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BRITISH COLUMBIA RECREATION ASSOCIATION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Disabled Sports
- Sports (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- British Columbia Blind Sports and Recreation Association
1, record 1, English, British%20Columbia%20Blind%20Sports%20and%20Recreation%20Association
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BCBSRA 2, record 1, English, BCBSRA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The British Columbia Blind Sports and Recreation Association, BCBSRA, was organized in October 1975 in order to send BC athletes to the 1976 National Championships and Selection Trials for the Olympics for the Physically Disabled (now called the Paralympics) in Toronto. The BC Blind Sports and Recreation Association is a not for profit association of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind, or are blind and have additional disabilities; and their families and other supporters. 2, record 1, English, - British%20Columbia%20Blind%20Sports%20and%20Recreation%20Association
Record 1, Key term(s)
- BC Blind Sports and Recreation Association
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sports adaptés
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- British Columbia Blind Sports and Recreation Association
1, record 1, French, British%20Columbia%20Blind%20Sports%20and%20Recreation%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BCBSRA 2, record 1, French, BCBSRA
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Association des sports et des loisirs pour aveugles de la Colombie-Britannique 3, record 1, French, Association%20des%20sports%20et%20des%20loisirs%20pour%20aveugles%20de%20la%20Colombie%2DBritannique
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
British Columbia Blind Sports and Recreation Association; BCBSRA : Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 4, record 1, French, - British%20Columbia%20Blind%20Sports%20and%20Recreation%20Association
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Association des sports et des loisirs pour aveugles de la Colombie-Britannique : appellation non officielle et donnée à titre informatif seulement. 4, record 1, French, - British%20Columbia%20Blind%20Sports%20and%20Recreation%20Association
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-12-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- British Columbia Therapeutic Recreation Association
1, record 2, English, British%20Columbia%20Therapeutic%20Recreation%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BCTRA 2, record 2, English, BCTRA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BCTRA is dedicated to promoting and developing the profession of therapeutic recreation in British Columbia by: inspiring excellence and enthusiasm in practitioners through consistent and high quality education and professional development, access to resources, membership engagement and mentoring opportunities; advocating for and maintaining standards of practice, code of ethics, membership and continued competency criteria, for the benefit of our members, partners, the public and key stakeholders; [and] providing leadership to advance and grow the field through strategic planning, advocacy and increasing public awareness 3, record 2, English, - British%20Columbia%20Therapeutic%20Recreation%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- British Columbia Therapeutic Recreation Association
1, record 2, French, British%20Columbia%20Therapeutic%20Recreation%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BCTRA 2, record 2, French, BCTRA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-07-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Organized Recreation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Recreation Facilities Association of British Columbia
1, record 3, English, Recreation%20Facilities%20Association%20of%20British%20Columbia
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- RFABC 1, record 3, English, RFABC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose of the RFABC is to promote general interest, education, safe operating standards, professionalism and support among recreation facility operators. 1, record 3, English, - Recreation%20Facilities%20Association%20of%20British%20Columbia
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Recreation Facilities Association of BC
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Loisirs organisés
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Recreation Facilities Association of British Columbia
1, record 3, French, Recreation%20Facilities%20Association%20of%20British%20Columbia
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- RFABC 1, record 3, French, RFABC
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Association des installations de loisirs de la Colombie-Britannique
- Association des installations de loisirs de la C.-B.
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-05-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Organized Recreation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association
1, record 4, English, British%20Columbia%20Recreation%20and%20Parks%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- BCRPA 1, record 4, English, BCRPA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BCRPA is a not for profit organization dedicated to advancing the Recreation and Parks field by expanding the capabilities of its members and promoting leisure services. The Association provides extensive educational opportunities, distributes a broad range of information through its publications, promotes employment opportunities for its members and acts as the independent voice of the Recreation and Parks movement in BC. 1, record 4, English, - British%20Columbia%20Recreation%20and%20Parks%20Association
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title and abbreviation confirmed by the association. 2, record 4, English, - British%20Columbia%20Recreation%20and%20Parks%20Association
Record 4, Key term(s)
- BC Recreation and Parks Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Loisirs organisés
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association
1, record 4, French, British%20Columbia%20Recreation%20and%20Parks%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- BCRPA 1, record 4, French, BCRPA
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 2, record 4, French, - British%20Columbia%20Recreation%20and%20Parks%20Association
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-04-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Trade
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of British Columbia
1, record 5, English, Recreation%20Vehicle%20Dealers%20Association%20of%20British%20Columbia
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- RVDA of BC 1, record 5, English, RVDA%20of%20BC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of British Columbia, also known as the RVDA of BC, is a non-profit industry association that represents the interests of those companies involved in the Recreation Vehicle Industry. Founded in 1976, and incorporated in May 1977. 1, record 5, English, - Recreation%20Vehicle%20Dealers%20Association%20of%20British%20Columbia
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of BC
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Commerce
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of British Columbia
1, record 5, French, Recreation%20Vehicle%20Dealers%20Association%20of%20British%20Columbia
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- RVDA of BC 1, record 5, French, RVDA%20of%20BC
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Association des commerçants de véhicules récréatifs de la Colombie-Britannique
- Association des commerçants de véhicules récréatifs de la C.-B.
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-09-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- British Columbia Recreation Association
1, record 6, English, British%20Columbia%20Recreation%20Association
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, Key term(s)
- B.C. Recreation Association
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- British Columbia Recreation Association
1, record 6, French, British%20Columbia%20Recreation%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu de l'organisme 1, record 6, French, - British%20Columbia%20Recreation%20Association
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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