BCU Coaching Conference

 

Conference Summary

BC Ultimate hosts an annual Coaching Conference which aims to bring together Coaches, Organizers, and Players from the BC ultimate community to discuss coaching issues of the day, learn from experienced coaches and connect with their peers. BCU hopes to move this Conference around the province as is practical. If your community is interested in hosting this event please contact BC Ultimate.

Conference Date and Location

The 2025 BC Ultimate Coaching Conference will take place on March 1st and 2nd at Saint Thomas More Collegiate School in Burnaby, BC (7450 12th Avenue, Burnaby BC)

Registration Opens at 8:30am on March 1st, with the Conference kicking off at 9:00am.

Sessions

  • From Chaos to Control:Mastering Behaviour Management on the Frisbee Field – Ari Nitikman (Elevate Ultimate)
  • Injury Prevention in Athletes – Travis Dodds (LIFT)
  • Challenges of Coaching: Panel Discussion
  • Rules Knowledge – Alan Baggish
  • Strength and Conditioning for Women and Girls – Jeanelle Thomas (LIFT)
  • Small Ball Skill Development: Practical Demonstration – Chris Cannon
  • Building a Successful High School Club Program: Panel Discussion
  • Building a Successful Junior Club Program: Panel Discussion
  • Creating a Positive Team Culture: Panel Discussion
  • BC Ultimate Discussion – Will Arlotta (BCU Junior Coordinator) & Brian Gisel (BCU General Manager)
    • BC Summer Games 2026 Primer
    • Pan American Youth Championships (July 2025) Athlete Selection Process
    • Coach Requirements: Future Direction of Coach Oversight

Registration

Registration for the 2025 BC Ultimate Coaching Conference is now open. Along with access to the Conference the first 40 registrants will receive a Gift of a handy Coaching Tool. The Vancouver Ultimate League has also generously donated some gift cards which will be awarded at the conference and is sponsoring the lunch provided on March 1st.

Registration – Click Here

Sponsors

The BCU Coaching Conference has been made possible by sponsorship from the following organizations:

  • Vancouver Ultimate League: The VUL is providing the Conference Lunch on Saturday as well as Gift Cards as prizes which will be given out to participants.
  • BE Ultimate Apparel: BE is providing the BC Coaching Conference shirts which will be provided to speakers and volunteers at the Conference.