Annual Congress

About the Annual Congress

About the Annual Congress and Annual General Meeting

The Annual Congress is held over a weekend in the month of June, and provides BC Hockey members the opportunity to get together to celebrate minor hockey, attend seminars as well as attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the Saturday afternoon. The AGM of BC Hockey is, as the name suggests, the main annual meeting of the members of BC Hockey.

Our Congress Weekend Goals

This gathering is all about creating a great business, interactive and social environment for BC Hockey members. We gather to learn, take care of Society business, and have some fun. Among our goals:

Review the completed season
Discuss and establish direction regarding our rules, regulations, bylaws, policies and budget for the coming seasons
Elect Directors for the BC Hockey Board of Directors
Celebrate achievements, champions, and volunteers, including those being awarded for outstanding service
Provide engaging opportunities for education and training on key areas of focus for the coming season
Take pride in our accomplishments and enjoy each other's company

We are all invested in BC Hockey as a dynamic organization, melding together Hockey Canada direction with BC Hockey Branch initiatives and with the work of every member association.

It is a weekend to live our values: Fun. Integrity. Teamwork. Excellence.

What To Expect

Not sure what to expect at the BC Hockey Annual Congress? Check out this video below for some highlights from the 2022 Congress:

Schedule of Events

Friday, June 7, 2024

Delegate Voting/Registration	Foyer	2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tradeshow	Upper and Lower Foyer	2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Welcome and Introductions	Salon B/C	6:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Keynote Address: Mike Gillis	Salon B/C	6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Hot Stove Panel: Mike Gillis, Pat McLaughlin, Stephanie White	Salon B/C	7:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Social - Reception	Salon D and West Lawn	8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Breakfast	Foyer	7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delegate Voting/Registration	Foyer	7:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Tradeshow	Foyer	7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Workshops/Seminars	Salon A, B, C & D	8:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Buffet Lunch	East Ballroom	11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Annual General Meeting	East Ballroom	12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pre-Gala Social	East Ballroom	5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Awards Gala	East Ballroom	6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Presentations and Workshops

Room	8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Salon A/B/C	Hockey Canada and BC Hockey - Looking Forward Presentation	Participant Experience, Growth and Retention Workshop

*Suggested attendees for the presentations and workshops are association board members and administrators

The Hockey Canada and BC Hockey - Looking Forward presentation will be led by Hockey Canada COO Pat McLaughlin and BC Hockey CEO Cameron Hope.

The Participant Experience, Growth and Retention workshop will be hosted by Hockey Canada VP of Growth and Retention Scott Furman, in a collaborative discussion regarding the results and feedback from participants and associations. Click HERE to read Scott's bio.