BC Athletics is the Provincial non-profit amateur sport organization for Track & Field, Road Running, Marathons/Ultras, Cross Country/Trail Running and Race Walking. A Branch member of Athletics Canada, BC Athletics is made up of individual members, member clubs and affiliated organizations. The purpose of the Association is to promote, encourage and develop the widest participation and the highest proficiency in the sport of Athletics.
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BC Amateur Athletics Association
Fortius Athlete Development Centre
Suite 2001 B Oslo Landing 
3713 Kensington Ave 
Burnaby, BC V5B 0A7
Tel 604.333.3550 - Fax 604.333.3551

BC Athletics & Kahunaverse Sports Group | Big Kahuna Sport Co. Partnership

BC Athletics is very pleased to announce a multi-year agreement with the Kahunaverse Sports Group, distributor of adidas products, as the Official Provider of the "adidas brand" in Uniforms and Sport Apparel for the properties, programs and services of BC Athletics. The agreement, running through to the end of December of 2024, extends access and pricing to all BC Athletics Member Clubs, plus a special discount code for all BC Athletics individual members. Details to follow.

"BC Athletics is extremely pleased to again partner with Kahunaverse Sports Group and adidas for our BC Team and Sport Apparel Programs", said Brian McCalder, BC Athletics President/CEO. "We’ve had a valued partnership with Kahunaverse Sports Group and adidas Canada since 2008, a partnership that has supported the BC Athletics Team Program, Member Clubs and the BC Athletics Annual Awards Banquet and AGM."

This renewed agreement with a long-time partner in BC Athletics is great news." said Scott Kehoe, Kahunaverse Sports VP Marketing" The programs they offer help foster great opportunities to so many athletes across BC. This partnership in conjunction with adidas will allow us to continue supporting the athletes, coaches, and all their members."

The Kahunaverse Sports Group has put in place dedicated staff to work with the BC Athletics Member Clubs to insure they get the right products and service for the needs of the club and individual members.

BC Athletics invites the BC Athletics Member Clubs and Individual Members to connect with Rob Boyce for their Uniform, Sport Apparel and Equipment needs.

Rob Boyce

Robert@kahunaverse.com

236-333-9583

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About Kahunaverse Sports: Kahunaverse Sports was born through the fusion of two great Canadian companies in Home Run Sports and Big Kahuna Sport Co. Kahunaverse Sports is Canada’s largest provider of institutional and team sporting equipment, apparel and accessories. Outfitting athletes both online and with six retail stores across Canada, Kahunaverse Sports has everything players, coaches and fans need wall-to-wall, sideline-to-sideline, head-to-toe.

About BC Athletics: BC Athletics is the Provincial non-profit amateur sport organization for Track & Field, Road Running, Marathons/Ultras, Cross Country/Trail Running and Race Walking. A Branch member of Athletics Canada, BC Athletics is made up of individual members, member clubs and affiliated organizations. The purpose of the Association is to promote, encourage and develop the widest participation and the highest proficiency in the sport of Athletics.

Title: 2019 BC Throws Summit

Overview: This two-day high performance coaching summit will have you learning from expert throws coaches Don Babbitt, Mohamad Saatara, & Larry Steinke. The summit will feature both theory and practical sessions and will be targeted to those coaches working with high school, University and Post Collegiate athletes in the Shot Put, Javelin, Discus & Hammer Throw events

Featured Presenters: 

• Don Babbit - University of Georgia - Bio
• Mohamad Sataara - University of California, Berkeley - Bio 
• Larry Steinke - University of Lethbridge - Bio 

Location: Richmond Olympic Oval, Richmond, BC

Date: November 9-10, 2019

Cost: $175.00 Early Bird (Before October 13th, 2019); $200 (After October 13th, 2019)

Hotel Accommodations: Hilton Vancouver Airport. Room Rate $189.00 + Tax per night. (Includes Complimentary Parking, Airport Shuttle, Wifi & 20% Breakfast Buffet). 

BC Throws Summit Poster

BC Throws Summit Schedule

Registration

Overview: BC Athletics and Streamline Athletes are proud to present Navigating University Recruitment: a seminar for high school athletes, parents, and coaches interested in learning more about university track and field recruitment. 

Join us for a presentation about university recruitment for BC athletes, a panel discussion with former collegiate athletes who will share advice from their own experiences, and a demo of Streamline Athletes’ recruiting tools for athletes and parents. 

Date: November 20, 2019

Time: 6:30-8:00 PM 

Location: Fortius Sport & Health (Forum Room)

Cost: $10.00 / Per Attendee (Additional $3.00 for non-members)

Remote Viewing Option (If you can't make it in person please register for the seminar and you will be sent a link the week of the event to watch the seminar remotely via Ring Central).

Tickets are limited. Get your ticket here!

Fortius Sport & Health, an integrated athlete development centre in Burnaby, B.C, is home to a purpose-built, state-of-the-art human performance lab featuring applied biomechanics and exercise physiology testing. These tests can assist and support in injury prevention and management, in addition to optimizing performance by measuring and bettering understand variables which cannot be seen or assessed, clinically. BCA members receive the following discounts at the Fortius Lab:

To learn more about these tests and the Fortius Lab, visit www.fortiussport.com/analysis. 

Title: Canadian Sports Institute Sport Performance Speaker Series

Overview:  Canadian Sport Institute Pacific’s (CSI Pacific) is happy to announce that they have made their Sport Performance Speaker Series free to the general public. Previously limited to only targeted, high performance athletes and coaches, CSI Pacific has opened the education program up to anyone with an interest in cutting edge sport science, practical solutions to performance barriers, and thoughtful conversations with Canada’s best athletes.

Having recently completed a re-design of their Speaker Series On-Demand webpage (http://www.csipacific.ca/athletes/sport-education/on-demand/), CSI Pacific chose to allow access to anyone interested in high performance sport in Canada to find out more via a collection of webinars and recorded events. Topics and seminars are across eight key disciplines:

• Coaching
• Life Services
• Medical Sciences
• Mental Performance
• Nutrition
• Performance Analysis
• Physiology
• Strength & Conditioning

Webinars and recordings range from a deep-dive into a featured topic (e.g. Nutrition) to view unique presentation material, all of which provide insight about elite sport in Canada. 

Upcoming Events: For more information on the Speaker Series visit: Website 

More Athlete & Coach Programs, Services, & Development Opportunities Can Be Found Here.

Levels 1 and 2 for Officials

• Level 1 This workshop is required for advancement to Level 1 in the National Officials Certification program. Instructors will present organizational information, which prepares novice officials for successful participation and future upgrading. Basic rules and best practices for individual track and field events are presented on site. Handouts will be provided, but participants should come prepared to take notes. Dress for comfort and light OUTDOOR activity. Participants meet at the finish line. Participants are encouraged to volunteer for the BC High Schools Multi-events Championships to be held the same day in the stadium.
• Level 2 The Level 2 course is a 5 - 6 hour workshop and is required for advancement to Level 2 in the Athletics Canada National Officials Certification program.  Rules and best practices for all branches of Athletics are covered in a lecture/discussion format.  It is conducted entirely in the classfoom, and there will be some paperwork.  The Registration fee covers costs of handouts, and a current IAAF Rulebook. Registration fees for BCA members is $25+GST / others $30+GST. 

National Clinics for Officials

These free clinics are required for upgrading to Level 4. 

Who should participate:

• any official intending to upgrade to Level 4 in the discipline within 5 years
• any official Level 4 or above in the discipline who has not participated in a Clinic in the last 5 years

Other officials who are Level 3+ in any discipline may also participate.

Upcoming Clinics and Workshops

Officials Workshops, Lower Mainland 2019

The "Registration & Info" link will take you directly to the registration form