Conferences, Workshops & Clinics

As a benefit of membership, BCSSA offers multiple conferences, clinics and workshops each year. Some of them have a fee attached to them, but many of these are FREE. These events are aimed at helping our officials, volunteers, club leaders and coaches.

Keep up-to-date with BCSSA and our events by checking out our Calendar.

BCSSA Boot Camp for Club Executives

This course is developed for club Presidents and Executives of swim clubs associated with the BCSSA. The goal of the course (nicknamed "Board Boot Camp") is to assist club executives to develop skills and knowledge to more effectively lead and manage their club affairs.

Through the generous support of the Provincial Board or Directors, there is no costs to Regions or Club for the presentation, materials, or presenters to come and teach this course.

For the information memo on this course please Click Here.

Coaches Conferences

These conferences are aimed at coaches and each conference focuses on different topics. The conference is usually held in April each year right before the competitive season starts and usually lasts 2-3 days. For more information please visit the Coaches Conference webpage, which can be found in the "Coaches Area".

BCSSA Summit Conference

In partnership with Simon Fraser University, BCSSA held the first Summit Conference in April 2011. This conference brought together Swimmers, Officials, Coaches and Parents together for a truly BCSSA Weekend to kick-off the 2011 Season. SFU is currently working with BCSSA to develop the next summit conference, which will take place in April 2013. Check out Simon Fraser Aquatics for the most updated information.

Officials Clinics & Online Materials

Officials who have been involved in BCSSA for a while often hold officials training clinics to train new parents who would like the challenge of becoming an official. These clinics are organized at a local club level with some being organized by BCSSA, however to know when clinics are being held be sure to check out the BCSSA Calendar.

We also have a section of our website where officials can find the PowerPoint's that are used to teach clinics as well as the Officials Handbook. By taking the clinics, reading the Officials Handbook and knowing the Rulebook and parent is well on their way to becoming an experienced and knowledgeable official. Check out the Officials Area to find the PowerPoint and Handbooks.