Frequently Asked Questions
Achieving in Sport
How do I (or my child) move up to higher levels
of competition?
The many strong partners in British Columbia’s sport
system – including the Sport and Recreation Branch,
Sport BC, 2010 Legacies Now, PacificSport, BC School
Sports, Coaches Association of BC, SportMed BC, BC Games
Society, provincial sport organizations and others –
have worked hard to promote an athlete-centred,
playground-to-podium integrated system of achievement
for British Columbians. An athlete pathway includes
stops at BC Games, Western Canada Summer Games, Canada
Games, North American Indigenous Games, national and
regional championships as these marquee events are
important athlete development tools for athletes
striving to represent British Columbia and Canada on the
international stage.
Provincial sport organizations (that is, single-sport
governing bodies such as Soccer BC and BC Amateur Hockey
Association, etc.) and local sport clubs and
organizations also provide leadership in providing
technical skill development, coaching, competition
opportunities and other programs and services that are
critical in helping athletes develop to their potential.
One of the keys to athletic success is having a
certified, experienced coach to help prepare and
implement long-term athlete development plans for
her/his athletes. For more information about coaching,
contact the
Coaches Association of BC.
PacificSport Group’s network of regional and national
training centres also provide excellent resources to
help developing athletes achieve. See
PacificSport for more information. Other partners
such as provincial sport organizations, 2010 Legacies
Now, Sport BC, SportMed BC, BC Games Society, BC School
Sports, colleges/universities are also valuable
contributors to athlete development.
For more information:
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