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The BCSS Welcome Package contains a series of short updates regarding BCSS as well as links to this years online calendar and handbook.   [[{"fid":"5467","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":""},"link_text":"Welcome Back Package.pdf","type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"default","alignment":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]]

The BCSS Board of Directors have decided to lift the ban of all in-person school sport-related activities currently in place effective the first day students are in session.  The attached memo outlines more details on the Return to Play for Fall 2020. 

BC School Sports“To foster the development of good character through positive and equitable school-based sport experiences” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     BC School Sports Announces 2019-2020 Award WinnersBurnaby, BC (June 11, 2020) – BC School Sports (BCSS), the governing body for high school sport in British Columbia, is pleased to announce their 2019-2020 award winners.   BC School Sports is a non-profit organization, representing over 450 member schools in British Columbia. As a member-based organization, BC School Sports is self-governed with member schools approving policies by which school sport is governed. BC School Sports supports more than 70,000 student-athletes participating in 19 recognized activities.   BCSS President Mike Allina says “on behalf of the Board of Directors, we are thrilled to announce our 2019-2020 Award recipients today. They represent the very best of what we do. We are saddened we can’t recognize them in our normal way, but we will find the appropriate time in the future to celebrate their accomplishments.”   Executive Director, Jordan Abney noted “school sports have always been and will continue to be reliant on educators to serve their schools and BC School Sports to provide the opportunities for our student-athletes. We have over 7,000 coaches across the province every year, and countless other volunteers in other capacities and it is so important to recognize those that give in an extraordinary way. This year’s award winners are servant leaders of the highest order, and cumulatively have given just shy of 200 years of service to school sport; a lifetime of service given to positively impacting countless youth of this province.”   The Merit, Honour, Male and Female Coach of the Year, and Outstanding School awards are presented annually to individuals in the BCSS community that continuously embody the BCSS core values of growth, fulfillment, sportsmanship, and equity throughout their contribution to school sport. These awards recognize and celebrate coaches, officials, and sport management volunteers for their long-time commitment and involvement in BC School Sports both on and off the field, keeping school sport alive in the province. Please joins us in congratulating the following 2019-2020 BCSS Award Winners:   Female Coach of the Year: Kathy Hoshizaki (Revelstoke Secondary).   Male Coach of the Year: Ron Van Driel (Bulkley Valley Christian School, Smithers).   Male Coach of the Year: Stephen Burns (South Delta Secondary).   Merit Award: Ian Hyde-lay (BCSS Boys Rugby Commission).   Merit Award: Don Moslin (BCSS Soccer Commission).   Honour Award: Tom Dinsdale (BCSS Eligibility Appeals Committee).   Outstanding School: Guadangaay Tlaats’aa Naay Secondary School (Masset, North West Zone).

Please see package 2 for details regarding the Virtual AGM to be held on June 16th.   The package includes: meeting agenda and voting information          IMPORTANT DATES  Advanced Votes may be cast from June 3, 2020 at 12:00pm - June 12, 2020 at 12:00pm                                  (All times are in Pacific Daylight Time) AGM Registration will be available from June 12, 2020 at 3:00pm - June 15, 2020 at 3:00pm                                  (All times are in Pacific Daylight Time) The Virtual AGM will take place June 16, 2020 at 12:00pm-3:30pm                                 (All times are in Pacific Daylight Time)

This memo follows the correspondence issued by BCSS on March 10 and March 17th.   COVID 19 Update #3 - April 7 2020.pdf

Check out the BCSS 2019-2020 Winter Season Banner Winners! Congratualtions to all our athletes on an amazing accomplishment. 

The Board of Directors and the BCSS Governance Committee have undergone a lengthy process to compile a comprehensive proposal for governance structure changes to improve the function and operation of the organization. In the attached document you will find detailed information as to what the proposed changes are, and how they will unfold. Please take some time to review the document and the attached FAQ's section.   Please find a video further explaining the recommendations https://youtu.be/axmae7eYXe8

Teachers, Athletic Directors, Administrators and Commissioners! Do you know someone in your local school community who goes above and beyond with your sports programs? Start thinking about those who have made a significant difference to high school sport this season. Nominations for the 2019-2020 BCSS awards are officially open! Check out our awards page or follow the link below to submit your nomination.  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/1920awards

Fillable Resolution documents for the 2020 BC School Sports Annual General Meeting. Fill out and email back to BCSS before the deadline of February 14,2020 for your resolution to be considered.