Fall 2010 Officials Update

Public Service announcements for our officials’ members Outdoor Track and Field season is over for the year….well, almost over. Some of us will be at the BC Seniors Games in September.  Then it’s really over. But there are other seasons starting. Check with your zone coordinator for exciting opportunities in Road and Cross Country events. And…….your hard-working Provincial Committee begins its annual paperwork season. We are approaching several deadlines: Upgrading Officials who have completed the requirements for upgrading their certifications should send in the upgrading applications to Kathy Terlicher by September 15. Please review the requirements, and get the form from the Officials web page. You will also find Kathy’s contact information. http://www.bcathletics.org/main/officials.htm#upgrading You can also find the upgrading survey on this page. Fill out the survey to give the committee information about your upgrading aspirations (evaluations and credits needed) for next season. Recognition program Level 3 and above member officials who have worked hard this year (12 credits) are eligible to receive a great uniform jacket in recognition for your efforts. Officials who upgraded to Level 2 in 2010 are awarded an official golf shirt. BCA 2010 memberships are required. Follow the link below to find the claim form - http://tinyurl.com/2cmk6eq Annual Officials Awards 2010 Annual Awards for Officials for the 2010 season will be presented at the next BC Athletics AGM (December 3-5, 2010). The deadline for submissions is September 15, 2010. Nominations may be returned to the BC Athletics Office, or sent directly to: Shirley Young (#24 - 7330 122nd St. Surrey, B. C. V3W 1B4) Phone: 1-604-594-7990 E-mail: chedro@telus.net Fill out the nomination form, indicating your choices for outstanding officials in the following categories:
  • Official of the Year (Ian McNeil Award)
  • New or Novice Official of the Year (Mary Temple Award)
  • Longstanding Service (Ralph Coates Award)
  • Inspirational (Dave Coupland Award)
You may also suggest nominations for the National Officials Committee Wall of Honour. The nomination form may be downloaded from this link - http://tinyurl.com/24jdojl  Previous winners are listed on the BCA Officials web page - http://www.bcathletics.org/main/awards/officials_hr.htm BC Athletics Officials Annual General Meeting You are invited to join Committee members for lunch, and talk about the year’s events…..and the plans for next season. This is also your opportunity to reward the faithful, and punish the wicked. Yes, we are talking about elections for next years Officials Committee. Five positions are available. Officials AGM - Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Encore Restaurant Lounge -  27279 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove, BC Submitted by: John Cull, Chair - BCA Official Committee