Author: GM

BCU 2021 AGM – November 21, 2021

BCU will be holding our Annual General Meeting, virtually, on Sunday, November 21st, 2021 in the afternoon (time TBD).

To receive the meeting link information and all meeting materials you can fill out this pre-registration FORM.

There will be 4 board seats up for election at this AGM. These are 2-year terms and run until the 2023 AGM. If you or someone you know would be interested in standing for election for one of these board seats please email either the General Manager or President of BC Ultimate.

 

BCU Return to Play Update – Proof of Vaccination Update

On September 10th, 2021 the BC Government released an order calling for the use of Vaccination Cards for individuals to provide proof of vaccination status for some non-essential activities in the province. You can view the Order HERE, and access more information about the Vaccination Card HERE.

BC Ultimate has updated our Return to Play plan to stay in line with the new proof of vaccination requirements. This plan remains in line with the BC Restart Plan Step 3.

BC Ultimate – Return to Play – Version 3.4

While the provincial order does not require proof of vaccination for outdoor sport in BC, as always, local orders or requirements by government or facility owners may require more stringent restrictions. As of this post, Interior Health is requiring proof of vaccination for outdoor adult sport in that area. All BCU members should be aware of local requirements which may add to the provincial requirements.

Ultimate Spirt – Jumpstart Sport Relief Funding Recipient

In February, Canadian Tire Corporation announced an additional $12 million commitment to Jumpstart’s Sport Relief Fund to help sport and recreation organizations build back sport and play in Canada.

BC Ultimate recently received confirmation that we will be provided with grant support through the last round of Jumpstart’s Sport Relief Fund. In 2021, Jumpstart has now disbursed funding to more than 1,200 organizations across Canada through Jumpstart’s Sport Relief Fund. We are beyond grateful to receive this news and know the positive impact it will have on sport and recreation organizations, and ultimately, on kids across the country. Along with Jumpstart, we understand the role sport plays in the health and well-being of kids and their families and are doing everything possible to help community sports continue.

This support from Jumpstart will be directed towards Ultimate Spirit, BCUs Indigenous outreach program, which is working in communities around the province to bring sport opportunities to Indigenous youth and build a sustainable sport network with the goal of increase sport participation. Since 2018 Ultimate Spirit has engaged with more than 2000 youth in BC. More information can be found about the program on our Ultimate Spirit page.

Ultimate Spirit relies on many avenues of funding to be able to deliver our program. One of those avenues is through individual or corporate charitable contributions through the BC Amateur Sport Fund. Donations are tax deductible and go directly towards supporting the Ultimate Spirit program. Contributions can be made on our Donation page.

BC Ultimate is grateful to Jumpstart and all of our funding partners and those who have donated to the Ultimate Spirit program for helping us continue this important work.

Brian Gisel
General Manager, BC Ultimate