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January 30, 2017

SportMedBC Partners with HeadCheck Health to Provide Evidence-Based Concussion Testing

VANCOUVER, BC (January 19, 2017) – Headcheck Health Inc. (HeadCheck), a Canadian company that has created a reliable and objective sideline concussion testing and management app for sports teams, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sport Medicine Council of British Columbia (SportMedBC). HeadCheck and SportMedBC are aligned in their missions to provide best practices for concussion care and management. The purpose of this partnership is to provide all levels of British Columbian sporting organizations and medical professionals access to an innovative, evidence-based...
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January 20, 2017

WATCH: SportMed RunWalk / Sun Run InTraining Webinar - Let's Go!

LET’S GO! Check out our first webinar of 2017! SportMedBC RunWalk coach Lynn Kanuka gives you the information you need to make the most of the Vancouver Sun Run InTraining program!...
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January 20, 2017

Vancouver Sun Run InTraining Clinics Start January 21

SIGN UP NOW AND GET AN ALANIC LIGHT WEIGHT POLYHEX ELITE SERIES TECH SHIRT Vancouver, B.C. (January 19, 2017) – The holidays are behind us so it’s time to get into shape and start running again. Join one of The Vancouver Sun Run’s InTraining Clinics presented by Sun Run Stores beginning January 21 and get the ball rolling. InTraining Clinics have been around for over 21 years helping over 60,000 people achieve their running goals and represent a great way to help people get ready for the Vancouver Sun Run happening Sunday, April 23, 2017. The 13-week guided clinics at over...
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January 17, 2017

SportMedBC RunWalk Nutrition Tips - Part I

SportMedBC RunWalk Nutrition Tips – Part I Where Do You Get Your Nutrition Information? By Cristina Sutter, SportMedBC RunWalk Dietitian As you read my weekly nutrition articles in The Vancouver Sun beginning next Monday, January 23rd, you will learn about why we eat, how we eat, how we feel about food, and how this impacts our nutrition, health and fitness. In this information age, there is a new diet, new super food and a new super vitamin every day. There is an ever-growing list of nutrients that we should not eat: salt, fat, sugar, carbs, gluten, the list goes on. The most...
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January 11, 2017

SportMed RunWalk / Vancouver Sun Run InTraining Webinar - Thursday, January 19th - Noon!

LET’S GO! If you have thought about training for the Vancouver Sun Run but didn’t know where to start, SportMedBC has you covered! Don’t miss the first SportMed RunWalk Webinar of 2017! If you want to Walk or Nordic Walk, LearnToRun10K or Run10KStronger, don’t miss this SportMed Webinar! Join SportMedBC’s Lynn Kanuka for information on what you need to make the most of the Vancouver Sun Run InTraining program. REGISTER NOW Title: Let's Go! Date: Thursday, January 19th, 2017 Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm SPACE IS LIMITED SportMedBC will help you to a safe and...
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October 18, 2016

2015-16 SportMedBC Annual General Meeting Review

On Saturday, October 15th, 2016, SportMedBC held its Annual General Meeting at Fortius Sport & Health in Burnaby. After the AGM, Olympic gold medalist Maëlle Ricker joined us for a Q & A! SportMedBC staff presented their program reports for the 2015-16 year. SportMedBC’s Board of Directors for 2016-17: · Dr. David Cox (Chair) · Anthony Findlay (Vice Chair) · Dr. Joseph Stern (Treasurer) · Dr. Dory Boyer · Kim Cormack · Kate Milne · Marc Rizzardo · Anita Wilson View the 2015-2016 SportMedBC Annual Report As mentioned above,...
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August 30, 2016

5,000 Athletes Visit Vancouver for Americas Masters Games

- Story from CBC News For those suffering from Olympics withdrawal, another big sports competition is just getting underway in Vancouver. More than 5,000 athletes from 52 countries are here to take part in the Americas Masters Games. SportMedBC is a partner of the Americas Masters Games, assisting in coordination of the medical services team. The athletes all have to meet a minimum age requirement of 30, but some go well beyond that. "We have a 100-year-old sprinter from India, and we have a number of swimmers over 90," said Tom Jones, event director for the games. However, he says...
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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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