3. URBAN REC
”Urban Rec Leagues are all about being active, being social, and
having fun. At Urban Rec we stress the FUN and social aspect of
playing sports with your friends. It really is all about getting out,
meeting people, and generally having a good time.”
(https://vancouver.urbanrec.ca/)
Mail: info@urbanrec.ca
Website: https://vancouver.urbanrec.ca/
Address: 625 E 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 2V3
Phone:(604) 879-9800
According to the characteristics of a public sector, ”they should be
free, it’s financial base is from sponsorships, for the general public
and good for society” (Lunn, 2020, p. 3). Urban Rec is considered
public sector because according to the website they do not charge
any fee for been a member of the club. Moreover, they are always
looking for new sponsors, in the website, they mentioned that their
actuals partners are Subway, Granville Island and Roxy. The
clubhouse is for everyone who is interested in socialize or been
part of a team sport.
4. ■ URBAN REC is an example of recreation because “The
partnership between volunteers and professionals is an
integral part of the recreation delivery system” (Lunn,
2020, p. 5). In addition, Urban Rec has and is always
looking for volunteers to carry out the tournaments
and at the same time has professionals in the sports
area such as "Steve Laing" who has worked in the
recreation and athletics area at UBC as an organizer
of sports events.
5. SUNSET COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
”Sunset Community Centre – located on Main St near East 49th Ave –
has programs for all ages and abilities.
We offer childcare, preschool classes, as well as out-of-school care. We
also have multi-purpose rooms, a fitness centre, playground, and dance
studio.
We are associated with nearby Sunset Rink and Moberly Arts and
Cultural Centre.” (https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/sunset-
community-centre.aspx)
Address: 6810 Main StVancouver, BCV5X 0A1
Phone: 604-718-6505
Email: sunsetcc@vancouver.ca
Sunset Community Association is an example of the public sector that
the city of Vancouver offers. According to the Vancouver´s
government website, their purpose is to create places for people in
need of having a recreational place and increase people´s standard of
life. ”The primary concern of the public sector is the communal good of
society – enhancing the quality of life and well-being of citizens.” (Lunn,
2020, p. 3).
6. Sunset Community Centre could be connected to physical
education and recreation. The community center has a
huge range of activities that people can choose and are
adaptable for the citizens in order to teach them about a
healthy lifestyle and development of their abilities.
Moreover, at the same time it is recreational because
according to Lunn´s reading "the municipal level of
government is the level in which the recreation needs of the
general public are directly addressed through the offering
of recreation services.” (Lunn, 2020, p. 5). This means that
government put these services in order to achieve what
people needs in order to improve people´s quality of life.
7. VANCOUVER AQUATIC CENTRE
”The Vancouver Aquatic Centre (VAC) is a naturally-lit, indoor pool
located in downtown Vancouver, near Sunset Beach.”
https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vancouver-aquatic-
centre.aspx
Address: 1050 Beach AveVancouver, BCV6E 1T7
Phone: 604-665-3424
Vancouver Aquatic Centre is an example of a public service sector
because according to Lunn´s reading stated that ”The primary concern
of the public sector is the communal good of society – enhancing the
quality of life and well-being of citizens” (Lunn,2020,p.3) This means
that the municipal government has created spaces for people that
might have difficulties to pay, to assist, a place where they can train or
release stress. Moreover, these places are governmental that provides
the right equipment, professionals and safe environment with a
minimum fee.
8. The Vancouver Aquatic center is a recreational place
because according to Lunns´s reading ”A reason that a
recreational place exists is to provide those opportunities
deemed valuable by society (i.e., an urban park or open
space – that because of their nature – cost compared to
potential income generation – would not be provided by the
private sector)” (Lunn,2020,p.3). This means that humans
has the need to participate in recreational activities so
that government create those spaces to help people in
needs to go to spaces that are achievable for their
income.
10. BC PLACE
”BC Place is busy twelve months of the year hosting a diverse
range of sporting, cultural, entertainment, commercial and
community events & activities.” (https://www.bcplace.com/)
Address: 777 Pacific Blvd,Vancouver, BCV6B 4Y8
Phone: 604-669-2300
BC Place is an example of a private sector, "commercial
recreation, as part of the broad leisure industry, is a major
contributor to the creation of capital, resources, and wealth within
our society.” (Lunn, 2020, p. 7). Commercial recreation, as part of
the broader leisure industry, is a major contributor to the
creation of capital, resources, and wealth within our society.
According to its website, the stadium is the largest venue in
western Canada for all kinds of events such as concerts, sports
and so on. This place contributes economically to the city of
Vancouver since it creates jobs, attracts national and
international tourism and increase the local economy.
11. According to Lunn´s reading, ”Local commercial
recreation is divided into three types of services: outdoor
commercial recreation, indoor commercial recreation, and
clubs” (Lunn, 2020, p. 6). The BC place is in the indoor
commercial recreation because it has many recreational
activities that local or international can enjoy in it in order
to get profit from them. Some characteristics that BC
place has are that all the activities must get a financial
gain; the recreational activities will depend on what
people want to see or the actual trend. This place has
sponsorships to create more money, and finally their
target market is anyone that can afford the fee for the
entrance.
12. ROGERSARENA
“Rogers Arena is the home of the Vancouver Canucks hockey
team, as well as venue for some of the biggest concerts and
shows in the city.” (https://rogersarena.com/
Address: 800 GriffithsWay,Vancouver, British Columbia
Phone: 604.899.7400
Rogers Arena is an example of private service sector, according
to Lunn´s reading ”The commercial sector has responded to the
business opportunities of leisure and recreation and has
recognized the need for innovative leisure and recreation goods,
supplies, and services” (Lunn, 2020, p. 6). This means that
Rogers Arena supplies the needs or trends that people are
looking for entertainment in order to get an income for the
owners of the arena. Some examples that the Rogers Arena
presents to the customers are Canucks games, concerts and
shows.
13. Rogers Arena is a local recreational place where people
pay for the type of the activity they like. According to
Lunn´s reading ”A commercial recreational has
characteristics such as Nature of service, service
orientation, financial base, origination authority, focus
clientele ” (Lunn, 2020, p. 6,7). These characteristics can be
seen in the Rogers Arena, for example the nature of the
service of Rogers Arena is to create profit by having a fee
for a sport or show, the financial base could be from the
sponsors such as Lyft, the originating authority could be the
same sponsors and focus clientele can be general clients.
14. UBC RECREATION
“The Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre is home to three ice
rinks and offers a variety of hockey and skating programs for people
of all ages and skill levels. Whether it’s your first time on the ice, or
you’re looking to refresh your hockey skills, we have a program for
you!” (https://recreation.ubc.ca/fitness-classes/)
Address:Vancouver Campus 6000 Student Union Boulevard
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6T1Z1
Tel: 604 822 6000
UBC Recreation is an example of the private sector because as in
Lunn´s reading mentioned that ¨Commercial recreation is defined
as “recreation for which the consumer pays and for which the
supplier expects to make a profit¨ (MacLean, Peterson, & Martin,
1985, p. 220, as cited in Karlis, 2011, p. 79, as cited in Lunn,2020, p.
6 ). The UBC Recreation has memberships that gives sports services
such as trainers, fields, and equipment for public people in order to
create profit.
15. The UBC recreation is a place where it connects to
coaching because you can find mentors in the sports
field that they can help you to reach your mental and
skills goals. In addition, it is a physical and recreational
place because you get knowledge from trainers to
achieve your goals.
Moreover, it is a recreational place because according
to Lunn´s reading, ”Recreation services should be
commensurate with individual and collective interests
and serve the need of the total community”
(Lunn,2020, p.5) you can find students, seniors, young
kids where they share the same interests that in this
case is to practice a sport or skill.
17. CANADIAN MINIFOOTBALL FEDERATION
”The Canadian Minifootball Federation (CMF) is a non-for-profit
organization established in December 2019. Our mission is to organize
minifootball in Canada for amateur players. CMF members consist of a
diverse community of men, women, and youth minifootballers. We serve
the community by organizing local minifootball leagues, provincial
tournaments, and international championships.”
(https://minifootball.ca/#top)
Address: 1111 Melville St #960,Vancouver, BCV6E 3V6
Email: hello@minifootball.ca
Canadian Minifootball Federation is an example of a nonprofit sector
service. According to Lunn´s reading, ”In general, the voluntary sector
is the area of service that has the closest ties to local communities, as
organizations in this sector are operated primarily by
volunteers”(Lunn,2020,p.8). This is related with the federation in a way
that they do not ask for money to get any money, their purpose is to
get the people or city to get involved in the sport.
18. This federation is a recreational
organization because they want
people to participate in the
minifootball leagues that the
federation creates in order to
increase the culture of the
minifootball. Moreover,
according to Lunn´s reading,
”The partnership between
volunteers and professionals is
an integral part of the
recreation
delivery system” (Lunn,2020,
p.6). In addition, the federation
has high quality professionals
that already have experience
and knowledge in order to carry
out it.
19. SPORT BC
“Sport BC is the non-profit sport federation, representing over 60
Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) in British Columbia. As a member-
based organization, Sport BC offers services and programs to build the
capacity of our members and advocate on their behalf to improve the
landscape for organized sport in BC.” (https://sportbc.com/ )
Address: 999 Canada Place #250V6C 3C1
Phone: 604 333 3400
Sport BC is an example of a non-profit organization in British Columbia.
According to Lunn´s reading, "The five key features of non-profit
organizations are that they are organized, private, non-profit
distributing, self-governing, and voluntary” (Lunn,2020,p8). These
characteristics ca be found in the Sport BC organization because the
organization was created by volunteers (self-governing and voluntary),
also they are a non-profit organization, and finally they are organized
because they have different services that an athlete can apply.
20. Sport BC is educational because
they help people to create
projects for themselves.This
means that is an organization
that helps amateur athletes to
get fund to continue in sports.
Moreover, they also help them
with wage subsidy, payroll
services in order to support the
community.
21. KLM SOCCER CLUB
”KLM FC is a youth soccer club operating under the umbrella of the
Vancouver Youth Soccer Association (VYSA), which oversees youth soccer
in the city of Vancouver. KLM offers soccer programs for girls and boys
from 4-17 and operates in the central Vancouver area. KLM is a non-profit
society, organized, administrated and operated mainly by volunteers.
The club strives to keep fees reasonable and include all, irrespective of
ability to pay.” (https://klmsoccer.ca/)
Address: 6362 Fraser Street Suite: #185
Mail: info@klmsoccer.com
Phone: 604-265-9422
KLM Soccer club is an example of a non profit organization because
according to Lunn reading ”In general, the voluntary sector is the area
of service that has the closest ties to local communities, as organizations
in this sector are operated primarily by volunteers (Lunn,2020, p.8). Also,
the club is run only by only volunteers that wants to increase the
soccer culture inVancouver.
22. The KLM Soccer Club is educational
because as it is mentioned before
the main purpose of the club is to
increase and involve the
community in soccer by helping
them to train their skills in order to
get a high degree in soccer. In
addition, Lunns´ reading states that
”Recreation departments exists to
provide opportunities for recreation
to disadvantaged clients: the poor,
persons with physical or mental
disabilities” (Lunn,2020, p.3). This
means that this club helps people
that need and are interested in
soccer but might not have the money
or equipment to play or get involved
on it.
23. REFERENCES
Lunn, Ed. (2020). Reading #4- Service
sectors. SPSC 2210: Foundations of
physical education, recreation and
Coaching. New Westminster, BC.
Douglas College.
