Designation Process and Criteria
Provincial Sport Organizations that meet viaSport Designation Program criteria can qualify to obtain a viaSport Designation: Accredited, Recognized, or Affiliated status.
Designation Framework
Only Provincial and Disability Sport Organizations are eligible for the viaSport Designation Program. To be considered for a Designation, organizations must be aligned to, and in good standing with, their National Sport Organization. Local sport organizations or clubs are ineligible for a Designation.
The viaSport Designation Program Policy outlines the standards for obtaining and maintaining a viaSport Designation. Organizations meeting our criteria are granted a viaSport Designation for one year, pending approval from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport.
Designation Benefits
Designation validates a sport organization’s standards and practices while enhancing their reputation and competitiveness.
Designated organizations can also participate in viaSport education and engagement opportunities and are included in amateur sport-specific communications, among other benefits
