Speed Skating Canada

Coaches Awards of Excellence

Who is eligible to receive this award

The Coaches Awards of Excellence are awarded to those who have made contributions to the sport of speed skating in the role of a coach. The award is not given based on the achievement of athletes, but on the demonstrated ability to assist in the development of athletes and the sport, including grassroots to high performance coaches. Any SSC volunteer who has demonstrated meaningful involvement with a club, regional, branch, or national association as a coach as evidenced by the following:

·  Present a positive public image of coaching and the role of the coach

·  Full certification at Level 1

Who can nominate candidates for this award

Clubs and branches are encouraged to submit nominations annually for the Coaches Awards of Excellence. The achievements of the coach shall be identified on the forms as provided by SSC.

How is the winner(s) of this award chosen

The coaching development committee of SSC will select up to three (3) winners of the award.

When is the award presented

The award will be presented at the SSC annual general meeting.

Winners

2006 Annie Sarrat, Quebec

Blaine Hill, Alberta

Ernie Overland, Ontario

2007 John Maurice, Nunavut

Jack Walters, Alberta

Tom and Penny Elliott, Yukon

2008 Paula McConvey, Ontario

Bette Roberts, B.C.

Derrick Macleod, N.B.

2009 Stan Barnett, N.B.

Karen MacLaren, B.C.

Keith Gordon, B.C.


2010 David Gilday, Northwest Territories

Peter Steele, N.B.

Frédéric Blackburn, Quebec

2011 Phil Byrne, P.E.I.

Bill Gendron, Manitoba

Rachael Quinn, N.B.

2012 George Donatelli, B.C.

Sabrina Lapointe, Quebec


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Coaches Awards of Excellence

Nomination Form

Part A

Nominee

Name:
Address:
City: / Province: / Postal code:
E-mail: / Telephone:
Place of birth: / Date of birth:

Nominator

Name:
Address:
City: / Province: / Postal code:
E-mail: / Telephone:
Date of nomination / Signature of branch representative


Part B

Participation as a Coach

Please list details of the nominee’s career as a coach in speed skating including all coaching positions held.


Part C

If the nominee has contributed to speed skating in ways other than that of a coach, please provide details here.

Before e-mailing this application to the Speed Skating Canada office, please be sure all applicable parts have been completed. Please send completed form to Speed Skating Canada no later than Friday, May 3, 2013. Nominations will not be accepted after this date. The winner(s) of the award will be announced at the SSC annual general meeting.