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BUSY DAY FOR BASKETBALL The 14U male basketball team won bronze against Team Minnesota, finishing off strong 43-31. Competition aside, what really made us proud was watching the two teams doing a spirit circle together at the end of the game to cheer each other on. It was another big win for 16U female basketball today! Taking home a bronze medal after dominating their final game 75-49 against Team Minnesota. The girls showed their Team BC spirit as they all stayed [...]

We are thrilled to announce that the 19U male soccer team has won the gold medal in their match against Manitoba! We congratulate Max Joe, Billy August, Dallas Nelson and Kamryn Pierre for scoring the four winning goals. Coach Chris Daniels said the “1st half was a good back and forth battle, then the 2nd half started with Team BC taking the momentum at the start, but 4.5 minutes in we got delayed with thunder. Once the game started back [...]

CANOE KAYAK WINS TEAM BC'S FIRST MEDALS! The Canoe Kayak Team BC had an impressive start at the 2023 NAIG, setting the tone for a successful competition. Leading the way in the 14U Female category, Vivianna Thomas showcased her skills and determination, securing Team BC's first gold medal of the week. Despite the unpredictable weather that ranged from sunshine to rain and strong winds, the athletes displayed unwavering bravery and raced hard. Today proved to be a remarkable day for [...]

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is a provincial organization established for the purpose of improving the health outcomes of Indigenous people by supporting and encouraging physically active individuals, families, and communities. The programs and services delivered by I·SPARC are designed to build capacity and increase access to sport, recreation, and physical activity in First Nations, Aboriginal Friendship Centres, Métis Chartered Communities, schools, and other delivery agencies throughout British Columbia.  General Description  Working as a member of [...]

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 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)! The online store will close June 4th, 2023 at 11:59 pm (PT). No orders will be accepted after the closing date. All orders will [...]

(May 25, 2023) I·SPARC is seeking applications for three Director positions, whose terms are expiring in 2023. As a volunteer directed Society, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is seeking individuals who possess an assortment of business skill sets to serve on its board, but who are also representing the following: One individual who is associated with a First Nation Community One individual who is associated with a Métis Chartered Community, One individual who is associated with a British Columbia Aboriginal Friendship Centre, and Applicants should also [...]

The Aboriginal Sport Circle is excited to announce the launch of the 2023 Tom Longboat National Awards nomination period! As a program of the Aboriginal Sport Circle, the Tom Longboat Awards provide a forum for the acknowledging the growth and strength of the Aboriginal sport movement in Canada and its tremendous impact on the sport development from community level participation to elite level competition.Eligibility The Awards typically honour the accomplishments of an athlete within a given program year (September 1st [...]