November 12-14, Winnipeg, Manitoba
John Herdman, Jennifer Botterill, and John Furlong Headline Keynote Speakers
For immediate release
OTTAWA (July 2, 2015) – The Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference is Canada’s largest conference for coaches, researchers, and sport executives and administrators. Organized by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), this year’s edition is heading to Winnipeg, Manitoba, from November 12-14 at the RBC Conference Centre and the Delta Winnipeg Hotel. The event consists of three full days of learning, professional development, and networking with the top minds and leaders of the Canadian sport, business, and education communities.
We are pleased to announce that online registration is now open at www.coach.ca/sportleadership!
EMBRACING CANADA’S POTENTIAL: What’s your piece to play?
As part of Canada’s Year of Sport, the 2015 conference will explore the unique role each of us plays in fostering and embracing Canada’s sport leadership potential. “The theme of this year’s conference reflects the success Canada’s has had this past year in hosting world-class events like the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games”, said Lorraine Lafrenière, Chief Executive Officer of the CAC.
Confirmed keynote speakers so far include: John Herdman, ChPC, Head Coach of the Canadian Women’s Soccer Team, Jennifer Botterill, Broadcaster and three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and John Furlong, CEO of Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. “Plus, the CAC is putting some of Canada’s best coaches and leaders in the hot seat for engaging panel discussions and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create success on and off the field of play”, added Ms. Lafrenière.
In addition, another highlight of the conference is the celebration of Canada’s most dedicated, inspiring, and successful coaches at the annual Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala.
Save $125 by Registering Early
The early bird registration fee is $450 per person and is in effect until September 30th. Your registration includes access to all workshops and plenaries, one ticket to the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala, breakfast (2) and lunch (3), an invitation to the welcome reception, and much more! Register early to also take advantage of preferred hotel and airfare rates. To register or for more information on these travel discounts, please visit www.coach.ca/sportleadership.
Win a VIP Delegate Experience!
Early bird registrants will have a chance to win one of eight VIP conference delegate experiences. The VIP conference delegate experience will include: reserved seating at the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala, complimentary drinks tickets for social events, VIP registration kit, and much more!
For more information about the conference, please visit www.coach.ca/sportleadership, follow @SLSConference, and like www.facebook.com/coach.ca.
About the Coaching Association of Canada
The Coaching Association of Canada unites stakeholders and partners in its commitment to raising the skills and stature of coaches, and ultimately expanding their reach and influence. Through its programs, the CAC empowers coaches with knowledge and skills, promotes ethics, fosters positive attitudes, builds competence, and increases the credibility and recognition of coaches.
About Suncor
Suncor Energy is Canada’s leading integrated energy company. Suncor’s operations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand. A member of Dow Jones Sustainability indexes, FTSE4Good and CDP, Suncor is working to responsibly develop petroleum resources while also growing a renewable energy portfolio. Suncor is listed on the UN Global Compact 100 stock index and the Corporate Knights’ Global 100. Suncor’s common shares (symbol: SU) are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.
Petro-Canada Retail and Wholesale:
Petro-Canada, a Suncor Energy business, operates more than 1,450 retail stations and 250 Petro-Pass wholesale locations nationwide. Petro-Canada’s retail loyalty program, Petro-PointsTM, provides Canadians with the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards. Petro-Canada is proud to be a National Partner of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees, supporting Canadian athletes, coaches and their families for more than 25 years. For more information, visit www.petro-canada.ca
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For more information, please contact:
Karen Norris
Manager, Events
Coaching Association of Canada
613.235.5000 x2353
knorris@coach.ca