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ISSUE #4-2004
Wednesday, January 28, 2004

From the BC Athletics Office
Road Running
Track & Field
PacificSport National Endurance Centre - Vancouver
Newsletters
Employment Opportunities
Funding Opportunities
Courses
Reminders!
Event Listings
BC Rankings

FROM THE BC ATHLETICS OFFICE

THE 2004 BC ATHLETICS SILENT AUCTION

We'd like to take this opportunity to thank those clubs and individuals who donated items to the 2004 Silent Auction. Your thoughtfulness and generosity is greatly appreciated.

Emilie Mondor
Timex Canada
Katharine Trueman
Dawn Copping
Kelowna Track & Field Club
R&M Collier Mfg. Ltd.
Kevin Tyler - Nike Canada
Powell River Track & Field Club
NorWesters Track & Field Club
Executive Airport Plaza Hotel
Ann Kirk
Golden Ears Athletics
Ron Parker - Victoria Track & Field Club
Derek Evely - Kamloops Track & Field Club
Vancouver Thunderbirds
Prince George Track & Field Club

The silent auction held at the BC Athletics Annual Awards Banquet each year is always a high point in the Annual General Meeting/Awards Banquet weekend. We'd like to improve on a good thing and that means we have to start planning now. Clubs, Sponsors and Members are asked to contact BC Athletics as early as possible (even now) and let us know what you will be able to donate for the 2005 Silent Auction. Our goal is to get pictures and/or descriptions of the items up on the website well before the event. If you have items to donate or would like further information contact Sam Collier at sam.collier@bcathletics.org or Ph: (604) 737-3177.

PACIFICSPORT ON THE MOVE

Effective January 22, 2004, PacificSport Group, the PacificSport Canadian and Regional Sport Centres Vancouver, and the National Coaching Institute-BC (Vancouver Campus) will be moving to the TELUS Centre for Sport. In the weeks to come SportMedBC and other sports associations will move into the building. Phone, fax, and Internet communication may be limited while in transition. The new address will be TELUS Centre for Sport, 500 - 1333 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 4C1. Telephone numbers will remain the same. There is a visitor lot off Birch St. north of Broadway (pay) and metered parking on Broadway and some of the side streets. There is also a pay lot behind Staples on the south side of Broadway.

DAY OF EVENT MEMBERSHIP POLICY

As approved by the BC Athletics Board of Directors the policy with respect to providing Day of Event Membership for sanctioned competitions has been amended - this should be shown as an additional $3.00 for those entrants who are not current members of BC Athletics or another Athletics Association. It is appreciated that this may not be possible for events that have their planning well underway. During this phase-in year, please present wherever possible, the BC Athletics Day of Event Membership as an additional $3.00. (Note: The previous policy allowed for either an additional $3.00 for non members or a $3.00 deduction for BC Athletics members or members from another Athletics Association.) The event entry form must also provide space for the entrant to put in their current BC Athletics or equivalent Athletics Association membership number.

The intended result of this change in how the Day of Event Membership Fee is presented on the entry form is to: a) insure that the full amount of the entry fee is retained by the event organizing committee; b) more clearly reflect one of the benefits of BC Athletics Membership; and c) visibly demonstrates a financial return to the event organizer, through the sharing of the Day of Event Membership fee.

The sharing of the Day of Event Membership Fee is: for events up to and including 2,000
participants the host organizing committee retains $1.00 and $2.00 is returned to BC Athletics. For events of greater than 2,000 participants the Day of Event Membership Fee is split 50/50 ($1.50 retained by the host organizing committee and $1.50 returned to BC Athletics).

The amount returned to BC Athletics goes to support these and other programs/services:

• Youth, developing athlete and adult participant development - camps, clinics and resources
• Event Insurance (Liability) for all Day of Event Members
• Event promotion and a direct link from the BC Athletics Calendar of Events web pages
• Technical assistance and support to event organizers
• BC Team programs for Juvenile, Junior, Senior and Masters age groups in Road Running, Cross Country, Race Walking and Track & Field in National Championships, Canada and Western Canada Games
• Officials training and event officiating support
• Coaches education and training
• Prizing in selected events
• BC Championship programs in Road Running, Race Walking, Marathon, Cross Country Running, Track & Field, Road Relays and Ultra Running
• Regional Series support for Track & Field, Road and Cross Country Running
• Website maintenance, enhancement and electronic communication to all members

Day of Event Membership Fees:

At the BC Athletics Annual General Meeting, Jan 23, 24, 25, 2004 a resolution on membership fees was passed that maintained the BC Athletics Day of Event Membership Fee at $3.00 for nonmembers of BC Athletics or another Athletics Provincial, State or National Association or Federation to enter a BC Athletics/Athletics Canada/IAAF Sanctioned competition in British Columbia. The sharing of the Day of Event Membership revenue remains as it is currently until such a time as the Board of Directors rules on the motion passed by the BC Athletics Executive Committee. (See below for this motion)

BC Athletics Day of Event Membership Fee Sharing:

The following motion was passed at the January 13 Executive Committee meeting. The process now is that this goes to the full Board of Directors at their meeting of March 27, 2004 for debate and voting by the Board.

Motion: That the sharing of BC Athletics Day of Event Membership revenue be:

In addition to the above fee schedule, BC Athletics will also outline a series value in kind benefits to both the Event Organizer and BC Athletics and/or its Divisions (Road Running, Cross Country, Race Walk and Track & Field) to be included at each level of event participation as outlined above.  These will be posted as part of the February 4 BC Athletics Bulletin.

Rationale for the Motion:

• The sliding scale enhances the return to those events that increase their participation;
• That the sharing of the Day of Event Membership fees supports both the Event Organizing Committee and BC Athletics;
• That the value in kind benefits to both the Event and BC Athletics is meant to provide:
• enhanced profile;
• reflect a partnership in helping to build both event participation and membership in BC Athletics; and
• tangible benefits to both the Event Organizer and BC Athletics through event sanctioning.

The Board of Directors welcomes your comments and recommendations with regard to this motion.  Please forward your comments by March 5/04 to:  bcathletics@bcathletics.org and to the Chair of the Board of Directors, Tom Hastie at: hastie71@hotmail.com

If you require clarification on any of the above please contact the BC Athletics office at your earliest opportunity.  Thank you.

Questions should be directed to BC Athletics at: bcathletics@bcathletics.org 

2003 BC ATHLETICS AWARDS RECIPIENTS

A complete list of award winners is now available at:
www.bcathletics.org/main/awards2003.htm

ROAD RUNNING

WOMEN'S WELLNESS WEEKEND

March 5, 6 and 7, Salt Spring Island
Contact: lakergirlsvictoria@hotmail.com 
(250) 360-8811

TRACK & FIELD

SPRING BREAK CAMP

6th Annual Spring Break Camp
March 15th and 16th - 10-3pm
Rick Hansen Secondary School Abbotsford, B.C.
Open to all youth aged 12 years and older and Teachers, Parents, Coaches interested in learning more about track and field. This will be a practical two day camp with instruction from Nationally Certified Coaches in Jumps, Sprints, Hurdles, Throws and Distances.
For more information please contact Brit Townsend at 604-291-3382 or e-mail btownsen@sfu.ca 

PACIFICSPORT NATIONAL ENDURANCE CENTRE - VANCOUVER

UBC Open Cross Country Classic

Presented by: PacificSport National Endurance Centre Vancouver and the UBC Cross Country Program
Feb. 14, 2004
www.gothunderbirds.ca/launch_story.asp?id=148

NEWSLETTERS

"THREE WAVES Bulletin" from PacificSport - the BC Sport Centre Network.
http://cms.nortia.org/Resources/conDisplayContent.asp?ItemID=1767&langid=1 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

BC Blind Sports

Job Title: Office Coordinator
Location: Burnaby

Summary:

• Ensures the smooth day to day operation of the Provincial office
• Receptionist duties including; answering the phone, greeting members and visitors, etc.
• Assist and respond to staff, members and volunteers inquiries and concerns on a day to day basis as outlined by the Financial Manager and/or Executive Director
• Maintenance of files and records of the Association
• Work closely with office volunteers
• Microsoft Word processing and spreadsheets including; drafting letters, managing mail merge, setting up templates, mailings etc.
• Other such duties as assigned by the Financial Manager and/or Executive Director

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in an office setting
• High School Diploma with additional Administration related courses
• Experience using Microsoft Office package
• Experience working with people who are blind or visually impaired is an asset

Salary Information:

To be negotiated based on experience

Starting Date: March 1, 2004

Closing Date for Applications: February 6, 2004
Applications to be sent to:
Jane D. Blaine
Executive Director
235-5000 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4V7
Fax: 604-325-1638
Email: jane@bcblindsports.bc.ca

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

NCM ELITE ATHLETE BURSARY

The deadline for NCM Elite Athlete Bursary has been extended to Friday, Feb 13th, 2004. This award is open to any Canadian citizen who will be a full-time post-secondary student in the 2004-2005 academic year.

The award is $3000 CDN. It includes free travel & accommodation to Ottawa for the National Capital Race Weekend (May 28-30th) and free entry into the race of their choice (if the athlete wishes to compete).

For applications and/or complete information, visit the website at:
www.ncm.ca/scholarships-en.html?page=scholarships&lang_id=1&page_id=69

COURSES

NCCP COACHING CERTIFICATION

For additional information on courses offered, contact Brian McCalder at brian.mcalder@bcathletics.org or go to the website at www.bcathletics.org/main/education.htm#coached.

NCCP THEORY COURSES WINTER/SPRING 2004

For information please phone 604-467-4675 or visit www.westcoastkinesiology.com or go to CABC web-site www.coaches.bc.ca/.
To register please phone 604-467-7322.

REMINDERS

WOMEN IN COACHING NATIONAL RETREAT

The 2004 Women in Coaching National Coach Retreat will be held on March 19-21, 2004. The retreat is designed to address the dramatic under-representation of women coaches at the high performance level by providing opportunities for professional development and networking.
For more information on the nomination process, costs, location, and facilitators etc., please visit the Women in Coaching website at: www.coach.ca/WOMEN/e/grants/retreat.htm

ALTITUDE TRAINING SYMPOSIUM

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
Feb. 11, 12, 13/04
See the website for more details: www.hastc.nau.edu/index2.htm 

RUNNING INJURY FREE

Friday, January 30, 2004 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
SFU Harbour Centre Campus
515 West Hastings St., Vancouver
Admission: $10.00
Proceeds to the Allan McGavin Educational Development Fund
Tickets available at the New Balance Store, Vancouver (990 Robson St.) or on the evening of the event.
For more information, please call (604) 685-2281 or Email: nbrobson@telus.net 

SELECTION PRINCIPLES 2004 IAAF WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

www.athleticscanada.com/article.asp?id=2185

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
ATTENTION SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM ATHLETES:

Team Investor Group Amateur Athletes Fund 2004
Deadline January 30, 2004
www.athletescan.com/e/bursary/index.htm

IAAF HANDBOOK NOW ON-LINE

The IAAF is pleased to announce that the English version of the latest edition of the IAAF Competition Rules, which includes Anti-Doping Rules and Rules related to Disputes, has just been added to the download section of the IAAF web site.
Pay particular attention to:
#141 - Rules for Age Groups
#191.7 - Hammer Handles
183.11 - Pole Vault - pole tape
www.iaaf.org/downloads/IAAFhandbook/index.html

BC ATHLETICS STAFF CHANGES

Please be informed that on an interim basis the responsibilities of the BC Athletics Technical Manager, Track & Field and Director Power/Speed Events have been assumed by Brian McCalder, President/CEO. All matters concerning Track & Field, Coaching Education/Certification and P/S Development should be directed to Brian at: brian.mccalder@bcathletics.org. 
Further updates will be provided as the position is reviewed and a process undertaken to fill this role with BC Athletics. Thank you.

IT'S OFFICIAL 2004 CANADIAN SPORTS OFFICIALS CONFERENCE

Sports Officials of Canada (SOC) is pleased to announce that the second-ever national sports officials conference, It's Official 2004 will be held February 27-29 at the Delta Ottawa in Ottawa, Ontario. For information:
www.bcathletics.org/main/bulletin/2003-40.htm#officials 

ADVISORY NOTE

Marijuana Prohibited in the Canadian Domestic Doping Control Program
www.cces.ca/pdfs/CCES-ADV-Cannabinoids-E.pdf 

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - CALL FOR REPRESENTATIVES AT LARGE

Anyone interested in serving as a representative at large on the BC Athletics Junior Development Committee is asked to submit your expression of interest which includes a brief resume of experiences inside Athletics and involvement with club programs and organization and any committee involvement outside of Athletics. At the present time the following positions are open:
One 1 year term - Representative at Large
Three 2 year terms - Representative at Large
Expressions of interest with requested information are to be forwarded to Brad Wallbank - Chair, BC Athletics Junior Development Committee at bradwallbank@shaw.ca with a copy to the BC Athletics office at brian.mccalder@bcathletics.org. 

BC TEAM STAFF APPLICATIONS FOR 2004

www.bcathletics.org/main/sportspecific.htm

CALL FOR TECHNICAL AND ORGANIZATION PAPERS

www.bcathletics.org/main/papers_articles.htm

EVENT LISTINGS

MAJOR AND UPCOMING EVENTS SANCTIONED BY BC ATHLETICS

Details, direct links and contacts
www.bcathletics.org/main/index.htm 

For complete listings of upcoming events (BC sanctioned events highlighted in yellow) with contact information:

Track & Field

www.bcathletics.org/eventcal_tf.htm  2004 Draft version

Road Running

www.bcathletics.org/eventcal_rr.htm  2004 Draft version January - May

Marathons

www.bcathletics.org/eventcal_mar.htm 

Road Relays & Ultra

www.bcathletics.org/eventcal_rr2.htm 

Cross Country and Trail Running

www.bcathletics.org/eventcal_xc.htm  2004 Draft version

Race Walking

see Track & Field above

BC RANKINGS