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2013 – 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
PEOPLE, PROGRAMS & GROWTH
ON
It’s been just over one year that SportMedBC has called Fortius Sport & Health home. SportMedBC’s new
residence has provided some terrific opportunities to work with old friends and groups, as well as develop
relationships with the wide range of sport partners who also reside at Fortius Sport & Health.
As a Premier Founding Partner and promoters of leadership, public awareness and education in the areas of
sport medicine, sport science and sport training, SportMedBC is delighted to host our members and be part
of an exceptional day of concussion education.
It’s also been one year since Alison Cristall returned to SportMedBC, this time as Executive Director.
Her leadership has seen our organization grow relationships across the province through collaborating on
projects and initiatives. Look no further than the work SportMedBC is doing with a number of stakeholders
to offer the Northern Safe Sport Tour, offering SportMedBC’s signature Concussion Management,
SportSmart and Athletic Taping courses and workshops to an expanded audience in Northern British
Columbia.
As we approach the end of 2014, we gear up for another season of our tried-and-true InTraining and
Aboriginal RunWalk programs. Our Sport Safety and Event Services programming continues to expand its
reach across British Columbia. And SportMedBC’s brand continues to grow through our budding media and
web presence.
There are numerous practitioners in our directory that have achieved some of the highest honours. All of this
– the partnerships, the programs, the people – does not happen without SportMedBC co-founder Dr. Jack
Taunton, who days ago was inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum!
Our commitment to promoting sport health on the strength of the Best People, Best Practices and Best
Programs will always be there.
We can’t wait for 2014-2015!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 OUR LEADERSHIP Message from the Chair Executive Director Report SportMedBC Board of Directors & Staff
6 OUR ENVIRONMENT Clients Partnerships Acknowledgements
8 OUR FRAMEWORK Sport Medicine Sport Science Sport Training
9 OUR STRATEGIC DIRECTION & GROWTH Role Mission Vision
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OUR RESOURCES & SERVICES Best People (including the SportMed Directory) Best Practices (including the SportMed Library) Best Program (including SportMed Performance, Nutrition, Safety & Runwalk)
13 OUR COMMUNITY REACH
14 SPORTMEDBC THROUGH THE YEARS
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OUR LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Governance and policies are
led by a 10-person Board of
Directors elected from our
professional membership.
Dr. David Cox (Chair)
Psychologist
Summerland
Anthony Findlay (Vice Chair)
Strength & Conditioning
Specialist
North Vancouver
Dr. Joseph Stern (Treasurer)
Podiatrist
Vancouver
Dr. Jim Bovard
Physician
North Vancouver
Ashley Cornish
Athletic Therapist
Burnaby
Dr. Christopher MacLean
Biomechanist
Vancouver
Kate Milne
Kinesiologist
Vancouver
Marc Rizzardo
Physiotherapist
Burnaby
Dr. Ben Sporer
Exercise Physiologist
North Vancouver
Anita Wilson
Massage Therapist
Port Coquitlam
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Message from the Chair
Over 2013-2014, SportMedBC focused its efforts on renewal. Starting with a new vision
and mission, SportMedBC aims to support health and performance through sport and
exercise with the Best People, Best Practices and Best Programs in Sport Medicine and
Exercise Science for British Columbians.
Beginning with the development of a strategic plan for 2014-2018, the board and
operating staff of SportMedBC looked at each program area to ensure program
sustainability and growth for the years to come. As with any organization that has
endured for over 30 years, renewal and change is commonplace.
I would like to thank Marilyn Payne for her transitional services as we said “goodbye” to
President and CEO Lynda Cannell, and welcomed Alison Cristall as the new Executive
Director for SportMedBC. Marilyn’s extensive experience in the BC sport system allowed
SportMedBC to focus its efforts on its core business while undergoing these
administrative changes.
2013-2014 built on the successes of 2012-2013 in all program areas. The SportSmart and
Concussion Management workshops continue across British Columbia and provide new
opportunities for Provincial Sport Organizations to provide educational opportunities to
its members.
We will continue to improve our servicing of communities and practitioner members by
identifying continuing education opportunities that exist all around the province.
Refreshing SportMedBC.com will highlight the growing number of sport medicine
practitioners in our directory. The Aboriginal RunWalk program continues to grow and
increase its effectiveness in marrying sport and exercise science.
As we look to 2014-2015, I am excited about the new opportunities that lie ahead. The
Northern Safe Sport Tour is an example of how, together as a province, we can join
forces to better educate everyone in our sport system – parents, athletes and coaches.
We are also about to celebrate 20 years of Sun Run InTraining. When Dr. Doug Clement
and Dr. Jack Taunton developed this program, little did they know how widespread and
effective it would be to this very day.
I would like to extend a “thank you” to the 2013-2014 Board of Directors and staff. Thank
you to our members for your continued interest and support of SportMedBC.
Dr. David Cox, PhD
Chairman, SportMedBC
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Alison Cristall
Executive Director
Marilyn Payne
Interim Executive Director
(Jan – Sept 2013)
Mike Martignago
Manager, Marketing &
Communications
Susan Nguyen
Manager, Aboriginal
RunWalk
Ashley Reece
Manager, SportMed
RunWalk
Lynn Kanuka
Coach, SportMed RunWalk
Paul Dwyer
Manager, Sport Safety &
Event Services
Alexandra Sojo
Coordinator, Sport Safety &
Event Services
Cathy Hudson
Accountant
Natalia Stanczyk
Administrative Assistant
Patricia Chuey
Senior Consultant,
SportMed Nutrition
Executive Director’s Report
I’d like to acknowledge Marilyn Payne who provided transitional leadership services from
January to September 2013. I started as Executive Director in October 2013, and it has
truly been a pleasure working with Marilyn on the transition of SportMedBC.
Under Marilyn’s leadership as interim Executive Director, SportMedBC’s focus shifted to
short, mid and long term planning with the development of the SportMedBC strategic
plan for 2014-2018. During the strategic planning exercise, the board of directors, along
with staff and former President and CEO Lynda Cannell explored each program area and
focused on program growth for the next four years. One of the major accomplishments is
a revision of the SportMedBC vision and mission to include the exercise component of
SportMedBC programming.
Over the past twelve months, SportMedBC has refocused its efforts on partnership
building within the BC sport sector, engaging Provincial Sport Organizations and
MultiSport Organizations through sport safety courses and workshops, event coverage
and individual meetings to support their athlete development efforts. Concussion
Management workshop attendees grew by 53% and our event medical coverage
program added two national events including the Karate National Championships and
the Speed Skating Canada National Selections. SportMedBC continues to build its
partnership with Fortius Sport & Health by collaborating on continuing education
opportunities for sport medicine practitioners, offering sport safety courses and
workshops and delivering the Sun Run InTraining program to the general public.
Our partnership with the Aboriginal Partners Council and the Aboriginal Directorate in
the BC Ministry of Health expands our reach by empowering Aboriginal community
members to lead their communities to wellness. Participants reported a 79% increase in
a healthier diet. 70% of participants reported weight loss, while 75% focused on being
more physically active. Nearly 20% of participants decreased or quit smoking.
As the year ends and we look ahead, SportMedBC will refresh its look with a new
website. Our Sport Safety Manager will once again be the Medical Manager for the
Canada Winter Games in February 2015. We’re entering the 20th year of the Sun Run
InTraining program! And SportMedBC has embarked on an exciting partnership with
Northern Health, WINBC and PacificSport Northern BC on the Northern Safe Sport Tour.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to deliver SportMedBC’s SportSmart and Concussion
Management workshops in 15 communities in the lead up to the 2015 Canada Winter
Games in Prince George.
Alison Cristall
Executive Director
MANAGEMENT &
STAFF
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OUR ENVIRONMENT
SPORT ORGANIZATIONS PSOs and MSOs
o Baseball BC o Basketball BC o BC Athletics o BC Lacrosse o BC Sailing o BC Soccer o BC Speed Skating o BC Ringette o BC Rugby o BC Wheelchair Sports o BC Wrestling o Canoe/Kayak BC o Cycling BC o Diving BC o Fencing BC o Field Hockey BC o Football BC o Golf BC o Government of Yukon Sport &
Recreation Branch o Gymnastics BC o Hockey BC o Judo BC o Karate BC o Rowing BC o Softball BC o Swim BC o Tennis BC o Triathlon BC o Volleyball BC
COLLEGES, SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES
o Douglas College o Capilano University o College of the Rockies o Langara College o Simon Fraser University o Trinity Western University o University of British Columbia o University of Victoria o UBC – Okanagan o Crofton House School o Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School o Henry James Cambie Secondary School o Clayton Heights Secondary School o Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine
EVENTS
o BC Soccer Provincial Development Program
o BC Soccer B-License Coaching Clinics
o Grassroots Festival
o Futsal Tournament
o BC Lacrosse Bantam Boys Championships
o BC Lacrosse Female Box Championships
o BC Lacrosse Minor Box Lacrosse Championships
o BC Lacrosse PeeWee Boys Championships
o BC Lacrosse Field Championships
o BC High School Track & Field Championships
o Vancouver Sun Run
o Scotia Bank Half Marathon
o Canadian Lacrosse Nationals & Vanier Cup
o Howard Tsumura Basketball Tournament
o Karate Canada National Championships
o North American Cup – Karate
o High School Cricket Festival
o Speed Skating Canada National Selections Event
o Western Canada Short Track Speed Skating
o Steve Nash Youth Basketball Challenge
CLUBS, TEAMS, COMMUNITY CENTRES
o Creekside Community Centre
o Cloverdale Recreation Centre
o Richmond City Baseball Association
o Chilliwack Giants Minor Football
o Delta Ringette Association
o Dunbar Community Centre
o Crossfit Optimal Performance
o Kitsilano Yacht Club
o Partners Council Saanich
o Sport Yukon
o Fortius Sport and Health
o Shuswap Minor Football
o Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence
o Pacific Sport Fraser Valley
o Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics
o Vancouver Hawks Field Hockey
o Campbell River Rugby Club
o ASRPA Partners Council
o Vancouver Athletic Football Club
o Vancouver United Football Club
o Abbotsford Recreation Centre
o Commercial Drive Legion
o Dunbar Lawn Bowling Club
o Tilbury Arena
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Aboriginal Health Directorate, Ministry of Health
Bringing walking, running and leadership
development to aboriginal communities
throughout the province.
Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and
P Physical Activity Partners Council
SportMedBC’s partner in the
province-wide delivery of Aboriginal RunWalk.
BC Games Society
SportMedBC provides advice and guidance to host
community medical services committees.
BC Injury Prevention and Leadership Council
SportMedBC is a corresponding member of the
council.
BC Medical Association (Athletics & Recreation
Committee)
SportMedBC is a corresponding member of the
committee and has worked closely with the
physicians to bring SportMed RunWalk into their
offices.
BC Soccer
SportMedBC provides on-site sport safety support
and technical development and is a strategic
partner in the delivery of SportMed Soccer, a
program of training tips and resources for players
and their players.
Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports
SportMedBC incorporates drug-free sport
messages into our programs and assists with the
coordination and implementation of doping
control services.
Fortius Sport & Health
SportMedBC is a Premier Founding Partner of
Fortius Sport & Health and the Fortius Athlete
Development Centre.
SportBC
SportMedBC’s link to the provincial sport
organizations.
The Vancouver Sun
SportMedBC and The Vancouver Sun partner to
deliver the InTraining program through The
Vancouver Sun Run.
PARTNERSHIPS
The support that SportMedBC partners provide is
fundamental to our commitment to further
enhance sport medicine and science activities in the
province of British Columbia.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
FUNDING PARTNERS
ViaSport
Province of British Columbia
British Columbia Gaming Commission
MEDIA PARTNERS & SERVICE PROVIDERS
CentrePoint Systems
Cheeky Monkey Media
Hudson Consulting
The Province
Thomas L. Lutes, Barrister & Solicitor
Tractivity
British Columbia Gaming Commission
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OUR FRAMEWORK Annual Report 2013 - 2014
SportMedBC was established in 1982 as the Sport Medicine Council of British Columbia, which marked the beginning of
what is today a professional network of nearly 600 sport medical and paramedical practitioners. Many of our basic
operations and activities serve the province’s leaders in Sport Medicine, Sport Science and Sport Training, including our
SportMed Directory and our SportMed Library. Those resources, however, are also designed to serve the larger
community of British Columbians and Canadians who are interested in active living, from recreation and fitness to
performance.
SPORT MEDICINE SPORT SCIENCE SPORT TRAINING
Best People Best Practices Best Programs
SportMed DIRECTORY SportMED LIBRARY SportMed SAFETY
Acupuncturists Academic/Medical Reports Athletic Taping Courses
Athletic Therapists Articles Concussion Management Workshops
Biomechanists Nutritional Plans and Recipes On-Site Event Coverage & Services
Chiropractors Products and Technologies Sports First Aid Courses
Dietitians Professional & Volunteer
Opportunities SportSmart Workshops
Exercise Physiologists Videos, Webinars and Podcasts SportMed PERFORMANCE
Fitness Appraisers SportMed Online Communities Athlete/Team Services
Massage Therapists SportMed Nutrition Athlete Assessment Protocols
Mental Performance Consultants SportMed Performance Nutrition Education & Counselling
Optometrists SportMed RunWalk SportMed NUTRITION
Orthopedic Surgeons SportMed Safety Athlete/Team Counselling
Pedorthists SportMed Soccer Education Workshops
Physicians PLUS 12 additional program-specific
networks Menu Resources
Physiotherapists SportMed RunWalk
Podiatrists Aboriginal RunWalk
Psychologists HealthBeat
Strength & Conditioning Specialists Nordic Walking
RunWalk Online
SunRun InTraining
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Annual Report 2013 - 2014 OUR STRATEGIC DIRECTION & GROWTH
OUR MISSION
Support health and performance through sport and exercise
with the BEST PEOPLE, BEST PRACTICES, and BEST
PROGRAMS in Sport Medicine and Exercise Science for
British Columbians.
To be recognized as a trusted resource for BEST PRACTICES
in Sport Medicine, Exercise Science and Health Promotion.
OUR VISION
SportMedBC, a professional not-for-profit society comprised of sport medical and
paramedical practitioners in British Columbia, promotes leadership, public awareness and
education in the areas of sport medicine, sport science and sport training.
BEST PEOPLE o Practitioner network of 582 practitioners in 2013-
2014 o SportMedBC’s Safety Manager supports Team BC
for the 2013 Canada Summer Games
By serving as a focal point for experts,
applied expertise and programs,
SportMedBC serves the full continuum of
British Columbians, spanning those
oriented towards all levels of activity from
Recreation to Fitness to Performance.
BEST PRACTICES o SportMed News & Views distributes news stories
and information to a growing audience of
subscribers
BEST PROGRAMS o In 2014, Aboriginal RunWalk (ARW) attracted
2,363 participants from 127 organizations. o In association with ARW, SportMed HealthBeat
screens 194 participants in 7 locations across BC. o 95% of SportMed RunWalk participants would
participate in the program again. o SportMed Safety programs delivered to 1,057
participants
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Annual Report 2013 - 2014 OUR RESOURCES & SERVICES
2013 – 2014 Highlights
SportMedBC
Practitioner Directory
Resources &
Online Communities
o SportMedBC Directory
o Professional Development Opportunities
o On-site Event Medical Coverage engagements
Delivery Methods
Delivery Methods
o SportMed Directory lists 582 practitioners in 17
professions practicing throughout the province –
Vancouver/Sea to Sky (39%), Vancouver Island and
Central Coast (20%), Fraser River – Delta (14%), Fraser
Valley (13%), Thompson Okanagan (11%), Caribou NE
(2%), Kootenays (1%).
o 17 professions represented: Physiotherapists (17%),
Strength & Conditioning Specialist (16%), Athletic
Therapist (11%), Exercise Physiologist (11%), Physician
(10%), Dietitian (7%), Massage Therapist (5%),
Chiropractor (4%), Pedorthist (4%), Psychologist (4%),
Podiatrist (3%), Biomechanist (1%), Acupuncturist
(1%), Optometrist (1%), Orthopaedic Surgeon (1%).
o Employment opportunities for 27 Therapists and 15
Sport Aiders.
o Preparation for TeamBC at 2013 Canada Summer
Games in Sherbrooke, Quebec.
o Recruited and coordinated 149 practitioners to
provide on-site event medical coverage for local,
regional, provincial and national level competitions.
o SportMedBC Directory
o Professional Development Opportunities
o On-site Event Medical Coverage engagements
Results
o SportMed Directory lists 585 practitioners in
17 professions practicing throughout the
province – Vancouver/Sea to Sky (39%),
Vancouver Island & Central Coast (20%), Fraser
River – Delta (14%), Fraser Valley (14%),
Thompson Okanagan (10%), Caribou NE (2%),
Kootenays (1%).
o 17 professions represented, including:
Physiotherapists (18%), Strength &
Conditioning Specialist (16%), Athletic
Therapist (12%), Exercise Physiologist (11%),
Physician (10%), Dietitian (7%), Massage
Therapist (5%), Chiropractor (4%), Pedorthist
(4%), Psychologist (4%), Podiatrist (3%),
Biomechanist (1%), Acupuncturist (1%),
Optometrist (1%), Orthopaedic Surgeon (1%).
o Provided Medical Manager for Team BC at
2013 Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke,
Quebec.
o SportMedBC.com
o Online Community Networks
o Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube)
o Best Practices Newsletters
o The Vancouver Sun (SportMed RunWalk)
o The Province – Sports Academy (SportMed Safety)
Delivery Methods
o SportMedBC.com has 16,060 subscribers
and active community participants primarily
connected through the SportMedBC website
networks.
o Updates in News & Views and Social Media
on sport safety, injury prevention.
o 145,759 visits to SportMedBC.com (up 45%
over 2012-2013).
o SportMedBC’s social media properties
continue to grow. Compared to 2012-13,
Facebook followers have grown 8%, Twitter
followers are up 13% and YouTube views
have increased 117%.
o SportMed RunWalk is featured weekly
(January – May) in The Vancouver Sun.
o SportMed Safety is featured every
Wednesday in The Province.
Results
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Annual Report 2013 - 2014 OUR RESOURCES & SERVICES
2013 – 2014 Highlights
SportMedBC PERFORMANCE
SportMedBC NUTRITION
o SportMedBC Directory o Professional Development Opportunities o On-site Event Medical Coverage engagements
Delivery Methods
Delivery Methods
o SportHealth Programming
o Functional Assessments
o Team BC Support
o IPS Coach Support
Results
o Recruited medical practitioners to attend training camps and travel with teams.
o Developed a Team BC Drug Education plan.
o Facilitated medical referrals for targeted athletes.
o Support for Tennis Canada’s National Junior Training Program based at the North Shore Winter Club. .
o SportMed RunWalk - Vancouver Sun Run o RunWalk Leader Training o Aboriginal RunWalk o Pre/Post Training Health Screening (HealthBeat) o Sports First Aid Workshops
Delivery Methods
o Healthy nutrition advice distributed to over 4,500 British Columbians weekly through SportMed RunWalk programs.
o SportMed RunWalk and SportMed Nutrition tips are featured weekly (January to May) in The Vancouver Sun.
Results
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Annual Report 2013 - 2014 OUR RESOURCES & SERVICES
2013 – 2014 Highlights
SportMedBC
SAFETY
SportMedBC
RUNWALK
o SportMedBC Directory
o Professional Development Opportunities
o On-site Event Medical Coverage engagements
Delivery Methods
Delivery Methods
o Workshops & Courses (Sports First Aid, Athletic Taping,
Concussion Management & SportSmart), & course
conductor training.
o On-Site Event Medical Coverage Services
o Equipment & Supplies Loan Program
o The Province Sports Academy
o RunWalk Clinics, Leader Training
o SportMed Soccer
Results
o Coordinated event medical support for 28
events province-wide alongside 117 Athletic
Therapists and 53 Volunteers.
o Coordinated Therapists for BC Soccer’s Provincial
Teams Program and 2014 BC Lacrosse
Championships.
o Injury prevention information and sports first aid
education reaches 5,406 British Columbians
through RunWalk programs.
o Injury prevention tips in The Province,
Vancouver Sun and TEAM Radio.
o 50 Sports First Aid, Athletic Taping courses,
Concussion Management and SportSmart
workshops delivered to 8 regions of the province
to 1,057 participants.
o 21 active course instructors province-wide.
.
o SunRun InTraining Clinics
o Aboriginal RunWalk
o Pre/Post-training Health Screening (HealthBeat)
o RunWalk Online Communities
o The Vancouver Sun
Delivery Methods
o 2,302 participants in Sun Run InTraining working with
528 volunteer leaders at 62 community centres across
BC.
o 41 volunteer RunWalk Leaders received an award for 5
years of involvement and 20 volunteers for 10 years.
o 95% of SportMed RunWalk participants would
participate in the program again and 97% would
recommend the program to a friend.
o The Aboriginal RunWalk (ARW) program engaged
2,363 participants (up from 2,185) and trained 151
group leaders in 98 communities.
o 42 groups created local 5 & 10K events in their
communities, including Campbell River, Cranbrook,
Hazelton and Terrace.
o Implemented HealthBeat workshops (health screening
protocols pre and post ARW training) in 7 locations
throughout 6 regions.
o Partnered with UBC’s Cardiovascular Physiology and
Rehabilitation Laboratory to conduct program
research.
o 93.8% of ARW participants report that HealthBeat
motivated them to make improvements in their
health.
Results
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Annual Report 2013 - 2014 OUR COMMUNITY REACH
For more information in the areas of Sport Medicine, Sport Science and Sport Education, visit SportMedBC.com.
SportMedBC.com continues to gain in popularity and has seen a significant increase in traffic over 2013-2014. Visits are
up 45% over the last year (145,759 visits).
In 2013-2014, SportMedBC’s community memberships surpassed 16,000. The vast majority of these members are
Canadian (92%), but we continue to see membership from other countries including, the United States (2%), England
(1%), Australia (1%), and Estonia (1%). The majority of Canadian members are from British Columbia (95%), followed by
Ontario (2%), Alberta (1%) and Quebec (1%).
Community memberships is well distributed throughout British Columbia:
32%
16%
13%
13%
11%
8%
7% 1%
Community Membership in Regions
Vancouver / Sea-to-Sky
Thompson-Okanagan
North West
Fraser Valley
Fraser River - Delta
Vancouver Island & CentralCoastCaribou
39%
20%
14%
14%
10%2% 1%
SportMed Directory Listings by Regions
Vancouver / Sea-to-Sky
Thompson-Okanagan
North West
Fraser Valley
Fraser River - Delta
Vancouver Island & CentralCoast
The SportMedBC newsletter
“Best Practices” has a
circulation list of over 7,500
(including PSO’s and other
sport system representatives).
There are 585 practitioners
listed in the SportMed
Directory. Regional
representation of
practitioners listed is as
follows:
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SPORTMEDBC THROUGH THE YEARS Annual Report 2013 - 2014
1980s 2010s 2000s 1990s
1982: SportMedBC is
founded and
headquartered at
UBC.
1983: The BC SportsAid
Program (Sports
FirstAid) is initiated.
1984: Athletic Taping is
incorporated as a
module in the
SportsAid Program.
1985: SportMedBC
coordinates event
medical support for
the first Vancouver
SunRun.
1988: SportMedBC launches
a comprehensive
provincial anti-
doping program
under the
leadershop of Dr.
Doug Clement.
1988: BC’s “Best Ever” high
performance athlete
development
program features
science and medicine
support services.
1990: A high performance
support program for
Team BC is initiated in
partnership with the
Provincial Government.
1992: BC SportsAid Program is
delivered to registered
fitness leaders as part
of their compulsory
training for
certification.
1995: SportMedBC published
the “Athlete Training
Diary”.
1996: SportMedBC relocates
to Burnaby’s Ice Sports
Centre.
1996: The InTraining Program
is launched in
association with the
Vancouver SunRun.
1998: SportMedBC publishes
the “Beginning Runners
Handbook”.
1999: SportMedBC is
contracted by
PacificSport
(Vancouver) to develop
a science and medicine
support program for
targeted teams and
athletes.
2000: InTraining is launched in
Victoria in association
with the Times Colonist.
2000: SportMedBC revises its
mission and values
statements in order to
better position itself for
the challenges of the
changing sport
medicine and science
environment and to
better serve the
athletes of British
Columbia.
2001: SportMedBC hosts the
International Skating
Union’s medical
conference in
Vancouver in
conjunction with the
World Figure Skating
Championships.
2002: The “Beginning Runners
Journal” is published.
2007: Launched SunRun
InTraining in
partnershop with the
Honour Your Health
Challenge in Aboriginal
communities across the
province.
2009: SportMedBC named
strategic founding
partner of MultiSport
Centre of Excellence
Foundation.
1999: SportMedBC is
2010: SportMed Soccer
launched in
partnership with BC
Soccer.
2012: Beginning Runner’s
Handbook (4th
Edition) launched
world-wide.
2012: SportSmart injury
prevention and
performance initiative
launched.
2012: SportMedBC
celebrates 30 years.
2013: After 30 years as
SportMedBC
President & CEO,
Lynda Cannell joins
Fortius Sport &
Health.
2013: SportMedBC moves to
its new home, Fortius
Sport & Health.
2013: SportSmart online
video tip series is
launched.
2013: Alison Cristall is
named Executive
Director of
SportMedBC.
SportMedBC.com and its social media channels are a virtual resource centre for practitioners, coaches, parents, palyers, sports executives and administrators for the latest information on injury prevention, first aid treatment, nutrition, concussions and other sport training tips.
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