New Year. New Brand.
New Year. New Brand. Happy New Year to our Speed Skating Community As we look back at 2021, I have
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Young Officials 2022
Young Officials 2022 BC Speed Skating is pleased to announce the Young Officials named to BC Winter Games 2022 in
COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update December 13, 2021 To the BC Speed Skating Membership, Families and Friends, It has been nearly two years
Intro to Comp Fall 2021
Intro to Comp Fall 2021 An Introduction to Competition Certified Coach is qualified to assume the responsibilities of a head
Virtual Performance Series 2021
2021 Virtual Performance Summit BC Speed Skating and Cycling BC have partnered to bring you the 2021 Virtual Performance Summit
Getting Spooky
It’s Getting Spooky The rinks are getting spooky out there. Halloween is upon us! To get us in the spirit
Honouring Truth & Reconciliation
Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation In honour of September 30th, Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the
The PACK – Virtual Camp Series
The PACK – Virtual Camp Series Join Recreational, C4L (Competitive for Life), and Special Olympic community of skaters from across
Say #ThanksCoach
Say #ThanksCoach We’re celebrating National Coaches Week from September 18-26, 2021! A week to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have
Academy Train – August 2021
Academy Train – August SUMMER is still going strong, but the skating season is around the corner! Sessions will include dryland
Intro to Comp Summer 2021
Intro to Comp Summer 2021 COACHING – An Introduction to Competition Certified Coach is qualified to assume the responsibilities of a head
The PACK – Virtual Camp
The PACK – Virtual Camp Up Next: The PACK – July 2021! COMMUNITY – Join Recreational and C4L (Competitive for
Welcome Alison!
Welcome Alison! When Alison Desmarais isn’t baking up a batch of cookies (her real motivation), she’s training at the Calgary
Academy Train – July 2021
Academy Train – July SUMMER is here! Train virtually from the beach, the campsite, or the backyard! Sessions will include
Welcome Noah!
Welcome Noah! Noah Hyun joins the BC Speed Skating team on the other side – as Sport Administrative Assistant for
Virtual Summit May 2021 Recap
Virtual Summit Recap Clubs from across the province gathered virtually in May for the Saturday Virtual Summit and Sunday AGM.
Academy Train – June 2021
Academy Train – June GET YOUR SWEAT ON! Kick off your summer training on the right (balancing) foot with virtual sessions
Official Notice of Annual General Meeting 2020-2021
BC Speed Skating AGM 2021 Virtual SummitMay 15, 20219:00am – 4:30pm PST Saturday information sessions include sport technical, financial, awards,
Academy Train – Spring Melt
Join the BC Speed Skating team (Provincial Coaches, Mental Performance Consultants and staff) to reflect on and celebrate the 2020-2021 season,
Coach Spotlight: Coaching Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
Speed skating through a pandemic has been a season of challenges, improvement, and reward. Coaches throughout the province have remained
2021-2022 GenBC Nominations
Nominations for the 2021-2022 GenBC performance development program are now open. The GenBC program provides provincial-level supplementary programming for T2T- and Junior-age skaters.
BCSSA COVID-19 Update
For the latest BCSSA COVID-19 information and Guidelines, please visit our Safety page.
Coach Spotlight: #ThanksCoach
It’s National Coaches Week! September 19-27, 2020 is National Coaches Week, a time to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches
Coach Spotlight: Meredith Thornton
2019-2020 BC Speed Skating Coach of the Year Meredith Thornton began coaching in 1988, having experienced the joy of Dawson
FUNdamentals Leader + Coach
Ready for your next step in coaching? Cool off this summer and progress through your coaching certification with FUNdamentals Leader webinar
FUNdamentals Coach Online
It’s the summer off season and a perfect time to progress your through your coaching certification with the FUNdamentals Coach webinar
BCSSA Return to Practice Guidelines
We’re ready! The BC Speed Skating Association (BCSSA) has been carefully following the updates regarding Return to Sport in BC
BCSSA Return to Practice Update
This post intends to provide an update to the BCSSA membership on the plans for returning to speed skating practice.
AGM Weekend
Join us this weekend, May 23-24, 2020, for the BC Speed Skating virtual AGM over Meet. Our first virtual AGM
Academy SSER Registration Open
The virtual Academy Speed Skating Excellence Retreat will be hosted Saturday May 30th. Skaters, parents, coaches and officials are invited
BC Speed Skating – AGM 2020 Agenda
This year’s virtual AGM will take place using G-Suites Meet: May 24, 202010:00 AM – NoonMeeting login and code details
Awards 2019-2020
Please note the deadline for the 2019-2020 awards nominations has been extended to May 10 (due to a website link
Provincial Coach Position Posting
BCSSA is looking for two passionate and qualified individuals to serve as our LT Provincial Coach and ST Provincial Coach
Online Training Opportunities
In light of facility closures and restrictions on social gatherings, athletes around the world have had to find creative ways
BC Cup Feedback Survey
BCSSA is collecting your feedback on the BC Cup competitions that were held during the 2019-2020 season. Please submit your
Notice of BC Speed Skating AGM
Hello Everyone, I hope you are all staying well during this unique and challenging time. Due to the global pandemic
BC Speed Skating Notice of AGM
Hello Everyone, I hope you are all staying well during this unique and challenging time. Due to the global pandemic
Cancellation of BCST Championship
We are disappointed to announce that the 2020 BC Short Track Championships scheduled for March 14-15, 2020, have been cancelled.
ODC Memo March 2020
Please see the attached season-end memo from ODC for information about officials upgrading, clinic requests and more. Questions should be
Team BCSSA @ CYST Updates
Important reminder- skaters wishing to compete for Team BCSSA @ CYST must complete their online Intent to Compete form by
Provincial Relay Challenge
The Provincial Relay Challenge (PRC) is back! Entries for this 2-person team event are due annually on March 18th. Please
BCST Championship Registration
The qualification period for the BCST Championship has now concluded. L2T and T2T skaters qualified based on cumulative Cup Points
Academy Learn at ST Canada Cup Junior Final
The Short Track Canada Cup Junior Final at the Richmond Olympic Oval (March 20-22, 2020) features the country’s 60 next
Team BCSSA @ Canadian Youth ST Registration
Team BCSSA will be back in action on March 28-29, 2020 at the Canadian Youth Short Track Championships – West.
Team BCSSA @ ST Canada Cup Junior Final
The inaugural ST Canada Cup Junior Final is being hosted March 20-22 at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Congratulations to Lukas
BC Short Track Championship Eligibility
L2T and T2T skaters who qualified to the 2020 BC Short Track Championship by Cup Points have now confirmed their
Speed Week Champions!
The inaugural BC Speed Skating Speed Week wrapped up over the holiday season. With the help of Black Press Media,
Racing in BC Short Track Championships
Reminder to eligible L2T/T2T skaters racing in BC Short Track Championships and qualifying through accumulated BC Cup points – you
Team BCSSA @ CYLT 2020 Announcement
Congratulations to the following skaters and coaches who will represent Team BCSSA @ CYLT (Canadian Youth Long Track Championship) in
Expression of Interest
BC Speed Skating is asking all clubs interested in hosting the following 2020-2021 season events to notify Technical Director Chris
