BC HOCKEY'S NATIONAL COACHES WEEK CONTEST

For Immediate Release

August 13, 2024

Saanichton, B.C. - It’s nearly that time again to celebrate all the outstanding coaches within BC Hockey. This year, National Coaches Week falls from September 16-22, 2024. We would like to give you a chance to have one of your coaches celebrated by BC Hockey. 

Is there a coach from your organization that has positively impacted players’ lives and development in a notable way? If so, nominate them to be honoured during National Coaches Week by BC Hockey. As part of the nomination process, you will have to write a short paragraph on why the coach you are nominating has had such a positive impact on their team. Winning entries will be posted on social media during National Coaches Week. Winning coaches and their nominators will receive a BC Hockey Swag Bag shortly after National Coaches Week.

So take a few minutes to nominate a coach as a way to say thank you for all they have done. CLICK HERE to submit a nomination.

Here are some other ways you can get involved during National Coaches Week: 

• Explore the Participation Guide: The National Coaches Week Participation Guide contains everything you need to make National Coaches Week a success for your coach, team and association
• Enjoy FREE or discounted NCCP education: During National Coaches Week, coaches can diversify their coaching knowledge with free or discounted NCCP education. Connect with your local  P/TCR, or  National Sport Organization  to learn more about their National Coaches Week events, or  log into the Locker  to access the following eLearning modules for free: 

  • September 16: NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport 

  • September 17: NCCP Creating a Positive Sport Environment 

  • September 18: NCCP Sport Nutrition 

  • September 19: NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability

• Say #ThanksCoach on social media: Follow National Coaches Week across Facebook, X and Instagram using #CoachesWeek and #ThanksCoach 
• Join a community event: Organize a community event to say #ThanksCoach, or join one taking place in your area 

In addition to using the #ThanksCoach hashtag online during National Coaches Week, we encourage all athletes, participants, parents and friends to say 'Thanks, Coach!’ in real life too!

Visit the National Coaches Week Website to find out everything else you need to know.

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