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April 2021 Newsletter

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Eight BC Games Alumni Headed to Play in the NCAA

The BC Games Society is excited to share that eight BC Summer Games alumni have earned athletic scholarships to play field lacrosse in the U.S. university and collegiate system. Eight of the 14 players named in the recent Times Colonist article by Cleve Dheensaw competed at the Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games in Field or Box Lacrosse. 

 

 

 

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Checking in on Mental Health in the Sport Environment 

The impacts of COVID-19 on sport and beyond has shown a need for more regular conversations around mental health, normalizing asking for help and making resources accessible to those who need them. 

On May 13, 2021 at 1:00 PM, viaSport is hosting a free learning lab focused on examining the mental health landscape in sport and providing tools and resources for sport leaders. The session will be facilitated by Dr. Shaunna Taylor, Executive Director of PacificSport Okanagan and Certified Clinical Counsellor along with a presentation by Buddy Check for Jesse.

 

 

 

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Sport BC Announces Presidents' Awards Recipients 

Sport BC‘s annual President's Awards were presented at the 54th Athlete of the Year ceremony on March 25, 2021. The President's Awards are presented to volunteers from Sport BC member and partner organizations who represent the spirit of volunteerism, and whose dedication, energy, and commitment contribute to development of their sport or organization in the province of British Columbia. Of the 37 recipients, 10 BC Games alumni were celebrated at the virtual event, including the BC Games Society‘s nomination, Jeremy Grant.

 

 

 

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Local Sport Relief Fund: Upcoming Application Deadline

As organizations in the B.C. sport community continue to feel the effects of COVID-19, the Province of B.C., together with the Government of Canada, are supporting sport organizations with over $1,000,000 of funding in a second intake of the Local Sport Relief Fund (LSRF). The LSRF is a one-time grant designed to provide financial relief for non-profit, community level sport organizations, clubs and associations at risk of collapse or insolvency due to the impacts of COVID-19. The application deadline is April 30, 2021.

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BC Games Society Celebrates National Volunteer Week

From April 18-24, 2021, the BC Games Society celebrated National Volunteer Week. This year's theme was "The Value of One, The Power of Many" and we'd like to thank all of the volunteers that make the BC Games happen.

Every year thousands of volunteers from every corner of the province dedicate their time, energy, and passion to the BC Games. From meal preparation, to transportation, to hospitality, and sport competitions, the enthusiasm and expertise of volunteers allows young athletes the opportunity to achieve excellence and communities to come together in the celebration of sport.

From all of us at the BC Games Society, thank you to the volunteers who make the Games what they are!
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