Sabrina Nettey to Lead BC Athletics First Contact Programs

Sabrina Nettey to Lead BC Athletics First Contact Programs

(Run Jump Throw Wheel and Junior Development)

Burnaby, BC - April 25, 2017

For Immediate Release

BC Athletics is very pleased to announce the appointment of Sabrina Nettey to the position of the BC Athletics First Contact Programs Coordinator. In accepting this position, Sabrina will have the responsibility to manage, lead and support, together with BC Athletics Committees, Clubs, Schools and Supporting Agencies, the ongoing development of the Run Jump Throw Wheel and Junior Development Programs in British Columbia.

Sabrina comes to this position with extensive experience and achievement in Track & Field that had its origins with the South Fraser and Kajaks TF Clubs. Her achievements include BC and Cdn Championships medallist, CIS All Cdn and NCAA All American athlete and a member of Canadian Teams at FISU (World Student Games – Russia 2013), NACAC – Mexico 2012 and World Youth – Czech Republic 2007. In addition to these achievements, Sabrina is a Trained Coach leading the Junior Development and Track Rascals Programs at Universal Athletics and a BC Athletics Trained Official as a Starters Assistant, Field Judge and Competition Announcer.

“This is a great opportunity and I am very excited to join BC Athletics,” said Sabrina. “I am eager to support the further development of Track & Field in the Province and Canada – creatively and strategically, utilizing my years of experience in Athletics.”

“We at BC Athletics have followed Sabrina’s success during her Track & Field career and her enthusiasm in giving back to the Sport through her Coaching and Officiating,” said Greg White, Chair, BC Athletics Board of Directors. “We are honoured to have her join the BC Athletics Staff and continue to give back as the lead for the BC Athletics First Contact Programs.”

“To have Sabrina take on the BC Athletics First Contact Programs Coordinator position is terrific,” said Brian McCalder, BC Athletics President/CEO. “Her wealth of experience, training and enthusiasm for Athletics gives me every confidence that she will have a positive impact on these programs and inspire many young children, athletes, teachers and coaches to have fun and personal success in Athletics,” concluded McCalder.

Sabrina takes up her responsibilities on Monday, May 1st, 2017. Please join us in welcoming Sabrina at: sabrina.nettey@bcathletics.org

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Information:

Brian McCalder

brian.mccalder@bcathletics.org

Ph : 604-333-3552