The viaSport Regional Alliance is a collective of provincial multi-sport delivery organizations passionate about enriching lives and energizing communities via sport and physical activity across B.C.

Individually, each partner is recognized as a leader for athlete, coach, and community sport services in their region, but collectively, the group forms a powerful network of resources and expertise that shapes a streamlined provincial sport delivery system across the province.

The viaSport Regional Alliance maintains and shares a network of sport-related services, programming, and resources that is provincial in scope, but locally relevant. They are united in their vision to engage and inspire more British Columbians to participate in sport and lead healthy, physically active lives.

Each organization is proud to play the role of community connector while delivering exceptional programming to ensure that all British Columbians have equitable access to quality sport and physical activity opportunities.

VIASPORTREGIONAL ALLIANCETHINK PROVINCIALLY, ACT LOCALLY

EXCELLENCE

INTEGRITY

BARRIERFREE ACCESSIBILITY

LEADERSHIP

INNOVATION

COLLABORATION

VALUES

PURPOSEENRICHING LIVES AND ENERGIZING

COMMUNITIES VIA SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

KEY FOCUS AREAS1. COACH DEVELOPMENT2. PHYSICAL LITERACY

3. INCLUSION4. SPORT PERFORMANCE

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REGIONAL ALLIANCE MEMBERS

COACH DEVELOPMENTThe viaSport Regional Alliance plays a crucial role in developing trained coaches by leading the delivery of professional development and National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) courses across B.C.

WE ADVANCE COACH DEVELOPMENT BY:

- Hosting and scheduling NCCP multi-sport development courses and assisting in coordinating sport specific training sessions.

- Advocating for the Responsible Coaching Movement and educating community groups on the importance of trained coaches.

- Providing a variety of relevant and impactful professional development opportunities for coaches.

- Recognizing coaches contributions through awards and/or ceremonies

- Facilitating connections between organizations to enhance shared objectives, cost efficiencies and partnership opportunities.

- Working with post-secondary institutions to develop relevant education, mentorship and hands on training opportunities.

PHYSICAL LITERACYPhysical literacy provides the foundation for life long participation in sport and physical activity. People who are physically literate develop the skills and confidence to be physically active for life. The viaSport Regional Alliance ensure education and programming opportunities for local residents of all ages and abilities by partnering with local sport clubs, recreation centres, elementary schools, preschools, and community groups.

WE PROMOTE PHYSICAL LITERACY BY:

- Hosting programs for kids like XploreSportZ, Tiny Tots, KidsMove, ActiveStar, Run Jump Throw Wheel and Mini Movers.

- Delivering Fundamental Movement Skills leader training opportunities.

- Educating parents about the importance of physical literacy and how they can be engaged advocates for more purposeful play.

- Providing training and mentorship opportunities that enhance the confidence and competence of educators, child care providers and recreation leaders delivering physical activity programs to kids in school settings.

- Hosting try-it days to inspire more citizens to participate in physical activity.

INCLUSIONThe viaSport Regional Alliance members are committed to creating a more inclusive sport culture in B.C. by ensuring citizens of all ages and abilities have an opportunity to participate in sport and physical activity.

WE ARE LEADING THE WAY TO BARRIER FREE ACCESS BY:

- Providing education and training to ensure leaders implement programs and services that are accessible and welcoming to participants of all abilities.

- Sharing resources to educate parents, coaches, teachers and community leaders on the importance of inclusive environments and how to achieve them.

- Engaging local sport and community organizations in specific campaigns to raise awareness for targeted initiatives – #ERASEbullying, Safe Sport, Level the Field.

- Delivering educational workshops from the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity to empower females to be more active role models within their communities.

- Leading by example and committed to demonstrating and advocating for a culture of inclusion.

SPORT PERFORMANCEFrom community competitions to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Regional Alliance offers a range of programs and services to assist high performance athletes in achieving their sport performance goals.

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:

- Delivering high performance training programs that develop athletes specifically at the train to train, train to compete and train to win levels and are led by qualified experts in coaching and sport performance.

- Registering athletes that have been identified by their specific sport so that they receive preferred access to discounted programs and services to support their performance.

- Providing access to world class, high performance training facilities, where relevant.

- Providing athletes with specialized information and innovative services to support their physical, mental and creative performance through access to expert sport practitioners and/or an integrated sport team.

- Offering grants to subsidize the cost of competition travel.