Registration extended to Sunday, March 24 for Team BC NAHC Player Selection Camp
Registration now extended to midnight, Sunday, March 24th I∙SPARC is pleased to announce its Team BC Coaching Staff and to announce that registration is open for the Player Selection Camp to select Indigenous athletes to Team BC to participate in the 2019 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). About the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) The NAHC provides a forum for elite Bantam/Midget age Aboriginal hockey players from across Canada. The event aids in fostering cultural unity and pride and celebrates [...]
Register now for Spring Break Provincial Sport Camps
The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is pleased to present these provincial athlete development camps in partnership with the BC Athletics, BC Target Sports Association, and British Columbia Golf. Who: BC Indigenous Youth (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) Male and Female ages 11-18. Cost: FREE!!! Thanks to the support of the Province of BC, the fee to participate in the camps is FREE and includes lunch and snacks. Pre-Registration is Required! Limited Space is available at each camp. Equipment will be provided; please bring [...]
Rugby 7’s added to Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games
I·SPARC seeking expressions of interest from eligible athletes/coaches and announces details for the BC Indigenous Provincial Rugby Development Camp. The sport of RUGBY 7's has been added as a demonstration sport to the Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), to be held July 12-18, 2020. The NAIG Rugby 7’s competition is to consist of both male and female teams for the 19U (born 2001 & later) age category.In order to help determine feasibility of whether BC will enter team(s) into the [...]
I·SPARC’s 10 Year Stewardship Report
2018 marked the 10th anniversary of the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Strategy. It is with great pride that we reflect on the important work that has taken place over the past decade and celebrate the transformative change in the health and well-being of Indigenous people across BC, resulting from our shared efforts. We are pleased to share with you I∙SPARC’s 10 Year Stewardship Report. Rick Brant Executive Director I∙SPARC
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STRATEGY RENEWAL SURVEY As we look to renew the 2008 Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Strategy and continue to build on the strengths of I·SPARC, we have undertaken a comprehensive engagement process to gain perspectives on Indigenous sport and healthy living from individuals, communities, leaders, and stakeholders. To complement the 2018 Regional Engagement Meetings, which took place in late October and November, this survey is designed to enhance the information gathered to date. Your feedback is important to this [...]
2019 Ontario Native Basketball Invitational – April 18-21
EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITY 2019 Ontario Native Basketball Invitational (ONBI) 2020 Team Ontario NAIG Identifier April 18-21, 2019 Thunder Bay, Ontario The 5th edition of the Ontario Native Basketball Invitational is scheduled to take place in Thunder Bay, ON from April 18-21, 2019. The 2019 ONBI will kick off on Thursday evening with a social, featuring a welcome from an Elder, local Chiefs and Indigenous leadership and inspirational speakers. ISWO and all 2019 Ontario Native Basketball Invitational partners understand sport has the power [...]
Registration now open for 2019 BC Indigenous Wrestling Camp – March 9th in Kamloops
ISPARC is pleased to present this provincial athlete development camp in partnership with the Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc and the BC Wrestling Association. Please wear proper indoor shoes and comfortable clothing for physical activity. Instruction will be based on age and wrestling experience. Sanctioned event by BC Wrestling with facilitator Greg Edgelow (1994 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist, Olympian and National Champion). REGISTRATION: Who: BC Indigenous Youth (all genders). All levels welcome from beginners to experienced wrestlers. Ages: 10 - 18 When: [...]
Apply to Become a FitNation Leader Today!
April 2 - 4, 2019 Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel Musqueam Territory, Richmond, BC FitNation Leader Application Form Deadline to apply: Feb. 6th, 2019 at 4:00 pm Submit your application today and join 100+ FitNation leaders delivering programs across the province! Twelve successful applicants will enjoy 3 days of experiential learning, mastering the dynamic movements of FitNation, led by Master Facilitators and FitNation Mentors. The FitNation program is in high-demand for communities, designed for community champions looking to enhance their peoples’ well-being with a fun and [...]
Call for Team BC Coaches – Halifax 2020 NAIG
ISPARC seeking volunteer Team BC coaches for Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – ISPARC is seeking committed and enthusiastic sport leaders for volunteer coach positions to serve on Team BC in various sports for the 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) to be held in Halifax, July 12-18, 2020. ISPARC is the recognized Indigenous Sport body that oversees the operations of Team BC for the NAIG. Team BC is led and managed by the Team BC [...]
I·SPARC announces Team BC Player Selection Camp for 2019 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – I∙SPARC is pleased to announce the details of the Player Selection Camp for Team BC’s participation in the 2019 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). The 2019 NAHC will be hosted in Whitehorse, Yukon, May 6-12, 2019. 2019 TEAM BC PLAYER SELECTION CAMP Top Indigenous male and female hockey players are invited to participate in the 2019 Team BC Player Selection Camp where players will be evaluated and selected over a three-day period by the Team [...]
2020 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships – Call for Bids
The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) established the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) in 2002 to serve as the premiere competition for young Aboriginal hockey players in Canada. It provides a forum for elite Bantam/Midget aged Aboriginal male and female youth and attracts participation from First Nations, Inuit and Metis across thirteen provinces and territories. This annual event helps foster cultural unity and pride to celebrate the athletic abilities of Aboriginal athletes from across the country. The ASC will co-host its’ [...]
I·SPARC Seeking Host Communities for 2019/20 series of BC Indigenous Provincial Championships and Camps
Deadline to apply to host, January 11 The Host Application Process is now open for First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Friendship Centres, and other Indigenous organizations to apply to host event(s) within the 2019/20 series of BC Indigenous Provincial Championships and Athlete Development Camps. Successful community hosts will be awarded a Hosting Grant to help offset the majority of the event operating costs. The Championships and Development Camps are to be held primarily in the Summer/Fall of 2019 in a variety [...]