Designation Process and Criteria
Organizations operating at the Provincial level that meet viaSport designation criteria can apply for Accredited, Recognized, or Affiliated status.
Designation Framework
This framework is applicable to Provincial and Disability Sport Organizations only. These organizations must be aligned to, and in good standing with, their National Sport Organization. Only one organization per sport may apply for a designation.
To confirm eligibility, organizations are required to provide documentation supporting the designation criteria outlined below.
Organizations meeting our criteria are granted a viaSport designated status, pending approval from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport.
Designation Criteria |
Affiliated |
Recognized |
Accredited |
| Designated by the NSO as the provincial organizing body. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrates Long Term Athlete Development model. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Has a NCCP coaching pathway or equivalent. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Has a verifiable annual membership*. | Yes | Yes Minimum 1000 members |
Yes Minimum 1000 members |
| Has members in a minimum number of BC Games Zones*. | No | Yes Minimum 3 zones |
Yes Minimum 5 zones |
| A registered society in good standing with the BC Societies Act. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Agrees to participate in periodic evaluation and provide annual reporting. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Makes policies publicly available. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
*Disability Sport Organizations require an annual membership of only 100 members and participation in at least three BC Games Zones.
**Affiliated, Recognized, and Accredited organizations have different policy requirements:
Affiliated:
Code of Conduct, Complaints & Discipline, Equity & Access, Conflict of Interest, Criminal Record Screening
Recognized:
Code of Conduct, Complaints & Discipline, Equity & Access, Conflict of Interest, Criminal Record Screening
Accredited:
Code of Conduct, Complaints & Discipline, Equity & Access, Conflict of Interest, Criminal Record Screening, Dispute Resolution, Drug-Free, Privacy, Team Selection
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.
Benefit |
Affiliated |
Recognized |
Accredited |
| Project Grant Funding | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Annual Contribution Funding | No | No | Yes |
| Engagement Opportunities | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Promotion on viaSport Website | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Opportunities | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dispute Resolution Support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
