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The sanction process is a guarantee between the organizer(s) and Speed Skating BC that the event will operate according to Speed Skating Canada and/or Speed Skating BC procedures.
Meets can be sanctioned under a SSBC Sanction and an SSC Sanction:
- SSBC Sanctions can be requested through IceReg. More information is available in the sanction overview document. Sanctions must be requested at least two weeks before the event date to guarantee the sanction can be processed.
- Information regarding SSC Sanctions can be found on the SSC website.
This guide is intended to assist Local Organizing Committees in conducting provincial competitions. The information can also be used to assist committees in preparation for local or regional competitions.
● Meet Coordinator Reporting Form (online form)
● Chief Referee’s Reporting Form (online form)
The BC Winter Games (BCWG) are an important developmental event for athletes across the province. The BCWG are a mulit-sport event overseen by the BC Games Society and are held February of every other year (even years). Athletes represent their Zone at the Games.
The 2024 BCWG will be hosted by Lhtako-Quesnel, February 22-25, 2024. Athletes travel to the Games on February 21st and return on February 25th. The speed skating event will take place in Prince George. More information can be found in the Technical Package.
SSBC has partnered with the BC Games Society to offer an opportunity for young adults to officiate at the Games. The Young Officials Program is open to those aged 14-17. Applications for the program are due December 10, 2023.
Zone 1 Qualification Format TBC
Zone 1 Rep: TBC
Zone 2 Rep: Nancy Goplen
Zone 3 Rep: Tara Calder
Zone 4 Reps: Yanshen Xu and Nick Toth
Zone 5 Reps: Grace Cheng and Amanda Wong
Zone 6 Rep: Brenda Hennigar
Zone 7 Rep: Jessica Seely
Zone 8 Rep: Raistlin van Spronsen
Questions should be directed to bcwg@nullspeedskatingbc.ca.
Clubs and local organizing committees are encouraged to host FUNale competitions to celebrate our sport at the local and regional level. Full details are available in the "FUNale Enrollment Form", which allows a FUNale to be enrolled with SSBC to receive swag items for participants.
The 2023 Canada Winter Games will take place in Prince Edward Island. Sport-specific information is available on the Canada Games website.
BC Speed Skating will be preparing skaters for the 2023 Canada Winter Games via our Push to PEI program.
The TEAM BC Selection Trials (short track and long track) will take place in December 2022. Details can be found in the TEAM BC 2023 Selection Bulletin (updated November 2022).
Questions and bye requests should be directed to teambccwg@nullspeedskatingbc.ca.
Speed Skating BC names skaters to Team BC for the Canadian Youth Championships each season.
Team BC x Canadian Youth Championships Selection Bulletin (Aug 2024)
Students can earn credits towards graduation through the External Credentials Program - Athletes. Please visit External Sport Credentials Program for more details or contact jodi.roberts@nullspeedskatingbc.ca for more information.
