Vision Statment :
To foster the growth and development of Speed Skating in British Columbia by providing quality services and support programs to all members in their pursuit of a healthy lifestyle while encouraging challenges and promoting excellence.
Mission Statement:
The British Columbia Speed Skating Association is committed to presenting speed skating as a lifetime sport, with opportunities for participation; outstanding service and leadership within the sport community. We will be viewed as an equal, dynamic, innovative and pro active sport within the Province and across Canada.
Core Values :
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We believe each member is an integral part of our Association.
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We actively support controlled shared governance, which includes the responsibility and ownership of accountabilities and outcomes.
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We recognize our duty to maximize each member’s potential for growth and development.
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We believe in athlete centeredness, as it pro actively shapes an environment to promote excellence at all levels.
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We recognize our responsibility to provide a safe environment for our athletes and membership
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We believe the use of drugs to enhance performance in training and competition is harmful to health, ethically wrong and a threat to sport.
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We believe that athlete, coaching, officials and administrative development are equal partners in sport. It is the Association’s strong commitment to each that will provide positive, balanced growth.
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We believe all members of the organization; staff, athletes, coaches, officials, administrators, parents, etc., are entitled to be treated in an ethical and professional manner.
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We believe that recognition is a cornerstone of all volunteer organization and as such an integral part of all Association programs.
