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REGISTER FOR A SCORECARD SPORT TODAY!
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Last week we launched our registration opportunities for the ‘Scorecard Sports” that Team BC will compete in for NAIG 2023.
The Scorecard Sports include:
- 3D Archery
- Athletics (Track & Field)
- Badminton
- Golf
- Rifle Shooting
- Swimming
- Wrestling
Each sport does have a specific selection process. For these sports, the athlete competes in a sanctioned event (as defined in the Athlete Selection Process document) and receives a result that they can then upload to their Team BC profile in our registration system. Many of the sports will host provincial training camps or other opportunities. Coaches will be in touch with athletes about mandatory versus optional training camps.
Please make sure you have read through the Athlete Selection Process document for your sport. These documents can be found listed on our website. You can access these documents by clicking HERE.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTERING:
- Go to our Team BC registration system (Xplor, formerly PerfectMind) and set up a member profile.
- Proceed to the Expression of Interest application and fill this out.
- Go to the sport(s) that you are interested in and fill out the registration for that sport.
- Refer to your sports Athlete Selection Process document listed on our website as to the dates when scores and other materials must be uploaded to your profile.
SOFTBALL – REGIONAL SELECTION CAMPS
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
WHO:
Open to all Indigenous youth (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) between 12 and 18 years old (born between 2004-2010). Competition consists of both male and female teams for 16U (2007-2008+) and 19U (born 2004-2006).
WHEN:
We held a selection camp in Prince George in November. The remaining camps are listed below. If you were previously registered for a selection camp that was postponed, your registration has been transferred to the new dates. If you have any issues with the new dates, you can contact us at teambc@isparc.ca.
- January 28, 2023 – Vancouver Coastal / Fraser Valley Selection Camp – Poirier Forum, Coquitlam. Check-In at 9:00 am, Selection Camp from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm.
- January 29, 2023 – Vancouver Island Selection Camp – Pacific FC Training Centre, Langford. Check-In at 1:00 pm, Selection Camp from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
- February 11, 2023 – Interior Regional Selection Camp – Priest Valley Gym, Vernon. Check-In at 9:00 am, Selection Camp from 10:00am – 1:30 pm.
Deadline for registration is the Thursday prior to each camp. Please note, you are welcome to attend any of the camps, regardless of the region in which you live.
Please add teambc@isparc.ca to your contact list to ensure you get our email updates leading up to the selection camps.
Learn more about softball at the NAIG 2023 on our WEBSITE.
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL SELECTION CAMPS
Tomorrow, Thursday January 26, 2023 is the DEADLINE to register for our final Team BC Volleyball Selection Camp.
WHO:
Open to all Indigenous youth (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) between 12 and 18 years old (born between 2004-2010).
Competition consists of both male and female teams for 19U (born 2004-2006) and female team for 16U (2007-2008+).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Males younger than 2006 can try out for the 19U team as there is no 16U male team for volleyball.
WHEN:
Our last Team BC Volleyball Selection Camp is:
- January 28 & 29, 2023 – Northern Regional Selection Camp – Prince George – Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre, 3333 University Way
Please add teambc@isparc.ca to your contact list to ensure you get our email updates leading up to the selection camps.
Learn more about volleyball at the NAIG 2023 on our WEBSITE.
REGISTER NO LATER THAN JAN 26/23
CANOE/KAYAK REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
WHO:
Male and Female Indigenous youth (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), born between 2004 to 2010 are invited to participate. The team categories consist of both male and female athletes in 19U, 16U and 14U age categories.
WHEN:
Our 2023 BC Indigenous Provincial Canoe/Kayak Championships will take place on March 4-5, 2023 at Loudon Park at Long Lake in Nanaimo, BC.
More information can be found on our website
TEAM BC SELECTION PROCESS UPDATE
3D Archery
Registration now OPEN. You must register by March 1, 2023 to be eligible for Team BC. Refer to your Athlete Selection Process document HERE for important information.
Athletics
Registration now OPEN. You must register by March 1, 2023 to be eligible for Team BC. Refer to your Athlete Selection Process document HERE for important information.
Badminton
Registration now OPEN. You must register by March 1, 2023 to be eligible for Team BC. Refer to your Athlete Selection Process document HERE for important information.
Basketball
Five (5) regional selection camps took place in October and November 2022. The Provincial Selection Camp took place November 26/27, 2022. Thank you to all athletes, coaches and volunteers who supported the event. The athlete turnout and regional representation was great!
Canoe/Kayak
Registration is OPEN for the Selection camp for Canoe/Kayak taking place on March 4-5, 2023. You must register by March 1, 2023 to be eligible for Team BC. Refer to your Athlete Selection Process document HERE for important information.
Golf
Registration now OPEN. You must register by March 1, 2023 to be eligible for Team BC. Refer to your Athlete Selection Process document HERE for important information.
Lacrosse (Box)
The Provincial Selection Camp took place in August 2022. Thank you to all athletes, coaches and volunteers who supported the event. The athlete turnout and regional representation was great! Congratulations to all athletes selected to the Team BC development squad!
Rifle Shooting
Registration now OPEN. You must register by March 1, 2023 to be eligible for Team BC. Refer to your Athlete Selection Process document HERE for important information.
Soccer
Regional and Provincial Selection Camps took place this past summer (2022). Thank you to all athletes and coaches who supported the event. The athlete turnout and regional representation was great! Congratulations to all athletes selected to the Team BC development squad!
Softball
See above for information on the regional selection camps starting at the end of January.
Swimming
Registration now OPEN. You must register by March 1, 2023 to be eligible for Team BC. Refer to your Athlete Selection Process document HERE for important information.
Volleyball
Regional Selection Camps announced for January 2023. Registration is now open – CLICK HERE. See above for more details.
Wrestling
Registration now OPEN. You must register by March 1, 2023 to be eligible for Team BC. Refer to your Athlete Selection Process document HERE for important information.
IMPORTANT NOTE: COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY FOR 2023 NAIG
2023 NAIG has a COVID-19 vaccination policy for all athletes, coaches, chaperones, mission staff and other participants.
This Policy on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines for all participants has been developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its objective is to maintain the health and safety of NAIG participants and other stakeholders who engage in the 2023 NAIG. This policy has been created and will be in effect for the duration of the 2023 NAIG event.
ABSENTEE FORM
Athletes who, for extenuating circumstances, are unable to participate in the Camp / Championships and would like to be considered for Team BC must do the following:
- First register for the camp that they would be attending and pay the registration fee. NOTE: You must apply for an absentee status prior to registration closing (two (2) days before the start of the camp).
- Then, apply for “Absentee” consideration by emailing teambc@isparc.ca. Please note extenuating circumstances may include injury, illness, domestic affliction, conflict with a major competition / event, forest fires, etc.). Absentee forms are put before the Provincial Sport Committee for consideration. Submitting an absentee form does not guarantee the athlete will move forward to the next round.
- ABOUT NAIG 2023
NAIG will be the largest multi-sport and cultural event ever to be held in Atlantic Canada. More than 5,000 athletes, coaches and team staff from 756 Indigenous nations will take part in cultural celebrations, and compete in 16 sports across 21 venues, with the help of 3,000 volunteers. NAIG 2020 was originally due to take place from July 12 to 18, 2020 in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), and Millbrook First Nation, Nova Scotia and has now been set to take place July 15 to 23, 2023. You can learn more about NAIG HERE.
Team BC has taken part in every NAIG since its inception in 1990. We look forward to bringing another outstanding team to Halifax. Did you know, at the NAIG 2014 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Team BC made history as the first team to be awarded both the Overall Team Award (for most medals) and the John Fletcher Spirit Award for being voted team with most integrity and sportsmanship. Let’s keep the tradition going!
TEAM BC NAHC
Looking for information on Team BC Hockey and NAHC? Please visit our website HERE.