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CROSS COUNTRYNEWSLETTERNEWSLETTERDECEMBER 2024FALL 2024 CHAMPIONS1A GIRLSWHITE ROCK CHRISTIAN2A GIRLSWEST POINT GREY2A BOYSWEST POINT GREYCROSS COUNTRY1A BOYSWHITE ROCK CHRISTIAN3A GIRLSOAK BAY3A BOYSCLAREMONT

FIELD HOCKEYAQUATICS1A BOYSJOHN KNOX CHRISTIAN2A GIRLSWEST POINT GREY2A BOYSWEST POINT GREYAQUATICS1A GIRLSST. ANN’S3A GIRLSPENTICTON3A BOYSST. GEORGE’SFIELD HOCKEY2ACROFTON HOUSE3AHANDSWORTH

GIRLS VOLLEYBALLBOYS SOCCER2AWINDSOR3AARGYLEBOYS SOCCER1AJULES-VERNEGIRLS VOLLEYBALL1AUNITY CHRISTIAN2AABBOTSFORD CHRISTIAN3ACROFTON HOUSE4AOKANAGAN MISSION

BOYS VOLLEYBALLBOYS VOLLEYBALL1ACREDO CHRISTIAN2ALANGLEY CHRISTIAN3AELGIN PARKFOOTBALLFOOTBALL2AWINDSOR3AVANCOUVER COLLEGE

@BCSSTV www.bcschoolsports.cainfo@bcschoolsports.ca@bcschoolsportsWINTER DEADLINESWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025  TEAM REGISTRATION DEADLINEAll Winter teams must be declared in STARS with a minimum roster numbers for that sport satisfied. (See Sport Regulations section 1000 of the handbook for minimum number requirements for each sport).WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025  ROSTER REGISTRATION DEADLINEFinal day to add students to your Winter teams.DEADLINE FOR ADDING COACHES TO ROSTERS Coaches can only be added to STARS roster until the (January 22, 2025) roster registration deadline for the winter season of play. Schools wanting to add coaches after the deadline will need to request that BCSS staff make the addition for them. BCSS will only add coaches with confirmed CATT certification. MANDATORY COACHESCONCUSSION TRAINING (CATT)A friendly reminder that all coaches, managers, and assistants must complete the Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT). BCSS has mandated this free training for all who work in youth sport. Access the course at cattonline.com. BCSS staff have conducted an audit of coaches that have completed the CATT training relative to coaches that have been added to rosters in STARS and noted that several coaches don’t have the required CATT certification. BCSS will be monitoring this throughout the school year and coaches that don’t have the required CATT will be deemed ineligible to coach until the training has been completed and verification sent to BCSS.

SANCTIONINGHOSTING OR TRAVELLING TO AN EVENT THIRDPARTY EVENT SANCTIONINGCompetition between two or more BCSS member schools is automatically sanctioned. When you are travelling to or hosting an event with an out-of-province team sanctioning is required.Complete the Hosting and/or Travelling sanctioning forms on the website at least 30 days in advance of the event or fines will apply.If your school wishes to attend an event that is not hosted by a member school (e.g. university, club, community, etc.) please ensure the event has been sanctioned by BCSS before attending. An approved list of BCSS third party sanctioned events can be found on the BCSS website here. Participation in a non-sanctioned event may lead to disqualification for post-season play.@BCSSTV www.bcschoolsports.cainfo@bcschoolsports.ca@bcschoolsports

NOVEMBERATHLETE OF THE MONTHPRESENTED BY BC DAIRYAS FEATURED ON BCSCHOOLSPORTS & BCDAIRYMICAH SNOBELEN - KALAMALKAAs captain of the Kalamalka senior boys volleyball team, Micah is known for being an inspirational player and positive role model. Many, especially his teammates, appreciate his supportive attitude and kind words to those around him. Micah excels in academics and is a strong volleyball player who is a key contributor to his team. He was a top scorer in November in blocks, attacks, and serves as an opposite hitter. Micah’s hard work has paid off in crucial times, and his leadership has driven Kalamalka to a successful season with strong tournament results, ultimately earning a bronze medal at the 2024 2A Boys Volleyball Championship, where he was also named a 1st team all-star.Congratulations to our November Male & Female Athletes of the Month! We are now accepting nominations for the December Athlete of the Month Presented by BC Dairy. Click the button below to nominate a student-athlete. The deadline is December 31.ELOISE WILLIAMS-WALSHE - CROFTON HOUSELast month, Eloise captained Crofton House to their first-ever zone championship banner and first 2A Field Hockey Championship title in ten years. Her leadership and outstanding performance on the field led to two goals that secured the zone championship banner, as well as the only goal in the 2A championship game, clinching the gold medal for the Falcons. That moment was described as a true fairytale ending for both Eloise and the team she is so proud to be part of.Off the field, Eloise is an honours student and dedicates her time to helping coach the U6 team for her club, the Polar Bears.CLICK HERE FOR THE NOMINATION FORM@BCSSTV www.bcschoolsports.cainfo@bcschoolsports.ca@bcschoolsports

CLICK HERE FOR THE NOMINATION FORMBCSS AWARDSSCHOLARSHIPSBC School Sports will be offering scholarships to student-athletes who have balanced academic achievements with significant success as student-athletes and made contributions to their community. The scholarship application package will be published by the end of January. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024-25 BC School Sports Awards. Each year, BCSS recognizes individuals across our five categories that contribute to improve the quality and delivery of school sport in the province. The submission deadline is February 19, 2025 at 4pm.Follow our social media platforms for the latest updates, photos, videos, and exclusive content about our Provincial Championships! SOCIAL MEDIACHECK OUT OUR SOCIALS BELOW!AD TRAINING & RESOURCE VIDEOSBCSS offers a series of pre-recorded AD videos this year to support you in your role. These videos will cover a variety of topics. Both new and returning Athletic Directors are encouraged to watch all the videos. The videos are on our YouTube and can serve as a resource throughout the school year. OFFICE CLOSUREPlease note that the BCSS office will be closed for winter break starting December 20 to January 5. See you in the New Year!@BCSSTV www.bcschoolsports.cainfo@bcschoolsports.ca@bcschoolsports

SPORT TIER SCHEDULED DATESCROSS COUNTRY A/AA/AAA NOVEMBER 1, 2025FIELD HOCKEYAA OCTOBER 29-31, 2025AAA NOVEMBER 5-7, 2025SOCCER - BOYS A OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 1, 2025VOLLEYBALL -GIRLSA NOVEMBER 27-29, 2025AAAA NOVEMBER 27-29, 2025VOLLEYBALL -BOYSA NOVEMBER 27-29, 2025AAA NOVEMBER 26-29, 2025WINTER 2026SKI & SNOWBOARD FEBRUARY 23-25, 2026Should you have any questions about submitting an application, please contact our Assistant Directors of Sport & Events. Name Position EmailHarp Sohi Assistant Director, Sport & Eventshsohi@bcschoolsports.caShannon Klassen Assistant Director, Sport & Eventssklassen@bcschoolsports.caThe Championships Hosting Expression of Interest form can be found here.@BCSSTV www.bcschoolsports.cainfo@bcschoolsports.ca@bcschoolsportsFALL & WINTER 202526 VACANTSCHOOLHOSTED CHAMPIONSHIPS

BCSS STAFF DIRECTORYELIGIBILITY & ADMINISTRATIVECOORDINATORPRABH JAUHALPhone: 604-477-1488 ext. 108Email: pjauhal@bcschoolsports.caGRAPHIC DESIGN & CONTENTCOORDINATORJOSEPHINE DELISAPhone: 604-477-1488 ext. 108Email: jdelisa@bcschoolsports.caGENERAL MANAGER, BCSS PROPERTIESDANIELLE STARKMANPhone: 604-477-1488 ext. 1000Email: dstarkman@bcschoolsports.caEXECUTIVE DIRECTORJORDAN ABNEYPhone: 604-477-1488 ext. 102Email: jabney@bcschoolsports.caASSISTANT DIRECTOR,SPORT & EVENTSHARP SOHIPhone: 604-477-1488 ext. 109Email: hsohi@bcschoolsports.caBC SCHOOL SPORTSMAIN LINEPhone: 604-477-1488ASSISTANT DIRECTOR,SPORT & EVENTSSHANNON KLASSENPhone: 604-477-1488 ext. 103Email: sklassen@bcschoolsports.caASSISTANT DIRECTOR,MEMBERSHIP SERVICES& OPERATIONSKAREN HUMPhone: 604-477-1488 ext. 101Email: khum@bcschoolsports.caSPORT ADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANTLETONYA KWONGPhone: 604-477-1488Email: marketing@bcschoolsports.caSPORT ADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANTSCOTT BOWERSPhone: 604-477-1488Email: admin@bcschoolsports.ca@BCSSTV www.bcschoolsports.cainfo@bcschoolsports.ca@bcschoolsports