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👀 An INNOVATOR throwback! Remember to nominate

👀 An INNOVATOR throwback! Remember to nominate by April 30!
🔬 For our Speed Skating BC INNOVATOR Award in 2024, The @kamloopslongblades were awarded the club INNOVATOR Award for their SWIFT (Speed Skating with International Friends Together) program. The program brings together new Canadians to the rink and teach them how to speed skate. In doing so, the club creates opportunities for kids and their families to make new friends and become part of the community through sport.

Desiree Lillico from the @@fsj_elks_speedskating was recognized for her time and dedication to skaters of all ages, but in particular young club skaters. Desiree's creation of a winter wonderland, theme animals, and stickers/colouring was a hit among the participants at BC Long Track and FUNale!

🗳️ Ready to nominate our 2025 Innovators? ⏩ https://mailchi.mp/bcspeedskating/agm2025-17563667

📢 Call for Nominations! Speed Skating BC is see

📢 Call for Nominations! Speed Skating BC is seeking dedicated, skilled, and community-minded individuals to join its Board of Directors. We are looking for passionate members with a range of experiences and perspectives to help guide the organization in fulfilling its mission: to be the Innovator, the Builder and the Champion for everyone in the sport of speed skating, on and off the ice.

🔗 https://speedskatingbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SSBC-Nominations-2025.pdf

🎉 Ready to recharge, connect, and level up your

🎉 Ready to recharge, connect, and level up your coaching game? 🌲 Join us for the Annual Coaches Retreat, a weekend packed with learning, inspiration, and FUN!

📅 May 2-3, 2025
📍 Sun Peaks
🎟️ Spots are limited - don’t miss out! https://speedskatingbc.ca/event/?id=3635
📋 Coaches receive 3 professional development points for participation

The 🧊 ice has melted and it's time to hit the 📚 books, join us in our 📋 FUNdamentals Coach, FUNdamentals Leader, and Intro to Comp courses this spring! Toy not included.

🔗 Register now! https://speedskatingbc.ca/coaching-courses-spring-2025/

We are deeply saddened by the loss of a cherished

We are deeply saddened by the loss of a cherished member of our speed skating family, Ariadne Hiller.

Ariadne’s journey with speed skating began in 1988 while she was working in Peru. Watching the Olympics on TV, she caught a glimpse of speed skating and knew at that moment that it was a sport she wanted her future children to pursue. That dream became reality in 2001 when her children Lucas, Carolina, and Nicolas joined PG Blizzard Speed Skating Club. From that point on, Ariadne became a passionate and tireless volunteer, dedicating herself to the sport and the community she loved.

She was truly a pillar of the Prince George Blizzards, giving years of service until 2015, when she took on the role of meet coordinator for the Canada Winter Games hosted in Prince George. Ariadne often referred to herself as a “professional volunteer” - always stepping up and offering her time to whatever activity her children were involved in, with a commitment that uplifted the entire community.

Her enthusiasm, generosity, and unwavering dedication left a lasting impact on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She will be deeply missed.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/prince-george-bc/ariadne-holness-de-hiller-12327309

👀 A throwback to our Speed Skating BC 🏆 2024

👀 A throwback to our Speed Skating BC 🏆 2024 CHAMPION Award, presented to @fsj_elks_speedskating for their successful speed skating celebration as "Speed Skating Week" and volunteer appreciation. The individual CHAMPION Award was also presented to Raistlin van Spronsen of Dawson Creek Speed Skating Club for his infectious enthusiasm, club promotion, and passionate coaching!

🗳️ Ready to nominate our 2025 Champions? ⏩ https://mailchi.mp/bcspeedskating/agm2025-17563667

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia

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724 – 8623 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6P 5A2

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