Two Alpine Canada Alpin events at Fernie and Panorama Mountain Village are among 40 Hosting BC grants announced last week.

The Government of British Columbia has provided $123,850 for 40 Hosting BC grants that will support a variety of sport events in communities throughout the province this year, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes said Jan. 10.

ViaSport, a provincial non-profit leader promoting sport and physical activity for all British Columbians, administers the Hosting BC grant program. Hosting BC provides annual funding to help community sport organizations and provincial associations host competitive events.

This most recent round of Hosting BC grants will be shared by 25 communities in various regions of the province. Events that will receive funding represent diverse sports, including alpine skiing, ski jumping, curling, hockey, figure skating, snowboarding, archery, baseball, fencing, racquetball, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, tennis, wrestling and wheelchair sports.

Funded events include:

$7,500 – Panorama Audi Coup North American Cup, Invermere;

$5,000 – Fernie North American Cup and Western Series Ski Cross, Fernie.

“Hosting BC grants help good things happen in British Columbia’s busy sport scene. High calibre competitions create great opportunities for B.C. athletes to develop and excel. Exciting sport events help communities shine as dynamic places to live and visit. Sport events generate important revenues that support local employment and encourage investment. The Government of British Columbia is proud to support these positive outcomes by funding Hosting BC grants,” Oakes said.

Since 2004, Hosting BC has invested $4.7 million, funded by the Government of British Columbia, in sport events held in communities throughout the province, building B.C.’s reputation as a major sport-hosting destination.

Event hosting stimulates economic activity and generates revenues that help support local businesses and jobs in B.C.’s local communities.

In 2014-15, the Government of British Columbia is investing over $50 million in sports, including funding for events and programs that help support athletes, coaches and public participation.

“As the hub of amateur sports in B.C., ViaSport is proud to play a role in helping our communities showcase their athletes, facilities and fans to national and international audiences,” said ViaSport vice-president Bill Woodley.

Applications for funding are reviewed by the Hosting BC Review Committee, comprised of leaders in the sport and tourism sectors.

For a complete list of grant recipients go here.

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