Ottawa (November 8, 2014) – The 2014 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference wrapped up today after three successful days of gathering Canada’s sport leaders together in order to grow, network, and celebrate Canada’s best coaches.
“When the leaders of our national sport community come together, everyone in Canada benefits through a strengthened Canadian sport system. Sport brings communities together and has the power to transform the country from playground to podium,” stated Lorraine Lafrenière, Chief Executive Officer of the Coaching Association of Canada.
Highlights of this year’s edition of the Conference included keynote presentations by Drew Dudley, Founder of Nuance Leadership, Sheldon Kennedy, Jowi Taylor and Six String Nation; engaging fireside chats with former Chefs de mission Chantal Petitclerc, Steve Podborski, and Ozzie Sawicki, and Sochi Olympic and Paralympic Coaches Jean-Sébastien Labrie, Robin McKeever, and Elaine Dagg-Jackson; and many other thought-provoking, change-enducing workshops filled with fantastic content for delegates to return home with.
The conference also celebrated our country’s most dedicated, inspiring, and successful coaches at the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala. The 2014 award recipients exemplify the values and competencies of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and highlight the impact that one’s passion and dedication to the profession can have on positively shaping our Canadian sport community. The full list of winners, along with photos and videos, can be found here: https://www.coach.ca/-p156822
“This years’ Sport Leadership sportif conference has raised the bar for future conferences to come and we are excited to be a part in continuing its success,” said Deborah Gullaher, Vice-president of Marketing, Suncor. “With the focus of the event on coaching excellence, this conference has become the focal point for many of Canada’s national sport leaders.”
“Congratulations to the Coaching Association of Canada on organizing another successful Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference and bringing together some of Canada’s best coaches, administrators, and leaders,” stated the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport). “Our Government recognizes the role that all coaches play in the development of our athletes and of sport in Canada. That is why we support coaches across the country in a variety of ways, including financial support to the Sport Leadership sportif Conference and the Coaching Association of Canada.”
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. Visit www.coach.ca for more information about coach education, training, and support.
About Suncor
Suncor 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 Knight’s 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 business, operates more than 1,450 retail stations and 250 Petro-Pass wholesale locations nationwide. Petro-Canada’s retail loyalty program, Petro-Points 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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Julie Parkins-Forget
Manager, Marketing and Communications
Coaching Association of Canada
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jforget@coach.ca