Vancouver Coastal: Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council

Indigenous Youth basketball 🏀 camp in partnership with the Vancouver Bandits

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🏀Indigenous Heritage Game: Vancouver Bandits 🏀 FREE to register!

The Vancouver Bandits, and the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council - Fraser Region - are pleased to present a Basketball Sport camp for Indigenous youth (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) hosted in partnership with Vancouver Coastal.
This camp will be facilitated by the Vancouver Bandits at the Langley Event Centre.

Camp will feature a skill development camp with the Vancouver Bandits on July 4th - free camp 2-4:30 pm
The camp will be 2 x 1.15hr sessions @
Langley Events Centre

+ Tickets for July 5th Indigenous Heritage Game. July 5th, 12:30 pm at Langley Events Centre
Tickets are available for the player + families!
Please bring a water bottle, indoor shoes, and peanut-free snacks!

WHO
Open to all Indigenous youth (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) ages 10-17 of all abilities.

DATE(S) & TIME(S)
July 4th Free Skills Development Camp with the Bandits 2-4:30 pm
July 5th Bandits Game @12:30 pm

VENUE/LOCATION
The camp will take place on the traditional territories of the Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, and Semiahmoo First Nations. This acknowledgment reflects the ongoing relationships and responsibilities of the Langley Events Centre with the Indigenous peoples.

🏀Event will be held at the following venue:
Langley Events Centre
7888 200 St, Langley BC V2Y 3J4

Please register online! Use the QR Code or Link below:
🔗 https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/m8rsthp18q32p6/

Free to register. space is still available! June 17th starting 10am till 1pm

Reminder, if you are interested in signing up for tomorrow's, June 17th, Free, Virtual Aboriginal Coaching Module, Holistic Model, Module 1, please register today!

In honor of National Indigenous People's Month, Vancouver Coastal: Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council is pleased to offer the Aboriginal Coaching Module (ACM).

This module encompasses topics such as:

• Creating a positive coaching environment
• The Medicine Wheel: a holistic approach to coaching that embraces the physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, cultural and spiritual.
• The Four Pillars value system.
• How to create constructive coach-to-community relationships.
ACM- Holistic Model, Module 1, Free Online, limited space to 40 max capacity participants!

Register today:
https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/mcbv8m40tp1dpb/

🛟I∙SPARC is pleased to present the 2026 Provincial Lifeguarding Leadership Camp, hosted in partnership with the Aboriginal Youth F.I.R.S.T. Program (Futures in Recreation & Sport Training).

💧This weeklong camp is open to self-identified Indigenous youth (First Nation, Métis, & Inuit) of all ages and will introduce the sport of Lifesaving & Lifeguarding for both beginners and advanced athletes. The camp will be delivered by certified Lifesaving Society and PADI instructors

-Lifesaving Stream: 13 years old by course start date & basic swimming ability
-Lifeguarding Stream: 15 years old by course start date & Bronze Cross certification

🗓 DATES: August 23 – August 31, 2026
📍 VENUE: Green Bay Bible Camp in West Kelowna, BC
📤 LEARN MORE AND REGISTER: https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/2026-ayf-lifeguarding-leadership-application

Free to register!

In honor of National Indigenous People's Month, Vancouver Coastal: Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council is pleased to offer the Aboriginal Coaching Module (ACM).

This module encompasses topics such as:

• Creating a positive coaching environment
• The Medicine Wheel: a holistic approach to coaching that embraces the physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, cultural and spiritual.
• The Four Pillars value system.
• How to create constructive coach-to-community relationships.

ACM- Holistic Model, Module 1, Free Online, limited space to 40 max capacity participants!

Register today:
https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/mcbv8m40tp1dpb/

Baseball BC Announce the 1st Annual Indigenous Festival
The Baseball BC Indigenous Festival is more than just baseball - it’s a celebration of community, culture, and connection.
Youth athletes will come together to learn the game, build their skills, and play with pride in a fun, welcoming environment led by Baseball BC coaches. Through teamwork, encouragement, and cultural respect, every player will have the opportunity to grow in confidence, make new connections, and be part of something bigger.
Families, Nations, and communities are invited to come together and support young athletes as they discover their love for the game. ❤️
👕 All participants will receive a Baseball BC / I·SPARC Festival T-Shirt!
🔗Register Today: https://tinyurl.com/2v53xb53 See less See less

Free to register!!

Indigenous Wheelchair Rugby Have-A- Go Day in partnership with BC Wheelchair Sports Association (BCWSA)

This combines elements of rugby, basketball, handball, in a low pressure supportive, fun and safe environment.

Indigenous Wheelchair Rugby Have-A- Go Day: June 6th at the Richmond Olympic Oval from 1pm to 1:45pm with free tickets to the Canada vs Brazil rugby match starting at 2pm!

This event open to every ability but priority will be given to participants with physical disability regarding participation.

Clink to register:
https://forms.gle/msKnpkjHautHdW1B8

Canoe Kayak BC B.C Programs
2026 BC Summer Games Trials
At the BC Summer Games, athletes (13 to 16 years old as of January 1 in the year of the Games) are encouraged to participate in multi-discipline paddling events:
Sprint Canoe and Kayak (including Surfski)
Flatwater Slalom
Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)
Kayak Polo
We also ensure athletes just entering the sport have a positive experience by providing a multi-stream competition. To encourage development all age eligible athletes are able to experience a Games opportunity in both a 'Learn to Train' and subsequent 'Train to Train' category.
Eligibility
Athletes must be born between 2010 and 2013
PaddleALL athletes: born between 2007 and 2013
2026 Selection Trial Dates & Locations:
Interior Indigenous Selection
📅 June 13, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Check-in at 9:30 AM)
📍 Kamloops Watersport Facility
Shumway Lake
4620 Princeton-Kamloops Hwy, Kamloops, BC
Lower Mainland Indigenous Selection
📅 May 31, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Burnaby Canoe & Kayak Club
Burnaby Lake
Vancouver Island Indigenous Selection
📅 May 31, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Nanaimo Canoe & Kayak Club
(Loudon Park, Long Lake)
Register Now
👉 rampregistrations.com
RAMP Registrations V3

Canoe Kayak BC Kayak BC Programs
2026 BC Summer Games Trials

At the BC Summer Games, athletes (13 to 16 years old as of January 1 in the year of the Games) are encouraged to participate in multi-discipline paddling events:

Sprint Canoe and Kayak (including Surfski)
Flatwater Slalom
Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)
Kayak Polo
We also ensure athletes just entering the sport have a positive experience by providing a multi-stream competition. To encourage development all age eligible athletes are able to experience a Games opportunity in both a 'Learn to Train' and subsequent 'Train to Train' category.

Eligibility

Athletes must be born between 2010 and 2013
PaddleALL athletes: born between 2007 and 2013

2026 Selection Trial Dates & Locations:
Interior Indigenous Selection
📅 June 13, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Check-in at 9:30 AM)
📍 Kamloops Watersport Facility
Shumway Lake
4620 Princeton-Kamloops Hwy, Kamloops, BC

Lower Mainland Indigenous Selection
📅 May 31, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Burnaby Canoe & Kayak Club
Burnaby Lake

Vancouver Island Indigenous Selection
📅 May 31, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Nanaimo Canoe & Kayak Club
(Loudon Park, Long Lake)

Register Now
👉

RAMP Registrations V3 At the BC Summer Games, athletes (13 to 16 years old as of January 1 in the year of the Games) are encouraged to participate in multi-discipline paddling events: