Our Organizers

VIMSSis a non-profit umbrella sports organization that formed in July 2003. The catalyst for its formation was the IOC announcement that Vancouver would be the host city for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. After the initial euphoria, local leaders in sport were left with some profound questions. How to get an athlete from Vancouver Island to the 2010 Games, and ideally on the podium?
 
The formation of VIMSS, a multi-sport society, was the first step towards realizing this ambitious goal. VIMSS is made up of representatives from local alpine, nordic, biathlon, freestyle ski and snowboard clubs; the Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports; Mount Washington Alpine Resort, mountain biking community, Pacificsport and members of the community.
 
Our primary mandate is to provide yearly grants to competitive athletes on Vancouver Island. These grants are meant to offset the costs associated with regional and national competitions and advanced training. In this way, VIMSS seeks to nurture emerging athletes on the Island and help prepare them for elite national and international competition.

The Rotary Clubs of Comox Valley and Campbell River

Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise, Comox Valley
Comox Rotary Club
Rotary Club of Cumberland Centennial
Rotary Club of Courtenay
Rotary Club of Campbell River
Campbell River Daybreak Club

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