2016 BCSSWA Provincial High School Wrestling Championships Tournament Technical Package February 25th -27th ,2016 Abbotsford AG REC Building 32470 Haida Drive co-sponsored by Mid Valley Athletic Club & Abbotsford Wrestling Community September 2015 Dear Coaches: I am pleased to present the much awaited technical package for the 2016 BCSSWA Provincial Championships. This year’s championship is being hosted by the Mid Valley Athletic Club and Abbotsford wrestling community The entire 2016 BCSSWA Championship tournament will be held at our usual Abbotsford AG Rec Building 32470 Haida Drive . Thank you to many of the coaches (current and retired) who have volunteered their time to work on these provincial championships. Our association needs to thank them for their efforts as they are instrumental in bringing the production of our High School championships . Many other volunteers and coaches have also assisted in this endeavour and they all need to be applauded. This year’s championship is a collective effort of Abbotsford wrestling community teams, clubs and University of Fraser Valley Wrestling Program. However, all questions can be directed through me at W J Mouat Secondary School jim_Mitchell @sd34.bc.ca. Best of luck at the upcoming championships. Wishing everyone a safe and successful season, I look forward to seeing you at the AGM and the Championships. Sincerely, Jim Mitchell Tournament Chairman BCSSWA Championships Schedule of Events Thursday, Feb 25 , 2016 All Events @ Abbotsford Ag Rec Building 32470 Haida Drive Abbotsford 11:00 am (Ag Rec Lower Meeting Room ) Seeding meeting (zone reps. only) at Ag Rec (lunch provided by BCSSWA) 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Ag Rec (Main Floor Entrance ) Registration for BCSSWA Championships at AG Rec 2:00 – 4:00 pm AG Rec ( Upper Gallery ) BCSSWA AGM at AG Rec 5:00 – 7:00 pm AG Rec (Main Floor ) Medicals and weigh-in for both male and female qualifiers for BCSSWA Championships (.2 kg allowance; one day weigh-in only). Wrestlers have one hour up to 7 pm Friday, Feb 26, 2016 ALL Preliminaries at Abbotsford AG Rec 8:00 am Venue opens AG Rec Building (Main Floor ) 9:00 am – 9:00 pm BCSSWA Championships (Preliminary rounds to end of Semi Finals) 9:00 -11:00 pm Coaches and Officials social (Location TBA) Saturday, Feb 27, 2016 Placement & Finals Matches @ ARC Rec 8:00 am Venue opens ( AG Rec Main Floor) 9:00 am 10:30 am * Consolation * Consolation Finals 5/6 3/4 12:00 noon – LUNCH BREAK GYM CLEARED to Prepare for Finals 1:00 pm Finalist Enter Ag Rec SE Side Doors to Left of Main Doors 1:15 pm 2:00 pm 4:30 pm Main Doors open ( Spectators, guests, participants) FINALS Awards 5:30 pm Championship Finished 2016 BCSSWA Championships The BCSSWA Championships are fully sanctioned provincial championships for both boys and girls, and as such they must adhere to the BC School Sports eligibility regulations. Schools must be registered with BC School Sports and identified wrestling as a participating winter sport by November 30, 2015 Coaches must have completed a BC Sports player eligibility form listing all wrestlers by Dec 14, 2015 Add on Winter season Deadline Feb 1 /16 ATHLETES MUST BE Registered members with BC Wrestling Coaches bring a copy of BCSS PRF with you Athletes must be full-time students at a registered school The Championships are open to athletes in Grades 8-12 Athletes must qualify or be petitioned to qualify at a zone tournament Athletes must be UNDER 19 years of age as of December 31, 2015 Wrestlers have five years of eligibility upon entering grade 8 for the first time Qualifying and Zone Berths Boys and girls must qualify at their respective zone meets prior to the BCSSWA Championships or be petitioned in by agreement of coaches at their zone meeting. Zone reps must clearly designate petitioned athletes on zone results. Zone results must be Emailed or faxed to : before Monday February 15, 2016. Ian Macdonald at Fax 604-903-3401 imcdonald@sd44.bc.ca AND Philip.cizmic@sd72.bc.ca Jim Mitchell at Fax 604- 850-7694 jim_mitchell@sd34.bc.ca Only eligible athletes registered with BC School Sports on a Player Registration form may be petitioned prior to zone meets. Players ruled eligible by the BC School Sports Appeals Committee prior to zone meets can be petitioned. BC School Sports Registration and Eligibility Dates Player Registration forms completed online by: , December 14, 2015 Add players to registration forms online: Monday Feb 1, 2016 Boys Zone Berths Kootenays 1, Okanagan 4, Upper Fraser Valley 5, Lower Fraser Valley 5 Vancouver/North Shore 5, Vancouver Island 5, North Central 4 North West 3, Weight Classes (kg): 38, 41, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 70, 74, 78, 84, 90, 110, 110+ (130 max) Girls Zone Berths Kootenays 1, Okanagan 4, Upper Fraser Valley 4, Lower Fraser Valley 5 Vancouver/North Shore 5, Vancouver Island 6, North West 4, North Central 3 Weight Classes (kg): *40, 43, 47, 51, 54, 57, 60, 64, 69, 75, 90, 90+ (110 max) * minimum weight 34 kg Registration and Weigh-in Procedures ( AG Rec Main Floor) AG Rec 32470 Haida Drive , Abbotsford BRING A COPY of Your BC School Sports Team Roster to AG REC BRING A COPY OF BC Wrestling Team registration list to AG REC * PAYMENTS by Check payable to: Mid Valley Athletic Club The weigh-in for both boys and girls will be held at the Abbotsford AG REC Building Thursday February 25 th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Medical personnel will examine each competitor for any disqualifying medical conditions such as ringworm, staff, or herpes. Before weighing in, athletes must undergo a medical examination. Wrestlers then proceed to the scale area. Do not leave clothes or valuables lying around. Carry all belongings to the scale and place them in the basket before stepping on the scales. Males and females must weigh-in wearing their competition singlet. Wrestlers will not be accepted at weigh-in nude or dressed only in undergarments. Fingernails must be cut short and facial hair removed (or full growth) prior to weigh-in. Once a wrestler has made weight, make sure the official signs your name off the list, then pick up your belongings and exit the scale area. If an athlete does not make weight on their first attempt, they have one hour, up to 7:00 pm to make weight. Athletes must keep their weigh-in card until they make weight. Remember that the use of sauna suits or garbage bags is strictly prohibited. Athletes using these artificial weight loss techniques will be disqualified from the tournament. There will be no refunds for wrestlers who do not make weight or are disqualified. There is a .2 kg weight allowance for the BCSSWA Championships. A wrestler can not compete in any weight class other than the one they qualified for. In Heaviest Weight classes athletes must weight at least the minimum weight : Boys 110Kg Girls 90 KG There is ONLY A ONE DAY WEIGH-IN. Seeding & Draw It is the responsibility of coaches to complete seeding forms and get these to your zone reps or designate prior to the seeding meeting. The seeding meeting will take place on Thursday, February 26 th at 11:00 am. The meeting will be held at Abbotsford AG REc in Lower meeting Room. Lunch will be provided to those in attendance. The following is the seeding criteria and rules set out by the BCSSWA . Coaches must give all the information they can to their Zone Rep on the seeding form attached. Any zone rep can present a name for seeding regardless whether that wrestler is from their zone. First criteria will be Head to Head matches: must be from official matches refereed by sanctioned officials and only matches from the current BCSSWA season which starts November 24, 2015 Previous years B.C.S.S.W.A. Championship results will be considered next. Other tournament results from the current season will be considered if necessary. If a consensus is not reached then a majority vote by the Zone Reps will decide seeding. The four top wrestlers in both boys and girls weight classes will be seeded if possible. The draw will include 1 and 4 on side A and 2 and 3 on side B. Seeds have the same opportunity for byes as other contestants. After the adjournment of the seeding meeting the seeding results will be final and can only be changed by a majority vote at the BCSSWA AGM. The seeding results will be presented to the membership at the Annual General Meeting. Changes may be considered and the BCSSWA Executive may make changes to these procedures prior to the seeding meeting. NOMINATION FOR SEEDING Wrestler___________________________ School________________________________________ Zone_____________________________ Coach________________________________________ Weight Class_______________________kg Nominated for: Seed #1______ Seed #2______ Seed #3______ Seed #4______ Relevant data and background information on wrestler to support nomination: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Previous BCCSWA Championship placing: _________ Year: ___________ Other: (include head to head matches and tournament results) This form must be completed and presented to your zone representative prior to the seeding meeting. No coaches, other than your zone representative or their designate, is permitted in the seeding meeting. 2016 BCSSWA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS Registration Form Note: Please copy& bring one completed form for each of your athletes. Registration Fee $30 Check payments Payable to “Mid Valley Athletic Club” NAME:________________________________________________________________________ Weight Class __________________ kg Boys Girls (Circle) Health Number__________________Doctor_______________________________________ Date _________________ Wrestler’s Signature_______________________ School ______________________ Coach’s Signature ______________________________ Zone _____________________________ Waiver (To be signed by parent) I, __________________________________, parent, guardian to the above named competitor, do hereby consent to his/her becoming a contestant, pursuant to the above entry form. I authorize and approve thereof, and on behalf of the contestant and myself, our heirs, executors, administrators, and assignees to hereby waive and release any and all claims and damages or injuries that we may at any time have against the British Columbia Secondary Schools Wrestling Association, representatives and assigns ( Health Care Providers) for any damages or injuries that may be suffered by the above mentioned in the Championships. . BC Certified Health Care Professional (First Responders, Fire Fighters , Physiotherapist, Chiropractors, Athletic Therapist will be on site to provide injury treatments. I consent to medical providers administering injury care. I further declare that I am the lawful parent/guardian of the aforesaid contestant and I have signed. Parent/Guardian ________________________ Date _____________ Address _______________________________ City _____________________________ Parent / Guardian Signature _________________________ Phone ___________ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The 2016 B.C.S.S.W.A. Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Abbotsford AG Rec Building Gallery , 32470 Haida Drive , Abbotsford Resolutions should be submitted to Philip Cizmic by Monday February 15th. The meeting will start at 1:30 pm and end no later than 4:00 pm. The 2016 AGM will be chaired by Mr. Philip Cizmic, President B.C.S.S.W.A. If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please contact Philip at (P): 250-850-2035, (F) 250-850-2034, or email philip.cizmic@sd72.bc.ca Each school registered with B.C. School Sports and eligible for the BCSSWA Championships and recognized associate members will be eligible to have one vote. As per the 1997 AGM all AGM resolutions must be presented and passed at the respective zone meetings prior to being submitted to the general membership. The AGM will end at 4:00 pm. RESOLUTION FORM Please submit to Philip Cizmic by Mon Feb 15 th ,2016 Fax: 250-850-2034 Phone B 250-850-2035 Submittedby:________________________School:____________________________ Second by: _________________________ School: ___________________________ Protest Procedure Checklist 1. $20.00 Fee must accompany protest sheet (no video included) 2. $50.00 Fee must accompany protest sheet (team video included) 3. The Draw master must be informed within 15 minutes of the end of the bout regarding intent to file a protest. The protest must be submitted within 30 minutes of the completion of the bout. 4. P.A. Announcement that match #________kg. is under protest. 5. Protest procedure fully read and understood by all parties involved. 6. Athletes must remain in the venue on standby,they are not to leave. 7. Individual protest read by all parties involved. 8. Protesters’ version received. 9. Opponents version received. 10. All coaches leave protest hearing. 11. Officials comment on match (referee, judge, mat chairman) 12. Officials leave the room. 13. Protest committee conference. 14. Protest decision decided by vote. 15. Both parties involved in the protest including the Draw master are informed of the protest committee’s decision by the Protest Chairman. 16. P.A. Announcement that Protest Result from Match #___ ___kg. 17. 2003 BCSSWA AGM “Video may be used, if available, as part of the protest procedure at the BCSSWA Championships.” The protest procedure will be the same as in the CAWA Rulebook, except the fee will be $50.00. 18. 2013 B.C.S.S.W.A. Protest Committee will include 3 of the following representatives: Neutral Coach, B.C.S.S.W.A. Executive, Head Official. ** The Finals will incorporate the Mat side Video Review system as adopted at the 2008 BCSSWA AGM. OFFICIAL PROTEST FORM Submitted by Coach:__________________ Bout # :___________ School________________________ Weight Class:_____kg Division: M / F Competitor ( RED): _______________________School_________________ vs Competitor (BLUE )_______________________School_________________ Officials: Chair_________________Judge ___________________Ref ____________________ Time of day:______ Fee Attached: ______$20.00 (no video)______$50.00 (video) We protest this match on the grounds that the following technical call (calls) was/were incorrect: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Coach Signature:____________________________________________________ Submitted at ( date and time of day):________________________________ Submitted to ______________________ with attached $20.00 fee. (no video) Submitted to_______________________ with attached $50.00 fee. (with video) ATHLETE BEHAVIOUR The following are a few expectations that our host committee asks coaches to emphasize with your athletes: If traveling on the ferries, observe all passenger rules and be co-operative with staff. Running around on the ferry does not enhance your school’s image or help out our sport. While staying in your chosen accommodations do not disturb other guests or be disrespectful to employees. Poor behaviour will not be tolerated. Be polite to all people you meet while representing your school and our sport. Observe and follow all rules set forth by tournament officials. Display proper sportsmanship towards opponents and officials both on and off the mat. Athletes not respecting the above expectations may face disciplinary action from the tournament protest/discipline committee. Tournament expulsion may be considered. This includes athlete behaviour such as when on the mats ferries or at accommodations, AG Rec and local establishments. All BCSSWA Championship participants must show Respect to the venue , Championship volunteers and Championship Security workers. All BCSSWA participants need to follow AG Rec Staff and Security Instructions. Please note that entrants to the tournament agree to abide by these rules and regulations. Under no circumstances will lewd or disrespectful behaviour will be tolerated. Please be advised now that the host committee and the B.C.S.S.W.A. will deal firmly and appropriately with those members of your teams which do not follow these guidelines. Your consideration to these matters is appreciated. Food Service A concession will be available for athletes, spectators at AG REC Building throughout the tournament. Coaches will be able to purchase a meal pass by filling out the accompanying form and returning the information to Jim_mitchell@sd34.bc.ca by Feb. 15, 2016 Meal Pass for coaches cost $30.00 (FRIDAY,lunch and dinner only) •• please note that meal passes are non-transferable and transferring your meal pass to athletes is strictly prohibited. Coaches , Officials and Volunteer Food Service will be served from AG REC Gallery adjacent from the competition floor The hospitality centre is for coaches and officials only. Disciplinary action will be taken for those coaches or officials abusing meal passes up to and including tournament expulsion. Awards BCSSWA Championships BCSSWA Championship Medals for top 3 finishers in each weight class for boys and girls. Awards for places 4, 5 and 6 in each weight class. School Sports Banners for winning Boys, Girls , Aggregate teams. Team awards for top 10 teams in boys division. Team awards for top 5 teams girls division. Team awards for Top 3 teams aggregate division Most Outstanding Male and Female Wrestler awards. ( Jostens Rings ) Best Finals matches (boys and girls). Team Points The team points for the BCSSWA Championships are: 1st – 16 points 2nd – 12 points 3rd – 9 points 4th – 6 points 5th - 3 points 6th - 1 point In the BCSSWA Championships every placer scores points for a team . If less than 6 competitors in a weight class , Team points are adjusted Coaches’ Checklist The following checklist should help coaches in planning ahead for your athlete’s participation at the 2016 BCSSWA Championships at the Abbotsford AG REC Building . Ensure your school is registered with BC School Sports Wrestling Commission by Monday November 30, 2015. Submit a complete player eligibility list to BC School Sports by: Monday December 14, 2015. All Wrestlers MUST be registered members with BC Wrestling. Book accommodation EARLY – ASK FOR 2016 BC HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING RATE see attached list. Reserve space on the BC Ferries if coming from the Island (phone BC Ferries at 1888-223-3779). Athletes must qualify at your zone tournament for the BCSSWA Championships. $30 coach’s meal pass for tournament meals. Order by Feb 15th, 2016. $30 per wrestler for BCSSWA Championships. Checks Payable to Mid Valley Athletic Club Bring a Copy of Your BCSS Team Registration Roster & BC Wrestling membership Registration RETURN your COACH’S MEAL AND FINALS TICKET order form to jim_mitchell@sd34.bc.ca by Monday ,February 15 th , 2016 Coaches’ Order Form: Please email INFORMATION to Jim Mitchell at jim_mitchell@sd34.bc.ca or fax 604-850-7694 by MONDAY February 15th . Meal Passes @ $30 #________________ Finals tickets $5.00 in advance # _______________ ($10 at the door) - if seats available Limited seating @ Finals Capacity 1300 ?? Name ____________________________ School ____________________________ Phone ____________________________ Local Hotel Accommodations ? _______________________________ ** Your order will be available and payable at time of registration. Directions to Abbotsford AG REC Building , 32470 Haida Drive From the East: Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) going west -- take the Clearbrook Rd North Exit 87. GO NORTH Right off Freeway , Turn Left onto Clearbrook Road Go thru 8 lights Turn Right onto Mac Lure Road Go One Block Stay in Left Lane First Light Turn Left to Haida Drive ENTER Abbotsford Exhibition Park at GATE #2 Turn Right From the West: Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) going east -- take Mt Lehman exit # 83. Exit Trans - Canada take off ramp stay to right Follow Fraser Valley East ( Goes Over Freeway) Stay on this Road 6 Lights Blue Jay / Townline / Old Yale Rd/ Discovery Trial / Clearbrook / Haida Drive Turn Left at Haida Drive Light Abbotsford Exhibition Park & Ag Rec is on the Right Go to Gate # 2 Turn Right Ag Rec Building is second one on the Right on at Abbotsford AG Rec Building Gate #2 Cars – there is Free Parking on site , Enter Gate #2 / Obey NO Parking Signs next to Ag Rec Buildings Gate #1 Buses may want to take Gate # 1 for Parking. It is a short walk up the hill to the Ag Rec Building SPONSOR * Ask HOTELS for 2016 BC High School Wrestling Rate Rooms Blocked until Feb 15, 2016 BOOK EARLY BUSY WEEKEND IN ABBOTSFORD 1. Best Western Plus Regency Phone 604-853-3111 32110 Marshall Road Abbotsford, BC $109 + taxes 2016 BC High School Wrestling Championships 2. Sandman Hotel NEW ( Abbotsford Airport Hotel) Mt Lehman Road , Abbotsford BC phone $109 + taxes 2016 BC High School Wrestling Championships High School Wrestling Championships Group # 1120 Please contact the Sales Manager directly to set up their individual team blocks. Sean Harris Regional Sales Manager BC Sports 604 276 1187 sharris@sandman.ca 3. Ramada Inn $109 + Taxes 4. 36035 North Parrellel Road 2016 BC High School Wrestling Championships Coast Hotel & Suites $104 +tax phone: 888-411-1070 2020 Sumas Way Phone 604-853-1880 2016 BC High School Wrestling Championships Please Use the above Sponsor hotels , if to Support the 2016 BC High School Championships ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- 5. Abbotsford Hotel 2073 Clearbrook Road 6. Best Western Bakerview 1821 Sumas Way bwbakerviewinn@shawcable.com 7. Super 8 Motel Abbotsford 604-859-6211 phone: 604-859-1341 1881 Sumas Way Phone: 604-853-1141 Abbotsford Direct 1-800-663-9842 Book Early in January 2016 Rooms rates will be held until Feb 15, 2016 but Don’t wait Book Now ! Ask for “ 2016 BC High School Wrestling Chamionships West Abbotsford 5 - 10 minutes away from Ag Rec ** Best Western Regency 32110 Marshall Road 604-853-3111 ** Sandman Abbotsford Airport (New Mt Lehman) East Abbotsford ** Coast Hotel ** Ramada Inn 10 - 15 Minutes away 2020 Sumas way 604 853-1880 36035 North Paralell Road 888-411-1070 *** BCSSWA Championship *** Sponsor Hotels If you need further assistance with Room Reservations contact Jim _Mitchell @sd34.bc.ca c 778-878-3459 B.C. SECONDARY SCHOOLS WRESTLING ASSOCIATION APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Scholarships shall be provided by the B.C.S.S.W.A. to any successful applicant of a school currently registered with B.C.S.S.W.A. 2. Scholarships shall be awarded to students proceeding from Grade 12 to any university, community college or other post secondary institution in the Province approved by the Scholarship Committee. You must attend a university or community college in B.C. to receive a scholarship and demonstrate continued involvement in wrestling. 3. Candidates must complete the application in full and provide all required information, documents, and letters in order for their application to be considered. 4. A candidate must have proficiency in wrestling, a minimum “C” average in his marks or the capability of being accepted by the university or post secondary school of his choice and demonstrate good citizenship, character, and leadership. 5. The following must accompany the application: (a) a letter from the Principal certifying the candidate’s scholarship, character and school citizenship; (b) a letter from the Coach indicating the candidate’s character, leadership and, in particular, the candidate’s wrestling ability; (c) a letter from a member of the community writing on behalf of the candidate in regards to his leadership qualities, community activities and character; (d) a transcript of the student’s marks or photocopy of the Permanent Record Card, current Christmas marks, and current Easter marks. These documents must be verified by the Principal’s signature. 6. The decision to grant a scholarship(s) will be made by the executive of the B.C.S.S.W.A. 7. The scholarships for the successful applicant(s) will be forwarded after evidence is received of registration in a university or post secondary school and of continued involvement in wrestling. *NOTE: It is the responsibility of the Applicant to see that the application is complete and that all required information, documents, and letters are enclosed with the application. APPLICAT IONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: February 1st FORWARD APPLICATION TO: Philip Cizmic Ripple Rock Elementary 2001 Cheviot Road Road Campbell River, B.C. V9H 1R4 1-250-850-2035 / FAX: 1-250-850-2034 B.C. SECONDARY SCHOOLS WRESTLING ASSOCIATION APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP PLEASE PRINT NAME ______________________________________________________________________ (Surname) (Given Names) SCHOOL ______________________________________________________________________ HOME ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (Postal Code) SCHOOL ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (Postal Code) HOME TELEPHONE # ____________________ SCHOOL TELEPHONE # __________________ NAME OF COACH ____________________ PRINCIPAL ___________________ BIRTHDATE ____________________ WRESTLING WEIGHT ____________ kg (YY/MM/DD) COURSES TAKEN IN GRADE 12 (FROM ATTACHED RECORD CARD) A _______________________________________________________________________ B _______________________________________________________________________ C _______________________________________________________________________ D _______________________________________________________________________ E _______________________________________________________________________ F _______________________________________________________________________ G _______________________________________________________________________ H _______________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ WRESTLING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS IN GRADE 12 ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ __________ VERIFIED BY COACH _________________________________________________ (Signature) WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ATHELETIC PLANS OR GOALS? ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION DATE _______________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE _______________________________________________________ The "Kjeld Brodsgaard Sportmanship" Award The Kjeld Brodsgaard “ Sportsmanship Award” was created to honor a BCWOA Official who lead our official’s by setting a very high standard of professionalism, citizenship , exemplifying sportsmanship and fair play. Kjeld officiated in the 2000 Sydney and 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. The Kjeld Brodsgaard Sportsmanship Award is to be presented annually to two high school wrestlers ( 1 male , 1 female). The winners will each receive a bursary of $200 to assist them in attending the National Championships. Criteria: 1. Must be a BCWA member athlete who is travelling to compete in the Juvenile division at the Cadet /Juvenile Nationals. 2. The winner of the award will be selected mainly based on their display of good sportsmanship and citizenship throughout the season. 3. Include a list of citizenship credentials as well: (volunteer work, officiating, tournament assistance school grades, etc.) 4. The Applicant needs to submit a one page resume from the past season to support their qualification for this award. The coach should sign a letter of support attesting to the athlete’s sportsmanship, leadership and citizenship 5. Please include in your submission; Name , address, postal code, phone, email , birthdate, school , grade and coaches name/ email. Amount: $200 to selected individuals, 1 male & 1 female. Deadline for Nomination: March 15, 2016 Send your nominations to: Gerry Badger BC Wrestling Officials Past President Gerry.badger@gmail.com BC Wrestling Andy Laliberte Award The Andy Labiberte Award is presented to four high school wrestlers annually. The winners will each receive a bursary to assist them in attending the Juvenile / Cadet National Championships in April each year. The 2016 Championships April 17 - 19 in Calgary, Alberta. Wrestlers need to submit Award Applications to BC Wrestling info@wrestling.com www. bc wrestling.com Athletes / Athlete Awards