Sport BC

10/10/2026

It takes a community to keep kids in the game.

When you become a monthly donor, you're joining a team of caring supporters who are committed to making sport accessible for more kids. Together, Team KidSport helps remove financial barriers to ensure more kids can access organized sport.

No single donor can do it alone, but when a community comes together, you can have a powerful impact for local kids.

💙 Join Team KidSport today and help more kids get off the sidelines and into the game.

kidsportbc.org/donate

10/09/2026

As we're in the midst of two critical election periods - if you care about amateur sport tell candidates at all levels that SPORT MATTERS. It matters to families. It matters to communities. It matters to the economy.

And it matters now more than ever.

Sport is an important election issue because it directly impacts affordability, community safety, British Columbians’ physical and mental health, and economic opportunities.

Sport in BC is at a pivotal moment, and we need elected officials who are committed to the sectors' needs.

10/08/2026

Building a Successful Sport Hosting Program, a two-hour interactive roundtable at SEEBC 2026.

From local tournaments to national championships, communities of all sizes can use sport events to generate visitor spending, create jobs, accelerate local sport development, and create lasting legacies. This roundtable covers the fundamentals of how sport events are attracted, bid on, planned, and delivered to better position your community as a strong sport host. Whether you are a destination testing out sport hosting for the first time, a mature sport host community looking for your niche market, or a facility wondering where you can play, you will have the opportunity to connect with experts and peers to accelerate your sport hosting program.

Facilitated by sport tourism leaders from across Canada, including Jacquelyn Novak Nayyar and Kait Flett from Toa Consulting / Sport Tourism Canada, Jenn Houtby-Ferguson from Vancouver Island University, and Derek Mager from Data Jungle / Sport Tourism Canada.

Register now 👉 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sport-event-exchange-bc-2026-tickets-1988513999903

SEEBC 2026 is proudly presented by RichmondSport Hosting, Toa Consulting, and Sport BC. Learn more about SEEBC here: https://www.sporteventexchangebc.com

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

Thank you to Tourism Kelowna, our Power Play Meetings Sponsor for SEEBC 2026!

Power Play Meetings create dedicated opportunities for attendees to connect one-on-one, build new relationships, and explore potential partnerships across British Columbia’s sport event sector.

Tourism Kelowna’s support helps make these valuable conversations possible, strengthening connections between destinations, event rights holders, sport organizations, and industry partners.

New to Power Play Meetings? Here are a few quick FAQs:

What are Power Play Meetings?

Think “speed dating” for sport events. Participants rotate through a series of short, focused one-on-one meetings designed to start conversations and identify potential partnership opportunities.

Who are the meetings for?

Power Play Meetings are designed primarily to connect event rights holders, suppliers, and industry professionals with destinations to explore opportunities for hosting sport events and building new partnerships.

What should I talk about?

Come prepared to introduce your organization, share what you are looking for, and discuss potential fit. Event rights holders might highlight upcoming hosting opportunities, while destinations might share their facilities, hosting capacity, community strengths, and event priorities.

Do I need to make a deal during the meeting?

No. The goal is to make an initial connection, identify areas of mutual interest, and create opportunities for follow-up conversations after SEEBC.

How should I prepare?

Know what you are looking for, review who you will be meeting with, and have a short overview of your organization, events, destination, or hosting opportunities ready to share.

More details about the Power Play meetings will be shared in the near future. Join us in Richmond on November 18 and 19, 2026.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sport-event-exchange-bc-2026-tickets-1988513999903

SEEBC 2026 is proudly presented by Richmond Sport Hosting, Toa Consulting, and Sport BC.

Learn more about SEEBC: https://www.sporteventexchangebc.com

10/06/2026

Check out our Sport BC Careers page on our website to see the latest job postings from our members!

Check out our website at www.sportbc.com/careers

10/02/2026

We look forward to honouring the unique and inspiring Class of 2026 on November 6!

In this milestone 60th anniversary year for the BC Sports Hall of Fame, join us in celebrating the Class of 2026. Be sure to secure your tickets today for the Banquet of Champions Induction Luncheon!

https://register.bcsportshall.com/bc-sports-hall-of-fame-induction-luncheon-2026

10/01/2026

Unfortunately, this session has been cancelled due to the upcoming provincial election on October 24, 2026. Replacement panel will be shared soon. We greatly thank the panelists for their consideration.

Investing in Events: Exploring BC’s Destination Events Program is coming to SEEBC 2026.

Planning a sport event in British Columbia? This workshop, facilitated by representatives from BC’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sports, will help you understand the Destination Events Program’s funding priorities, assessment criteria, and application requirements. You’ll learn how to demonstrate your event’s tourism and economic benefits and hear about the Province’s new Event Hosting Framework and developing Event Hosting & Bidding Policy.

The session also gives destinations, sport organizations, and event organizers a chance to share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges facing event hosting in BC.

Register now👉

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sport-event-exchange-bc-2026-tickets-1988513999903


SEEBC 2026 is proudly presented by Richmond Sport Hosting, Toa Consulting, and Sport BC. Learn more about SEEBC here: https://www.sporteventexchangebc.com

09/30/2026

As Canada observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) reaffirms its commitment to building safer, more inclusive spaces for Indigenous participants in sport, physical activity, and recreation through its Indigenous Cultural Safety Training program: Wi'la'mola, which translates to “we are all travelling together on this journey.”

Developed in collaboration with Indigenous cultural safety experts, the training is designed to help sport, physical activity, and recreation leaders and organizations deepen their understanding of the historical and present-day realities of Indigenous peoples. The program blends online and in-person sessions, equipping participants to address systemic barriers, challenge racism in sport, and ensure Indigenous athletes and participants feel welcome, valued, and empowered.

This work responds directly to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #89, which urges governments to amend the Physical Activity and Sport Act to support reconciliation by ensuring policies reduce barriers to Indigenous participation and promote physical activity as a fundamental element of health and well-being.

Learn more by visiting https://isparc.ca/safe-participation/indigenous-cultural-safety/

09/30/2026

Sport has a role to play in reconciliation. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action include five focused on sport – from recognizing Indigenous athletes to making programs more inclusive.

Read our statement and explore resources to learn more: https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/aboriginal-sport-circle-marks-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation

Le sport a un rôle à jouer dans la réconciliation. Parmi les appels à l’action de la Commission de vérité et de réconciliation, cinq portent sur le sport – allant de la reconnaissance des athlètes autochtones à l’amélioration de l’inclusivité des programmes.

Lisez notre déclaration et consultez nos ressources pour en savoir plus : https://fr.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/le-cercle-sportif-autochtone-souligne-la-journee-nationale-de-la-verite-et-de-la-reconciliation