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January 12, 2018

Fit to Play & Ski

Ski season has arrived. . .but it’s not too late for a little fitness and condition to help prepare you for challenging the BC trails and slopes this winter. We have provided you with some sport specific preparations for the upcoming ski and snowboard season. Hill sprints, hopping and bounding are sport specific drills that will help prepare you for the ski and snowboard season. Hill sprints work on energy systems and power. Hopping and bounding are low to medium intensity plyometric drills that will prepare your body for the dynamic and eccentric movements needed for optimal...
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December 22, 2017

Season's Greetings From SportMedBC!

As we turn the page on 2017 we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support. We look forward to continue providing British Columbians with the Best People, Best Practices and Best Programs in Sport Medicine, Exercise Science and Health Promotion this coming year. From all of us at SportMedBC, we'd like to wish you a wonderful holiday season and all the best in 2018. Happy Holidays! Please note that SportMedBC will be closed from Saturday, December 23rd, 2017 to Tuesday, January 2nd, 2017...
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December 22, 2017

Exclusively for Athletes: The Enhanced Annual Physical

An annual preventive health checkup is intended to assess health and look for medical diseases, but for most athletes and active individuals, the status quo isn’t enough. While it is essential that athletes remain healthy, many are also seeking data that can help prevent injury and enhance performance. If this is you, here are five athlete-based enhancements to consider adding: Body composition testing : Body composition testing is the act of measuring height, weight, girths and body fat percentage. This data can be compared against norms to assess health status and risk, or used as a...
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November 27, 2017

Developing "Athleticism" in Youth

Peter Twist, M.Sc., CSCS Many people reflect to their youth and remember playing several sports and spending their spare time in spontaneous play and pick up games. Today, many youngsters specialize in just one or two sports and spend their remaining time on sedentary activities - television, video games, computers and the web. The unhealthy aspects of this trend are further compounded when you factor in the startling growth of fast food chains and the many "quick-fix" food choices that are aggressively marketed to youth. The cumulative result is a generation of kids who are less...
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November 21, 2017

Aboriginal RunWalk Program Update

In partnership with ISPARC, this fall SportMedBC hosted five leader training sessions across the province to 315 leaders equipping them to deliver the Aboriginal RunWalk or Honour Your Health Challenge programs. With ongoing support provided by SportMedBC, 122 Aboriginal RunWalk leaders will launch their programs in January 2018. Highlights from this year included learning more about addictions from a harm reduction approach, the importance of self-care and mental wellness, and hearing from experienced leaders who shared their inspiring stories filled with challenges and successes...
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November 20, 2017

SportMedBC’s FREE 8-Week “Walk This Way” Program!

It’s often said that the easiest things in life are a “Walk in the Park”, and this couldn’t be any more accurate! Walking is a simple, effective, and fun way to increase your daily physical activity. We have it in all of us to be great walkers! This low-impact activity can be done indoors or outdoors, and all you need is a good pair of walking shoes. Whether your goal is to improve your heart health, move more throughout the day, or just take some time for yourself…walking works! Starting November 27 th , join SportMedBC’s RunWalk Coach & Olympian,...
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November 14, 2017

Dietitian or Nutritionist — What's the Difference, Who's Qualified?

One only has to turn on the radio or open a newspaper to learn about the importance of proper nutrition. We, as North Americans, are acutely aware of the health risks resulting from trans fats, sedentary lifestyle, and poor diet. In an effort to make good food choices for our families, and ourselves many people look to nutritional experts for advice and guidance. In an attempt to meet the increased demands for nutritional expertise, health enthusiasts with varied training and education have gravitated to the nutrition field leaving consumers confused regarding the level of care they receive...
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November 6, 2017

Exceptional Experiences and Youth Development Through Sport

BC Games feature article in Recreation & Parks BC Magazine . For the past 40 years the BC Games Society has delivered exceptional experiences through sport championing a movement that ignites a passion for sport and physical activity in young athletes and our communities. The BC Winter and BC Summer Games have brought together thousands of British Columbian’s for the experience of a lifetime where memories, friendships, spirit, and pride are abundant. Founded in 1978 by Premier W.R. Bennett, the BC Winter and BC Summer Games were created as an opportunity to “bring all parts...
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October 16, 2017

Vancouver Sun Run InTraining Program Returns for 2018

The Vancouver Sun Run InTraining Program , presented by Sun Run Stores and SportMedBC is back again for 2018! The tried & true programs are designed to prepare participants of all fitness levels to safely and comfortably walk, Nordic walk, or run 10K. With exciting additions for 2018, including a NEW RunWalk10K Program designed for those who have completed the LearnToRun10K Program but aren’t quite ready for the Run10KStronger plan, an exclusive long-sleeve tech shirt from RYU, and more sponsor giveaways – this year is sure to be the best InTraining season yet! Programs begin...
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October 11, 2017

SportMedBC Celebrates 35 Years at 2017 Annual General Meeting

On Monday October 2 nd , members of the sport medicine and sport science community gathered at Fortius Sport & Health for SportMedBC’s 2017 Annual General Meeting. This year was extra special as it marked our 35 th anniversary of delivering the Best People, Best Practices and Best Programs in sport medicine and exercise science for British Columbians. SportMedBC staff presented their program reports as we looked back at 2016-17 and previewed some of the exciting projects we are working on for the coming year. For more detailed information you can read the entire 2016-2017 Annual...
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As of March 11, 2022:

  • Masks are no longer required.
    • Individual businesses and event organizers can choose to continue requiring masks on their premises.
    • Reminder to the sport community to be respectful of people's differing comfort levels and that as we transition into this period, people may still choose to wear their mask.

As of April 8, 2022, proof of vaccine will no longer be required.

  • Individual businesses and event organizers can choose to continue requiring proof of vaccination for entry.
  • Additional guidance may be in place. See the Province of B.C.'s provincial restrictions page for more information.