2024 Annual Congress
Welcome to the official webpage of the 2024 BC Hockey Annual Congress, hosted June 7-8 at the Penticton Lakeside Resort!!
Here you will find everything that you’ll need to know to stay informed and have a great weekend!
Keep scrolling to check out information including:
- Schedule of Events
- Schedule of Seminars
- AGM Documents
- Tradeshow Information
- Maps
We look forward to a great weekend!
Friday, June 7, 2024 - Schedule of Events
| Delegate Voting/Registration | Foyer | 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
| Tradeshow | Upper and Lower Foyer | 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
| Welcome and Introductions | Salon B/C | 6:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. |
| Keynote Address: Mike Gillis | Salon B/C | 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. |
| Hot Stove Panel: Mike Gillis, Pat McLaughlin, Stephanie White | Salon B/C | 7:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Social - Reception | Salon D and West Lawn | 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. |
*The schedule is subject to change
Saturday, June 8, 2024 - Schedule of Events
| Breakfast | Foyer | 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
| Delegate Voting/Registration | Foyer | 7:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Tradeshow | Upper and Lower Foyer | 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Workshops/Seminars | Salon A, B, C & D | 8:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Buffet Lunch | East Ballroom | 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
| Annual General Meeting | East Ballroom | 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Pre-Gala Social | East Ballroom | 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Awards Gala | East Ballroom | 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. |
*The schedule is subject to change
Presentation and Workshops
| Room | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | 9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Salon A/B/C |
Hockey Canada and BC Hockey - Looking Forward Presentation |
Participant Experience, Growth and Retention Workshop |
*Suggested attendees for the presentations and workshops are association board members and administrators
The Hockey Canada and BC Hockey - Looking Forward presentation will be led by Hockey Canada COO Pat McLaughlin and BC Hockey CEO Cameron Hope.
The Participant Experience, Growth and Retention workshop will be hosted by Hockey Canada VP of Growth and Retention Scott Furman, in a collaborative discussion regarding the results and feedback from participants and associations.
Seminars
| Room | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | 9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Salon D |
The U15 Player Pathway |
Officiating |
*Suggested attendees for the seminars are specific administrators within minor hockey associations that are involved in coaching and/or officiating
Tradeshow Vendors
The Vancouver Canucks and the Abbotsford Canucks want to build connections with the 60,000+ hockey players and 30,000+ hockey volunteers in the province.
Working closely with the hockey leaders throughout British Columbia, the Vancouver Canucks and the Abbotsford Canucks offer programs and opportunities that help support coaches, players, officials and parents within the province.
Supporting grassroots hockey programs will always be a priority for both Clubs.
LAGA Sports is a BC jersey manufacturer, with a specialty in custom sublimated uniforms for Minor Hockey programs all across Canada. All LAGA Sports products are proudly made in British Columbia.
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Shadow Agency is a Wholesale Distribution Company mainly focused in team sports such as hockey, baseball, and lacrosse.
- Also offering in-house decoration services for team uniforms, apparel & bags.
- 20 + year relationship & contract with BC Hockey.
- Supplying Retail, Wholesale, & Team
- E-comm Website: lowrysports.ca
Spordle proudly serves as Hockey Canada Registry technology provider and offers a cutting-edge platform that empowers BC Hockey leagues and tournaments with top-of-the-line management tools for officiating, scorekeeping, statistics, and standings.
SportsPay is the premier payments partner for amateur sport in Canada. Our platform is designed with parent-volunteers, governing bodies, and leagues/associations in mind. Make collecting and reconciling fees a breeze along with the lowest partner rates in the country. SportsPay is proudly Canadian and has been serving our amateur sports communities for over 20 years.