Sponsors

BGC would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors, whose generous support has been instrumental in helping us achieve our goals. Your commitment to our cause is truly appreciated. To our supporters, whose encouragement and belief in our work is a constant source of inspiration, thank you. BGC is proud to be in our ‘Second Decade of Excellence’ serving, supporting and advocating for the blind golf community.

Marquee Sponsors

ISPS Handa

There is no bigger name in international and regional disabled and blind golf, than Dr. Haruhisa Handa and International Sports Promotion Society. ISPS Handa is a not-for-profit organization that funds BGC directly through the IBGA.

CNIB

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind through innovative programs and a commitment to inclusivity, the CNIB empowers people with vision loss. The CNIB have been true champions of accessibility and it shows through their commitment to BGC.

Lions Clubs Canada

The first Lions Club in Canada was established in 1920 in Ontario, and since then, the organization has grown to include over 700 clubs across the country. One of the four (4) pillars of service includes Vision. Support your local Lions.

The Greens at Renton

The home of BGC has evolved over the years, with 27 holes and a modern clubhouse. In 2020, The Greens began offering HD Multi-Sport Simulators, an indoor practice area, a Golf Shop, and Bistro, creating lasting memories for all golfers.

Gold Sponsors

Robertson Bulk Sales

A leading supplier of petroleum products and services, with 40+ years of experience in bulk fuel and lubricants. RBS has been part of BGC, and the WCBGA for almost a decade. Industrial sized strength, backed by years of commitment to blind golf.

Free Spirit Travel

Free Spirit Travel provides bus service for local and international touring destinations. Sports travel, shuttle tours, seniors’ trips and family reunions – FST gets you to where you need to go. Be a free spirit with your friends, teammates and loved ones.

Cadillac Fairview

Cadilllac Fairview is all about transforming communities for a vibrant tomorrow. As one of Canada’s greenest employers, they build manage and invest in innovative spaces for better living in best of class assets and experiences.

City of Kimberley

Welcome to Kimberley, BC, a good place to be! Situated in the Purcell Mountains with extraordinary views of the Kootenay Rockies, it’s a special place. The scenery, the endless activities, or simply because our people make it a good place to live, work, learn and play.

Silver Sponsors

AMI

Accessible Media Inc. is a Canadian media company that offers AMI-tv, AMI-audio, and AMI-tele. AMI is committed to increasing accessibility, and opportunities in the media industry. AMI helped produce BGC’s first six (6) podcasts.

Canadian Council of the Blind – National

Founded in 1944, the CCB is a national charity that advocates for the rights and interests of Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. BGC is grateful for their continued support of events across Canada.

Procom

Procom is a Canadian staffing and recruiting company that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with employers in the IT, engineering, and finance industries. High-quality, accessible staffing solutions are not easy to find. Look no further.

BC Blind Sports

BC Blind Sports, is a not-for-profit association of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind, or blind with additional disabilities. BCBS promotes active lifestyle, participation in physical activity and education, recreation, the outdoors, and blind sports.

Bronze Sponsors

Government of Canada

The federal government of Canada is responsible for the administration of the country and the implementation of laws and policies. Generous donations and grants from ministries and the government help make blind golf a reality.

Sport BC

The official sport federation for British Columbia has a membership base of 60+ provincial sport organizations, and also provides financial assistance to children who want to participate in organized sport but may not have the means.

Supporters

Golf Canada

BGC is a member club under Golf Canada, with aspirations of partnering with our national golf association to help promote the game of blind golf, help bring awareness to the sport, and facilitate more blind golf across this beautiful country we call home.

IBGA

The International Blind Golf Association set conditions, sanctions and facilitates funding for international open blind golf events. 15 national associations, and 400+ blind golfers, like BGC, aspire to see blind golf in the paralympics one day.

EDGA

Changing the lives of people with disability through the power of golf, the European Disabled Golf Association unites 36 National Federations from across the globe, in sanctioned events. 39% of EDGA members are from beyond Europe.

Hole Sponsors

The 2024 Hole Sponsors have been supporters of the event from the date is was announced. BGC, and the WCBGA, are very fortunate to have a great team, working with some great people, to make blind and vision impaired golf great. Many thanks to the following Hole Sponsors.

Lions Clubs of Canada

The 2024 Participants, Blind Golf Canada members, and provincial associations, thank all Western Canadian, and Ontario Lions Clubs for supporting the 2024 ISPS Handa Canadian Open in Kimberley, BC and 2024 Mutual Fire Insurance Western Canadian Championships in Cranbrook, BC, blind golf across Canada including blind and vision impaired Youth, and Ladies of Blind Golf. Without your support BGC could not do what we do.

BC Lions Clubs

Alberni Valley
Chase
Cranbrook
Fernie
Golden
Lake Windermere
Sparwood
Vancouver Renfrew
Williams Lake

Alberta Lions Clubs

Blairemore
Consort
Drayton Valley
Medicine Hat
St. Albert
Taber

Saskatchewan Lions Clubs

Avonlea
Balcarres
Bredenbury
Broadview
Cabri
Carlyle
Esterhazy
Hazlet
Huson’s Bay
Indianhead
Kenaston
Kipling
Langenburg
Lanigan Lake
Lemberg
Makna
Martensville
Meadow Lake
North Battleford
Preecevile
Rosetown
St. Louis

Manitoba Lions Clubs - 2024

Lac Du Bonnet
Lakeside
Pinawa

Ontario Lions Clubs - 2024

Ontario Lions Clubs
Arkona
Aurora
Barrhaven
Caledonia
Cambridge Highland
Chippawa
Cornwall
Cornwall
Dorchester
Dundas
Frankford
Greely
Guelph
Hamilton Central
Kanata-Hazeldean
Kincardine & District
King City
King City
Maple
Marmora Crowe Valley
Metcalfe District
Mountain Township & District
North Newmarket
North Newmarket
Oak Ridges
Orleans
Orleans
Pemrboke - Petawawa
Perth
Perth
Perth Tay Lioness
Prescott and District
Renfrew
Renfrew
Sharbot Lake & District
South Wellington
St. Davids & District
Stamford
Stittsville
Stittsville
Thamesford
Waterford