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ISF – SHE RUNS 2022

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­­­She Runs – Active Girls’ Lead 2022 is Here!

Discover & Follow the Event

With delegations arriving throughout the day, the 2022 edition of the ISF event She Runs – Active Girls’ Lead has officially begun.

The largest international event promoting schoolgirls’ participation and leadership in and through sport will see participants engage in a variety of activities throughout this week, from the 12th – 17th September.

Discover what lies ahead for the participating delegations by visiting the official ISF webpage www.sheruns.eu

During this year’s She Runs, there will be livestreams and video content readily available throughout.

As well as our social media platforms, v

isit the newly created ISF TV platform where you will be able to find more video content throughout the event, and can also be accessed through the She Runs webpage.

She Runs 2022 Webpage­

Don’t forget to check out our social media platforms for more content throughout the event!­
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NWT Set to Return to School Sport Tournaments

School sports tournaments in the NWT set to return

by James McCarthyAugust 31, 2022

All hail the school year returning in Yellowknife.

And all hail the apparent return of scholastic athletics.

After more than two years of no school sports anywhere in the NWT, it appears that there will be a full calendar of events happening in 2022-23. It will begin with the Aurora Ford Outdoor Soccer Tournament in Hay River from Sept. 23 to 25. That’s the traditional start to the school sports season in the NWT, but it will be the first time since 2019 the tournament has been held, disrupted by the pandemic.

There is genuine excitement among those who are involved in scholastic athletics, such as Tobi Taylor-Dusome, who has looked after organizing and coaching at St. Pat’s High School for many years.

She said the fact that everything is a go for this school year is putting a lot of people in a good mood.

“The schedule is all set and all we can do is pray that it unfolds the way it’s done before,” she said. “Getting the kids out on the court, the field or the ice and having fun doing it — that’s the goal every time.”

All of the major events are where they’ve typically been on the calendar in past years: the NWT Cross-Country Championships in Fort Providence in early October, along with Junior and Senior Spike It! volleyball later in the month; the Scott McAdam NWT Badminton Championships in Hay River in early December; Junior and Senior Cager in February, Junior and Senior Super Soccer in April in Yellowknife and the NWT Track and Field Championships in early June.

The Wade Hamer Challenge Cup hockey games are back in their usual spot in November, along with the Lawrie Hobart Memorial Volleyball Tournament in early October, which leads into the Spike It! events.

Rob Hart, who helps out alongside Taylor-Dusome at St. Pat’s, said the kids at his school are chomping at the bit.

“There’s been a real lack of phys-ed and a lower level of activity at schools, but the student-athletes always seem to rise above it,” he said. “We don’t know what it will look like because it’s a new year and a lot of these kids haven’t played school sports in over two years.”

There is a genuine curiosity about what things will looks like, added Taylor-Dusome, because the world is operating under a new normal.

“We have lots of coaches to train and retrain,” she said. “There’s also a lot of students who have never seen what a pep rally looks like, the energy around the school when we’re getting ready to play. It’s almost like reinventing the wheel, in a way.”

Something else that’s changed is the NWT School Athletics Federation, in that it no longer exists. The federation was wound up earlier this spring and Hart explained why.

“We hadn’t really had an official meeting of the federation in many years and we hadn’t submitted any financial statements,” he said.”We talked to Sport North and they told us that we were being dissolved simply because we hadn’t done what we were supposed to be doing. There was no argument because they were right.”

Sport North did leave the door open for the federation to come back in the future, he added.

The organization of tournaments will remain the same, said Hart, with schools and regions looking after scheduling and registrations, based on where each event is.

“If it’s in Yellowknife, then the high schools will look after themselves and the elementary schools will do the same,” he said. “Same with the communities and regions — it’s all about making sure everyone is on the same page.”

ASAA School Classification for 2022/2023

ASAA School Classification for 2022/2023

September 7, 2022

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ASAA News and Information

ASAA Member Schools,

Please find attached the ASAA School Classifications for 2022/23. As per the new policy, we have used the average student population from the previous three years to determine classification for 2022/23.

Schools must still complete their September 30 count for 2022/23 and input that into SRS by October 10. Do not put your three-year average into SRS, please input your 2022/23 numbers as the ASAA needs those to determine classifications for 2023/24.

Membership Fees: ASAA will be billing all member schools based on the three-year average. Invoices will be sent to all member schools in September. Please do not write a cheque to the zone until the invoice from ASAA arrives.

Note: CSHSAA and Metro have a different model and will be invoiced directly by the ASAA.

 Member School Classification Guide

NBIAA/ASINB Job Posting – Apply NOW!!

JOB POSTING
Administrative Assistant

About the New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association (NBIAA)
The NBIAA is the governing body of high school sports, where we create, promote and facilitate positive sporting experiences in an educational environment in the province of New Brunswick. We are an association made up of 76 public and private member schools and offer 16 sporting activities to approximately 16,000 student-athletes. The NBIAA office is located in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Job Objective
The Administrative Assistant reports to the Executive Director and to the Executive Committee and is responsible for the coordination and management of a variety of administrative functions for the association.


Responsibilities
 Maintains the financial records of the Association, which includes all account debits and credits, financial budget and year-end review.
 Coordinate meeting logistics and keeps accurate minutes to be circulated to all members.
 Types, proofreads and translates correspondence, forms and other documents.
 Responds to incoming requests, inquiries and correspondence from our members in an appropriate and professional manner.
 Coordinate the purchasing and distribution of awards and publications.
 Ability to communicate effectively with the Executive Director and to keep them informed of information that impacts the association, its members and its programs.
 Assists in the maintenance of the Association’s website.
 Supports and assists the Executive Director in sports administration tasks and projects.
 Other administrative related duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications
 Graduate of a recognized Business / Office Administration Program or equivalent.
 Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in office administration.
 Excellent administrative, organizational and time management skills.
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills required in both English and French (Advanced +).
 Computer literacy and strong keyboarding skills.

Preferred Assets
 Technological competent in Microsoft Office, Sage Accounting Software and social media platforms.
 Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy.
 Ability to multitask and prioritize in an environment with multiple deadlines and concurrent activities.
 Must be able to take initiative and to complete projects with limited supervision.

This is a full-time position starting September 2022 with a work schedule of 40 hours per week and is located in Fredericton, NB. The starting salary range is between $40,000 to $45,000 based on qualifications and experience, with 6-8 weeks’ vacation, plus medical & dental benefits. NBIAA employees are not participants in the NB Government Pension System.

Qualified individuals must submit a concise cover letter and resume outlining salary expectations, employment experiences, educational qualifications and names of three work related references with telephone numbers to the NBIAA – ASINB Executive Director by email: nbiaa@gnb.ca as soon as possible. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

AFFICHAGE DE POSTE

Adjointe administrative ou adjoint administratif

À propos de l’Association sportive interscolaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (ASINB)
L’ASINB est l’organe directeur du sport dans les écoles secondaires, au sein duquel nous créons, encourageons et facilitons les expériences sportives positives dans un cadre éducatif au Nouveau-Brunswick. Nous sommes une association sportive composée de 75 écoles membres des secteurs publics et privés. Nous offrons à quelque 16 000 élèves-athlètes la possibilité de participer à 16 disciplines sportives. Le bureau de l’ASINB est situé à Fredericton, au Nouveau-Brunswick.

Objectif du poste
L’adjointe administrative ou l’adjoint administratif relève de la directrice générale et du comité exécutif. Elle ou il est responsable de la coordination et de la gestion de diverses fonctions administratives de l’Association.

Responsabilités
 Tenir les registres financiers de l’Association, ce qui inclut tous les débits et crédits de compte, le budget financier et l’examen de fin d’année.
 Coordonner la logistique des réunions et rédiger des comptes-rendus précis qui seront distribués à tous les membres.
 Taper, relire et traduire la correspondance, les formulaires et autres documents.
 Répondre aux demandes, aux requêtes et à la correspondance de nos membres de manière appropriée et professionnelle.
 Coordonner l’achat et la distribution des prix et des publications.
 Avoir la capacité de communiquer efficacement avec la directrice générale et à la tenir informée des renseignements qui ont une incidence sur l’Association, ainsi que les membres et les programmes de cette dernière.
 Contribuer à la mise à jour du site Web de l’Association.
 Soutenir et aider la directrice générale dans les tâches et projets liés à l’administration des sports.
 Effectuer d’autres tâches administratives connexes, selon les besoins.

Compétences de base
 Grade, diplôme ou expérience équivalente en administration des affaires ou de bureau;
 Minimum de deux (2) ans d’expérience en administration de bureau;
 Excellentes compétences en matière d’administration, d’organisation et de gestion du temps;
 Excellentes aptitudes à la communication orale et écrite requises en anglais et en français (niveau avancé +).
 Connaissance de l’informatique et solide maîtrise du clavier.

Atouts privilégiés
 Avoir les compétences technologiques dans l’utilisation de Microsoft Office, du logiciel de comptabilité Sage et des plateformes de médias sociaux.
 Avoir le souci du détail et travailler avec un haut degré de précision.
 Avoir la capacité d’effectuer plusieurs tâches en même temps et d’établir des priorités dans un contexte où les échéances sont multiples et les activités sont simultanées.
 Être capable de prendre des initiatives et de mener à bien des projets dans le cadre d’une supervision limitée.

Il s’agit d’un poste à temps plein qui commence en septembre 2022 avec un horaire de travail de 40 heures par semaine. Le titulaire du poste travaillera à Fredericton, au Nouveau-Brunswick. L’échelle salariale initiale se situe entre 40 000 $ et 45 000 $ selon les compétences et de l’expérience; six à huit semaines de vacances sont offertes, ainsi qu’un régime d’avantages sociaux pour les soins médicaux et dentaires. Les employés de l’ASINB ne participent pas au régime de retraite dans les services publics du Nouveau-Brunswick.

Les personnes qualifiées sont invitées à présenter une lettre d’accompagnement et un curriculum vitæ concis décrivant leurs attentes salariales, leur expérience professionnelle, leur formation ainsi que le nom et le numéro de téléphone de trois personnes pouvant fournir des références professionnelles. Prière d’envoyer le tout à la directrice générale de l’ASINB par courriel à nbiaa@gnb.ca dès que possible. Seules les personnes sélectionnées pour une entrevue seront contactées.

SHSAA Offers Officials Clinics (volleyball/football) and 1st Youth Officials Volleyball Clinics

UPCOMING OFFICIALS CLINICS

Interested in officiating High School Athletics?

There are a number of clinics being offered across the province for Football and Volleyball.  Click Here to find a clinic near you!

YOUTH OFFICIALS VOLLEYBALL CLINIC

September 8th
4:00 – 5:00pm (Zoom)

Who:
– Students in grades 9 – 12
– Students interested in officiating volleyball
– High School Teams looking to gain rule knowledge

Click Here to Register!

BCSS 2022 AWARD RECIPIENTS

BC School Sports Honour Award

The Honour Award is the highest form of distinction BCSS can bestow upon an individual. The award is presented to a teacher or administrator who has demonstrated prolonged and distinguished service to school sport, at a school level and to BCSS in serving on the Board or one of its committees. The award consists of a large framed certificate with the recipient’s name as well as a special Honour Award Pin. The recipient also receives a Gold Card which entitles him/her together with a guest to attend any BCSS Provincial Championship.  The recipient’s name is engraved on a permanent plaque which is displayed in the BCSS office. 

Eligibility Criteria

Nominees

  • Must have been involved as a coach/sponsor at the school level;
  • Must have served administratively on at least two of the following: Executive of a Local Association, Executive of Zone or member of a BCSS Committee; or Board of Directors
  • Must be, or have been, a teacher or administrator;
  • Must not currently be a member of the BCSS Board of Directors.

Nomination Procedure

2021-2022 Winner

 Kerry Taylor 

BC School Sports Outstanding School Award

Purpose

To recognize a school whose special commitment to improving the lives of its students and staff through athletics, leadership and public service has contributed significantly to the welfare of school athletics in its local community and to BCSS.

Form

The perpetual award is a large plaque, on display in the BCSS office.  The winning schools are presented with a gold and royal blue Outstanding School Award banner.

Eligibility Criteria

Nominees must be a BC SCHOOL SPORTS Member School in good standing.  Additional criteria to be used in evaluating nominated schools:

  • Extent of extracurricular program;
  • Staff involvement in coaching and sport administration;
  • Participation in various BCSS programs;
  • Awards earned, i.e. sportsmanship, individual or team excellence;
  • Public service projects;
  • Work done with special populations;
  • Fundraising projects;
  • Athletic program’s contribution to the school community;
  • Special characteristics/activities unique to the school.

Nomination Procedure

Any staff member in a school may initiate a nomination on behalf of a school.  The person(s) nominating must complete the above nomination form and may submit supporting letters  stating why the school should be selected (i.e. a maximum of a three page letter).  This letter should address the applicable areas as well as any additional information which would be relevant to the BCSS Scholarship and Awards Committee in its deliberations.  In addition there should be a letter from the school administrator explaining the place of extracurricular sport and physical activity programs in the school. 

2021-2022 Winner

GW Graham 

Merritt Secondary

BC School Sports Provincial Coach of the Year Award

Purpose

The Coach of the Year Award is to recognize the outstanding achievements of a Coach. The recipient of this award guides thier athletes to success in sport through their philosophy of fair play and sportsmanship. This Coach leads by example and consistently demonstrates a dedication to lifelong learning and continous improvement.

Form

The award consists of a shared perpetual plaque with the honorees’ names and schools engraved, and which is displayed in the BC SCHOOL SPORTS office.  In addition, both coaches will each receive a replica sized plaque. 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must have been actively involved in coaching high school athletics for a minimum of ten years.
  • Consistently promotes the philosophy of fair play and sportsmanship.
  • Must be, or have been, a teacher or school administrator.
  • Must not currently be a member of the BCSS Board of Directors.

Nomination Procedure

Any staff member in a Member School may initiate an nomination on behalf of a school coach.

The person submitting the nomination should complete the nomination form and include any support materials and testimonials as to why the individual should be considered and selected.

2021-2022 Winners

Byron Jack

Ken Lowe

Mary Bartucci

Sharon Shaigec

BC School Sports Merit Award

The Merit Award is presented to individuals recognizing their outstanding service to a local association or a BCSS Sport in recognition of a long-standing service as a coach, supporter, administrator, or official at the school level. The award consists of a plaque engraved with the recipient’s name. 

Eligibility Criteria

Nominees

  • Must have been involved as a coach/sponsor, administrator or official at the school level.
  • Must have served administratively on at least one of the following:  Executive of a Local Association; Member of a BCSS Committee; member of the BCSS Board of Directors.
  • Must not currently be a member of the BCSS Board of Directors.
2021-2022 Recipients

Alanna Martin

Doug Meraw

Sharon Carter

Todd Clarke

BCSS – 2022 Zone Scholarship Recipients

BC School Sports is happy to announce the Zone Scholarship to student-athletes with plans to attend Accredited Post-Secondary Institution. Recipients exemplify exceptional athletic ability, academic prowess, and have demonstrated outstanding service and leadership in school and/or community.

Two (2) $750 scholarships will be awarded for each BCSS Athletic Zone, one male and one female. 

BC School Sports congratulates the 16 Zone scholarship recipients. We wish them the best of luck in their post-secondary endeavors

PDF iconZone Scholarship Winner Bios.pdf

BCSS Zone Scholarship Winners 2021-2022
Eastern ValleyAtkinson Kuo Walnut Grove Secondary
Eastern ValleyTaelor Coxford Langley Christian School
Fraser NorthKaran AujlaBurnaby South Secondary
Fraser NorthKaitlyn HeslopBurnaby Central Secondary
KootenayElias HibbersonNakusp Secondary
KootenayAlisia DvorakFernie Secondary
North CentralChris ZimmermanDuchess Park Secondary
North CentralBrooklyn BrownNorth Peace Secondary
North WestNot Awarded 
South FraserElliot LovelessSouth Delta Secondary
South FraserTaylor KatsubeSouth Delta Secondary
Thompson-OkanaganRoan ReidVernon Secondary
Thompson-OkanaganAmy BerekoffSummerland Secondary
Vancouver IslandKye Kotapski-TingaMark R. Isfeld Secondary
Vancouver IslandLauren RoworthLambrick Park Secondary
Vancouver Sea to SkyCole AndersonArgyle Secondary
Vancouver Sea to SkyJordan MansfieldKitsilano Secondary

2022 -23 Scholarship Information and application will be available in January 2023

BCSS – The Bert & Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarship

The Bert & Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarship fund is provided by Bert & Greta Quartermaine, and is dedicated to assisting worthy BC School Sports student-athletes competing in badminton at the high school level in their desire to attend an accredited Canadian post-secondary school.

The Bert & Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarship rewards excellence in both scholastic and athletic pursuits.  The successful applicants will be student-athletes who have balanced their achievements as badminton athletes with significant success as leaders and contributors to their community.

 6 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the most worthy candidates (a minimum of two males and two females)

B&G Quartermine Scholarship Winner Bios.pdf

PDF iconB&G Quartermine Scholarship Winner Bios.pdf

Bert & Greta Quartermaine Scholarship Winners 2021-2022
Eason ChouSteveston-London Secondary
Parker HagaEric Hamber Secondary
Jacqueline FeiCrofton House School
Dayton SeVancouver College
Vicky WeiSemiahmoo Secondary
Thea WellsSouth Kamloops Secondary

Sports: Badminton
Sports Accolades: MVP Bantam Badminton, 2019 BCSS Badminton Provincial Championships runner-up, R.S.S.A.A Badminton 2018 Boys Doubles runner-up
Academic Accolades: N/A
Eason’s perseverance and determination have never failed him. Even in moments of weakness, he always manages to push through and be the best player that he can be. Eason is an integral part of his school’s badminton team and has experience competing at the provincial level. He thrives both academically and athletically as a straight A student and MVP of the Bantam Badminton team. Off the court, Eason remains a great team-player by helping to coach his less-experienced teammates in his spare time. Outside of badminton, he gives back to the community by sharing his passion for the environment as President of his school’s Eco Club as well as performing at various concerts as part of the senior band.

Sports: Badminton
Sports Accolades: Commissioner’s 16 All-Star Award (school badminton), Jack C. Allen Award (club badminton)
Academic Accolades: Honour Roll
Parker has placed a heavy emphasis on helping others, through her phenomenal leadership skills in sports and community involvement. As a season starter, Parker has helped lead her team to two city
championships and to the BCSS Badminton Provincials. Her stellar athleticism has led to her receiving the Commissioner’s 16 All-Star Award and the Jack C. Allen Award. To Parker, sports is more than just about winning; it’s about having a strong sense of accomplishment and building community. Both in and out of badminton, she always thrives to leave a positive impression as co-founder and executive member of the Best Buddies club at Eric Hamber and coach for the Junior Bantam Badminton team. Parker will be starting her post-secondary journey at UBC in the Sciences Po Dual Degree program, where she hopes to continue creating an inclusive and safe community for all.

Sports: Basketball, Badminton
Sports Accolades: Best of British Columbia Athlete of the Year, BC Sportsmanship Award
Academic Accolades: First Class Honours with Distinction
Jacqueline is a highly talented athlete and curious scholar who isn’t afraid to step out of her comfort zone and take on new opportunities. At the age of seven, she began competing at a provincial level for
badminton and won her first provincial championship (U12) at nine. Throughout the years, she has won many awards, including the B.C. Sportsmanship Award and the Best of B.C. Athlete of the Year Award.
Jacqueline is a 2x Gold Medalist and qualified for the U19 Junior National Team. Outside of sports, she is just as impressive. To explore her interests in science and business, she worked as a Research Assistant at the Vancouver General Hospital and as a Marketing Coordinator for the startup Ebb&Flo. Continuing her roots in badminton, she has also stepped up to be an assistant coach for the Senior Varsity Badminton team.

Sports: Volleyball, Badminton, Track & Field
Sports Accolades: 2022 BC Junior ‘A’ Badminton U19 XD 2nd Place; U19 BD 3rd Place, 2019 BC Junior ‘A’ Badminton U17 XD 3rd Place; U17 BD 3rd Place, UBC Clearone Badmintology 2019 U19 1st Place, U19 BD 1st Place
Academic Accolades: President’s Honour Society Recipient
Whether it be on or off the court, Dayton always drives towards excellence. Throughout his sports journey, he has competed on a provincial level, in national Elite, and in recreational open tournaments.
Even while busy being a student-athlete, he has managed to achieve exemplary grades all throughout high school. His dedication to the badminton community goes beyond being a player, as he also teaches
young athletes basic badminton skills, volunteers as a coach for spring/summer camps, and is a board member on the Lower Mainland Badminton Association. Within his school community, Dayton has a
strong sense of responsibility as a three-year peer tutor and a mentor or the Peer Mentors program. In the future, he plans to return and continue supporting younger athletes in his spare time.

Sports: Volleyball, Badminton
Sports Accolades: Senior Badminton “Best Attitude,” Senior Girls Volleyball Tournament Player of the Game
Academic Accolades: International Baccalaureate Program
Surrounded by a multitude of tight-knit communities and teams, Vicky expresses a never-ending enthusiasm and commitment towards helping others. She has seen much success as a student-athlete on the senior badminton team and has been awarded multiple times for her helpful and energetic attitude during games. As an experienced athlete, Vicky also acts as the team manager and student coach for the junior badminton team. Despite the challenges that COVID-19 presented, she saw it as a chance to further her involvement in the community by volunteering at Vancouver Kindness Movement and Community in YOUth to co-lead the Challenges of COVID-19 Pillar. As much as she loves to help others, Vicky is also passionate about ecoservice and is the Co-Founder of the Pollinator Pals Initiative, which is dedicated to slowing the native bee population decline.

Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton
Sports Accolades: 3x All-Star, Fulton Cup scholarship
Academic Accolades: Academic Distinction
Thea is a natural leader who has been recognized for her dedication to sports and within the community. She is a 3x All-Star and recipient of the Randy Lindros Award for Commitment, Dedication, and Quiet
Leadership. She is also a part of various community initiatives that build on inclusivity and sustainability, including being a member of the Stronger BC Youth Council, District Student Gender Sexuality Alliance,
and District Student Advisory Council. Through these initiatives, Thea acts as the student voice to bring forth the challenges faced by marginalized communities to bring about change.

Congratulations to all of our winners. Thank you for your contributions to high school sports.

2022 -23 Scholarship Information and application will be available in January 2023

BCSS Dave Gifford Memorial Scholarship

BCSS Dave Gifford Memorial Scholarship

Dave Gifford was a BCSS Director from 1988-90, and received the BCSS Honour Award in 1992. He was a teacher and Administrator in Vancouver, and died in 1992. In his honour, this scholarship is for one male and one female student who truly excels as a student-athlete.

Dave Gifford Memorial Scholarship (2 x $1500) will be awarded to the top male and female student-athlete in the Province.

Applicants must have completed in at least 2 BCSS approved sports during their grade 12 year.

Dave Gifford Scholarship Winners 2021-2022
Owen LuchiesSt. Andrews Regional High School
Christina Peet WilliamsChilliwack Secondary

Owen Luchies – St. Andres Regional School

Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Track & Field, Soccer
Sports Accolades: Grade 8 Basketball MVP, Grade 10 Top Junior Basketball Scorer, Grade 10 Vancouver Island Basketball MVP, Grade 12 Vancouver Island All-City 1st Team Basketball, Grade 12 Top Basketball
Scorer, Grade 12 Vancouver Island All-Star 1st Team Basketball, Grade 12 Vancouver Island All-Star 1st Team Volleyball
Academic Accolades: Straight A’s
Owen has positioned himself as a hard-working leader on his high school sports teams, putting everything he has into his team both on-and-off the field and court. He regularly volunteers as a mentor for baseball players in his community, as he plays for the Victoria Eagles in the BC Premier Baseball League and with the Victoria Harbourcats club. As captain of the basketball team and assistant captain of the volleyball team, Owen has developed a camaraderie that spans both age and athletic ability. He chooses to always behave as a role model, using both wins and losses as motivation to further his own and his team’s performance and bond. A prime example of Owen’s drive and tenacity is his soccer season: he started as a bench player, and though they lost the Island Championship, ultimately performed as a starting striker to bring home the Provincial Championship.

Christina Peet Williams – Chilliwack Secondary

Sports: Cross Country, Track & Field, Soccer
Sports Accolades: Female Athlete of the Year, Big Block Sports Award, Female Cross Country Runner of the Year, 5 Provincial Championship Medals, 2 National Championship Medals, Track & Field Championship Aggregate Winner
Academic Accolades: Grade 11 “A” Honour Roll, Grade 12 “A” Honour Roll
Christina is highly motivated and tenacious in all aspects of her life. She is an accomplished athlete, holding multiple provincial and national championship medals and the role of cross country team captain. Not only does she excel in athletics, but also in academics and community support. She volunteers regularly at her local food bank and soup kitchen, lends a hand to a non-profit thrift store, and participates in slough restoration and garbage pickup. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Christina has stepped up in her home life, taking care of domestic responsibilities, and maintaining her punctuality thanks to her trusty bicycle. Christina looks forward to moving out for university to continue
her independence.

Congratulations to the Scholarship recipients.
We wish them the best of luck in their future academic and athletic endeavors, and thank them for their contributions to high school sports.

2022 -23 Scholarship Information and application will be available in January 2023

BCSS Announces BC Dairy Association Scholarship Recipients

BC School Sports is happy to announce the BC Dairy Association Scholarship for student-athletes who plan to attend accredited postsecondary institutions. Recipients have exemplified school spirit, practice a healthy lifestyle, and engage with their community.

BC Dairy Association Scholarship Winners 2021-2022
Maya DaweLangley Fundamental Secondary
Lucas WoeldersLangley Christian
Kate BrooksClaremont Secondary
William McGauchieNorKam Secondary

Maya Dawe – Langley Fundamental Secondary

Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Cross Country, Track & Field, Soccer
Sports Accolades: Female Athlete of the Year, Volleyball Fraser Valley Finals All-Star, Team BC U15 and U16, School Volleyball Team MVP
Academic Accolades: LFMSS Top Student Award for Geography 12, Service Above Self Student Youth in Leadership Accreditation Maya is the definition of a model student-athlete, demonstrating athletic leadership in volleyball and basketball, while maintaining a strong academic standing all throughout high school. Both in and out
of school, she is heavily involved in various communities. She has received the Female Athlete of the Year Award 4 years in a row, been deemed as MVP of her school volleyball and basketball team, All-star at the Fraser Valley Volleyball Finals, and offered a position on Team BC U15 and U16 for volleyball. Maya also dedicates a lot of her time to coaching the junior girls and boys volleyball team and West Coast Volleyball Club, volunteering as a referee, helping students thrive through tutoring, and even created a collaborative poetry-sharing platform.

Lucas Woelders – Langley Christian

Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Track & Field
Sports Accolades: 5x All-Star recipient, Top 5 Volleyball Male student athletes in the province
Academic Accolades: “A” Honour Roll
Lucas is an all-star in sports and the community. Not only is he a 5x All-Star recipient for basketball and volleyball and recognized as one of the top . Volleyball Male student-athletes in the province by USport Volleyball, but he’s also an active member of the community. He is Captain of the senior volleyball team, volunteers as a referee and events coordinator for Volleyball BC events and is a coach/mentor for grassroots programming and Fraser Valley Volleyball Club. His leadership extends beyond athletics as he is part of his school coffee shop leadership team and is a grade 3 Sunday school teacher. Lucas plans to continue his athletic journey in post-secondary as a member of the UBC Okanagan Men’s Volleyball team

Kate Brooks – Claremont Secondary

Sports: Basketball, Aquatics, Cross Country, Badminton, Track & Field
Sports Accolades: Senior Girls Island Basketball Championship All-Star, Top 8 finish at Senior Girls Provincial Basketball Championship, Island Cross Country Championship competitor, provincial swim relay competitor
Academic Accolades: Principal’s List
Kate is a prime example of an all-around student-athlete who excels both on and off the court. She was recognized as All-Star and top 8 finish at the senior girls basketball championship, all while maintaining
a 4.0 GPA throughout high school. She demonstrates strong leadership skills as the Co-Captain of her school’s senior girls basketball team and Captain of the cross country team. Kate is also an active
member of the community, volunteering her time at Keep Girls in Sport, as an assistant coach for the Warriors Basketball Club, and an executive on the grad committee.

William McGauchie -NorKam Secondary

Sports: Basketball, Volleyball
Sports Accolades: Most Inspiring Player, Fulton Cup MVP, CougarClassic Winner
Academic Accolades: Honour Roll, Principal’s List
William is a versatile multi-sport athlete, balancing multiple sports throughout high school, while keeping up his academics and finding time to give back to his community. He was given the title of Most
Inspiring Player and demonstrates this by being Captain of the basketball team and assistant coach for grade 10 basketball. Within the community, he volunteers as a coach for the Sun Peaks Ski Club, is an
active member of the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance, volunteers for the Kamloops Food Bank, and does fundraising for children in Haiti through the Hike program. William will be furthering his education in the field of kinesiology and sport science.

We wish them the best of luck in their future academic and athletic endeavors.