British Columbia’s Impact on Sport Success at Home and Abroad
Several key factors position British Columbia as a leader in Canada’s high-performance sport system:
Government Investment
The Province of British Columbia invests significantly in sport each year, providing a strong foundation for athlete development and performance across the province.
viaSport’s Leadership
viaSport plays a central role in strengthening and advancing amateur sport in B.C., supporting a more inclusive, connected, and effective sport system for athletes and coaches through provincial and regional partners.
CSI Pacific’s Expertise
Canadian Sport Institute Pacific delivers integrated performance services and technical leadership to Canada’s high-performance athletes and coaches. Guided by its mantra Collaborate. Serve. Innovate. Perform., CSI Pacific provides access to world-class facilities, expertise, and innovations that empower athletes and coaches to reach their full potential.
Collaboration Across the Sport System
Partnerships with National and Provincial Sport Organizations support long-term athlete development and high-performance pathways across multiple Olympic and Paralympic sports, ensuring athletes receive coordinated, expert support throughout their journey.
BC Games Society’s Role
The BC Games Society introduces developing athletes to multi-sport competition and the high-performance pathway through the BC Winter and BC Summer Games, while also managing Team BC for the Canada Games and fostering sport excellence across the province.
Additional Facts on B.C.’s Contribution to Team Canada
- Athletes benefiting from CSI Pacific and/or Regional Sport Alliance services in the lead-up to the Games: 16
- Percentage of Paralympians affiliated with at least one COPSIN institute or centre: 98%
- CSI Pacific experts attending in professional roles:
- Christie Gialloreto – Mental Performance (with Snowboard)
- Laura Stenger – Strength & Conditioning (with Snowboard)
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