For Immediate Release

August 13, 2025

Saanichton, B.C. - BC Hockey is excited to celebrate the amazing coaches within B.C. and Yukon during National Coaches Week from September 15-21, 2025. As a part of BC Hockey's National Coaches Week Contest, you can help us spotlight some awesome coaches and win a BC Hockey Swag Bag.

Do you know a coach who goes above and beyond in their role? Do they make a positive impact on the people around them? Nominate them to be honoured during National Coaches Week!

As a part of the nomination process, you will have to write a short paragraph detailing the reasons they deserve to be recognized. During National Coaches Week, the winning entries will be posted on social media and our website, and winning coaches and nominators will receive a BC Hockey Swag Bag shortly after National Coaches Week.

Thank a coach by clicking the button below to nominate them.

NOMINATE A COACH HERE

Nominations will be open until August 27.

Here are some other ways you can get involved during National Coaches Week: 

• Explore the Participation Guide: The National Coaches Week Participation Guide contains everything you need to make National Coaches Week a success for your coach, team and association.

• Enjoy discounted NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) education: During National Coaches Week, coaches can diversify their coaching knowledge with discounted NCCP education for specific modules. These modules will be available at a discount for one day only, on the dates listed below:

• September 15: NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport

• September 16: NCCP Creating a Positive Sport Environment

• September 17: NCCP Sport Nutrition

• September 18: NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability

Visit the National Coaches Week Website to find out everything else you need to know.

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