REGISTER NOW FOR 2024 ANNUAL CONGRESS
For Immediate Release
May 14, 2024
Saanichton, B.C. - Registration is open for the 2024 BC Hockey Annual Congress which will take place June 7-8, 2024, at the Penticton Lakeside Resort in Penticton, B.C.
Click HERE to register for BC Hockey's 2024 Annual Congress
Register by May 21st to be in a draw to win “Every Kids Dream” for a participant of your association to stand with the Vancouver Canucks during the national anthem in a 2024-25 regular season home game.
Here are the details on the schedule of events for the 2024 BC Hockey Annual Congress:
Friday, June 7, 2024
| 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 | 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
Keynote Speaker/Hot Stove Panel - Mike Gillis
Click HERE to read Mike's bio.
Hot Stove Panel - Pat McLaughlin:
Click HERE to read Pat's bio
Hot Stove Panel - Stephanie White:
Click HERE to read Stephanie's bio.
Saturday, June 8, 2024
| 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
Presentations 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. Click HERE to read Scott's bio.
Seminars
| Room | 8:30 am - 9:45 am | 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
| Salon A |
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
Annual General Meeting
On Saturday, June 8th, BC Hockey will host the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will include Board elections with this year's Slate of Candidates. The BC Hockey Membership will also vote on any resolutions to amend the Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations
Awards Gala
The weekend will be capped-off with the 2023-24 Awards Gala where we will get to recognize members and volunteers that have shown dedication to hockey in B.C. and Yukon. More information on the Awards Gala will be available in the coming weeks.
We can't wait to see you there!
What to Expect
Not sure what to expect at BC Hockey's 2024 Annual Congress? Check out this video below for some highlights from the 2022 Congress