2020 AGM Resolutions
2020 Resolutions
BC Athletics 2020 Annual General Meeting
Motions and Rule Changes
1. BC Championships – Cross Country – Entry Fees
Reference: BC Athletics Championships – Entry Fees – Cross Country
Moved by: Malindi Elmore
Seconded by: Rachel Cliff
Whereas: The BC Athletics Cross Country Committee having reviewed the current entry fee schedule and the financial viability of hosting BC Athletics Cross Country Championships, determined that an adjustment in the entry fees was warranted.
Be It Resolved That: The entry fees for the BC Athletics Cross Country Championships be:
- U16 (ages 9 to 15) $12 / late $20 - Current fees: U16 $9 / late $17
- U18+ (ages 16 & over) $17 / late $25 – Current fees: U18+ $14 / late $22
Position of the BC Athletics Board of Directors:
- The BC Athletics Board of Directors recommends support of this motion
2. BC Athletics Annual Awards
References:
- BC Athletics Annual Coaching Awards
Moved by: Tara Self
Seconded by: Jessica Smith
Whereas: Males and Females are involved in Coaching; and
Whereas: Those identifying as:
- Female total 156 (2020) and
- As Male total 196 (2020); and
Whereas: For the years 2009 to 2019 Coaching Awards have been presented to:
- 40 Males
- 10 Females
Whereas: It is necessary for a Provincial Sport Organization to provide:
- Gender equity in Coaching Awards
- Equal recognition across genders
- Additional value and benefit to Coach members of Clubs and BC Athletics
- An additional tool in helping to recruit more female coaches in Athletics
- Alignment with the BC Athletics Annual Female and Male Awards in the Athlete Categories of Awards
Be It Resolved That: All BC Athletics Annual Coaching Awards recognize both Female and Male Coaches in the following Coaching Award Categories:
a. Junior Development Coach of the Year
b. I16/U18 Youth Coach of the Year
c. U20/Senior Coach of the Year
d. High Performance Coach of the Year
Position of the BC Athletics Board of Directors:
- The BC Athletics Board of Directors recommends support of this motion
- BC Athletics Annual Officials Awards
References:
- BC Athletics Annual Officials Awards
Moved by: Bill Koch
Seconded by: Brian Thomson
Whereas: Males and Females are involved in Officiating; and
Whereas: Those identifying as:
- Female total 95 (2020) and
- As Male total 89 (2020); and
Whereas: For the years 2009 to 2019 Coaching Awards have been presented to:
- 32 Males
- 14 Females
Whereas: It is necessary for a Provincial Sport Organization to provide:
- Gender equity in Officials Awards
- Equal recognition across genders
- Additional value and benefit to Officials who are members of Clubs and BC Athletics
- An additional tool in helping to recruit more Officials in Athletics
- Alignment with the BC Athletics Annual Awards that have Female and Male categories.
Be It Resolved That: All BC Athletics Annual Officials Awards recognize both Female and Male Officials in the following Officials Award Categories:
- The Ian McNeil Award (Official of the Year) – Female and Male
- The Ralph Coates Award (Longstanding Service) – Male and Female
- The Mary Temple Award (Novice Official) – Female and Male
- The Dave Coupland Award (Most Inspirational) – Male and Female
Position of the BC Athletics Board of Directors:
- The BC Athletics Board of Directors recommends support of this motion
- Directors Elected Terms – Alignment with BC Athletics By-law 5.3 (c)
Moved: Darren Willis
Seconded: Greg White
Whereas: BC Athletics wishes to better align the Elected Terms of Directors with By-law 5.3 (c) Each elected Director, shall be elected for a term of two (2) years staggered as follows: roughly one half of the Director positions will be elected in a particular year and the remaining positions elected in alternate years. and
Whereas: There is currently an imbalance of directors elected for 2 yr terms and those continuing on for their remaining 1 yr term; and
Whereas: The Chair and Vice Chair positions are currently elected in the same year, each for 2 yr terms;
Be It Resolved: That the terms for the following Director positions up for election at the 2020 BC Athletics AGM be:
· Vice Chair – 1 yr term
· Director Marketing & Communications – 2 yr term
Position of the BC Athletics Board of Directors:
- The BC Athletics Board of Directors recommends support of this motion
2020 BC Athletics Resolution Form - received after the deadline
Resolutions received after July 17, 2020 can only be brought forth on the floor at the AGM as recommendations to the Board of Directors unless ruled by the membership at the AGM to be of an urgent matter.
All resolutions submitted by the July 17, 2020 will be reviewed by the BC Athletic Board of Directors and resolutions to be brought forward at the 2020 BC Athletics AGM will be posted on the BC Athletics website prior to the AGM.