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

Event: BC Athletics High Performance Athlete & Coach Development Camp

Date: January 19, 2019

Time: 10am - 3:30pm

Location: Fortius Sport & Health, Burnaby, BC

Accommodations: The Lodge @ Fortius Sport & Health (BC Athletics Members receive up to 20% off peak lodge rates. To book now, please call 604.292.2543. For group bookings, please email groupbookings@fortiussport.com.)

Cost: FREE (Catered Lunch Included with Registration)

Overview: 

BC Athletics in partnership with the Canadian Sports Institute is hosting a High Performance Athlete Development Camp that will provide BC Athletics Athletes & Coaches with a day of interactive workshops and seminars presented by world-leading experts in high performance sport! 

Sport education sessions to include topics such as:

• Mental Performance - Danelle Kabush - Mental Performance Consultant
• Nutrition: Fuelling for Performance - Joanna Irvine, Performance Nutritionist
• Injury and Illness Prevention - Stephanie McCann, BScKin, MPT, OLY, CAFCI
• Anti-Doping - Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES)

Schedule: Here

Registration: Here (Deadline to register is Sunday, Jan 13, 2019)

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: Through the Speaker Series Registered athletes are able to gain the tools, knowledge and skills needed to reach the next level of sport performance

Eligibility: Please note that attendance at the speaker series is limited to Canadian Sport Institute Pacific or PacificSport registered athletes, coaches and/or parents of registered athletes. 

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

Level 2 Officials Workshop - Surrey BC - September 9, 2018

Workhsop Level 2

10:00am - 3:00pm

Bear Creek Pavilion, Bear Creek Park, 13750 88 Ave., Surrey

FULL DETAILS / REGISTRATION FORM