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PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE COACHING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR 2024 SEASON

For Immediate Release

November 23, 2023

Saanichton, B.C. – BC Hockey’s Program of Excellence (POE) is now accepting applications for coaches and volunteers within the Women's U18 Team BC and Male U16 Team BC teams, along with coaches for POE Camps ahead of the 2024 season.

This year’s POE schedule will include participation in the 2024 National Women's Under-18 Championship for the Women's U18 Team BC and participation in the 2024 WHL Cup for the Male U16 Team BC. 

Each team will appoint a head coach, two assistant coaches, an athletic therapist, video coach, equipment manager and strength and conditioning coach. BC Hockey is also seeking coaches for the Women's and Male POE Regional Camps, Male U15 Provincial Tournament and Male U16 BC Cup.

It will be a requirement for the head coaches and assistant coaches of Team BC to be High Performance 1 certified, while all other coaches must be a minimum of Development 1 certified. 

To apply for one of the available positions, candidates should click HERE.

The successful Team BC candidates will be required to be in attendance for the following events:

Women's U18 Team BC:

  • Regional Camps (April 2024, must be available for a minimum of one Regional Camp)
  • Provincial Camp (July 2024)
  • Prep Camp (September 2024)
  • National Women's Under-18 Championship (November 2024)

*Exact dates and locations will be determined at a later time. 

Male U16 Team BC:

  • Regional Camps (March 2024, must be available for a minimum of one Regional Camp)
  • BC Cup (April 2024)
  • Provincial Camp (July 2024)
  • WHL Cup (October 2024)

*Exact dates and locations will be determined at a later time. 

The deadline for Team BC staff applications is December 15, 2023. Applications for all other camp positions will remain open until January 15, 2024. Only candidates that are selected for interviews will be contacted. 

For more information on BC Hockey's POE, please visit https://www.bchockey.net/team-bc/program-of-excellence.

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