Sport and recreation

Vision and Goals

The Province’s Vision for Sport and Physical Activity

Participation in sport and physical activity is valued and embraced as a way of life in British Columbia, sustained by a province-wide, balanced commitment to healthy, active lifestyles and the ethical pursuit of excellence.

The Province’s Sport and Physical Activity Goals

The Province’s sport and physical activity goals can be expressed in two diverse, but interconnected streams:

Sport and Physical Activity for All – whereby British Columbians have access and ability to participate in sport and physical activity opportunities, regardless of their socio-economic background, age, gender, ethnicity, geographic location or ability.

Opportunity to Achieve – whereby British Columbians have access and ability to achieve to their highest potential and that our sport system supports these aspirations.

These goals are:

  • Fluid, so that participants in one stream can move to another
  • Supportive, so that success in one stream positively impacts the other. Aspirations in one stream are inspirations for the other.

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