2015 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference

(Ottawa, November 5) – The Coaching Association of Canada is proud to host the 2015 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference in Winnipeg, from November 12-14.

WHAT
The Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference is Canada’s conference for coaches, researchers, sport executives, and administrators. It 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. The 2015 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference will be held at the RBC Convention Centre and Delta Winnipeg.

Highlights of the conference include:

  • Keynote by inspirational speaker and Eco-Challenge participant Yvonne Camus – 12:00 noon, Thursday, November 12th;
  • “Unlocking your True North, Moving from Normal to Abnormal” presentation by John Herdman, Head Coach of the Women’s National Soccer Team – 1:30pm, Thursday, November 12th;
  • Plenary session & breakfast with former NHL Coach of the Year Ted Nolan, President, Ted Nolan Foundation – 8:00am, Friday, November 13th;
  • “The Sum of Many Parts: The Story of True North Sports & Entertainment” with John Olfert, Executive Vice President & COO, True North Sports & Entertainment Limited – 9:30am, Friday, November 13th; 
  • “The Canada Games: A Leadership Perspective” with Jeff Hnatiuk (2017 Canada Games), Chris Morrissey (2007 and 2011 Canada Games), Lynn Blouin (2013 Canada Games) and Anthony Everett (2015 Canada Games) – 11:30am Friday, November 13th;
  • Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala – Reception 6pm, Gala 7:00pm: Friday, November 13th;
  • Women in Sport Leadership session with Jennifer Botterill, Broadcaster and three-time Olympic Gold Medalist – 9:00am, Saturday, November 14th; and
  • All-Manitoba panel discussion with national team coaches Derek Ingram (Golf Canada), Bill Johnson (Wheelchair Basketball Canada), and Janet Arnott (Curling Canada) – 10:45am, Saturday, November 14th.

*All Central Standard Time

More online: www.coach.ca/sportleadership – Full Schedule – @SLSConference – @CAC_ACE – #SLS15

Previous News Releases:
October 15: Elisabeth Walker-Young, Stephanie Dixon, reunite in Winnipeg at the 2015 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference
August 17: Ted Nolan and John Olfert add a hockey flavour to the 2015 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference
July 2: John Herdman, Jennifer Botterill, and John Furlong Headline Keynote Speakers

WHO
Speakers and Presenters: John Herdman, Jennifer Botterill, John Furlong, Chandra Crawford, Ted Nolan, Elisabeth Walker-Young, John Olfert, and Anne Merklinger. Click here for a full list of speakers.

Participating Organizations: Sport Canada, Hockey Canada, Own the Podium, Canada Basketball, Canadian Paralympic Committee, Baseball Canada, PGA of Canada, Canada Games Council, Swimming Canada, and many, many more.

WHEN
November 12-14, 2015

WHERE
RBC Conference Centre: 375 York Avenue
Delta Winnipeg Hotel: 350 St. Mary Avenue

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 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 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 or for interview requests:
Michel Hachey
Manager, Communications
Coaching Association of Canada
613.235.5000 x 2382 (until Nov. 10)
613.858.0242 (Nov. 11-15)
mhachey@coach.ca