I·SPARC Accepting Applications for Volunteer Team BC Chaperones for 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)

April 27, 2017 – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is seeking

individuals interested in serving on Team BC’s volunteer staff as a chaperone for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). The 2017 NAIG will take place from July 16-22, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario where 5,000 youth athletes and coaches will come together to celebrate sport excellence, cultural unity and pride.

Applications are now being accepted for volunteer chaperone positions to serve on Team BC for various sports. Team chaperones are considered official members of Team BC and will travel with the team, stay with the team and participate in the NAIG Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Chaperones will also receive a Team BC uniform. Team BC will depart on either July 14 or 15 and will return on July 22 or 23, 2017. The chaperone is best fulfilled by a mature adult who can share in the supervision of youth and is willing to help support Team BC’s staff when needed.

Chaperones will only incur the cost of travel to and from Vancouver, BC. The flights to and from Toronto, Ontario as well as accommodation and meals while at the Games are covered. Individuals selected to serve on the volunteer Team BC Staff must submit a recent Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check.

For more information, visit the online application at https://aboriginalsportbc.wufoo.eu/forms/2017-naig-team-bc-chaperone/.

Application deadline: 5:00 PM (PST), May 19, 2017.  

Team BC Background

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is responsible for managing the Team BC Programs for the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) and the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). Through the support and oversight of its Team BC Work Group and Provincial Sport Committees, I·SPARC has established a comprehensive Team BC program that includes provincial development programs and selection processes for athletes and coaches that will compete on behalf of British Columbia in national and international competitions. For the 2017 NAIG, over 500 Indigenous athletes and coaches will be selected to represent British Columbia in the following 13 sports: 3D Archery, Athletics (Track & Field, Cross-Country), Badminton, Basketball, Canoe/Kayak, Golf, Lacrosse (Box), Rifle Shooting, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling.