Female Athlete Director Nomination:

NOMINEE: Jessica Smith

NOMINATOR: Helen Crofts

SECONDER: Ryan Brockerville

Biography - Qualifications for the position - Key issues the nominee feels the association faces.

Athlete - Simon Fraser University Multiple NAIA All-American -16-Time NAIA Individual Track & Field Champion (800m, 1000m, 1500m, 4x800m, Distance Medley Relay) - Simon Fraser University School Record Holder (800m)

BC Provincial Team Member -BC Summer Games Team 2004 -Canada Summer Games Team 2009 -BC Juvenile Track & Field Team: 2005, 2006 -BC Junior Track & Field Team: 2007, 2008 -BC Senior Track & Field Team: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 -BC Cross-Country Team: 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012 -2012 & 2015 Canadian National Championships Bronze Medalist

Canadian National Team Member (800m) -2007 Pan American Junior Championships: 2nd -2008 World Junior Championships Member -2010 NACAC U23 Championships: 1st -2012 London Olympic Games Semi-Finalist -2013 FISU Summer Universiade – Finalist -2013 Jeux de la Francophonie – Finalist -2014 Commonwealth Games Semi-Finalist -2015 Pan Am Games – Finalist

Coach -Run Jump Throw Certification -Sport Coach and Club Coach Course completed -Jerome Outreach Society Coach 2012-Present -Volunteer Coach with Special Olympics Track & Field Program and Club Fit Program

As an athlete who has competed in all levels of track and field starting at a young age and gradually gaining the skills, experiences, and opportunities to become a high performance athlete, I would like to be a voice and representative for all athletes of all ages for British Columbia Track & Field. I have represented BC at many National Championships over the years including the Legion Championships, BC Summer Games, and both Junior and Senior Canadian Championships, represented a Canadian University by competing for Simon Fraser University for four years, and also had many incredible opportunities to represent Canada on the international stage as a junior and senior level athlete including the Olympic Games. Over the years, these experiences have given me great insight into the process of becoming a successful athlete and I am continuously learning new skills to elevate my ability and reach my full potential. Even though athletes focus on the challenges that lay before them on the road, course, track, or field there are also challenges that lie behind the scenes of competition. After being the BC Athletics Athlete Representative for the past 2 years, the contributions that I have made to discussions have been valuable and constructive. An athlete's perspective is crucial to assisting the Board of Directors overcome challenges during planning and preparation for events, team selection, and athlete support. I would like to continue to be a representative for all athletes and I look forward to helping create positive changes that can make a difference within our provincial sport organization. Thank you for your consideration and taking the time to vote!