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GOVERNMENT SPORT ORGANIZATION [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-02-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sports (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- viaSport British Columbia
1, record 1, English, viaSport%20British%20Columbia
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- viaSport 2, record 1, English, viaSport
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
viaSport British Columbia was created in 2011 as a legacy of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. As an independent not-for-profit organization, viaSport is tasked by the provincial government to be the lead agency responsible for promoting and developing amateur sport in British Columbia. 1, record 1, English, - viaSport%20British%20Columbia
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- viaSport British Columbia
1, record 1, French, viaSport%20British%20Columbia
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- viaSport 2, record 1, French, viaSport
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-04-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Racquet Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Badminton Ontario
1, record 2, English, Badminton%20Ontario
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BON 1, record 2, English, BON
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Ontario Badminton Association 2, record 2, English, Ontario%20Badminton%20Association
former designation, correct
- OBA 2, record 2, English, OBA
former designation, correct
- OBA 2, record 2, English, OBA
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Badminton Ontario(BON) is a not for profit amateur sport organization responsible for badminton within the province of Ontario. It was formed on February 25, 1925, and is recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, a section within the Ontario Government. 1, record 2, English, - Badminton%20Ontario
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sports de raquette
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Badminton Ontario
1, record 2, French, Badminton%20Ontario
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BON 1, record 2, French, BON
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Ontario Badminton Association 2, record 2, French, Ontario%20Badminton%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- OBA 2, record 2, French, OBA
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- OBA 2, record 2, French, OBA
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Paddle Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Rowing Canada Aviron
1, record 3, English, Rowing%20Canada%20Aviron
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- RCA 2, record 3, English, RCA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Amateur Rowing Association 3, record 3, English, Canadian%20Amateur%20Rowing%20Association
correct
- Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen 4, record 3, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Amateur%20Oarsmen
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rowing Canada Aviron(RCA) is a nonprofit organization recognized by the Government of Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee as the national governing body for the sport of rowing in Canada. RCA was originally founded as "The Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen" in 1880 by the rowing clubs then in existence-to coordinate and regulate the sport of amateur rowing. In 1974 the name was changed to "The Canadian Amateur Rowing Association-Association Canadienne d’Aviron Amateur", which is still the legally constituted name, although Rowing Canada Aviron is now used as the operating name. RCA's mission is to provide and manage services and programs for the membership within a fully integrated rowing system model, which furnishes opportunities for every individual to reach his or her potential at all levels of participation. 5, record 3, English, - Rowing%20Canada%20Aviron
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Rowing Canada (RCA): title used by Sport Canada, for information only. 6, record 3, English, - Rowing%20Canada%20Aviron
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Rowing Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sports de pagaie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Rowing Canada Aviron
1, record 3, French, Rowing%20Canada%20Aviron
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- RCA 2, record 3, French, RCA
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Association canadienne d'aviron amateur 3, record 3, French, Association%20canadienne%20d%27aviron%20amateur
correct, feminine noun
- Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen 3, record 3, French, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Amateur%20Oarsmen
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) est une organisation à but non lucratif reconnue par le gouvernement du Canada et par le Comité olympique canadien comme étant l’organisme national pour le sport de l’aviron au Canada. RCA était créée sous le nom de «The Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen» en 1880 par les clubs d’aviron de la période – pour coordonner et réglementer le sport de l’aviron amateur. En 1974, le nom était changé pour «The Canadian Amateur Rowing Association – l’Association canadienne d’aviron amateur», lequel représente toujours son nom légal même si Rowing Canada Aviron est maintenant utilisé en tant que nom commercial. La mission de RCA est d’offrir et de gérer les services et les programmes pour ses effectifs selon le modèle entièrement intégré d’un système d’aviron qui offre des occasions à chaque personne d’atteindre son potentiel à tous les niveaux de participation. 4, record 3, French, - Rowing%20Canada%20Aviron
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aviron Canada (RCA) : appellation utilisée par Sport Canada, à titre d'information seulement. 5, record 3, French, - Rowing%20Canada%20Aviron
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Masculin si l'appellation désigne un «organisme» et féminin si elle désigne une «fédération» et «association». 5, record 3, French, - Rowing%20Canada%20Aviron
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Aviron Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Basketball
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canada Basketball
1, record 4, English, Canada%20Basketball
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Amateur Basketball Association 2, record 4, English, Canadian%20Amateur%20Basketball%20Association
former designation, correct
- CABA 3, record 4, English, CABA
former designation, correct
- CABA 3, record 4, English, CABA
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
First title confirmed by the organization. 4, record 4, English, - Canada%20Basketball
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canada Basketball is the National Sporting Organization for the sport of Basketball in Canada. Canada Basketball is respected throughout the world and is recognized by the International Amateur Basketball Federation(FIBA) and the Government of Canada as the sole governing body of the sport of amateur basketball in Canada. Canada Basketball represents all basketball interests, provides leadership, coordination and direction in all areas of the sport of basketball. Canada Basketball is a non-for-profit organization run under a sound business model by a volunteer board of directors and has eight full time professional staff members to run the affairs of the organization. 4, record 4, English, - Canada%20Basketball
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Basket-ball
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Canada Basketball
1, record 4, French, Canada%20Basketball
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Association canadienne de basketball amateur 2, record 4, French, Association%20canadienne%20de%20basketball%20amateur
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada Basketball est l'organisme national de régie du basketball au Canada. Canada Basketball est respecté à travers le monde et est reconnu par la Fédération internationale de basketball (FIBA) et le gouvernement du Canada comme étant le seul organisme de régie du basketball amateur au Canada. Canada Basketball représente toutes les parties intéressées au basketball, offre le leadership, la coordination et les directives dans tous les aspects du basketball. Canada Basketball est un organisme à but non lucratif géré comme une entreprise modèle par un conseil d'administration formé de bénévoles. Huit professionnels gèrent les affaires courantes de l'organisation. 3, record 4, French, - Canada%20Basketball
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Masculin si l'appellation désigne un «organisme» féminin si elle désigne une «fédération» et «association». 4, record 4, French, - Canada%20Basketball
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-05-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Sports (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- National Sport Organization Accountability Framework
1, record 5, English, National%20Sport%20Organization%20Accountability%20Framework
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National Sport Organization Accountability Framework is the means by which the federal government ensures the achievement of key goals. All nationally funded organizations are required to incorporate the accountability policy areas within their strategic and operating plans. 2, record 5, English, - National%20Sport%20Organization%20Accountability%20Framework
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Cadre de responsabilité pour les organismes nationaux de sport
1, record 5, French, Cadre%20de%20responsabilit%C3%A9%20pour%20les%20organismes%20nationaux%20de%20sport
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Cadre de responsabilité pour les organismes nationaux de sport est le moyen utilisé par le gouvernement fédéral pour voir à la réalisation des principaux objectifs. Tous les organismes financés à l'échelle nationale sont tenus d'intégrer les secteurs stratégiques de responsabilité dans leurs plans stratégiques et opérationnels. 2, record 5, French, - Cadre%20de%20responsabilit%C3%A9%20pour%20les%20organismes%20nationaux%20de%20sport
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-05-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Surfing and Water-Skiing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Saskatchewan Water Ski Association
1, record 6, English, Saskatchewan%20Water%20Ski%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- SWSA 1, record 6, English, SWSA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As the governing sport body for water skiing and wakeboarding in Saskatchewan, we work with our national organization Water Ski Canada on behalf of Boaters and Water Ski/Wakeboard enthusiasts across the country. For the past 25 years, our Association has put together funding from the government and corporate sectors along with hundreds of volunteer hours to promote and develop the various towed water sports. 1, record 6, English, - Saskatchewan%20Water%20Ski%20Association
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Water Ski Association of Saskatchewan
- Saskatchewan Association of Water Ski
- Association of Water Ski of Saskatchewan
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Ski nautique et surfing
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Saskatchewan Water Ski Association
1, record 6, French, Saskatchewan%20Water%20Ski%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- SWSA 1, record 6, French, SWSA
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Association de ski nautique de la Saskatchewan
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-03-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Literature
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Writers' Federation of New Brunswick
1, record 7, English, Writers%27%20Federation%20of%20New%20Brunswick
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- WFNB 2, record 7, English, WFNB
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organization which is established in Fredericton, New Brunswick. 3, record 7, English, - Writers%27%20Federation%20of%20New%20Brunswick
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick is a non-profit organization which represents writers in all disciplines and at all levels of development. It is funded primarily by the Culture and Sport Secretariat, Government of New Brunswick, supplemented by membership dues. 4, record 7, English, - Writers%27%20Federation%20of%20New%20Brunswick
Record 7, Key term(s)
- New Brunswick Writers' Federation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Littérature
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Writers' Federation of New Brunswick
1, record 7, French, Writers%27%20Federation%20of%20New%20Brunswick
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme établi à Fredericton (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 7, French, - Writers%27%20Federation%20of%20New%20Brunswick
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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