SWIMMING MEDAL HAUL The swim team created an electric atmosphere as they raked in an incredible number of medals, with an unofficial count of 30+ medals. Coach Leanne Sirup said, "It was a lot of fun being on deck with the team, and we are really proud!" We’re so excited to see our swimmers' futures; we sure do have a lot of talented Team BC swimming athletes. Ooh ah! West coast, best coast! ATHLETICS BRINGS IN 6 MEDALS TODAY Wrapping up [...]
GREAT DAY ON THE COURTS The 16U and 19U beach volleyball teams played remarkably hard but couldn’t score the win against Team Saskatchewan. The 19U girls play for bronze tomorrow with the 16U girls playing in their semifinal match against Team Yukon! What a great day with Team BC Beach Volleyball! NATHANIEL STUIT OF ATHLETICS BREAKS 52 SECONDS IN THE 400M Today we wanted to highlight a story of Nathaniel Stuit (Nahanni Butte Dene Band) from Victoria shared by Athletics Assistant [...]
ATHLETICS EARNS THEIR FIRST MEDALS OF THE WEEK! "Today on the athletics field, Team BC had some very impressive performances in all areas. Despite the intense heat and humidity, athletes raced hard, threw far and jumped past their limits to secure new PBs as well as some medals," said Coach Siri Svensson. Shoutout performances include Danny Legault (Nuxalk Nation) from Bella Coola coming in silver for discus and James Reed (Red Pheasant Nation) from Vanderhoof coming in bronze for the 800m! WRESTLING [...]
Halifax, NS – Jayden Broadfoot and Leah Parker carried the British Columbia and Team BC flags into the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). “These two athletes were nominated to be flag bearers by their coaches, and we are so honoured to have them represent British Columbia by leading our contingent into the Opening Ceremony and throughout the entirety of the 2023 North American Indigenous Games,” said Team BC, Chef de Mission, Michelle Webster. “It's a great [...]
Outstanding Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award July 10, 2023 - The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the outstanding athletes named as the regional recipients of the 2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Fraser Region Click here to watch the Fraser recipient's highlight video Kynan Haintz, Wrestling, Maple Ridge, Hwlitsum First Nation Alex Paterson, Lacrosse, Pitt Medows, Métis Olivia Pemberton, Lacrosse, Langley, Métis Nation BC Lauren Curtis, Track & Field (Hammer Throw), Maple Ridge, [...]
The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is seeking bids from communities or organizations (Host Societies) interested in hosting the 2025 National Aboriginal Championships. The ASC established the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) in 2002 to serve as the premier competition for young Indigenous hockey players in Canada. The ASC owns the event and annual co-hosts with a Host Community. An exciting blend of sport and culture, the NAHC provides a forum for elite Bantam/Midget aged Indigenous youth to not only compete [...]
Victoria, B.C. (May 18, 2023) The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the Team BC male team won the bronze medal at the highly competitive 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). Moreover, the hard-fought efforts of Team BC's female team have earned them a fourth place finish in the tournament. The province's top Indigenous U18 players formed the two Team BC teams at the 2023 NAHC held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, spanning from May [...]
The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the launch of Team BC’s official online merchandise store! For a limited time, friends, families and fans can purchase official merchandise to show their support for Team BC's athletes who will represent the province at the upcoming 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC), and the 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)! The online store will close March 24, 2023 at 11:59PM (DST). No orders will be accepted after the [...]
Join us in the continuation of the Engagement & Education Webinar Series with a two-hour workshop that will bring forth Indigenous Knowledge, teachings, and tangible steps on how to cultivate safe spaces for diversity and inclusion. "Cultivating Safe Spaces" with Elaine Alec takes place on March 7th, 2023 from 9AM-11AM (PST) Elaine Alec is from the Syilx and Secwépemc Nations. She is a political advisor, women's advocate, spiritual thought leader, and the author of Calling My Spirit Back, a memoir [...]
Registration is now open for the 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships Team BC selection camp. The Team BC Player Selection Camp will be held March 31 to April 2, 2023. in Kamloops, BC. Team BC's coaching staff will evaluate players over the three-day camp and select the top 20 male and top 20 female hockey players to represent BC at the NAHC in Winnipeg. The 2023 Registration Fee is $100 per player, which includes a Team BC Selection Camp jersey. Pre-registration [...]
