REGINA, SK, November 14, 2024 – The 2024 Petro-Canada™ Sport Leadership sportif conference (#SLS24), Canada’s annual conference for coaches, researchers, sport executives, and administrators will be hosted in Regina for the first time in 21 years. With support from the Regina Hotel Association and the Coaches Association of Saskatchewan, Regina can expect to see over 300 delegates from across the country converge for learning, professional development and networking opportunities with the top minds and leaders of the sport, business and education communities in Canada. 

 

The conference is organized by the Coaching Association of Canada™ (CAC) and takes place this year from November 14-15 at the Queensbury Convention Centre (REAL District), with memorable sessions being held in Mosaic Stadium itself. 

 

Theme: Amplifying Voices

The 2024 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference will focus on the importance of amplifying voices across the sport community. By gaining a deeper understanding of different perspectives, sport leaders can contribute to creating more inclusive and safe spaces. The conference encourages leaders to shift their focus towards improvement and growth by drawing insights from diverse narratives. 

 

The 2024 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference is an opportunity to:

  • Amplify voices that advocate for inclusivity, equity, and progress; 

  • Collectively strengthen diverse narratives to drive positive change; 

  • Embrace holistic approaches to learning with a growth mindset.

 

The conference provides an opportunity for delegates to engage in insightful discussions, collaborative endeavours, and shared experiences, with the goal to nurture a community of resilient and enlightened leaders who can creative supportive environments where individual voices can thrive. 

 

“This year’s conference will challenge us to embrace innovation and inclusivity as fundamental principles for building the future of sport in Canada,” says Lorraine Lafrenière, CEO of the Coaching Association of Canada. “By bringing together distinguished leaders in sport, business and education, we are shaping the future of the sport system in Canada to be one where every coach, athlete, and participant can thrive and grow.”

 

Keynote speakers presenting at this year’s conference have varied backgrounds and experiences. They include:

 

  • Neville Wright: Olympic athlete in Track & Field and Bobsleigh

  • Colette Bourgonje: Paralympic athlete and pioneer in Saskatchewan sport

  • Lori Campbell: Social justice advocate and Associate Vice-President of Indigenous Engagement at the University of Regina

 

View the full lineup of speakers here.

 

The conference will be co-hosted by Reila Bird, Director of the Indigenous Continuing Education Center at the First Nations University of Canada in Regina, and Annie Gagnon, Director, Marketing & Communications, at the Canadian Sport Institute Alberta.

 

More than 70 of Canada’s top coaches will be recognized this year by the CAC’s National Coaching Awards, with many in attendance at the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala on Friday, November 15, at the Delta Hotel by Marriott Regina.

 

#SLS24 is presented in partnership with Petro-Canada, a Suncor business, which has been supporting Canadian athletes, coaches, and their families for more than 35 years. 

 

For more information about the conference, including a detailed schedule and full list of speakers, please visit https://site.pheedloop.com/event/SLS24/home. 

 

For more information, pictures or videos of the event, please contact:

Sarah Min
Manager, Marketing and Communications
Coaching Association of Canada
smin@coach.ca
613.235.5000 x 2341

 

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. For more information, please visit www.coach.ca, follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. 

 

About Petro-CanadaTM

Petro-Canada, a Suncor business, operates more than 1,500 retail stations and 300 Petro-Pass wholesale locations nationwide, including 61 marketing arrangements with Indigenous communities. In 2019, Petro-Canada opened Canada’s Electric HighwayTM, a coast-to-coast network of electric vehicle chargers. In 2020, the Petro-Canada CareMakers FoundationTM was launched to help support Canadian caregivers. 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 35 years.

 

Land Acknowledgement

We are grateful to host the 2024 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Sportif conference on Treaty 4 territory, which is the traditional land of the Anihšinābēk, Nêhiyawak, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota peoples. It is also the original home of the Métis/Michif Nation.

We recognize and honour that both Indigenous and Métis peoples are the spiritual and cultural keepers of their traditional lands, and they continue to practice their languages, values, beliefs, and knowledge to this day.

 

We appreciate the wisdom and insights that we have received in the planning of this event, and are committed to fostering ongoing dialogue and collaboration with Indigenous communities in our efforts to grow and strengthen the sport system from coast to coast to coast.