BC Teams
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BC TEAM STAFF
The BC Athletics BC Team Staff Program is an excellent volunteer opportunity to support our BC Athletes at a National Championship level event. We recommend that all coaches wishing to progress their coaching development apply for BC Team Staff positions as it provides coaches with the following opportunities:
- NCCP Pro D Points
- Network with coaches from across the country
- Support BC Athletes in a critical role at critical events
- NCCP Evaluation Opportunities for Club Coach and Performance Coach Certification
- Experience at a National level event
BC TEAM STAFF SUPPORT
Selected coaches and staff members will recieve funding support for BC Team Events at National Championships. The following support if offered:
- Travel Expenses (including flights and/or bus)
- Accommodations (provided for the duration of the event)
- Meal per diem (when meals not provided)
- Official BC Team Staff Apparel
- Championship Coaching Pass
BC TEAM STAFF ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
2025 BC TEAM STAFF
2025 Canadian Olympic Trials & Canadian U20 Track & Field Championships
July 31 - August 3, 2025 | Ottawa, ON
| COACH NAME | ROLE | CLUB |
|---|---|---|
| Micheala Colluney | Head Coach | Combined Events Coach | KAJK |
| Marilyn Arsenault | Endurance & Walks Coach | VETC |
| Pat Sima-Ledding | Sprints, Hurdles & Relays Coach | OACS |
| Jamie Sinclair | Jumps Coach | TWUS |
| Sheldan Gmitroski | Throws Coach | AVIC |
| Wanda Urbanowicz | Team Manager | NTFC |
| Garrett Collier | Team Manager | UNBC |
| Stephanie McCann | Team IST | Physio Therapist |
| Tristan Sandhu | Team IST | Physio Therapist |
2025 Royal Canadian Youth Track & Field Championships
August 5-13, 2025 | Calgary, AB
| COACH NAME | ROLE | CLUB |
|---|---|---|
| Kathy Andrews | Head Coach / Endurance + Walks Coach | UNBC |
| Jacob Emerson | Sprints, Hurdles + Relays | KJAK |
| Larry Blaschuk | Jumps / Combined Events Coach | TBIR |
| Garrett Collier | Throws Coach | UNBC |
| Peter Chin | Team Manager | WVAN |
| Debbie Foote | Team Manager | VRTC |
| TBD | Legion Chaperone | BC/Yukon Command Legion |
| TBD | Legion Chaperone | BC/Yukon Command Legion |
2025 Canada Summer Games
August 18-24, 2025 | St. Johns, NL
| COACH NAME | ROLE | CLUB |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Sima-Ledding | Head Coach | Sprints, Hurdles and Relays | OACS |
| Tom Norton | Special Olympics - Lead Coach | VRTC |
| Sean Steele | Para - Lead Coach | AVIC |
| Kala Stone | Endurance + Walks | VETC |
| Ross Browne | Jumps | KJAK |
| Michaela Colluney | Combined Events | KJAK |
| Darren Willis | Throws | AVTC |
| Jean Tetarenko | Team Manager | UNBC |
| Jacob Emerson | Team Manager | KJAK |
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