In partnership with viaSport BC & supported by the Regional Sport Alliance
The CSI Pacific Athlete Ambassador Program empowers athletes to become leaders, mentors, and role models within their communities while promoting safe, ethical, and inclusive sport. Through storytelling, mentorship, and outreach, ambassadors inspire others and contribute to a values-based sport culture rooted in the True Sport Principles.
Program Overview
Applications are now closed for 2025/26
PlaySafe Athlete Ambassador
For emerging provincial-level athletes who want to lead with values, promote safe and inclusive sport, and inspire others through storytelling, mentorship, and community engagement.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be an active provincial-level athlete (training and/or competing)
Be in good standing with a Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) or Disability Sport Organization (DSO)
Compete in a viaSport-accredited sport
Have completed Safe Sport training (UCCMS-aligned)
Demonstrate a commitment to leadership, mentorship, and community involvement
Criteria
Athlete Ambassadors are expected to:
Attend onboarding training
Deliver one values-based presentation within their community
Submit quarterly blogs or social posts
Represent CSI Pacific at events and community activations
Participate in two focus groups (viaSport & CSI Pacific)
Take part in two mentorship check-ins with Game Plan Ambassador mentor
Conduct two partner visits to thank our supporters and partner
Uphold CSI Pacific values of Excellence, Leadership, Innovation, and Integrity
Application
Applications are now open for the 2025/26 program.
Athletes applying for the program apply below
Coaches nominating athletes apply below.
Game Plan Ambassador
The Game Plan Ambassador Program empowers national-level athletes to step into leadership roles as mentors and role models. Ambassadors champion values-based sport, promote safe and inclusive environments, and share their lived experiences to inspire athletes across their communities. Through leadership training, storytelling, and outreach, they contribute to a growing network of leaders fostering integrity, inclusion, and excellence in sport across British Columbia.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be an active national-level athlete in good standing with an National Sport Organization (NSO), PSO, or DSO
Compete in a viaSport-accredited sport
Have completed Safe Sport training (UCCMS-aligned)
- Demonstrate a commitment to leadership, mentorship, and community involvement
(Preferred: experience at BC Games, Canada Games, or demonstrated community leadership)
Criteria
Game Plan Ambassadors will:
Attend onboarding training
Deliver 4 values-based presentations across community, provincial, or national contexts
Participate in 2 focus groups (viaSport & CSI Pacific)
Mentor 2 Regional Ambassadors, leading at least 2 meetings each
Complete 4 partner visits to thank and engage supporters
Uphold CSI Pacific values of Excellence, Leadership, Innovation, and Integrity
Honorarium: $2,000 total
$1,000 upon completing onboarding
$1,000 upon completing program deliverables
Application
Applications are now open for the 2025/26 program.
Athletes applying for the program apply below
Coaches nominating athletes apply below.