Fall is a busy time with the return to school and the start of multiple sports seasons. Whether you’re a volunteer coach or the parent of the next Lebron James, Wayne Gretzky or Penny Oleksiak, here are the top four safety tips you need to know to ensure your child is safe playing any sport:...
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‘Why I Ride’ from our Co-Founder, Kirsten
Let me tell you a story. On August 29th, 2015 I sat in awe at the overnight camp for the BC Ride to Conquer Cancer as I listened to a woman talk about her experience battling cancer. This woman had participated in the medical trials that are run with funds from the BC Cancer Foundation...
Client Spotlight – North Shore Girls Soccer Club
Did you know that the North Shore Girls Soccer Club (NSGSC) is one of the largest sports associations in Western Canada, with 3,500 athletes?! Not only that, but the NSGSC also offers development programs, the NSGSC Academy, and active start programs to provide all players the opportunity to play soccer in a safe, fun and...
Building an Emergency Kit for Every Need
Having an emergency kit is a critical part of any type of emergency preparedness plan. Whether you’re looking to build a kit for your home, your sports team, work or camp, here’s a quick outline of kit essentials. Must-Haves A few basic items should be included in all emergency kits. Flashlights (don’t forget the extra...
Client Spotlight: Southern Straits 2016
ePACT is proud to sponsor the Southern Straits Sailing Race for the second year in a row! To share some additional details on this event with you, we interviewed Race Chair, Sonia Telford. Keep reading to learn more about the event, the boat participating from the Canadian Navy, and how ePACT improves safety for all...
What’s New in ePACT – July 2015
The ePACT team is constantly reviewing client feedback and using it to develop new and improved features in the system. Today, we’re excited to show you two new features – one that makes ePACT even easier to use and another that improves communications with your members. Here’s a look at what’s new in ePACT: Administrator...
Sport Injury Prevention for Kids
We all know that sports are a fantastic way for children to develop social skills and motor abilities. At the same time, kids are particularly prone to injury as they grow. This is caused by a number of things, including decreased coordination, muscle imbalance problems and changes in flexibility as muscles become tight with growing...
The Southern Straits Sailing Race Recap
ePACT was lucky enough to be an event sponsor for the Southern Straits sailing race! Over Easter weekend we sat on the sidelines in awe, as we watched 92 boats take off from Dundarave Pier. The ePACT team is new to the sailing world, and we can honestly say that we were blown away by...