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August 25, 2020

RBC GranFondo Whistler's 12 Day Challenge Starts September 1st!

As our Fondo Clinic riders near the end of their 12-week training program we wanted to remind all cyclists of an exciting event taking place between September 1-12 th . In lieu of the 122km ride this year, RBC GranFondo Whistler is holding a virtual challenge that is open to everyone! Your target is simple: you have 12 days to get to 55km, 122km or 152km cumulatively! If you have kids, there has never been a better time to encourage them into the active and healthy sport of cycling. They will feel empowered with an achievable goal and your encouragement. Entry is only $10 and 100% of proceeds...
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August 24, 2020

Phase 3 Return to Sport Guidelines

Sport is returning to British Columbia in accordance with the B.C. Restart Plan . At the request of the Province of B.C., viaSport has led the creation of a set of guidelines on how to resume sport while operating safely during this pandemic – the Return to Sport Guidelines . As outlined in B.C.’s Restart Plan , sport activities can resume in accordance with the viaSport Return to Sport Guidelines and public health protocols. Further information will be shared once it becomes available. Sport organizations can/should: Develop sport-specific return to sport guidelines Local sport...
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August 19, 2020

Team BC Mission Staff Announced for the 2021 Canada Summer Games

With less than one year to go until the 2021 Canada Summer Games, preparations 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 in Niagara, Ontario. Chef de Mission, Jennifer Scott, will lead the team of Mission Staff who will provide administrative, logistical, and performance preparation support. This will be Scott’s second Games as Team BC’s Chef de Mission in addition to her extensive Canada Games experience. Comprised of sport...
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July 10, 2020

BC Return to Sport: Safety and Injury Prevention

As we progress through BC’s Provincial Restart Plan , modified sports and activities are now permitted. As per the request of the Premier and the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, viaSport worked with the sport sector to create guidelines for the resumption of sport, which have been reviewed by government officials and WorkSafeBC. We’ve put together a list of what you need to know to encourage a safe return to play and tips on how to prevent injuries among your teammates and athletes. For more details, visit viaSport’s website . For sport-specific return to play...
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June 26, 2020

Join Our FREE 60-Minute Interval Based Cycling Session

Fondo Clinics Coach Luke Ramsey is hosting a FREE 60-minute interval based video workout for riders this Tuesday. Please register ahead of time using the link below. When: Tuesday 30 June 6:00AM PST Where: Online What: Live Instructor led video class with a 10 minute warm up, a climbing set, a sprinting set, a positional set and a 5 minute spin down. We will focus on drilling different handlebar positions, seated and standing climbs and the feel of the bike under difference cadences. What you need: 1. Tablet/phone/PC with a webcam and google meet installed on it (download the app or use...
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June 25, 2020

Notice to SportMedBC Members to Update Practitioner Profile

The SportMedBC Practitioner & Clinic Directories continue to be a valuable tools for the public to find qualified sport medical and paramedial professionals in their area and for practitioners to highlight their skills and expertise. Last year the Practitioner & Clinic Directories had over 62,000 unique visitors to the website and continually appears near the top of search engine rankings for finding sport medicine practitioners in British Columbia. Over the past year we have made a number of improvements to the layout and user experience to better highlight your skills and make it...
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June 2, 2020

Team BC Seeking Mission Staff for 2021 Canada Summer Games

The BC Games Society is looking for energetic and experienced volunteers to become members of Team BC’s 2021 Canada Summer Games mission staff! Every four years, British Columbia assembles a team of athletes, coaches, managers, and mission staff to represent the province at Canada's premiere multi-sport events – the Canada Winter Games and Canada Summer Games. The 2021 Canada Summer Games will bring together over 3,600 athletes, coaches, managers, and officials from every province and territory in Canada. Team BC athletes and coaches are the best in their age group and the...
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May 29, 2020

Registration Open for 2020 Fondo Clinics Virtual Training Program

The 2020 Fondo Clinics Training Program is going virtual this year! In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the provincial government’s guidelines restricting larger events until Phase 4 of their BC's re-opening plan, event organizers were forced to cancel the 2020 RBC GranFondo Whistler. While we are all devasted by the event being cancelled this year we understand and support this decision as the health and safety of our communities is our first priority. In an effort to support riders and keep you active over the summer months SportMedBC and RBC GranFondo are offering the...
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May 28, 2020

Canada Moves Coast to Coast on Global Run Day

Share your love of running to connect and support our wonderful, strong and caring Canadian community, as we fundraise to support mental health. Registration on Race Roster is FREE but there will be an option to donate to support mental health if you’d like. On June 3rd, let’s all move across this country as many times as we can and show the world on Global Running Day how special our country is! We're all in this together, so let's remember what it's like to run together... apart. When : Wednesday, June 3rd – 12pm in your timezone on your favourite race FB pages...
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May 5, 2020

Join BCHF’s Virtual 5k/10K in Support of Hospitality Workers

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the hospitality industry, SportMedBC is supporting the BC Hospitality Foundation’s goal to help keep spirits up with a province-wide virtual event called the Hospitality Hustle . All are welcome to join in the BCHF’s FREE event, which involves engaging in physical activity of your choice and sharing your experience on social media. The event will conclude on the evening of Sunday, May 31, 2020 with a virtual dance party hosted by a live DJ. Keeping social distancing front of mind, the BCHF encourages participants to pick an...
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viaSport Return to Sport

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.