BC's City of Champions
Fort St. John Sports Council
The Fort St. John Sports Council was launched in June 2003 and became a registered organization in August 2003.
Our Vision:
To provide a collective voice for the promotion and development of amateur sport in Fort St. John.
2005 - 2007 Achievements:
- -2007, FSJ Sports Council becomes a member organization of True Sport and the City of Fort St. John declares itself as a True Sport Community;
- -Offered a board governance workshop in January 2007 with more than 60 organizations participating
- -2006, completed a sport consultation to determine top training needs of sport groups, top challenges that sport groups face and top interest for workshops and training offered
- -Women in Sport Leadership Course - May 9 & 10, 2006
- -Participated as active members on the Fort St. John Enerplex project
- -Secured several sets of hockey equipment through the North Peace KidSport Program which was turned over to Minor Hockey in Fort St. John
- -Assisted 59 kids in 2005 / 2006 and 31 kids in 2007 through the North Peace KidSport Program
- -Offered successful NCCP course A & B in the fall of 2005
Fort St. John Sports Council Joins True Sport
Sport is a testing ground - not just for athletes and coaches, but also for communities and society as a whole. The way we play together shapes how we live together.
The vast majority of Canadians (over 90%) believe that sport can and should make a positive contribution to the development of our youth and the quality of life in our communities. But fewer than one in five believe that sport is living up to its potential. (2002 Canadian Public Opinion Survey on Youth and Sport)
Sport is never neutral. It can teach values and ethics – or not. It can help people develop a positive self-image and respect for others – or not. It can strengthen community life – or not. Sport can bring people together, foster friendships, reinforce healthy lifestyles, build civic pride and community participation. Or it can be about violence, drugs, cheating, winning at any cost. It’s up to us.
Positive sport values may be alive and well in your group or community. But don’t take this for granted. It’s essential to actively support positive values, in simple and powerful ways. Join the growing ranks of teams, organizations, schools, communities, clubs and associations across Canada who are building a stronger, more positive sport culture through True Sport.
True Sport is ... a national Movement of communities and groups across Canada working to ensure a positive, meaningful and enriching experience for all who participate in sport. The True Sport Movement is based on the belief that good sport can help build lasting strengths in individuals, as well as healthy, vibrant communities and a more socially connected Canada. At the heart of True Sport there are four core values: fairness, excellence, inclusion and fun.
Sports Consultation 2006
Fort St. John Sports Council, in partnership with the City of Fort St. John and the North East Spirit of BC Community Committee, completed a comprehensive sport consultation in 2005 and 2006.
Summary of Key Findings:
Top 3 challenges involve:
- -Funding & fundraising
- -Volunteer recruitment and retention
- -Securing facility space.
Top 5 requests for training workshops include:
- -Grant Writing
- -Board Development
- -Nutrition in Sport
- -Fundraising
- -Officials and Coaches Training
Contact: Sports Council Chair Gail Weber gmweber@shaw.ca
Group Members
Organization |
Contact |
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Blizzard Bicycle Club |
Hilda Bilodeau |
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FSJ Curling Club |
Wayne Merwin |
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FSJ Minor Ball |
Christine Lebreton |
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FSJ Minor Football |
Rod Backmeyer |
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FSJ Soccer |
Liane Gardner |
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FSJ Figure Skating |
Stacey Ebert |
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FSJ Minor Hockey |
Ulrike Sliworsky |
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FSJ Minor Lacrosse |
Ross Sexsmith |
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FSJ Senior Flyers Hockey |
Darrell Leahy |
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FSJ Links Golf Course |
Len Holland |
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FSJ Elks Speed Skating |
Ken Johnson |
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Hatha Yoga |
Linda Baker |
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Inconnu Swim Club |
Kaylene Albu |
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New Totem Archery |
Jea Geelen |
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NP Gymnastics |
Kim Stephenson |
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NP Ladies Hockey |
Lori Schmick |
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NP Leisure Pool |
Karin Carlson |
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Northern BC Volleyball Club |
Karen Cranston |
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Peace Valley Martial Arts |
Les Nyffeler |
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Sportability |
Corinne Badry |
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Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club |
Eliza Stanford |
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Youth Bowling Council |
Deb/Lucien Aubin |
Sports Council Executive:
Name |
Position |
Contact Email |
Gail Weber |
Chair |
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Connie Richter |
Vice Chair |
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Eliza Stanford |
Treasurer |
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Shirley Lamoureux |
Secretary |
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Lisa Patterson |
KidSport Rep |
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Jenny Logeman |
Director |
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Karin Carlson |
Director |
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Stephanie Sonmor |
Director |
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Shelly Baker |
Director |