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2010 Legacies Now is proud to celebrate the miletones and accomplishments from throughout our history.

Thanks to the overwhelming support of our partners and British Columbians throughout the province, we discovered innovative and enduring ways for BC to benefit from the once-in-a-liftime opportunity of hosting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Click on the highlights to the left to read more about our history.

Timeline

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2012

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  1. New BC Sport Agency

    The founding Board of Directors is appointed for the new BC Sport Agency, later named viaSport.

  2. ArtStarts in Schools

    Infusion transfers to ArtStarts in Schools.

2011

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  1. Inner-city sport court opens

    An outdoor sport court in Vancouver's inner-city opens as a legacy of the 2010 Winter Games.

  2. IOC case study on transition to LIFT

    International Olympic Committee publishes second case study on 2010 Legacies Now.

  3. LIFT Philanthropy Partners

    2010 Legacies Now launches its new venture philanthropy investment model, along with its new brand: LIFT Philanthropy Partners.

  4. UBC Centre for cultural planning and development

    2010 Legacies Now provides founding investment for new international centre for cultural planning and development.

  5. Decoda Literacy Solutions

    2010 Legacies Now partnered with Literacy BC to launch a new provincial literacy organization.

  6. Accessible tourism to Rick Hansen Foundation

    2010 Legacies Now transfers its accessible tourism resources to the Rick Hansen Foundation.

2010

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  1. Vancouver accessible playground

    The City of Vancouver opens its new accessible playground.

  2. Accessible employment

    2010 Legacies Now ensures employment legacy for people with disabilities.

  3. HostingBC.ca - a legacy of the Games

    BC Games Society and Tourism BC takes over management of HostingBC.ca.

  4. Cultural planning and mapping toolkits

    2010 Legacies Now provides cultural toolkits to Creative City Network of Canada.

  5. Measuring Up moves to SPARC BC

    SPARC BC takes over management of Measuring Up accessibility program.

  6. VolWeb.ca under new management

    BC Games Society and Volunteer BC manages VolWeb.ca website.

  7. Legacy report

    2010 Legacies Now featured in VANOC legacy report.

  8. The Spirit of BC lives on

    Spirit of BC committees province-wide capture and inspire the spirit of the Games.

  9. Accesibility Showcase

    2010 Legacies Now co-hosts showcase on accessibility during the 2010 Winter Games.

  10. Whistler Accessible Playground

    Whistler's accessible playground opens in March.

  11. APCD at the Cultural Olympiad

    Ten Arts Partners in Creative Development projects are featured during the 2010 Winter Games.

  12. Legacies Symposium

    2010 Legacies Now hosts Olympic and Paralympic Legacies Symposium in Vancouver.

  13. Virtual Voices Village

    Six Virtual Voices Village students are selected to volunteer as journalists at the 2010 Winter Games.

  14. 2010 Legacies Now celebrates the Games

    2010 Legacies Now celebrates the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

  15. Richmond Accessible Playground

    The accessible playground in Richmond opens in February.

  16. 2010 and Beyond scrapbook

    2010 Legacies Now releases the 2010 and Beyond scrapbook.

2009

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  1. IOC study on 2010 Legacies Now

    International Olympic Committee releases case study of 2010 Legacies Now.

  2. Catalyst and Innovations

    Catalyst and Innovations arts funding programs invest close to $4 million.

  3. Accessible tourism market reserach

    2010 Legacies Now commissions market research on travellers with disabilities.

  4. Accessible Playgrounds Project

    The Accessible Playgrounds Project is announced.

  5. Road to 2010 Community Tour

    More than 157,750 people experienced interactive winter sports during the Road to 2010 Community Tour.

  6. VolWeb.ca

    The 10,000th volunteer registers on VolWeb.ca.

  7. Heroes Live Here

    Heroes Live Here encourages children and youth to celebrate the everyday heroes in their own lives.

  8. Infusion: Arts in Education

    Infusion: Arts in Education launches to provide arts experiences for students in kindergarten to Grade 8.

  9. Zero Ceiling

    At-risk youth participate in Zero Ceiling at Grouse.

  10. HostingBC.ca

    The new HostingBC.ca launches to showcase the province’s readiness to host sport events.

  11. Spirit of BC Week

    Over 100 communities join the 2009 Spirit of BC Week celebration.

  12. Spirit of 2010 Hockey

    The Spirit of 2010 Hockey Tournament involves over 47,000 young hockey players across BC.

  13. 2008-09 Annual Review

    2010 Legacies Now releases its 2008-09 annual review.

2008

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  1. Four Host First Nations

    2010 Legacies Now signs a Statement of Cooperation with the Four Host First Nations.

  2. ActNow BC Road to Health Tours

    More than 27,000 people pledge to live healthier lifestyles at the ActNow BC Road to Health Tours.

  3. Altitude Youth Experience

    65 youth participate in the second year of the Altitude Youth Experience.

  4. Connecting Communities Tour

    The 2010 Legacies Now Connecting Communities Tour travels the province for its final year.

  5. Aboriginal Sport Gallery Tour

    18,000 people visit the Aboriginal Sport Gallery travelling exhibit.

  6. Growing Champions

    Growing Champions launches to connect high-performance athletes with sponsors.

  7. Spirit of 2010 Hockey

    The Spirit of 2010 Hockey Tournament involves over 45,000 young hockey players across BC.

  8. Spirit of BC Week 2008

    Over 100 communities join the 2008 Spirit of BC Week celebration.

  9. 2007-08 Annual Review

    2010 Legacies Now releases the 2007-08 annual review.

2007

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  1. PALS in Immigrant Communities

    A three-year pilot of PALS in Immigrant Communities launched.

  2. Sport Concierge Service

    Hosting BC Team and Event Services begins connecting international teams with pre-Games training locations.

  3. Altitude Youth Experience

    Spirit of BC creates the Altitude Youth Experience.

  4. Connecting Communities Tour

    The 2010 Legacies Now Connecting Communities Tour returns for a third year.

  5. Connecting Communities Express Tour

    An express version of the 2010 Legacies Now Connecting Communities Tour visits 18 community events and festivals.

  6. Aboriginal Friendship Celebration

    The Urban Aboriginal Friendship Celebration welcomes families to a celebration of sport and community spirit.

  7. Accessible Tourism

    The Accessible Tourism program launches to promote accessible travel options for people with disabilities.

  8. Family Literacy certificate program

    Canada's first college-level certificate program in family literacy begins.

  9. Arts Partners in Creative Development

    Arts Partners in Creative Development launches to support new artistic works.

  10. Measuring Up Fund

    Measuring Up Accessiblity and Inclusion Fund helps communities improve accessibility and inclusion.

  11. Spirit of BC Week 2007

    Over 80 communities celebrate the third annual Spirit of BC Week.

  12. Spirit of 2010 Hockey

    The Spirit of 2010 Hockey Tournament involves over 43,000 young hockey players across BC.

  13. 2006-07 Annual Review

    2010 Legacies Now releases the 2006-07 annual review.

2006

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  1. Measuring Up at WUF III

    The World Urban Forum III features Measuring Up at a session in Vancouver.

  2. Spirit of BC Week 2006

    Over 70 communities join the second annual Spirit of BC Week celebration.

  3. RBC 2010 Legacies Now Speaker Series

    The RBC 2010 Legacies Now Speaker Series hosts its first speaker.

  4. Connecting Communities Tour

    The 2010 Legacies Now Connecting Communities Tour visits 10 communities in its second year.

  5. Volunteer Opportunities Listing Tool

    VolWeb.ca launches its volunteer opportunities listing tool.

  6. Spirit of 2010 Hockey

    The Spirit of 2010 Hockey Tournament involves over 42,000 young hockey players across BC.

  7. Measuring Up

    The Measuring Up guide launches to help communities evaluate and improve accessibility and inclusion.

  8. 2005-06 Annual Review

    2010 Legacies Now releases the 2005-06 annual review.

2005

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  1. Parents as Literacy Supporters

    Parents as Literacy Supporters begins expansion to reach families throughout BC.

  2. Virtual Voices Village

    Students with disabilities learn journalism skills through Virtual Voices Village.

  3. Sport Capacity Building

    2010 Legacies Now starts working with provincial and multi-sport organizations to develop amateur sport.

  4. Integrated Performance System

    The Integrated Performance System launches to help more BC athletes qualify for national teams.

  5. Active Communities

    Active Communities launches to help boost British Columbians' activity levels by 2010.

  6. In Her Footsteps

    In Her Footsteps - Celebrating BC Women in Sport exhibit launches.

  7. Chill

    Chill snowboard program launches for inner-city youth.

  8. Spirit of BC Week 2005

    The first annual Spirit of BC Week launches.

  9. Explorations

    Explorations summer camps begin.

  10. VolWeb.ca

    VolWeb.ca launches its website to match volunteer and events.

  11. Connecting Communities Tour

    The 2010 Legacies Now Connecting Communities Tour starts its inaugural tour.

  12. Spirit of 2010 Hockey

    The Spirit of 2010 Hockey Tournament involves over 35,000 young hockey players across BC.

  13. 2004-05 Annual Review

    2010 Legacies Now releases the 2004-05 annual review.

  14. Our new logo

    2010 Legacies Now unveils its new logo.

2004

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  1. BC Sport Participation Program

    BC Sport Participation Program launches to increase sport participation throughout BC.

  2. First Nations Snowboard Team

    The First Nations Snowboard Team launches.

  3. Literacy Now Communities

    The Literacy Now Communities program pilots in seven communities.

  4. Hosting BC

    Hosting BC funds its first 17 major sport events.

  5. Catalyst, Innovations and Creative Communities

    Three programs launch to support BC's arts and culture sector.

  6. Spirit of 2010 Hockey

    The Spirit of 2010 Hockey Tournament involves more than 32,000 young hockey players across BC.

  7. A new mandate

    2010 Legacies Now expands its mandate to involve more community programs and outreach.

2003

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  1. Vancouver wins the Games

    Vancouver wins the bid to host the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

  2. Fit Kids Energy Blasts

    A series of 65 Fit Kids Energy Blasts aired on TV to encourage children to be active.

  3. Education2010.ca

    Education.ca launches to offer Olympic lessons for teachers and students.

  4. Whistler Sport Centre

    2010 Legacies Now supports winter sport centre for athlete development.

  5. Game Plan BC

    Game Plan BC launches to support high-performance athletes.

  6. SportFit

    SportFit launches to help children be active and discover new sports.

  7. 2010 Legacies Now-CODA partnership

    2010 Legacies Now partners with CODA to support winter athletes.

  8. Spirit of BC Committees

    Spirit of BC committees are established throughout BC.

  9. Action Schools! BC

    Action Schools! BC launches to encourage teachers to incorporate physical activity into daily classroom activities.

  10. Power Smart 2010 Hockey

    The Power Smart 2010 Bid Hockey Tournament involved more than 31,000 young hockey players across BC.

2002

Skip Year 2002.

  1. Aboriginal Youth Sport Legacy Fund

    The Aboriginal Youth Sport Legacy Fund forms.

2001

Skip Year 2001.

  1. A not-for-profit

    2010 Legacies Now becomes a not-for-profit society.

2000

Skip Year 2000.

  1. BC Olympic Youth Leadership Academy

    2010 Legacies enables BC Olympic Youth Leadership Academy.

  2. 2010 Legacies Now

    2010 Legacies Now begins.

1999

Skip Year 1999.

  1. An idea is born

    The idea of a legacy program for the 2010 Winter Games forms.

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