Organizations
Amateur sport is delivered by many organizations, large and small, some private companies and some non-profit societies. At viaSport, we work in collaboration with designated Provincial Sport Organizations (PSO), Disability Sport Organizations (DSO) and Multi-Sport Organizations (MSO) to help make sport better.
Designated Organizations
viaSport designated PSOs and DSOs are separate non-profit societies recognized as the provincial authority by their national sport governing body (NSO) to steward and grow their respective sports in BC. MSOs are also separate not-for-profit societies responsible for specialized or regional multi-sport program delivery, technical leadership, and recognition.
All viaSport designated sport organizations are governed by their own Board of Directors, uphold their own bylaws and policies, and have individuals, local sport clubs, or associations as members. All viaSport designated sport organizations and their members are committed to the high-quality delivery of sport.
How viaSport Designations Make Sport Better
viaSport designated sport organizations are separate non-profit entities governed by their own Board of Directors, uphold their own bylaws and policies, and have individuals, local clubs, or associations as members.
All designated sport organizations and their members are committed to the high-quality delivery of sport, follow standards, promote inclusion, safety, and diversity, and provide resources to enable the growth the development of sport. Through the sanctioning and hosting of events, and the training and development of coaches and officials, viaSport designated sport organizations help to advance the Ministry’s Pathways to Sport and create sport experiences that are welcoming, diverse, and safe.
