BCRPA Fitness

Equip yourself with life-saving skills.

Join BCRPA on November 24 from 1:30pm to 5pm for safeTALK — a half-day workshop designed to help you recognize when someone may be struggling with thoughts of su***de and guide them to connect with support.

This in-person workshop is ideal for anyone who works with youth and the community at large. SafeTALK features powerful presentations, skills practice, and resources to make a real impact.

Together, we can support our communities and make a difference.

Register here by November 14: https://ow.ly/Vnm950TYfEj

Make sure to check out the Empower YOUth Conference ( ) program for more essential training. Virtual registration is still available!

Are you ready to create inclusive spaces where ALL youth feel valued and welcome?

Join BCRPA in person on November 24 for viaSport British Columbia's All Youth Matter workshop from 8am to 12:30pm. This half-day workshop dives into practical skills and best practices to support marginalized youth, helping you foster positive, equitable environments.

Don’t miss this essential opportunity to learn from real-life scenarios and interactive activities. All Youth Matter is perfect for anyone passionate about making a difference!

Register here by November 14: https://ow.ly/UnYP50TYb9s

Make sure to check out the Empower YOUth Conference ( ) program for more essential training. Virtual registration is still available!

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we at BCRPA pause to reflect on the deep impact this day holds.

Coinciding with Orange Shirt Day, honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

Our work is rooted in fostering community, inclusion, and connection to the land. We must acknowledge the history and ongoing legacy of Indigenous Peoples in these spaces and places.

As we continue to create inclusive and welcoming environments, this day serves as a reminder of our responsibility to honour truth, support healing, and advance reconciliation in all of the work that we do.

We invite you to create time to walk on the land, learn and reflect on the history and present of the Indigenous Peoples of that traditional territory, its land use and stories of the areas.

Visit our reconciliation webpage for more information and resources: https://ow.ly/9mkN50TxGJZ

🚨Online registration for closes at midnight tonight!🚨

The conference is almost sold out! On-site registration will only be offered from 7am to 8am on October 6 if space is still available.

Register now: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/bcfit/home/

⏰ You have 1 day left to register online for BCFit®’24: From Passion to Purpose and join lululemon’s Jian Pablico’s Keynote Presentation on October 6!

As the Director of (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Action) and Team Development at lululemon, Jian educates, advises and champions behaviours that cultivate strong and purposeful leaders both on and off the field.

Jian has over 24 years of experience in dynamic facilitation, movement, martial arts, and social impact work in the community. He has worked with various teams including the NFL NHL NBA and Team Canada / Équipe Canada.

Jian’s presentation is sure to inspire you to elevate your fitness career and turn your passion into purpose. 🔥

Register online for before September 26 at midnight: https://ow.ly/X0tu50TvAH5

⏰ You have 1 day left to register online for BCFit®’24: From Passion to Purpose and join lululemon’s Jian Pablico’s Keynote Presentation on October 6!

As the Director of (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Action) and Team Development at lululemon, Jian educates, advises and champions behaviours that cultivate strong and purposeful leaders both on and off the field.

Jian has over 24 years of experience in dynamic facilitation, movement, martial arts, and social impact work in the community. He has worked with various teams including the NFL NHL NBA and Team Canada / Équipe Canada.

Jian’s presentation is sure to inspire you to elevate your fitness career and turn your passion into purpose. 🔥

Register online for before September 26 at midnight: https://ow.ly/X0tu50TvAH5

Student Membership in BCRPA is now FREE for any student enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program in BC, regardless of your field of study!

The path to discovering a career in the exciting and impactful field of recreation and parks isn't always a straight line. But we’re here to help you explore it!

It’s a field where you play a direct role in keeping your community active, healthy, and connected to both nature and one another.

Fulfilling? ✔️
Fun? Absolutely! 🎉

Join us and start shaping the future of recreation and parks today: https://ow.ly/QZr850TqwVk

Calling all youth workers!

Do you work with youth or design youth programming?

Join BCRPA’s Empower YOUth Conference ( ) on November 23 at Langara College in Vancouver.

Gain practical tools and new approaches to support mental health and resilience, and increase youth engagement and IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) programming.

Join us in-person or virtually! Early bird pricing is on now until October 23.

is your opportunity to learn, grow, network and make a greater impact in youth work. Register today: https://ow.ly/Zonv50Ta06V

🚨 Last call for early bird savings! 🚨 Just 15 hours left to grab discounted rates for BCFit®'24: From Passion to Purpose, happening October 6 at the Minoru Centre for Active Living.

Early bird pricing ends tonight at midnight, so act fast and invest in your professional growth at the best possible rate!

⏰ One week left to save the most on your BCFit®'24: From Passion to Purpose registration! ⏰ Now is the time to register for BCRPA's fitness conference.

Join us on October 6 for a day packed with expert-led sessions, valuable networking, and powerful insights from industry leaders. Invest in your career growth and secure your spot before the early bird rates fly away!

Register here: https://ow.ly/pSnO50T3s3i

⏰ One week left to save the most on your BCFit®'24: From Passion to Purpose registration! ⏰ Now is the time to register for BCRPA's fitness conference.

Join us on October 6 for a day packed with expert-led sessions, valuable networking, and powerful insights from industry leaders. Invest in your career growth and secure your spot before the early bird rates fly away!

Register here: https://ow.ly/pSnO50T3s3i

You won't want to miss all the active sessions at !

Check out Karen's Pilates session below ✨

I am thrilled to be presenting at BCRPA Fitness BCFit'24: From Passion to Purpose on October 6 at the Minoru Centre for Active Living in Richmond!

Join my session "Fluidity and Flow through Pilates" to learn about how my Pilates classes combine the brain, the breath, and the body to move more intuitively with fluidity and flow. Not all Pilates classes or instructors are made the same!

This year’s conference theme, From Passion to Purpose, captures how our love for fitness drives us to play a meaningful role in our communities.

When: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Where: Minoru Centre for Active Living, Richmond, BC

Register with early bird rates before midnight on August 28! https://bit.ly/4fsBBOs

See you there??!!

Take a peek at one of the amazing presentations coming up at ⬇️

Jill's session will help you create inclusive fitness programs that empower all participants!

View the full program here: https://bit.ly/4fsBBOs

I’m thrilled to be presenting at BCRPA Fitness ’s BCFit®’24: From Passion to Purpose on October 6 at the Minoru Centre for Active Living in Richmond!

Join my session Inclusivity Through Mindful Modifications to learn how you can present modifications to empower your participants and make your classes SO POWERFUL - and keep people coming back for more!

This year’s conference theme, From Passion to Purpose, captures how our love for fitness drives us to play a meaningful role in our communities. My passion is making fitness accessible for those who generally don’t feel like there’s a space for them in the fitness world. This is why I’m so excited to be sharing my top strategies on how to approach options in your classes to make people feel like they belong!

When: Sunday, October 6, 2024 �Where: Minoru Centre for Active Living, Richmond, BC

Register with early bird rates before midnight on Aug 28!
https://bit.ly/4fsBBOs

Remember to submit your nominations for BCRPA's Fitness Professional of the Year by August 12 at noon 🏆

Who inspires your fitness journey?

Celebrate an inspiring Fitness Leader by nominating them for BCRPA’s Fitness Professional of the Year Award. 🏆 Remember, you can nominate yourself!

This prestigious award recognizes a BCRPA Registered Fitness Leader who has made outstanding contributions to the lives of their clients, communities, and within the fitness industry.

Whether it's about inspiring others to live an active lifestyle, creating opportunities for fun and connection within the community, supporting education about equity, diversity and inclusion, mental health, wellness or fitness - we want to hear why you think your nominee should be named the next .

To nominate, visit https://ow.ly/C6NP50Sv2B3 and review the eligibility requirements. Nominations are open until August 12 at noon.

The award will be presented on stage at BCFit®’24 on Oct. 6 in Richmond, BC.

FREE training opportunity!

Gain exercise oncology training for free so that you can deliver Exercise for Cancer to Enhance Living Well (EXCEL) programming in your community.

EXCEL is a research study that provides evidence-based exercise programs to individuals living with and beyond cancer in rural and remote areas.

Through this opportunity, you will receive THRIVE training and an EXCEL training day free of cost. Once you complete your training, you will be paid to moderate a full 12-week program. After that, you'll be ready to teach online and in-person programs as part of the EXCEL study.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/4kTi50SOEl7

Registration for Healthy Living Leader Training sessions opens on August 19!

Training will be offered in Terrace, Prince George, Kamloops, Abbotsford and Nanaimo. Details below.

SAVE THE DATE! I·SPARC is excited to announce the 2024 Regional Healthy Living Leader Training sessions will be open for registration Monday, August 19 2024☀️.
These sessions are complimentary for those working within Indigenous communities who want to deliver an Honour Your Health Challenge or Indigenous RunWalkWheel program.
Healthy Living: Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council First Nations Health Authority

Way to go Richmond 🎉

Richmond has been named BC's Most Active Community in Participaction's 2024 Community Challenge 🏆

Congratulations to Richmond and the incredible fitness professionals who help their community stay active!

Read more about this accomplishment below ⬇️

Register today for BCFit®'24: From Passion to Purpose to amplify your impact and grow as a leader in the industry. 🌟

Join us October 6 at the award-winning Minoru Centre for Active Living in Richmond to hear lululemon Director Jian Pablico share his insights into the power of passion, diversity and inclusion in the world of fitness.

is your opportunity to engage in active and lecture-style sessions designed to elevate your skills and connect with fellow professionals who share your commitment to empowering others through fitness.

Catch early bird prices before August 28 at midnight: https://ow.ly/ygzK50SJzz6

Who inspires your fitness journey?

Celebrate an inspiring Fitness Leader by nominating them for BCRPA’s Fitness Professional of the Year Award. 🏆 Remember, you can nominate yourself!

This prestigious award recognizes a BCRPA Registered Fitness Leader who has made outstanding contributions to the lives of their clients, communities, and within the fitness industry.

Whether it's about inspiring others to live an active lifestyle, creating opportunities for fun and connection within the community, supporting education about equity, diversity and inclusion, mental health, wellness or fitness - we want to hear why you think your nominee should be named the next .

To nominate, visit https://ow.ly/C6NP50Sv2B3 and review the eligibility requirements. Nominations are open until August 12 at noon.

The award will be presented on stage at BCFit®’24 on Oct. 6 in Richmond, BC.

Inclusion is a powerful concept. Yet how do we practice, reflect on and engage inclusivity during challenging situations?

Read our latest story by REil Learning for guidance on building inclusivity into your practice on a personal and organizational level.

https://ow.ly/lyVH50Sw69E