2021 Rowing BC Annual General Meeting and Conference

Saturday, November 20th 1:00-3:30 PM

The Rowing BC Annual General Meeting and Conference provides an opportunity for the entire BC rowing community to connect over the accomplishments of the previous year, and look ahead to the coming priorities. The 2021 event took place in a virtual format, making it easier than ever for everyone to join the sessions they are interested in. Content for athletes, coaches, umpires, administrators, volunteers, board members, managers and supporters was featured. Thanks to all who attended!

Conference Day Schedule and Resources

1:00-1:45 PM Rowing BC 2021 Annual General Meeting

The official business of the AGM will be completed first, followed by an overview of the exciting priorities Rowing BC has set in the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. While only one designate for each member organization can vote during the AGM, everyone is encouraged to attend! Please ensure your local rowing organization has at least one key leader in attendance.

The business of the Rowing BC Annual General Meeting shall include:

Acceptance of the Auditor’s Report & Audited Financial Statements for 2020-21;
Appointment of Auditors for 2021-22;
Election of Treasurer and Directors at Large;
Updates from Rowing BC Board, Staff, Committees and Taskforces;
Other business.

Get Prepared:

register as a Voting Designate or Assign a Proxy – submit to [email protected] by Nov. 15, 2021
read the Nominating Committee Endorsed Slate of Candidates
read the 2021 AGM Package (.pdf)
read the 2021 Annual Report (.pdf)
read the 2022-2025 Rowing BC Strategic Plan (.pdf)

1:45-2:00 PM Rowing BC Annual Awards

The Rowing BC Annual Awards provide an opportunity to recognize Performance Athlete of the Year, Learn to Row Coach of the Year, Performance Coach of the Year, Umpire of the Year and Volunteer(s) of the Year. The BC rowing community is filled with many individuals so deserving of credit – please attend so they can be properly recognized in front of their peers!

Get Prepared:

send your nominations for annual award recipients to [email protected] – deadline Nov. 5, 2021

Follow Up:

watch the full 2021 Rowing BC Annual Awards Presentation (.mp4)
view the 2021 Rowing BC Annual Awards powerpoint (.pdf)
Questions/Comments/Concerns? Send them to [email protected]

2:00-3:00 PM Planning a Successful 2022 competition and events calendar

Building off of the significant work done by the Competition Review Taskforce, this session will provide an opportunity to confirm the draft dates for 2022 regattas and events, as well as to ensure that the purpose of each event is clear to the rest of the rowing community. Discussion will guide coaches/programs to agree on strategically sending their athletes to race in particular areas of focus, ensuring the level of competition available here in BC meets the needs of each athlete group. Please ensure your local rowing organization has at least one key leader in attendance.

Get Prepared:

read the 2020 Competition Review Taskforce Report (.pdf)
review the FULL Draft 2022 Regatta Calendar (.pdf) – updated November 19, 2021
follow along at your own speed during the presentation:
- Draft 2022 Regatta Calendar – by athlete stream (.pdf) – updated November 19, 2021

Follow Up:

watch the full Planning a Successful 2022 Competition and Events Calendar presentation (.mp4)
view the Planning a Successful 2022 Competition and Events Calendar powerpoint (.pdf)
Questions/Comments/Concerns? Send them to [email protected]

3:00-3:30 PM Expanding the Impact and Influence of rowing

Rowing BC has been developing partnerships to facilitate accessing participant groups who may not have been historically well-represented within the BC rowing community. By learning what makes an enticing invitation to try something new, and how to adapt program models and coaching approaches to meet different goals, the impact and influence of rowing across BC can be enhanced. Hear about the partnerships Rowing BC has created that may be suitable at your own local rowing organization, and the next steps for organizations who are ready to take these ideas from discussion to implementation. Please ensure your local rowing organization has at least one key leader in attendance.

Get Prepared:

nothing to prepare! – just come with an open mind

Follow Up:

watch the full Expanding the Impact and Influence of rowing presentation (.mp4)
view the Expanding the Impact and Influence of rowing powerpoint (.pdf)
Questions/Comments/Concerns? Send them to [email protected]

Complete your registration HERE

Looking for information from last year? Access the 2020 Rowing BC AGM and Conference webpage here.