Fast Fun Friends – Speed Skating BC

Fast Fun Friends

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fast fun friends

Fast Fun Friends is a resource program for clubs to facilitate their delivery of quality Learn to Speed Skate programs for children. The program ensure Fast Fun Friends skaters and parents begin their speed skating experience in a safe, welcoming and developmentally-appropriate environment.

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The Personal Achievement Celebration Event (PACE) Awards are presented to skaters throughout the season – each is unique the skater progresses through their speed skating development.

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💭 Remember, our Policy Information Session is t

💭 Remember, our Policy Information Session is tonight at 7pm! We're reviewing upcoming policy changes prior to the AGM on June 2. Join us by registering in advance: https://speedskatingbc.ca/agm-summit-2024-notice/

TODAY is your last day to apply for awards includi

TODAY is your last day to apply for awards including our Builder, Innovator, and Champion Awards, Skater Graduation Achievement Award (bursary), PACK Award, and Youth Volunteer Recognition Awards!

Nominate or Apply now! https://speedskatingbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Awards-Bulletin-2024-Mar-2024.pdf

🏆 CHAMPION AWARD:

We are who Members can rely on to generate awareness about the sport, promote the sport, communicate effectively, recognize excellence, and advocate for the sport and our members. This award celebrates those who have achieved excellence either by championing speed skating or recognition of significant personal or club achievements. This award can be given to an individual and/or a club.

Examples could be; An athlete overcoming adversity to achieve their personal goals. A Club creates new partnerships within their community that results in more people speed skating.

As a Champion we are: “Who Members can rely on to generate awareness about the sport, promote the sport, communicate effectively, recognize excellence, and advocate for the sport and our members.”

Criteria: Nominations will be reviewed and compared to the objectives identified in the Champion description from the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. Other factors will be considered such as Social media statistics, Member satisfaction in communication and/or Recognition of members.

How to Apply: https://speedskatingbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Awards-Bulletin-2024-Mar-2024.pdf

☝Remember, awards nominations close April 30!

☝Remember, awards nominations close April 30!

🔬INNOVATOR AWARD:

Evidence of new and innovative approaches to improve the experience of SSBC’s members. This award can be given to an individual and/or a club. Examples could be: A coach who develops a new program to make speed skating more accessible to underrepresented groups.

As an Innovator we are: “Who Members can rely on to look to the future development of the sport. Being knowledgeable of the best practices for development of technical programs and good governance will create and maintain a high-quality experience for all SSBC members.”

Criteria: Nominations will be reviewed and compared to the objectives identified in the Innovator description from the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. Other factors will be considered such as Programs adopted by other organizations, Member satisfaction in terms of inclusion and safety, Member retention rates, and/or Papers or technical presentations to other organizations.

How to Apply: https://forms.gle/n6Fq5YzCp39GRgNx8

GET READY TO NOMINATE! Final deadline is April 30.

GET READY TO NOMINATE! Final deadline is April 30.

🔨 BUILDER AWARD:

Evidence of development of the sport as a coach, athlete, official, volunteer, or administrator as we build a future of speed skating. This award can be given to an individual and/or a club. Some examples could be; Increased retention of athletes in a club because of a volunteer’s activities. A coach’s dedication to their athletes resulted in a significant increase in the number of PBs at provincial championships.

As a Builder we are: “Who Members can rely on to build our sport by building on our successes. Whether it is the development and retention of our athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers or working with our clubs to support their development and growth, we build a future together.”

Criteria: Nominations will be reviewed and compared to the objectives identified in the Builder description from the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. Other factors will be considered such as Membership growth, Member retention, Club satisfaction, Member satisfaction, and/or Participation in developmental activities.

How to Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzLVJ_3fBp-WA-RwgfYfdhDF8QfMw0bwGvI_s689EGS-k7jA/viewform

🤔 How was your speed skating season? Did you ⛸💨 participate as a skater, parent, coach, official, or volunteer? We'd like your feedback to RACE into 2024-2025! Your feedback gives a chance to win SSBC swag from our online store!

Begin the survey now, you have until April 30! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024SSBCMembers

🏆 Awards nominations are closing fast (April 30

🏆 Awards nominations are closing fast (April 30), including our SSBC 🧑‍🎓 Graduation Achievement Award where up to two skaters are awarded $500! Let's celebrate our grads' 🙋‍♂️ volunteer hours, 💨 skating performance, and community contribution!

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia

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724 – 8623 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6P 5A2

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