Making Sport Better in British Columbia
Building positive sport experiences so more British Columbians are happy, healthy, and active for life
It Takes a Community
Everyone plays a role in making sport better across British Columbia. Coaches, officials, educators, athletes, parents, fans, volunteers, partners, and sport organizations all contribute to the quality of sport experiences.
Created as a legacy of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games, viaSport is the Province’s lead agency for the growth and development of amateur sport in British Columbia. Learn more about our Vision, Purpose, and Values, along with our strategic plan and financial statements.
Why we exist – Building Healthier Individuals and Communities
We work with sport organizations, communities, and partners across the province to improve sport experiences—for everyone, including participants, athletes, coaches, and volunteers.
When sport experiences are safe, inclusive, and welcoming, they support physical, mental, emotional wellbeing, and encourage lifelong participation. Amateur sport also helps build stronger communities, through increased connection and belonging.
The results of our efforts include:
- A stronger, more sustainable amateur sport system
- Higher quality sport programs and participant experiences
- Better performing sport organizations
- Increased access to sport across communities
- More sport events hosted in BC
How We Make Sport Better –Strengthening Amateur Sport in BC
We provide strategic leadership and stewardship to strengthen the amateur sport system in BC by:
- Setting and upholding minimum standards for Provincial Sport Organizations through the viaSport Designation Program
- Providing systemwide leadership to support growth and sustainability
- Connecting sport organizations to funding, resources, and capacity building initiatives
- Supporting leadership, education and alignment within the sport sector
- Convening with partners to build public trust and confidence in sport
