BCRPA Fitness

06/10/2026

Know a BCRPA Registered Fitness Leader who is making a difference in the lives of their clients and helping shape the future of fitness in BC? Nominate them by August 5 at 12pm PT.

Every day, BCRPA Registered Fitness Leaders help people move more, feel stronger, and connect with their communities. Now’s the time to celebrate them and submit a nomination for the 2026 BCRPA Fitness Professional of the Year Award. https://bit.ly/43m2Vt0

The award will be presented at BCFit®'26: The Movement Movement on September 27 at təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre in New Westminster.

Remember, you can nominate yourself!

06/08/2026

🏊‍‍ ️ Highlight: Free Recreation in City of Delta - Local Government, Prince Rupert Recreation, & City of Vancouver - Local Government

Discover how free recreation is opening doors for more people to get active, build connections, and improve their health and well-being — regardless of age or income.

Read the success stories on our website: https://bit.ly/4xfVbX3

06/06/2026

June 6 is National Health and Fitness Day! To celebrate, we want to see how British Columbians are celebrating physical activity and well-being. https://bit.ly/4auAyN0

Join our online giveaway to win a BCRPA Fitness t-shirt and a Vancouver Park Board 10-Visit Pass that includes access to 40+ gyms, indoor and outdoor pools, and ice rinks. The winner will be contacted on June 8!

How to Enter:

1️⃣ Share how you’re celebrating National Health and Fitness Day on Instagram or Facebook on June 6.
2️⃣ Tag BCRPA and VanParkBoard on Instagram or BCRPA Fitness and Vancouver Park Board on Facebook.

That’s it! Your tagged June 6 post will automatically enter you into the draw.

The online giveaway ends at 11:59pm PT on June 6, 2026. One winner will be drawn on Monday, June 8 and announced on BCRPA’s website and Instagram in June.

Looking for more ways to stay active this summer? Check out the Vancouver Park Board’s Splash Sale: Buy a 10-visit pass and receive 2 bonus visits free until July 12. https://bit.ly/49JEMQH

Thank you to the Vancouver Park Board for generously providing the 10-Visit Pass as part of the prize package.

*Giveaway Details:

-Open to legal residents of British Columbia who are 19 years of age or older.
- Online giveaway ends at 11:59pm PT on June 6, 2026
-One (1) winner will be selected by random draw on June 8, 2026.
-One (1) winner will receive one (1) BCRPA Fitness t-shirt worth $30 one (1) Vancouver Park Board 10-Visit Pass worth $70.
- No purchase is necessary to enter or win.
- The selected entrant will be contacted via direct message through the social media account used to enter and, upon confirmation of eligibility, announced on BCRPA's website and Instagram in June.
-The winner must correctly answer a skill-testing question to claim the prize.

This giveaway is administered by BCRPA. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook. By entering, participants release Instagram and Facebook from any responsibility related to this promotion.*

06/05/2026

Investing in recreation and parks means investing in healthier futures for British Columbians.

Today, BCRPA CEO, Katie Fenn, brought that message directly to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services in Victoria, presenting BCRPA's three key recommendations for BC Budget 2027 on behalf of our 7,800 recreation, parks, and fitness professionals.

Thank you to the committee for the opportunity to highlight the essential role of municipal social infrastructure, coordinated workforce investments, and intergenerational active living programming.

We're thankful for the opportunity to advocate for our diverse sector and the communities it serves across BC.

06/04/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 – 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭

I·SPARC has opened an Expression of Interest for its Indigenous Cultural Safety Training program for the 2026 and 2027 cohorts.

🏀Who it’s for: Sport leaders, coaches, administrators and Provincial Sport Organizations committed to meaningful reconciliation and development.

Cost: Funding support is available through I·SPARC. Once an application is approved and confirmed, a $75 registration fee per participant applies.

🌿Take the Next Step: Enhance your leadership, boost your team’s confidence, and make actionable choices toward systemic change. Submit your Expression of Interest today to secure a spot for your organization.

Timeline: I·SPARC kindly requests expressions of interest are submitted by June 24, 2026.

💻Learn more and register through: https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/expression-of-interest-open

06/02/2026

BCRPA Fitness was on the move at the award-winning Minoru Centre for Active Living in the City of Richmond - Local Government last week during a special CBC Early Edition broadcast.

BCRPA's Kelly McCann led a morning yoga class for community members, while a lively Zumba class helped get people moving and connecting.

Recreation, parks, and fitness play a vital role in building healthier, more connected communities. Through BCRPA Fitness, we're proud to support opportunities that help people of all ages stay active and thrive.

📻 Listen to CBC's interview with past BCRPA President Elizabeth Ayers to hear how Richmond earned the title of Canada's Most Active Community. https://bit.ly/434E50L

06/01/2026

Today marks the beginning of National Indigenous History Month ( ).

Now’s the time to continue your reconciliation journey through reflection, learning, and action. NIHM invites us all to honour the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, as well as recognize and celebrate the achievements and enduring contributions of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on and stewarded this land since time immemorial.

National Indigenous Physical Activity Awareness Week (NIPAAW) starts on June 14 and continues until National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.

At BCRPA, we are committed to learning and unlearning together — honouring diverse knowledge systems and ways of being in all that we do.

To help support this, we’ve compiled a list of reconciliation resources related to recreation and parks work: https://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/news/national-indigenous-history-month/

05/28/2026

05/11/2026

What if one of the most inclusive sports isn’t what you’d expect? 🥏

Ultimate Spirit, an Indigenous-focused initiative delivered by BC Ultimate Society, is demonstrating how recreation can strengthen relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities across British Columbia through the unique culture of ultimate frisbee — a self-refereed sport rooted in respect, communication, and shared accountability.

From translating game signals into traditional languages to building relationships between schools and university athletes, this story is a powerful example of how recreation and sport can inspire social change.

Read how Ultimate Spirit is creating spaces where every voice is honoured, and everyone belongs. https://bit.ly/4dnZIOl

05/08/2026