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Congratulations to the former BC High School Sports athletes who will be representing Canada at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics! Andrew Ebbett, Ice Hokcey - Clarence Fulton Secondary School Megan Tandy, Biathlon - DP Todd Secondary School Jamie MacDonald, Speed Skating - Fort St James Secondary School Justin Kripps, Bobsled - Summerland Secondary School Julia Ransom, Biathlon - Mt. Boucherie Secondary School Sarah Beaudry, Biathlon - Duchess Park Secondary Broderick Thompson, Alpine Skiing - Whistler Secondary Manny Osborne-Paradis, Alpine Skiing - Seycove Secondary Mercedes Nicoll, Snowboard - Whistler Secondary Schools Spencer O'Brien, Snowboard - Mark R Isfeld Secondary School Emma Lunder, Biathlon - Vernon Secondary School Stefan Elliott, Ice Hockey - Argyle Secondary School Josie Morrison, Speed Skating - South Kamloops Secondary School Denny Morrison, Speed Skating - North Peace Secondary School Reid Watts, Luge - Whistler Secondary School Cassie Sharpe, Freestyle Skiing - Highland Secondary School Ben Thomsen, Alpine Skiing - Whistler Secondary School Kevin Hill, Snowboard - Vernon Secondary School Meryeta O'Dine, Snowbard - DP Todd Secondary School Yuki Tsubota, Freestyle Skiing - Whistler Secondary School Teal Harle, Freestyle Skiing - Carihi Secondary School Tess Critchlow, Snowboard - Kelowna Larkyn Austman, Figure Skating - Dr. Charles Best Secondary School Andi Naude, Freesytle Skiing - Penticton Secondary School India Sherret, Freestyle Skiing - Mt. Baker Secondary School Jane Channell, Skeleton - Handsworth Secondary School Carle Brenneman, Snowboard - Highland Secondary School Simon D'Artois, Freestyle Skiing - Whistler Secondary School Marielle Thompson, Freestyle Skiing - Whistler Secondary School Kelsey Serwa, Freestyle Skiing - Kelowna Secondary School

Please take a look at the attached memo in regards to Ultimate as a Demonstration Sport for Spring 2018!

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Please see the attached memo regarding BCSS Policy Changes for the 2017-2018 school year.   If you have any questions please call 604-477-1488 or email info@bcschoolsports.ca  

Are you a coach, administrator, director, CEO, manager or business professional looking to learn new leadership techniques to motivate and relate to your team? The fourth annual BC Sport Leadership Conference is an excellent opportunity for ANYONE to learn about leadership you’ll be able to incorporate into you everyday life from athletes from all walks of life, as well as, network with likeminded people. Speaking at this year’s conference are: JENNIFER BOTTERILL Jennifer Botterill was a member of the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team from 1997-2011 and has attended 4 Olympic Games. She is a three time Olympic Gold Medalist (2002, 2006, 2010) and an Olympic silver medalist (1998). She is a five time World Champion and was twice named the most valuable player at the World Championship tournaments. Jennifer is a graduate of Harvard University and completed her degree with honours. She also played hockey for Harvard and is the only two time winner of the Patty Kazmaier award (given to the top player in women’s college hockey). She still holds the NCAA records for most consecutive games with a point and for most points in a hockey career. Jennifer is a keynote speaker and works in television with CBC and TSN. NATALIE COOK Five-time Olympian, published author and successful businesswoman, Natalie Cook is one of the pre-eminent sports motivational speakers on the international public speaking circuit. Recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia following her Gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics in Beach Volleyball. She was also honoured by the FIVB when she was named as a member of their ‘Team of the Decade’. She was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame, the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame and the Australian Sporting Hall of Fame. Nat Cook’s achievements have gone far beyond her sporting triumphs. Whether it’s a corporate audience, sporting event, school kids or keynote address, Nat Cook will empower listeners to follow through on their own personal journey to ultimate success. CINDY BRISTOW Cindy has been involved in virtually every facet of softball throughout her 30-plus year career in the sport. She is the founder of Softball Excellence and a world-renowned instructor, clinician, and author. Cindy formed Softball Excellence to realize her vision of providing the very best softball instructional information on every topic and skill while making it immediately available to every softball coach, player, parent and enthusiast. The past President of the National Softball Coaches Association and Director of Development for the International Softball Federation she is also a color analyst for ESPN’s college softball coverage. Cindy has been inducted into the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame and worked with Olympic softball teams from the USA, Greece, and China. DR. ADRIENNE LESLIE-TOOGOOD A licensed psychologist, chair of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association, and adjunct faculty at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Leslie-Toogood has extensive experience working with athletes in both Canada and the United States at all levels of performance. She has attended almost every multi-sport games from the Canada Games to the Olympics and Paralympics, and has traveled extensively with a wide range of teams. In addition to her work in sport, she has worked with several other high performers including medical doctors, business leaders, and performing artists.   TOPICS COVERED AT THIS YEARS CONFERENCE INCLUDE: - Peak Performance: Sustainable High Standards for Excellence - Believe: Strategies & Practical Tips to Build Confidence in Athletes and Team Environments - The Necessity of Mental Well-Being for Living a Meaningful Life - Coaching the Modern Day Athlete   Take advantage of the EARLY BIRD PRICE and be entered into a draw for an Outdoor Tech Turtle Shell 2.0 wireless speaker ($90 value). The conference is scheduled for January 14, 2018 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel– 7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond, B.C. The conference counts for three NCCP certification points. To learn more about the conference, visit http://bcsportconference.ca/

Please see the attached 2017-2018 school final tiering numbers.  **Schools that are highlighted in yellow have appealed and been approved. Reminder: Girls Volleyball uses this years 1701 numbers as submitted to the Ministry on September 30th, 2017. Girls Volleyball numbers will be finalized by October 18th.    If you have any questions please email info@bcschoolsports.ca or call 604-477-1488

Check out the September 2017 Newsletter! September 2017 Newsletter If you have any questions please call 604-477-1488 or email info@bcschoolsports.ca  

Check out the BCSS June Newsletter!

The BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum invites nominations for its Twenty-second Annual Jack Farley Youth Sports Achievement Award.