The following Vancouver 2010 Education Program partners have developed excellent programs, all related to some aspect of the 2010 Winter Games.
Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) – VANOC’s mandate is to support and promote the development of sport in Canada by planning, organizing, financing and staging the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) – The COC is responsible for all aspects of Canada's involvement in the Olympic Movement, and a wide variety of cultural and educational programs that promote the Olympic Movement in Canada.
Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) – The CPC delivers programs that strengthen the Paralympic Movement in Canada, including sending Canadian teams to the Paralympic Games. The CPC empowers persons with physical disabilities through sport.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) – In addition to ensuring the regular staging of Olympic Games, the IOC’s mandate includes supporting the promotion of ethics in sport and the education of youth through sport. The IOC focuses on promoting universal values such as fair play and respect.
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) – The IPC is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement and is committed to enabling Paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence and to developing sport opportunities for all persons with a disability from the beginner to elite level.
2010 Legacies Now – 2010 Legacies Now is committed to building a stronger British Columbia and creating sustainable legacies as a result of hosting the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
ActNow BC – ActNow BC is a health and wellness initiative that promotes healthy living. Its goal is to make British Columbia the healthiest jurisdiction to host an Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Athlete Visit Programs – Interested in having an athlete speak at your schools? A number of Vancouver 2010 Partner organizations have provided a list of contacts to help you bring an athlete to inspire and inform your students.
