Nanaimo, BC – At only 16 years of age, PacificSport Vancouver Island athlete Olivia Lundman has already garnered provincial and national-level success in track and field, and with the 2019 season just weeks away she is poised and ready for another successful summer.
PacificSport Vancouver Island takes over running of Cowichan Sportsplex
(November 19, 2018, Nanaimo) – PacificSport Vancouver Island (VI) and the Chesterfield Sports Society are pleased to announce a new partnership has been formed between the two non-profit sporting organizations to operate the Cowichan Sportsplex.
PacificSport Vancouver Island selected as Canadian Tire Jumpstart Grant Recipient
(JUNE 7, 2018, Nanaimo): PacificSport Vancouver Island (VI) is proud to have been selected for a Canadian Tire Jumpstart (Jumpstart) Community Development Grant, receiving $15,000 to support our After School Sport & Art Initiative.
Jacob Yells - Mountain Biking Congratulations to Jacob Yells our Cermaq Canada NI Athlete of the Month for January 2018! Jake was recently named to the Cycling BC Provincial High Performance XC mountain bike team for 2018.
14 year old Kyra Gillette has been training in the sport of Karate for more than half of her young life. In 2017 she took two gold medals at the Canada Open Karate Championships and a bronze at the Karate World Championships at the Olympic Oval in September. Gillette competes at the national and international level in Karate and credits the Mid Island IGNITE Athlete Development Program with making her “stronger and more prepared.”
National Coaches Week is part of an initiative of ViaSport and PacificSport VI are planning an exciting week of events!
Coaches Week is September 23 - October 1, 2017 - REGISTER NOW!
PacificSport is proud to provide NCCP Training for $10/course (except High Five) during Coaches Week within National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) along with workshops provided by our regional sport and SportHealth partners.
Our 2017 courses
The series will take place at Vancouver Island University on Wednesday March 18, 25, and April 1 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in Building 356, Room 111. Sessions cost $15 each, or $35 if you register for all three. This series is intended for athletes aged 12 and up, however, coaches and parents are encouraged to register as well. Each participant will receive a copy of the Mental Fitness document from Sport for Life, as well as a workbook that relates to each topic. It is recommended that participants sign up for the complete series.
PacificSport VI presents XploreSportz for children age 7-12!
Get active this Spring Break! Our XploreSportz Spring Break Camps offer kids the opportunity to explore a variety of sports all week long. There are opportunities to play traditional sports such as soccer or football, but kids will also experience new sport activies such as synchronized swimming and yoga. These camps are a great way to introduce your child to sports in a friendly, safe, and fun environment. All facilitators are qualified coaches and deliver top-notch experiences.
July 15-19, 2019
PacificSport VI presents XploreSportz for children age 7-12!
Get active this Summer! Our XploreSportz Summer Camps offer kids the opportunity to explore a variety of sports all week long. There are opportunities to play traditional sports such as soccer or badminton, but kids will also experience new sport activies such as synchronized swimming and yoga. These camps are a great way to introduce your child to sports in a friendly, safe, and fun environment. All facilitators are qualified coaches and deliver top-notch experiences.
July 8-12, 2019