About Us

What is BC Athletics?

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.

BC Athletics is financially assisted by:

 

British ColumbiaVia Sport

In order to meet its purpose, the Association annually:

  • Publishes a Calendar of Events listing Cross Country, Marathon, Race Walk, Road Running, Track & Field, Trail and Mountain Running events in British Columbia, Canada, neighbouring Provinces/Territories and States and Internationally
  • Assists in the development of Cross Country, Marathon, Race Walk, Road Running, Track & Field, Trail and Mountain Running
  • Provides education and training clinics for coaches, teachers, officials, athletes, event organizers and club administrators.
  • Hosts local, provincial, national and international events and competitions through member clubs and organizations
  • Selects BC Men's and Women's Teams that compete in Canadian Championships, Cd/W Cd Games & Invitational Events
  • Advocates for the identification and development of facilities for cross country running, road/marathon running, track & field and race walking
  • Is a source for information, contacts, event entries and technical standards for Athletics

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CEO Updates

 

READ MEGANN'S 2024 YEAR-END LETTER HERE

 

Update from the CEO

2024 Fall

 

After a busy summer, filled with many exciting moments for Athletics in British Columbia, we are settling into the new rhythms of fall. BC Athletics staff are busy with fall events and planning for 2025.  I am happy to share another quarterly update with you all.

  

PARIS 2024

Like many of you, I spent a lot of time in July and August watching the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. We are incredibly proud of the 14 BC Athletics athletes who represented Canada at the Olympic Games, and the 4 BC Athletics athletes who represented Canada at the Paralympic Games. Congratulations to Camryn Rogers, Ethan Katzberg and Jerome Blake on being crowned Olympic Champions and to Greg Stewart for defending his Paralympic Champion title!  

 

TOWNHALLS & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

In August, we hosted the BC Athletics Annual General Meeting, the meeting minutes are now available here. Prior to the Annual General Meeting, we hosted 4 Townhall Meetings to discuss important topics (Officials, Events, Membership & BoD Q&A) and present new ideas to members. These were very productive conversations for the Board of Directors and staff. Thank you to everyone who participated. We plan to continue hosting Townhall Meetings throughout the year.

 

OFFICIALS DEVELOPENT COORDINATOR

In September, we said farewell to Hailey Kjaer and welcomed Jacob Emerson as our new Officials Development Coordinator. Jacob has jumped right into the role and is looking forward to working with officials from across the province and adding new officials to the team!  I am excited to have a dedicated staff role for officials development, as we have identified it as a critical area to develop as it relates to the growth of our sport across the province.

 

REST & RECHARGE

Coming off a very busy track & field season and our 2024 Annual General Meeting, I was able to take some time away in September, to rest, recharge and reflect on the previous year and the direction that BC Athletics is moving towards.  We enjoyed 2.5 weeks exploring Ireland and Poland (I highly recommend visiting both countries if you have the opportunity!), and I come back recharged and excited for what is ahead.

 

WHISTLER 50 RELAY & ULTRA

On October 5, we hosted the 14th annual Whistler 50 Relay & Ultra in stunning Whistler. This community oriented, family friendly event saw teams of 4 or 8 take on the 80km relay or individuals who took on the challenge of the 50km ultra. On Sunday morning, Non Stadia Program Manager, Kevin O’Connor led a post race shake out run for participants. The Whistler 50 Relay & Ultra event is unique to other BC Athletics event offerings, as it is focused on comradery, teamwork and community engagement. This is a great event to connect with athletes who we would not typically see at our provincial championship events, and lends itself as a way to promote and build awareness of the programs and services that BC Athletics offers.  

 

GOLD MEDAL HAMMER CAMP

This past weekend, we hosted the 2024 Gold Medal Hammer Camp, featuring Olympic Champions, Camryn Rogers and Ethan Katzberg, Olympic finalist, Rowan Hamilton and coach Dylan Armstrong.  We had 70 athletes and coaches in attendance, with athletes travelling from the east coast and Mexico to join us for this incredible learning opportunity. Participants were keen to learn, and I was struck by the humility of Camryn, Ethan and Rowan, who graciously spent hours taking photos, signing autographs and even doing Tik Tok dances. Not only are they world class athletes, but they are also world class human beings.

 

CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

This weekend, we head to Vernon for the 2024 BC Athletics Cross Country Championships, hosted by the Vernon Amateur Athletics Association. We are looking forward to watching Junior Development through Masters athletes race on a beautiful course in Vernon. This event will serve as the selection meet for the 2024 BC Cross Country Team, who will head to the Canadian National Cross Country Championships in London,ON in late November.

 

October, November and December will be busy months for staff as we are well underway in planning 2025 programs and services, and I will continue work with the Board of Directors on reviewing and updating our governance policies to ensure we are meeting the requirements and expectations of operating with excellent governance practices.  

 

I wish you all the best in these last three months of 2024 and I look forward to providing an another update in January 2025.

 

In Sport,

Megann

 

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2024 SPRING

 

Vision, Mission, Values

Vision

British Columbia will provide international level excellence in Athletics.

Mission

Through leadership and the delivery of dynamic programs and services,

BC Athletics drives the growth and development of Athletics in BC.

Values Statements

BC Athletics will:

  • conduct our business with Integrity, through ethical decision making, honesty and fairness for our members and the public;
  • create a fun and positive experience for our participants;
  • promote PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT as being equally important as the pursuit of organizational excellence;
  • strive for Excellence in everything that we do;
  • link the principles of Canadian Sport for Life to the programs and services of the association;
  • be Inclusive in all of our activities, respecting  differences and championing affordable opportunities and accessible programs
  • encourage continued PARTICIPATION in Athletics through a variety of opportunities as an athlete, coach, official or sport volunteer;
  • create a sense of community through a collaborative and supportive environment; and
  • drive creativity and innovation as we work to continually improve.

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