PROVINCIAL COACHES' REPRESENTATIVE
2025-2026 Coaches' Rep
Ian Williams,
Prince George Pisces
How long have you been involved in BCSSA?
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Swam as a pup in 1997 and have only missed three provincials since then.
Which Club and Region are you affiliated with?
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Prince George Pisces in the Cariboo
Which Aquatic disciplines have you participated in?
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Speed swimming.
Do you volunteer with any other organizations/ sports outside of BCSSA?
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Not currently
Goals in the role of Coaches Rep
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Be a resource for Coaches and connect with them both during the off-season and competitive season
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Bridge the gap between Coaches and the Board by bringing forward ideas, concerns, or inquiries, ensuring perspectives are represented at board meetings
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Follow through on ideas for developing coaches and building resources
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Be an approachable presence on deck at Provincials
The Provincial Coaches' Representative is elected at the Provincial Coaches' Meeting at the annual Provincial Championships. Beginning in 2025, we are implementing a new process that will allow more time for Nominee Coaches to introduce themselves and their goals for the upcoming year.
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Nominations will be accepted up until 4 weeks (July 11, 2025) prior to Swimming Regional Championships. Nominees will be contacted to see if they are interested in allowing their name to stand for election.
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Nominee Goals and Biographies will be gathered and posted on this site 1 week (July 25, 2025) prior to Swimming Regional Championships.
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A short question period and elections will take place at the Provincial Coaches' Meeting (August 14, 2025). There will be one vote per Club (Voting Coach will register at the door of the meeting room).
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Please review the Provincial Coaches' Representative Job Description for a full list of duties and expectations.
NOMINATION PROCESS
Coaches may nominate themselves or another Coach. Please email office@bcsummerswimming.com with the following information about the Nominee:
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Coach Name:
Coach Email:
Name of Club:
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All Nominees will be contacted to see if they are interested in allowing their name to stand for election prior to being publicized.
Please feel free to reach out to office@bcsummerswimming.com with any questions.
FAQ
Is this a Paid position?​
No, all BCSSA Board Positions are volunteer positions.
How long is this term?​
The term of the Coaches' Rep is one year.
Does each Sport have their own Provincial Coaches' Representative?​
No, there is one Provincial Coaches' Representative and they represent Coaches of all 4 Sports.
How many meetings are there per year?
​The BCSSA Board of Directors meets in person at the Vancouver office 3 times per year. Other meetings are held throughout the year electronically. Committees set their own schedules according to the members' availability.