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Northwest Premier’s Awards Recipients Honoured

By |2018-02-27T05:16:58-07:00November 7th, 2017|Home Event Highlights|

8 outstanding Aboriginal athletes receive prestigious award Terrace, B.C. (November 3rd, 2017) – The 2017 Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport were presented to eight outstanding Aboriginal athletes from British Columbia’s Northwest Region during a formal celebration held today at Waap Galts’ap Community House in Terrace, B.C. The Northwest is the second of six regions to honour Aboriginal athletes through this unique province-wide awards program. “I am so honoured to be involved with the Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport,” said DeWayne Robinson, Northwest Regional Lead for the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council. “These athletes have worked diligently through their young lives, and are now being rewarded for their hard work culturally, educationally, and in their communities.” The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC), in collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, launched the Regional nomination process in August 2017, receiving 141 nominations from across the province for Aboriginal athletes under 25 years of age who are competing in performance sport and committed to living healthy, active lifestyles. “The Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport recognize the incredible accomplishments of Aboriginal youth ” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. “The success of these young athletes is an indication of their skill, dedication and commitment on the field and in their communities. On behalf of the B.C. government, congratulations to this year’s award winners in B.C.’s Northwest region.” A total of 48 recipients have been chosen within I·SPARC’s six regions – Northeast, Northwest, Interior, Fraser, Vancouver Coastal and Vancouver Island. Recipients were selected based on their achievements in performance sport, commitment to pursuing a higher education, demonstrable leadership qualities, volunteerism, and connection to [...]

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Northeast Premier’s Awards Recipients Honoured

By |2018-02-27T05:17:47-07:00November 3rd, 2017|Home Event Highlights|

8 outstanding Aboriginal athletes receive prestigious award Prince George, B.C. (October 30, 2017) – The 2017 Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport were presented to eight outstanding Aboriginal athletes from British Columbia’s Northeast Region during a formal celebration held today at Nusdeh Yoh Elementary School in Prince George, B.C. The Northeast is the first of six regions to honour Aboriginal athletes through this unique province-wide awards program. “This is an important evening for the Northeast,” said Ken Edzerza, Northeast Regional Lead for the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council. “We have gathered our communities to honour our youth athletes and celebrate their successes. The Premier’s Awards recognize our young people who are leading by example and giving back in a big way to their sport and communities.” The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC), in collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, launched the Regional nomination process in August 2017, receiving 141 nominations from across the province for Aboriginal athletes under 25 years of age who are competing in performance sport and committed to living healthy, active lifestyles. “Congratulations to the Northeast regional recipients of the 2017 Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport,” said the Honourable Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. “These young athletes have distinguished themselves through their skill, dedication and commitment on the field and in their communities.” A total of 48 recipients have been chosen within I·SPARC’s six regions – Northeast, Northwest, Interior, Fraser, Vancouver Coastal and Vancouver Island. Recipients were selected based on their achievements in performance sport, commitment to pursuing a higher education, demonstrable leadership qualities, volunteerism, and connection to culture. “The recipients recognized today are the mentors, heroes and [...]

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Equipment Grant Program – Generally Approved Equipment and Eligibility

By |2024-01-10T11:02:16-07:00October 18th, 2017|

The Equipment Grant Program is intended to reduce barriers and increase participation for groups of Indigenous people. Here is a list of equipment that has been approved in the past (these are examples and not an exhaustive list). Volleyball & Basketball equipment Soccer & Tetherball equipment Hockey, Lacrosse and Floor Hockey equipment Baseball / Softball and Badminton equipment Child and youth-oriented physical activity equipment (beanbag toss, hula hoops etc.) Skis and Snowshoes Canoes and Kayaks Yoga Mats, resistance bands and blocks Archery and Curling equipment Nordic Walking Poles and Jump Ropes Steeplecourse, Ultimate Discs, Disc Golf equipment, Golf clubs Please note that providing a good description of how your equipment will be used, who will use it, and if there are qualified coaches, instructors or supervisors involved will increase the ranking of your application. Here is a list of equipment that have NOT been approved previously: Jerseys, pinnies, running shoes Items for individual athletes (Search external grant opportunities for which individual athletes may be eligible HERE) Fishing equipment Rodeo equipment Contact sport equipment (football, boxing, etc.) Projectors, fitness trackers, electronic scoreboards and other devices Please contact equipmentgrant@isparc.ca with any further questions around eligibility. **Please note that this email account is monitored intermittently so your patience with timeliness in response is appreciated.  For immediate assistance, please contact your Regional Coordinator.

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Call for Host Communities for the 2017/18 BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00August 22nd, 2017|Home News|

The 2017/18 Host Application Process has been launched for First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Friendship Centres, and Indigenous organizations to apply to host event(s) within the 2017/18 series of BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps. Successful community hosts will be awarded a Hosting Grant to help offset the majority, if not all, of the event operating costs. Communities awarded a Provincial Camp will work in partnership with I·SPARC’s Provincial Coordinator, Performance Sport, and the Provincial Sport Committee in the delivery of the event. The Development Camps are to be held primarily in the Fall/Winter of 2017/18 in a variety of communities across British Columbia. These events have been strategically established to support Indigenous athlete development in sports featured in the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). The 2017/18 season will support provincial development camps in the following sports and due to the 2017 Team BC NAIG program, championships will not be featured this year. • 3-D Archery • Swimming • Athletics (Track & Field) • Rifle Shooting • Volleyball • Badminton • Wrestling The BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps are an important component of I∙SPARC’s Provincial Strategy for Indigenous Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity. The events provide a unique opportunity for Indigenous athletes and coaches from First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres throughout the province to gather and compete in events that promote sport excellence while celebrating cultural unity and pride. Committed to establishing a consistent, comprehensive Indigenous Team BC program that results in increased participation and better preparation, I∙SPARC’s Provincial Sport Committees maintain oversight of the Provincial Development Camps. To apply to host an event, please refer to the Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps 2017/18 Host Application forms. The deadline to submit applications is 4:00 [...]

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TEAM BC WINS OVERALL TEAM TITLE FOR 2017 NAIG

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00July 23rd, 2017|Home News|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2017 TEAM BC WINS OVERALL TEAM TITLE FOR 2017 NAIG Last Day of Competitions Brings Team BC’s Medal Count to 176 Toronto, ON – After a week of competitions at the Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), Team BC has won the Overall Team Title. Team BC competed in 13 sports and won a total of 176 medals (65 gold, 57 Silver, 54 bronze) over the course of the competition week. This put the team in first place, 12 medals ahead of Team Saskatchewan. This is the second time BC has won the Overall Team Title at the NAIG, after winning the award at the 2014 NAIG in Regina, Saskatchewan. “This was a complete team effort,” said Lara Mussell Savage, Team BC’s Chef de Mission. “We assembled an amazing group of athletes, coaches, volunteers and Mission Staff, and from day one they made their presence felt in Toronto. The Indigenous sport delivery system that I·SPARC created has shown tremendous success. But we simply couldn’t have reached new heights at NAIG without the support of our three Partner Agencies, the Provincial Sport Organizations and the significant investment the Provincial Government has made towards Team BC and our ongoing sport development programs.” Team BC’s success is credited in no small part to the social legacy resulting from the Cowichan 2008 North American Indigenous Games. Several prominent provincial Indigenous organizations (including the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, First Nations Health Council, and Métis Nation BC) came together to develop a new provincial strategy for Indigenous sport, recreation and physical activity. That process led to the creation of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC), the agency that now oversees [...]

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TEAM BC’S BADMINTON, BASKETBALL AND SOCCER WIN GOLD!

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00July 22nd, 2017|Home News|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 2017 TEAM BC’S BADMINTON, BASKETBALL AND SOCCER WIN GOLD! Athletics, Swimming, Lacrosse and Softball Bring in 45 Medals, Bringing Team BC’s Total to 181 Toronto, ON – Team BC’s badminton team earned two gold medals in their final matches, a first in Team BC history. Team BC has not earned a gold medal in badminton since the 2008 NAIG. Jarin Davison and Kyler Wilson beat Team Saskatchewan in the third set, winning a gold medal in the 19U male doubles division. Jarin also competed with Courtney Anderson in the 19U mixed doubles category, winning another gold medal against Team Saskatchewan. “It has been a truly incredible experience to be able to take home a gold medal this year,” said Courtney. “At the 2014 NAIG I won two bronze medals and this year I was hoping to do better and I was successful in doing so. I am very proud of myself and my partner to have been able to accomplish this!” The 16U male basketball team finished their tournament undefeated, adding another gold to Team BC‘s medal count! The boys came out on top 82 – 77 in the semifinal against Team Eastern Door and the North, advancing them into the gold medal game against Team Wisconsin. Head Coach David Lafontaine remarked, “This is the best game we played as a team, we peaked at the exact right time – we’re very proud of these boys.” Shooting guard Qwammi Frank, who scored 29 points tonight, including five 3-pointers, says, “I love playing with these guys and am very proud of winning the gold medal.” Team BC’s 19U male basketball team played for the bronze medal tonight against Team New York [...]

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TEAM BC WINS 31 MEDALS ON FIRST DAY OF SWIM COMPETITION BRINGING TOTAL MEDAL COUNT TO 131

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00July 21st, 2017|Home News|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2017 TEAM BC WINS 31 MEDALS ON FIRST DAY OF SWIM COMPETITION BRINGING TOTAL MEDAL COUNT TO 131 Canoe/Kayak Medal Count Totals 54 and Basketball Teams Win 3 Silver Toronto, ON – Team BC swimmers win 31 medals on their first day of competitions! 17 out of Team BC’s 23 swimmers medaled with six medals won in each event. “The Swimmers raced to simply live in the moment!” said Head Coach, Leanne Sirup. “The hard work has been done and now they get to do what they enjoy: swimming fast and racing great competitors.” 16U female swimmer, Amy Leighton, won four medals in today’s competition including two gold medals in the 800m Freestyle and 200m Individual Medley, two silver medals in the 50m Butterfly and 50m Freestyle and a bronze medal in the 100m Butterfly. William Swyers won two gold medals in the 14U male 200m Individual Medley and 50m Backstroke as well as a silver in the 50m Freestyle. Claire Brown won three gold medals today, two in individual events and one in the relay.  Jaydn Johnston was another top performer, winning three gold medals and one silver. Additional medalists include Emma Jolliffe, Hunter Stewardson, Jaydn Johnston, Kade Schwarz, Carter Basil-Pelly, Warren Barton, Kleanza Cathers, Garnet Currie, Travis Pete, Jesse Shade and Billy Swyers. Swimming competitions continue tomorrow at the Toronto Pan Am Centre. Mateya Haintz earned her second gold medal of the Games in the discus with a winning throw of 34.05m. Jason Rioux won two gold medals today in high jump and triple jump. Marquesis Haintz won her third medal of the Games with a silver medal finish in the 16U female 2000m. Athletics medals were also won [...]

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TEAM BC’S HEAVY MEDAL DAY FOR RIFLE SHOOTING, WRESTLING AND CANOE/KAYAK

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00July 20th, 2017|Home News|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2017 TEAM BC’S HEAVY MEDAL DAY FOR RIFLE SHOOTING, WRESTLING AND CANOE/KAYAK Athletics Win Nine Medals, 14U Basketball Teams Advance to Finals and Volleyball Starts Strong Toronto, ON – Team BC’s rifle shooters earned 14 medals after two days of heavy competition, winning three gold, eight silver and three bronze medals. “I am so proud of how our team performed today,” said Nicole Gerow, Rifle Shooting Head Coach. “The competition over the last three days has been extremely close and exciting.” Including triple gold-medalist Mark Anthony who won 3P, prone and overall in his category. Sunshine O’Donovan had an outstanding day at the range, collecting three silver medals for her performances in 3P, prone and overall in her category. Teammate Matthew Britton earned one bronze and two silver medals; Jared Erickson won two silver; and Anthony Joe won one silver and two bronze medals. Another unbelievable day for Team BC Wrestlers, adding nine medals to the Team BC medal count! Daniel Coles, Kye Mills, and Mayben Crabbe placed Gold; Ottis Crabbe, Tristina Howse, and Ethan Parkinson placed Silver, and Connor Mills, Jayden Iversen, and Morgan Dagenais placed Bronze, with William Merry finishing fifth place. Daniel Coles, gold medalist reflects on his match, “Whenever I go into a hard match I think about what my ancestors went through and I think this is nothing compared to that, I can do this.” Another great day on the water for the Canoe/Kayak team with many exciting finishes! The team continued to build on yesterday's win of 15 medals, unofficially earning an additional nine medals today. Official results will be confirmed tomorrow. The Canoe/Kayak team will begin its third and final day on the [...]

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CANOE/KAYAK TEAM EARN 15 MEDALS BRINGING TEAM BC’S TOTAL COUNT TO 17

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00July 19th, 2017|Home News|

                                                                                                                                       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                                                                      July 18, 2017 CANOE/KAYAK TEAM EARN 15 MEDALS BRINGING TEAM BC’S TOTAL COUNT TO 17 Eight Wrestlers to Compete for Medals, 19U Female Softball and Basketball Teams Remain Undefeated Toronto, ON – Team BC’s Canoe/Kayak team had a stellar first day of competition, earning 15 medals for Team BC bringing the total count to 17. William Wyse won two gold medals in his NAIG debut while Kristine Edgar and Ivan Morris both took bronze in the 3000m kayak event. Brandyn Chappell, a NAIG veteran who won three gold and three bronze at the 2014 Games is aiming high in Toronto “I know I’ve gotten stronger so I’m ready to push myself to and past my limits," said Brandyn, who will compete Wednesday. The Canoe/Kayak team have two more days of competition. An incredible day of competition for Team BC’s Wrestlers with eight athletes moving on to final matches tomorrow. Daniel Coels, Mayben Crabbe, Ottis Crabbe, Morgan Dagenais, Tristina Howse, Jayden Iversen, Kye Mills, and Ethan Parkinson will all compete for medals. “Their support for one another was most inspiring,” said Head Coach Rob Smyth of his team’s performance today. The 19U female softball team remains undefeated after a blowout game against Team Manitoba with a final score of 14-0. “I am thrilled with how our team is playing,” stated Head Coach Michelle Webster. “The team has great chemistry and we’re looking forward to our next game.” The 19U male softball team had a great game, defeating Team Alberta with a final score of 13-5; while the 16U male and female teams both lost to their opponents. The basketball courts remained action-packed with Team BC winning 5 out of 6 games. The 14U, 16U, 19U male [...]

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ATHLETICS TEAM AWARDED TEAM BC’S FIRST MEDALS

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00July 18th, 2017|Home News|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2017 ATHLETICS TEAM AWARDED TEAM BC’S FIRST MEDALS 19U Female Lacrosse Makes History, Team BC Softball Sweeps and Rifle Shooters Aim for Medals Toronto, ON – Team BC's athletics team earned two medals in cross-country events on the first day of competition. Fifteen-year-old Marquesis Haintz claimed the first medal for Team BC, taking home silver in the 16U 3K division. Marquesis persevered through the grueling course, saying, “I knew when I crossed the finish line I was crossing for a medal.” Marquesis’ early success was followed up with another medal for Team BC by Hannah McGuckin, with a bronze in the 19U 6K. Head Coach, Jack Miller is pleased with the team's performance, stating, “the team had a really good day, all of our athletes performed well or better than expected.” The team will rest tomorrow and begin preparing for track & field events that will begin on Thursday, July 20. Team BC action continued at various venues around the city. The 19U Female Lacrosse team made history today, becoming the first female lacrosse team to play in the Games. They earned a victory in their second game of the day, winning 12-4 against Team Saskatchewan. Head Coach, Savanna Smith, noted that the team rebounded well from their loss in the first game and is looking to build momentum throughout the week. Team BC's softball teams swept their first day of games! The 19U female softball team had a strong first day, winning 4-2 over Team New York. Head Coach, Michelle Webster noted that there were many outstanding defensive plays during the game and she is looking forward to the next few days of competition. The 19U male softball team had a great win against Team Eastern Door with a final score of [...]

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