Progress Report from the CPRA

The lates newsletter from the CPRA is available online here.

Sectoral Strategic Plan in Action Video

The Sectoral Strategic Plan in Action video presented during the 2011 Annual General Meeting is now available to view online.
 
2011 BCRPA Provincial Awards
Congratulations to the 2011 Provincial Award winners! The BCRPA presented  11 awards of excellence this year in seven categories. For more details, visit the Provincial Awards page.
 

New Website Features Launched

Read about our new online automated features.

Aquatics Guidelines Survey Consolidated Response
Over the past few months the BCRPA has collaborated with the Lifesaving Society to solicit input on the draft Swimming Pool Guidelines released by the province in October 2010. We have now provided the Ministry of Health Services with the following consolidated response.

Parks and Grounds Spring Training Conference
Thank you to our planning committee, sponsors, and exhibitors for making this year’s event such a success! Presentation handouts are now available online.


A Workplace Walking Resource
Walk BC is excited to announce the launch of "Step by Step: A Workplace Walking Resource." This toolkit has been designed to assist organizations to implement walking programs for their employees. To download this free resource please visit http://www.walkbc.ca/workplace-walking.

BCRPA Annual Report 2009-2010 Available

BCRPA Annual Report 2009-2010 (981KB PDF)

Olympic Torch Relay memories
Members share their relay moments.

March Budget Update 2010
Budget and Ministry service plan highlights.

Move for Life DVD:
A valuable tool to assist older adults lead healthier lives

The Move for Life DVD provides easy to do, physical activities for older adults who are interested in adding physical activity options to their daily routine. The DVD, which was developed in consultation with older adults and exercise specialists, is free of charge to older adults living in BC. more

 


BC's aging recreation facilities put healthy communities at risk.

A new report released by BCRPA states that 68% of the province's recreation infrastructure is at least 25 years old and in urgent need of funding for renovation or replacement.

Findings:
BCRPA's - A Time for Renewal: Assessing the State of Recreation Facilities in British Columbia- takes stock of the condition of BC’s recreation infrastructure. Based upon 5 years of comprehensive research, study and analysis, the report highlights that $5.2 billion is needed over the next decade to upgrade and replace the province's aging indoor recreational facilities. BC's aging infrastructure is unable to keep up with the demands of a growing population that has changing needs and is reaching the crisis point on funding requirements.
Click here to access the reports.

Action:
BCRPA has set out to make recreation infrastructure renewal a top priority and is working with decision makers at all levels to gain their support and commitment in making this issue a public policy priority. Join us in our campaign to turn a pressing need into a public policy priority.
Click here for more information and resources.

 

 

BCRPA - Leading the Way for 50 years

For our 50th anniversary we have created a historical video looking at the origin and development of the BC Recreation and Parks Association, and at the path we've charted for the future.


Part 1 on YouTube.

 

 

Part 2 on YouTube.

Trends and History of the Parks & Recreation Sector

As part of the development of the Sectoral Strategic Plan, BCRPA commissioned an analysis of trends as they relate to parks, recreation and culture, as well as a description of the Association and sector.

Trends in the Parks, Recreation and Culture Field

Evolution of the Field in Canada and BC