NCCWMA & CMA Championships (Aug 9-12, 2012) Saint John, New Brunswick

2012 North/Central American/Caribbean & Canadian Masters Track & Field Championships in Saint John, New Brunswick 

Less than 5 Months to go!

This masters track and field competition is a regional international event recognized by World Masters Athletics and the Canadian Championships for 2012. The event is open to athletes of age 30 and up. There are no qualification requirements other than your age and is a unique opportunity to compete in some different events against international and national competitors.

Meet information and registration located at: http://www.nccwma2012.com/

 

BCWSA Spring Clinic – Sunday March 11, 2012

BC Wheelchair Sports Association is hosting a 2012 Wheelchair Athletics Spring Clinic this weekend.

Sunday March 11, 2012 from 9 to 4 pm

Richmond Olympic Oval

Fee – $10 !!!

JOIN US! NEW PARTICIPANTS WELCOME!

Try a racing chair, throwing, meet other athletes, learn new skills, have FUN!

For more information or to register:

James Hustvedt at 604.616.7106 – james at bcwheelchairsports.com

Holly Tawse – holly at bcwheelchairsports.com

Program Flyer & Registration Form

 

 

Best In The West Track & Field Tours: Hawaii 2012

Best In The West Track & Field Tours Presents: Hawaii March 16 – 26, 2012

The Best In the West Spring Break trip for 2012 has been announced!

Check out the flier HERE – and register today! 

Kick start your 2012 track and field season with a training camp in tropical Hawaii! The weather will be beautiful and we will be located within close proximity of Waikiki beach. We will be training at the track and field facility at the University of Hawaii as well as local parks and running trails. There will be an opportunity to compete at the Rainbow Relays on Saturday, March 24th, 2012. 

CONTACT: Chris Johnson (cjohnson@stgeorges.bc.ca  OR 604-818-5317) 

2011 ACE Coach Awards – Call for Athlete Nominations

ATHLETES – NOMINATE YOUR COACH TODAY! 

Once again BC Athletes will have the opportunity to nominate and recognize the tremendous work their Coaches contribute to the community through the ACE Coach Awards. Athletes from around the province can nominate their Coach online for these special awards which will be presented during BC Coaches Week in September. Great Athletes do not happen without great Coaches and this is the opportunity for Athletes to step up and recognize their Coaches for all that they do, for sport and for their communities.

BC Athlete Voice, and the Coaches Association of BC have joined forces to continue this initiative and are excited about this provincial award that will centre around BC Athletes nominating BC Coaches. The ACE (Athlete Community Excellence) Award was originally presented only to BC Athletes; however BC Athletes have led a revolution to involve BC Coaches in this award in a slightly different sense – Achieving Community Excellence (ACE) Coach Awards. The ACE Coach Awards will be presented during BC Coaches Week, Sept 17-24th.

The ACE Coach Awards celebrate the importance of sport and physical activity in the community and honours the successes BC Coaches have achieved through their work as leaders and role models; and encourages future and former athletes and coaches to stay connected to their community and to make a difference. BC Athletes and Coaches play a crucial role in building healthy, productive and engaging communities for people young and old. Let a BC Coach know their efforts are making a difference, that they are an ACE Coach. BC Athletes, make sure you recognize, thank and nominate your Coach today at www.bcathletevoice.ca

You can nominate a coach by following a few easy steps on the BC Athlete Voice Website
Nominations will be accepted through the BC Athlete Voice Website until Sept. 9th 2011.

VICTORIA – Sign up today for 2011 Winter RJT/SAS sessions

Presented by the National Athletics Endurance Center Victoria, through support from Pacific Sport Victoria and University of Victoria Athletics and Recreation

Dates: SUNDAYS September 25th to December 4th 2011
Times: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Fees: $120 / 10 classes
Location: TBA

PLEASE RETURN REGISTRATION FORM  BY SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
For information contact Program Director: Angela McLeish at  samcleish@shaw.ca 250-598-8941

Registration and program information form

 

Para-Throws Clinic: Fri June 17th – Langley

Friday, June 17th @ McLeod Park in Langley from 6 to 8 pm

David Greig, the Para-Athletics National Talent Development Coach, will be in attendance to provide expertise to all participants and coaches.

See the event poster here: http://www.bcathletics.org/main/pdf/para-throws-clinic-jun-2011.pdf

Athlete Leadership Opportunity: This is your chance to be involved in shaping sport in BC

Want to be more involved?        Join the BC Athlete Voice Athlete Council

The Vancouver chapter of the BC Athlete’s Council is looking for dedicated enthusiastic go getters to join the team.

What does the council do?         We have an impact on issues affecting athletes in the province.

The Athlete’s council is active in supporting athletes in finding funding, advice, as well as connecting athletes with other athletes.  The council plays a critical role in keeping athlete issues in the focus of key decision makers, including funding groups, within the sport system.

What is the Commitment?          Meetings require 1-2 hours per month, accessible from anywhere.

BC Athlete Voice recognizes that all top athletes naturally lead very busy lives. Our Athlete Councils are set up to fit within your busy schedules. Meetings are often conducted via Skype or teleconference. There will be some opportunities for face to face meetings and networking opportunities as well.

What are the council positions?              

We are looking to comprise a committee which includes:

A Chairperson 

A Vice Chair

A Secretary

A Treasurer

And 5 Members at Large

What are the council’s goals?                    Our short term goals include:

Establishing an Athlete Gala which promotes and recognizes the great work of BC Athletes.

Setting up an Athlete Mentor Program which pairs up experienced athletes to share their wisdom with up and comers.

Creating an Athlete Grant which can assist athletes with funding to support their athletic goals

What is the next step?                 Attend our meeting this November to learn more.

Thursday Nov. 4^th 7:00pm

5537 Wallace St. Vancouver

RSVP to Danaka Porter at missdanakaporter@gmail.com

To learn more about Athlete Leadership Councils please check out http://www.bcathletevoice.ca/Content/Athlete-Advocacy/Athlete-Leadership-Councils.asp

2010 ACE Coach Awards: Call for Athlete Nominations

Once again BC Athletes will have the opportunity to nominate and recognize the tremendous work their Coaches contribute to the community through the ACE Coach Awards. Athletes from around the province can nominate their Coach online for these special awards which will be presented during BC Coaches Week in September. Great Athletes do not happen without great Coaches and this is the opportunity for Athletes to step up and recognize their Coaches for all that they do, for sport and for their communities.

BC Athlete Voice, the Coaches Association of BC and Team BC have joined forces to continue this initiative and are excited about this provincial award that will centre around BC Athletes nominating BC Coaches. The ACE (Athlete Community Excellence) Award was originally presented only to BC Athletes; however BC Athletes have led a revolution to involve BC Coaches in this award in a slightly different sense – Achieving Community Excellence (ACE) Coach Awards. The ACE Coach Awards will be presented at each of the Coaching Conferences and Forums in Vancouver, Nanaimo, Penticton, Kamloops and Prince George.

The ACE Coach Awards celebrate the importance of sport and physical activity in the community and honours the successes BC Coaches have achieved through their work as leaders and role models; and encourages future and former athletes and coaches to stay connected to their community and to make a difference. BC Athletes and Coaches play a crucial role in building healthy, productive and engaging communities for people young and old. Let a BC Coach know their efforts are making a difference, that they are an ACE Coach. BC Athletes, make sure you recognize, thank and nominate your Coach today at the BC Athlete Voice webpage.

Nominations will be accepted through the BC Athlete Voice Website until Sept. 8th 2010.