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June 8, 2016
Legal Course for Coaches (Online)
Cost-Free until June 30th
www.schoolcoach.ca
The course is only about 90 minutes long and covers fundamental need-to-know issues related to legal issues in coaching. It is applicable to high school, junior high, and club sport.
To view a demo on what is included in the course click here. Further, School Coach Canada is looking for feedback-anyone who completes the evaluation at the end will be entered to win $50-$100 gift cards.
May 16, 2016
2016 Annual General Meeting Resolution Results (Draft)
Below are the “Carried/Defeated” results for the resolutions’ portion from this year’s Annual General Meeting. These are draft versions and are therefore for information purposes only. The meeting minutes will be posted shortly.
7.1 Special Resolution Draft Results.pdf
8.1 and 8.2 Resolutions - Draft Results.pdf
8.3 Resolutions-Rules and Regulations - Draft Results.pdf
April 21, 2016
Re: AGM Package 2
We are almost ready to go for the AGM on May 6 & 7, 2016. As per our Bylaws and the Society Act, this package contains notice of the meeting and the resolutions that will be considered at the AGM. Please take a close look at the information and have a conversation with those people in your community who are involved with student-athletes.
The AGM will be held at Fortius Sport & Health in Burnaby BC. See the "Weekend Schedule" document for more information.
The package contains the following information:
RSVP – mandatory due to space, catering and voting; due April 25, 2016
2016 Board of Directors voting ballot.pdf: due May 2, 2016
2016 Voting at the Annual General Meeting.docx
Weekend Schedule.pdf
2016 Travel Support Request.docx
Round Table Invitation.pdf
2.5 Agenda 2016.pdf
BCSS Standing Rules-2016.pdf
3.0 AGM Minutes - 2014-2015.pdf
4.1 Annual Reports.pdf
5.0 2014-2015 Audited Financial Statements.pdf
7.1 Special Resolutions.pdf
Bylaws Option A and Option B Descriptions.pdf
BCSS Board Letter.pdf
7.1.1 - Bylaws Option A - Advanced Voting .pdf
7.1.2. - Bylaws Option B - Proxy Voting.pdf
8.1 and 8.2 Resolutions - Procedural and Programming, Membership Fees.pdf
8.3 Resolutions-Rules and Regulations .pdf
2016 Standing Committee Volunteer Application.docx
Thank you. We look forward to seeing you on May 6 and/or 7.
Sincerely, Christine BradstockExecutive Director BC School Sports
April 18, 2016
2016 Canada Basketball NCCP Super Clinic
The Super Clinic will run May 20-22, 2016 in downtown Toronto. Canada Basketball’s NCCP Super Clinic takes place in 9 gyms and 9 classrooms with presentations by experts from the Canadian National Teams and around the world. Come and enjoy the growth-mindset environment created while connecting with both Canadian and international coaches from the grassroots to high performance levels. This is a one-of-a-kind weekend with a multitude of unique events that you will not want to miss!
International basketball coach, David Blatt and Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach, Jay Triano will headline the 2nd annual Super Clinic. Coaches will hear from many other international basketball experts and National Team coaches!
Here is the link for the event's press release:
http://basketball.ca/en/news-article/international-basketball-coach-david-blatt-and-senior-mens-natio
April 18, 2016
CALLING ALL AMERICAS MASTERS GAMES VOLUNTEERS
INAUGURAL EVENT TO HOST UP TO 10,000 ATHLETES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
Vancouver, BC, Canada – Be part of history as Vancouver welcomes up to 10,000 masters aged athletes to the first ever America's Masters Games. Relive the thrill of hosting a major international sport competition from Aug 26 to Sept 4 2016.2500 volunteers are needed to stage this spectacular event of inspiring ceremonies and celebrations in Canada Place (Jack Poole Plaza), exciting competition in 24 different sports at venues across the city and memorable social interactions with people from around the world.“Vancouver is poised to host another terrific event,” said Thomas Jones, Event Director, Americas Masters Games. “Major Sporting events like this would not be possible without the strong Volunteer base this city possesses.”
Use your skills and experience to make visitors feel welcome, come meet active people and help showcase our beautiful city. Volunteer opportunities are available in:
Registration and accreditation
Sport and venues
Logistics and transportation services
Ceremonies and protocol
Media services
Medical services
Branding and Signage
Special events
To apply, go to www.americasmastersgames2016.com and let us know about your skills, areas of interest and availability. We are seeking commitments of at least 4 hours per day for a minimum of 3 days. Some pre games training will be required in certain roles.All volunteers will receive an Americas Masters Games uniform, nourishment and the volunteer experience of a lifetime.
We look forward to welcoming you to AMG's volunteer team as we host the world..
April 11, 2016
Encourage Girls to get Physically Active!
Click here to view the article written by the Canadian Olympic Comittee.
April 5, 2016
Canada vs Japan Rugby Match Information:
For the upcoming Canada vs Japan match on June 11, Rugby Canada is offering great pricing for a limited time with a 33% discount ( $19.25 all in ) for school teams, youth groups and coaches. There are also incentive free ticket and official jersey giveaways as explained below. After the recent success of the World Rugby Sevens in Vancouver, Japan upsetting South Africa at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, and with Vancouver's large Japanese population, we expect a sellout crowd at BC Place. To help to develop rugby at the youth level, we hope to have many school players attend this match and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
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-Rugby Canada
March 9, 2016
The Board of BC School Sports wishes to announce that after 4 years as our Executive Director, Christine Bradstock has decided to leave BC School Sports with her last day being May 18, 2016. Christine has been invaluable in bringing stable funding and an efficient administration to the organization. The Board is very grateful for her service and we all wish her well in her future endeavours.
The Board is currently engaging in a search process for a new Executive Director with news to follow.
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Deb Whitten
BC School Sports President
February 23, 2016
Preparation has begun for the 2016 BCSS AGM weekend on May 6 & 7, 2016. Please note that the location of this year’s Friday council meetings and AGM will take in Burnaby at Fortius Sport & Health. The package can be accessed online at the BCSS website www.bcschoolsports.ca, with links to the specific documents below.
Please take a close look at the information and have conversations with those people in your community who are involved with student-athletes.
The package contains the following information:
RSVP – mandatory due to space, catering and voting; due April 25 Draft Schedule 2016.docx2016 Voting at the Annual General Meeting.docx2016 Board Nominations.docx –due March 252016 Standing Committee Volunteer Application.docx-due March 252016 Resolution Information and Form.docx –due March 252016 Travel Support Request.docx –due May 7BCSS awards procedure – due April 4Round Table Information.docxRound table survey-due March 25
February 9, 2016
2015-2016 Eligibility Statistics are now posted! Click Here to view.
January 26, 2016
**CHECK YOUR ROSTERS/WINTER DEADLINE**
There has been a brief outage on STARS near the end of November regarding roster additions. Please go in and check all of your rosters and ensure students are on the correct teams and listed in the correct age categories. We will leave final winter registration open until Friday, February 5th, 2016 to allow you time to make any corrections.
Important Reminder: Please add students and save roster before removing students. This will ensure you still have the minimum number of students on each roster. If minimum numbers are not met, STARS will lock you out of the team.
If there is a special team adjustment that you are not able to complete please call our office for assistance. Remember, students must be listed on the younger age group roster if they are playing up on another team.Please print the BCSS PDF Roster once your teams are complete.
If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact our office at 604-477-1488 or info@bcschoolsports.ca.
January 4, 2016
November 26, 2015
Below please find some BC School Sports reminders and updates regarding Boys Basketball:
Basketball season starts Monday November 30th, 2015. No school team games (restricted &/or unrestricted) (exhibition or league) are to be played prior to this date.
Winter team declaration deadline is November 30th, 2015. Teams must have minimum number of students by December 14th.
Attached is the new FIBA Player Ejection Rule for both girls and boys BC high school games, please make sure you read and understand the rule. If you have any questions please contact your sport commissioners.
Attached please find the finalized Boys Basketball Tier Breakdown. Please take a look and ensure your school is playing in the correct tier. If you have any questions please feel free to contact BC School Sports.
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September 29, 2015
Basketball BC Super Conference October 23-24 at the Langley Events Centre. Register on-line before Oct 1st and be entered into the draw for three Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Clippers Tickets!!!
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For more information and registration: http://www.basketball.bc.ca/information
September 17, 2015
Please see the attached PDF for information on applying for funding for Community-Wide and Try-It Day Events.
September 10, 2015
The BC School Sports newsletter is available here.
You will find information regarding the Eligibility Officer being away (Oct 9 - 31), new rules and processes, STARS changes, call for Committee Members, Toronto Raptors Training Camp, fundraising opportunities, and upcoming workshops and PD.
August 5, 2015
Keep a look out for your 2015-2016 membership package. Packages were sent by Lettermail or Parcel post via Canada Post on August 4. Schools should expect to see their packages by August 10.
Inside the package you will find:
2015-2016 Handbook
2015-2016 Wall Calendar
BCSS at a Glance
Insurance Information
CIAAA Athletic Director Workshop Flyer
Sport Conference Flyer
July 28, 2015
Congratulations to the winners of the scholarships this year! Please see below to find information on the winners of:
BC School Sports Dave Gifford and BC School Sports Zone Scholarships
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Bert & Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarship
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Subway Soccer Scholarship
Subway Soccer Scholarship Winner Bios 2014-2015.pdf
We thank all of the Student-Athletes who applied for our scholarships. We wish you the best for your future endeavours.
June 30, 2015
The BC Games Society and BC School Sports are leaders in providing opportunities for the development of athletes and coaches in British Columbia. These two organizations have formalized a new partnership which will see a coordinated effort to capitalize on joint initiatives for the benefit of our shared audiences.
The BC Winter and BC Summer Games offer important competitive and developmental opportunities for all eligible participants of BC. BC School Sports offers programs and services directed towards student-athletes and/or the volunteer teacher and community coaches who spend hours of time helping students to achieve their goals.
“Both the BC School Sports Board of Directors and staff look forward to a strong relationship with BC Games Society to enhance and grow opportunities for youth in British Columbia,” said Christine Bradstock, Executive Director of BC School Sports. “The BC Winter and Summer Games showcase the best of BC and BC School Sports is proud to be a supporter and partner of the Society.”
The strength and ongoing success of the provincial sport system is based, in part, on the need for strategic alliances and partnerships. BC School Sports and the BC Games Society have worked in parallel for many years but recognized the benefits and new possibilities that could be created by forming a working partnership.
“School sports contribute greatly to a student’s well being and the learning and coaching they receive from their school coaches contributes to their overall performance,” said Kelly Mann, President and CEO of the BC Games Society. ‘Our BC Games athletes, coaches and officials benefit greatly from school sports and this partnership will reinforce the opportunities both organizations can provide.”
About BC Games Society
The BC Games Society is the leadership organization that guides the BC Winter and BC Summer Games and prepares Team BC for national multi-sport Games. Since 1978, the BC Games have taken place in 38 communities and brought together thousands of athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and spectators in celebration of sport and community excellence. It is a milestone event that people count as an exceptional experience where memories, friendships, spirit, and pride are abundant.
About BC School Sports
BCSS is a voluntary non -profit society and charity with a membership of 425 schools and has served the athletes and volunteer coaches in our province for over 44 years. BCSS’s mission is to provide governance for interschool competition, encourage student participation in extra-curricular athletics and assist schools in the development and delivery of those programs.
The BCSS Board of Directors relies upon the dedication, commitment and efforts of over 20,000 volunteers to run inter-school athletic programs for the 19 sport commissions that conclude with the 162 zone playoffs and 53 provincial championships.
May 25, 2015
2015 Annual General Meeting Resolution Results (Draft)
Below are the “Carried/Defeated” results for the resolutions’ portion from this year’s Annual General Meeting. These are draft versions and are therefore for information purposes only. The meeting minutes will be posted shortly.
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April 23, 2015
Annual General Meeting - Package 2
We are almost ready to go for the AGM on May 9, 2015. The package can be accessed online, with links to the specific documents below. As per our Bylaws and the Society Act, this package contains notice of the meeting and resolutions that will be considered at the AGM.Please take a close look at the information and have a conversation with those people in your community who are involved with student-athletes.The AGM will be held at Parkland Secondary School in Sidney, BC. See the "Weekend Schedule" document for more information.
RSVP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE:
CLICK HERE TO RSVP – mandatory due to space, catering, voting/quorum and arranging shuttles to meeting: due April 27 via Survey Monkey - 6 questions
WEEKEND SCHEDULE AND OTHER INFORMATION, INCLUDING TRAVEL SUBSIDY AND PROXY INFORMATION:
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AGM AGENDA AND ATTACHMENTS:
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7.1.2-7.1.9 Special Resolutions.pdf
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COMPARISON DOCUMENTS:
Two documents have been created to help show how the proposed Bylaws compare to the current Bylaws. In these comparison documents, we have also included the work of the Rules and Regulations committee and the input that they have provided to the Board. The proposed Bylaws have updates that clarify sections and provides consistency with language and Bylaw content within the document and with respect to the Society Act.The comparisons will be living documents and will be updated frequently to respond to questions and to act as a forum to facilitate discussion.
Comparison 1: Existing Bylaws compared to R&R Committee recommendations & Board recommendations (last version May 7 10:00 am)
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Comparison 2: Proposed Bylaws compared to current Bylaws and R&R Committee recommendations (last version May 7 10:00 am)
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Click here for existing Constitution & Bylaws - Nov 8 2013
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FEEDBACK:
This is an opportunity for Members to ask questions of the Board regarding the Bylaws and provide feedback. Please send feedback to individual Board members or to info@bcschoolsports.ca - and it will be sent to the Board.As questions and comments come to the Board, the comparison documents will be updated - potentially on a daily basis. Please take advantage of the opportunity to make comments, ask questions and to see feedback and responses.
March 9, 2015
Every year the BC Sports Hall of Fame awards two Jack Farley Youth Sports Achievement Awards. These scholarships are awarded to one outstanding male and one outstanding female amateur athlete graduating from a BC secondary school.
These students will excel in a particular sport and exemplify the values, commitment and contribution to the community held by Jack Farley, an honoured member of the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Winners will receive $2,000, which is to be applied to their education at a post-secondary institution here in British Columbia. Applicants must be graduating from grade 12 and demonstrate that they plan to attend a registered college or university in British Columbia within 12 months of graduation.
APPLICATION
Application Form2015 Jack Farley Youth Sports Achievement Awards Application Form
Deadline for applications for the calendar year is June 5th.
Application Process
Scholarship applications are accepted throughout the course of the year. Any individual or school may complete and submit an application form to the BC Sports Hall of Fame. Please contact us to learn more about the 2015 scholarships:
Contact
Please get in touch with Barbara Chu barbara.chu@bcsportshalloffame.com for further information.