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August 4, 2016

British Columbia Boasts Strong Athlete Contingent for Rio

B.C.’s Unique Athlete Pathway Creates Inspiring Role Models There are 142 athletes, 45% of the national team, with a connection to B.C. on the Canadian Olympic team heading to Rio. This is the largest percentage of national team athletes with an affiliation to B.C. in recent history. Additionally, 11 medical practitioners are members of SportMedBC. To assist athletes in attaining their goals, B.C’s unique approach to sport development ensures young athletes and coaches from every corner of the province have the opportunity to achieve their best in sport. The results of this...
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June 13, 2016

Sport in BC Celebrated at Olympic Day

For athletes to reach the Olympic or Paralympic Games, their development starts right here at home. British Columbia sport organizations joined with the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) at the Richmond Olympic Oval to celebrate Olympic Day on June 14. Olympic Day is an international celebration of the ideals of the Olympic Games and encourages people of all ages to get moving and participate in sport and physical activity. viaSport, Canadian Sport Institute Pacific, the BC Games Society, and SportMedBC are all lead organizations in the sport sector and were pleased to form a partnership in...
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May 26, 2016

In Her Footsteps - Call for Nominations

In Her Footsteps - Call for Nominations ProMOTION Plus, a BC advocacy organization supporting girls and women in sport and physical activity, is seeking nominations for outstanding women and/or teams to honour at the 2016 In Her Footsteps celebration. Do you know a woman who has made a significant impact in sport in British Columbia throughout her career? A woman who has worked to create access and opportunities for participation in sport and physical activity? A woman who inspires through her own achievement, passion, and dedication? Nominate her today! Nomination Deadline: June 15, 2016...
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April 28, 2016

Team BC Mission Staff Announced for 2017 Canada Summer Games

Preparations for the 2017 Canada Summer Games are underway and Team BC has selected the Mission Staff who will support British Columbia’s athletes, coaches, and managers as they prepare for and compete at these national multi-sport Games. Chef de Mission, Rob Needham, will lead the team of Mission Staff who will provide administrative, logistical, and performance preparation support. This will be Needham’s third Games as Team BC’s Chef de Mission in addition to his extensive international Games experience with Team Canada at the Paralympic Games. “The Canada Summer...
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April 20, 2016

I Completed The Vancouver Sun Run! Now What?

By Cristina Sutter Congratulations! You finished The Vancouver Sun Run! What an amazing experience! After a race, it’s perfectly natural to celebrate and take a well deserved break from our training and eating routine. However, many of us have an “All or Nothing” mentality with both our training and our diets. So after we have reached our goal, it can be hard to stick with the routine of eating well and training regularly and we may fall back into our old habits. To avoid this “All or Nothing” cycle, try setting a new goal to keep you on track. For your fitness,...
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April 14, 2016

WATCH: SportMed RunWalk / Sun Run InTraining Webinar - Last Minute Tips & Advice

Just a few days away from The Vancouver Sun Run! SportMedBC’s Lynn Kanuka has information and advice on how to physically and mentally prepare for the big day! Joining Lynn is longtime leader and area coordinator Rainy Kent...
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April 7, 2016

SportMed RunWalk / Sun Run InTraining Webinar - Thursday, April 14th - Noon!

Last Minute Tips & Advice Here we go! We’re just a few days away from the 2016 VANCOUVER SUN RUN! Don’t miss the final SportMed RunWalk Webinar of 2016! Join SportMedBC’s Lynn Kanuka for information and advice on how to physically and mentally prepare for the big day! Joining Lynn on Thursday will be longtime leader and area coordinator Rainy Kent. REGISTER NOW Title: Last Minute Tips & Advice Date: Thursday, April 14th, 2016 Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm SPACE IS LIMITED SportMedBC will help you to a safe and comfortable finish at the 2016 Vancouver Sun Run!...
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March 24, 2016

SportMedBC Easter Weekend Closure

Please note that the SportMedBC office will be closed on Friday, March 25th and Monday, March 28th. The office will reopen on Tuesday, March 29th at 8:30am. Happy Easter!
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March 12, 2016

SportMedBC Welcomes New Executive Director

BURNABY, BC (February 15, 2016) - Dr. David Cox, Chair of the Board of SportMedBC, has announced that Robert Joncas has been hired as the new Executive Director of SportMedBC. He will begin his duties on March 7, 2016. Mr. Joncas, originally from Newport, Québec, has a Physical Education degree from the Université de Moncton, and a Masters in Kinesiology from the Université de Sherbrooke. He was the Technical Director for the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors before becoming High Performance Manager at Canada Snowboard in 2005. Mr. Joncas was the Assistant Team Leader for Canada...
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March 11, 2016

WATCH: SportMed RunWalk / Sun Run InTraining Webinar - After 10K; What's Next?

With just over five weeks to go until The 2016 Vancouver Sun Run, SportMedBC’s Lynn Kanuka offers advice to get you ready for the home stretch of the InTraining program and looks ahead to more training and RunWalk options!...
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