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Happy Holidays from BC Speed Skating!

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📋 As FUNdamentals kicks into full swing, Intro

📋 As FUNdamentals kicks into full swing, Intro to Comp virtual modules are around the corner in May! Intro to Comp is geared to prepare developing skaters with the basic skills necessary for successful competition, with an emphasis on technical development and seasonal practice plan design. Our calendar is filling up fast, check out the latest here: 🔗 https://speedskatingbc.ca/events/

Introduction to Competition – Introduction Module – May 2, 2024 (7:00-8:30pm)
Introduction to Competition – Strategy & Tactics Module – May 14, 2024 (7:00-8:30pm)
Introduction to Competition – Analyze Performance II Module – May 28, 2024 (6:30-9:30pm)

👏 #PlayitForward it's National Volunteer Week!

👏 #PlayitForward it's National Volunteer Week! We received an incredible amount of Volunteer of the Year nominations filled with inspiring stories and examples of people making a difference to improve their clubs and our organization, to push our skaters faster together. Emily Klapstein from Salmon Arm Ice Breakers was named Volunteer of the Year at BCST! Nominees this year also included,

Alena (Yanshen) Xu Port Coquitlam Lightning Speed Skating Club
Corrie Bennie Fort St John Elks Speed Skating Club
Mark Miao Port Coquitlam Lightning Speed Skating Club
Janet Lakusta, Richmond Rockets
Jodi Roberts Kamloops Long Blades Speed Skating Club
June Lum Port Coquitlam Lightning Speed Skating Club
Kyle Ludeman Ridge Meadows Speed Skating Club
Sandra Rae Sardis Fliers Speed Skating Club
Shadi Salehi Fort St John Elks Speed Skating Club
Tara Calder Mission Racers

🤔 What was your highlight of the 2023-2024 seas

🤔 What was your highlight of the 2023-2024 season? 💬 Share your experiences that shaped the season in our Member Feedback Survey for your chance to WIN SSBC swag! Be sure to get in your feedback before April 30.

🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024SSBCMembers

The competition is fierce 🔥 with over 100 submi

The competition is fierce 🔥 with over 100 submissions to claim top spots in the SSBC Provincial Sprint/Relay Provincial Challenges! Winners will be announced at the AGM & Summit held June 1-2 (virtual).

🥳 Congratulations to Barb Beck, our SSBC Recrea

🥳 Congratulations to Barb Beck, our SSBC Recreational Coach of the Year recipient! Barb always leads with patience, understanding, and kindness in her approach to building new skaters’ confidence on the ice and in learning to skate. Barb's continual work at the Port Coquitlam Lightning Speed Skating Club's recruitment has added 5-10 new skaters per season, over the last two years the total has grown from 23 to 55 skaters. Through countless years of dedication, Barb spends 9 hours per week coaching and ensuring skaters are welcome and part of the club. Congratulations, Barb! 🙏

We may about to glide into the off-season, but's t

We may about to glide into the off-season, but's time to level up your 📋 coaching knowledge with FUNdamentals Coach courses. Ideal for coaches instructing 🆕 Introductory and/or learn to speed skate sessions! Register for one or more of these virtual courses to continue your coaching journey before the busy skating season.

FUNdamentals Coach – Introduction – April 14, 2024 (7:00-8:30 pm)
FUNdamentals Coach – Managing a Practice – April 28, 2024 (7:00-8:30 pm)
FUNdamentals Coach – Technique – May 12, 2024 (7:00-8:30 pm)
FUNDAMENTALS LEADER – September 21, 2024

Learn more and register now: https://speedskatingbc.ca/coaching-courses-summer-2024/

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