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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  

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

BC School Sports Request for Proposal: Due June 13th, 2017 until 4:00 PM PDT The Board of Directors of BC School Sports (BCSS), on behalf of the membership is launching a strategic planning process for the organization that will define its direction for the next five years. The successful consultant will design, and facilitate a process to solicit input from a range of stakeholders representing the diversity of the membership and the uniqueness of the organization.

BCSS is pleased to announce that with Advanced Voting available to the membership for the first time in 2017, and recognizing that informed decision making is essential to the success and health of our association, will be hosting two webinars to review the Notices of Motion. These sessions will provide an opportunity for member school representatives to ask questions or seek clarification prior to submitting their Advanced Ballot.  The sessions will contain the same information and depending on the level of engagement we anticipate each session taking roughly 45-75 minutes. It is our hope that an administrator and/or athletic director of those interested schools can attend one of the following two sessions: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 – 11:45am (PDT) Thursday, April 27, 2017 – 7:00pm (PDT) There is no registration required. To attend the sessions, simply visit the following link. (You may have to download a small “add-on” for your browser, and we encourage you to do so prior to the actual meeting, as we will be starting punctually.) https://meet48688562.adobeconnect.com/bcssagmprep/ You will be able to listen to the audio through the webinar, providing you have computer speakers. If your computer has a functioning microphone you will be able to ask questions directly as well, however, it may be easier for some to call into the conference line. Conference Line (Toll-Free): 1-855-392-2520 Participant Code: 3993967 We realize there are many schools who are unable to regularly attend the AGM due to the size of our province, and we hope that these webinars will allow you to cast your advanced votes with any questions you have answered. Please don’t hesitate to contact the office with any questions regarding the webinars, or the upcoming AGM, on May 5-6. Jordan Abney Executive Director  

RE: AGM Package 2We are almost ready to go for the AGM on May 5 & 6, 2017. Package 2 can be accessed on the BCSS website, with links to the specific documents below. As per our Bylaws and the Societies Act, this package contains notice of the meeting and the resolutions to be considered at the AGM. Advanced voting pins and instructions will be sent out to member schools' principals on April 25, 2017. Advanced voting will be open from 12:00am on April 26 to 11:59pm on May 2. For more information about voting see the Voting Forms Document. Package 2 Contents (click on the documents below): Voting Forms Weekend Schedule Travel Information Agenda 2017 Standing Rules of Order 2016 AGM Minutes Reports Audited Financial Statements Appoitment of Auditor Resolutions Exraordinary Meeting Minutes - November 23, 2016 Thank you, we look forward to seeing you on May 5 and/or 6.Sincerely, Jordan AbneyExecutive Director BC School Sports