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Lottery Funds a Boon to BC Coaches
Vancouver, BC -
Recently announced funding for amateur sports generated by the
SportsFunder lottery will have a huge positive impact on the quality
of coaching in the province, according to the Coaches Association of
BC (CABC).
"This money
will provide the financial support needed to make training and
professional development accessible to all coaches," says CABC
Executive Director Gord May. "Our athletes deserve to be
guided, encouraged and taught by well-trained coaches.
May says the CABC
will be in charge of disbursing $250,000 of the total $1.5 million
in funding for amateur sports announced recently by the British
Columbia Lottery Corporation. The funds will help defray the costs
of training towards certification with the National Coaching
Certification Program (NCCP), specifically for regional, female,
aboriginal and Paralympic sports coaches. Coaches in outlying
regions, where it was previously not feasible to offer a course
because of low registration numbers, will now have easier access to
NCCP training. There will be an emphasis on subsidizing the
education of coaches who train athletes in BC Games and Canada Games
sports. The details of how the funding will be distributed will be
finalized in the coming weeks, says May.
The Coaches
Association of BC is the voice for all coaches in 66 sports province
wide. By improving the quality of coaches at all levels through
professional development, certification and ongoing education, the
CABC fosters a positive and meaningful experience for athletes at
all levels.
Jan Mansfield
Communications Coordinator
news@coaches.bc.ca
604-714-5391
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