ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019 BCSCHOOLSPORTS.CA TABLE OF CONTENTS THE ORGANIZATION 4 DIRECTORS AND STAFF 5 COMMISIONERS & COMMITTEES 6 FINANCIAL REPORT 7 STRATEGIC PLAN 9 A YEAR IN SPORTS 10 ATHLETE FEATURE 11 AWARD WINNERS 12 BCSS BY THE NUMBERS 14 SCHOLARSHIPS 15 PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONS 16 SPONSORS 17 PC: Vancouver Sports Photography, John Hayduk Photography & Fast Track Photography THE ORGANIZATION OUR HISTORY BC School Sports was originally organized in 1965 as the British Columbia Federation of School Athletic Associations (BCFSAA) by a group of interested teachers and administrators. A constitution was adopted in 1966. Operational support was received from the provincial government and the association opened an office in January, 1970. The name was changed to BC School Sports in 1980-81. Public and independent secondary schools from across the province are member schools of BC School Sports. The association is self-governed with member schools approving the operating competitive policies by which school sport is governed. BC School Sports also liaises with educational partners such as school districts, the Ministry of Education, the BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA), the BC School Superintendents Association (BCSSA), the BC Principals & Vice Principals Association (BCPVPA) and the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) BC School Sports has on average about 450 member schools each year throughout the province, with more than 90, 000 student-athletes participating in 67 provincial championships organized by 19 active sport commissions. OUR MISSION To foster the development of good character through positive and equitable school-based sports eperiences OUR MEMBERS Membership in BC School Sports is available to all public or independent schools with grades 8-12 from across the province of BC. The member schools make decisions regarding the competitive rules and regulations and operating policies of the organization each year at the Annual General Meeting. Every member school is encouraged to participate and have a voice in the decision making process. 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 4 DIRECTORS AND STAFF A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT The 2018 - 2019 year was full of accomplishments and successes both on and off the field of play. We celebrated all of our BCSS championships in great style with a very high standard of athletic prowess across our 19 sports. Congratulations and thanks to all our student-athletes, teachers, administrators, coaches and officials for a job well done. You are an inspiration to us all. This year also saw our staff and many BCSS members continue their work with respect to the new zones as they prepare for their implementation in the 2019 - 2020 school year. Districts and Local Athletic Associations have been busy creating committees and structures that will oversee the new zones and ensure that the pathways to BCSS Provincial Championships are clear, fair and follow the guidelines as provided by BCSS. Many thanks to those leaders who got involved to ensure this important planning happened. As I enter my final year as your President, I hope to continue the momentum we have created with our Strategic Plan that will continue to give BCSS direction for the next three to four years. Two very strong committees, competitive fairness and governance, were formed and are presently hard at work. We are grateful for the individuals who have volunteered to be part of the much needed change with BCSS. They have a critical task of directing BCSS in a positive direction with respect to governance and creating a level playing field for all our members. Education and school sports has changed a great deal since our creation, and we must continue to evolve with these changes. BCSS must become more inclusive and efficient in how it conducts business and provides leadership to our member schools. I would like to thank the office staff, board of directors, eligibility officers, and committee members for their work and contribution to BCSS. Mike Allina, BCSS President 2018 - 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mike Allina Tim Martens Brent Sweeney Rick Thiessen Sean Juteau Gerry Karvelis Rick Lopez PRESIDENT DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR OFFICE STAFF Jordan Abney Shannon Key Karen Hum Jeff Cheung Bob Jackson Geoff Davies EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF MEMBERSHIP MANAGER OF ELIGIBILITY ELIGIBILITY DIRECTOR SPORT SERVICES FINANCE & GRANTS OFFICER OFFICER COORDINATOR 5 | 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT COMMISSIONERS & COMMITTEES COMMISSIONERS FALL WINTER SPRING Jennifer Girard Aquatics Jennifer Farano Basketball (Girls) Yvonne Chan Badminton Colin Dignum Cross Country Sean Juteau Basketball (Boys) Mark Figueira Golf Alanna Martin Field Hockey Janet Dunkin Curling Keith Wilson Mountain Biking Brien Gemmell Football Terry Mitruk Gymnastics Walter van Halst Rugby Don Moslin Soccer (Boys) Hubert Wohlgemuth Skiing/Snowboarding Don Moslin Soccer (Girls) Joe Moreira Volleyball (Girls) Doug Corbett Wrestling Marci McLean Tennis Al Carmichael Volleyball (Boys) Andrew Lenton Track and Field COMMITTEES ELIGIBILITY APPEALS COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS COMMITTEE Thomas Dinsdale District Principal, SD #73 Joe Moreira AD, Mount Sentinel Secondary Darren Rowell Principal, Westview Secondary Virgil Hill AD, Fraser Academy Peter Westhaver Principal, Claremont Secondary Jackie Snell District Athletic Coodinator Alec Lewis AD, Windsor Secondary Scott Spurgeon AD, Meadowridge School Sue Thorne Teacher, Prince Charles Secondary Krista Walden AD, Pemberton Secondary COMPETITIVE FAIRNESS COMMITTEE Brent Sweeney BCSS Board Member Veronika Farnell VP, Centennial Secondary Jordan Abney BCSS Executive Director Joe Moreira Girls Volleyball Commissioner Dr. Elizabeth Moore ISABC Executive Director Blake Gage AD, Brentwood College Todd Manuel Assistant Superintendent, SD 67 Neal Currie AD, Smithers Secondary Andy Rodford Deputy Head, SMUS Chris Carter AD, Mount Boucherie Harp Sohi District Athletic Coordinator, VSB Vacant AD, ISABC Ind. School GOVERNANCE AD-HOC COMMITTEE Kim Senecal External Consultant Lindsay Brooke AD, SMUS Rick Thiessen BCSS Board Member Troy White Principal, Kelowna Secondary Greg Kitchen Assistant Superintendent, SD 61 Mark Fenn AD, Sentinel Secondary Jordan Abney BCSS Executive Director Vacant District Athletic Coordinator James Johnston Principal, Semiahmoo Secondary 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 6 FINANCIAL REPORT *Unaudited Year ended June 30th, 2019 OPERATIONS INCOME Member Fees, Fines, and Legal Levy $454,726 Grants & Donations $221,761 Program Revenue $25,397 Advertising & Sponsorship $52,755 Merchandising & Sales $14,126 Other Income $4,182 Total Income $772,949 EXPENSE Membership Services $251,379 Championships and Zones $451,045 Recognition $77,566 Coaching $44,434 Total Expense $824,425 INTERNAL TRANSFER: UNRESTRICTED TO RESTRICTED Transfer to Restricted: Scholarship Reserve $14,545 Transfer to Legal Levy $0 Transfer to Restricted: Special Projects Reserve $0 Transfer to Restricted: Summer Operational Reserve $0 Total Internal Transfers $14,545 NET UNRESTRICTED PROFIT/(LOSS) $-66,021 CASH BALANCES CASH BALANCES AT JUNE 30, 2019 Unrestricted: Cash $67,412 Unrestricted: Accounts Receivable $3,225 Unrestricted: Accounts Payable $-38,663 Unrestricted: Prepaid Expenses & Medals $6,641 Restricted: Gaming $90 Restricted: Legal Reserve $36,660 Restricted: Summer Reserve $40,275 Restricted: Special Projects $27,760 Restricted: Scholarships - BCSS $72,837 Restricted: Scholarship - External $18,839 TOTAL CASH $235,079 7 | 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT $4,182 $14,126 $25,397 REVENUE $52,755 Members Fees, Fines & Legal Levy $454,726 Grants & Donations $221,761 Program Revenue $25,397 Advertising & Sponsorship $52,755 $454,726 $221,761 Merchandising & Sales $14,126 Other Income $4,182 $772,949 $44,434 EXPENSES $77,566 $251,379 Membership Services $251,379 Championships & Zones $451,045 Recognition $77,566 Coaching $44,434 $451,045 $824,425 $650 $3,000 FUNDS TO SUPPORT $6,750 ZONE & PROVINCIAL $19,468 CHAMPIONSHIP $65,402 BCSS Gaming Grants $65,402 BCSS Grants $50,000 Commission Insurance $46,419 $46,419 Athletic Association Insurance $6,750 Championship Banners $19,468 Webcasting Grants $3,000 $50,000 Medical Grants $650 $191,689 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 8 BCSS STRATEGIC PLAN PILLARS & KEY INITIATIVES During the 2017-2018 academic year, BCSS underwent an extensive process to design a new strategic plan. The result is a three phase approach to focus the development of the organization and the ability to serve our member schools. 2018-19 was the first year of phase 1. There is still a lot of work to be done in order to achieve the phase 1 goals in 2019 - 2020 PILLARS PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 3-5 YEAR PRIORITIES YRS 1 & 2 YRS 3 & 4 YRS 5+ 1. GOVERNANCE 1. 1 Update Governance Structure 1. 2 Complete a Comprehensive Review of the Role of Commissioner & their relationship wihin BCSS 1. 3 Include Sport Specific Rules under BCSS Mandate & Publish on BCSS Website/Handbook 1. 4 Investigate Universal Tiering 2. PROGRAMS & SERVICES 2.1 BCSS Athletic Director Development 2.2 Coach Development 2.3 Standardization & Oversight of all Provincial Championships & Zone Championships 2.4 Middle School Specific Programming & Policy 2.5 Explore Development of a Unified Sports Program 3. COMMUNICATION & IMAGE 3.1 Develop & Implement Comprehensive Communication & Image Strategy 3.2 Explore Options to Enhance Eligibility Transparency 3.3 Update BCSS Sponsorship Program 3.4 Enhance Volunteer Recognition via Awards & Hall of Fame Programs MISSION STATEMENT To foster