British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA)

BCRPA Strategic Intent

The BCRPA is a recognized leader in building healthy, active individuals and communities.

BCRPA Mission

The BCRPA is committed to leading the parks, recreation and culture sector in building and sustaining healthy active communities, including fostering economic and environmental sustainability. We inspire and support community leaders and practitioners through advocacy, communication, education, and resources.

BCRPA

The BCRPA is a provincial, not-for-profit professional association that has provided educational opportunities, information and advocacy to the parks, recreation, physical activity, and culture sector for over 50 years. Through its Fitness Registration Program, the BCRPA acts as a regulatory body by collaboratively developing, recognizing and promoting provincial and national standards for the training and registration of fitness leaders in BC. With over 5,400 registered fitness leaders the BCRPA is the largest fitness registry in Canada and has gained recognition asthe standard against which the qualifications of a fitness leader may be measured.

Areas of registration include: Group Fitness, Aquatic Fitness, Pilates Fitness, Yoga Fitness, Weight Training, Personal Training and Osteofit. Registration fees automatically includes $2million of liability insurance valid for teaching anywhere in Canada (Personal Trainers must purchase their own policy).

Tel: 604-629-0965
Toll Free: 1-866-929-0965
Fax: 604-629-2651
#301 – 470 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1V5