provincial, national and international competitions.
  • Sport Event Hosting and Resort Guide – help for training and event organizers from around the world to find suitable locations to host their event and/or training camps.
  • SportSafe – a set of tools to help create a safer environment for kids in sport.
  • Team BC – information on British Columbia’s teams for the Canada Games, Canada Western Summer Games, and North American Indigenous Games.

Also see the School-Based Sports Initiatives page.