We skate on the unceded ancestral territory of the Lheidli T’enneh.
Lheidli means “where the two rivers flow together.”
T’enneh means “the people.”
Lheidli means “where the two rivers flow together.”
T’enneh means “the people.”
Coaches
Sean Bernard
Novice/FUNdamentals Head Coach
Learn to Skate Head Coach
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Taryn Vansickle
Advanced/Long Track Head Coach
Megan Vansickle
Jr. Coach - Children's Group
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Board of Directors
Each year, the club holds elections during the Annual General Meeting to fill volunteer positions on the 5-member Board of Directors. Positions on the Board are shown below, with brief descriptions of duties:
Other important volunteer positions:
The PGBSSC is entirely volunteer run. Our success depends on people being willing to help by serving on the board, or as other volunteers. Please speak with one of the board members to see how you might contribute to the ongoing success of the club.
- President: Chairs Board meetings, represents the club to other associations, ensures required tasks and activities are carried out.
- Vice-President: Chairs Board meetings when President not available, fills in Presidential duties when necessary.
- Treasurer: Keeps the club’s accounts in order, reports on club finances at board meetings, prepares and reports on budget and actual expenditures, prepares year-end financial report.
- Secretary: Prepares meeting agendas and minutes.
- Member at Large: Assists with organization as necessary.
Other important volunteer positions:
- Registrar: Prepares registration form, leads registration fee determination, records registration, liaises with BC Speed Skating Association regarding membership, sends out membership notices.
- City Liaison and Ice Coordinator: Coordinates ice time through City, liaises with City regarding ice time for regular practices and for meets, and for other facility needs.
- Coach Coordinator: Coordinates assignment of coaches to groups, works with coaches to develop coach develop plans, assigns coaches to meets.
- Meet Coordinator: Coordinates meets – local arrangements and meet volunteers.
The PGBSSC is entirely volunteer run. Our success depends on people being willing to help by serving on the board, or as other volunteers. Please speak with one of the board members to see how you might contribute to the ongoing success of the club.
Our Vision
The Prince George Blizzard Speed Skating Club aims to cultivate the vibrant growth and advancement of speed skating within Prince George, BC. We provide an inclusive, supportive, and welcoming environment for all members. We champion each skater's journey, foster individual talents, and nurture a strong sense of community spirit. Our commitment is to empower every participant to realize their fullest potential on and off the ice.
Our Mission
PG Blizzard is dedicated to fostering a passion for speed skating, empowering individuals to develop their skills, growing community camaraderie, and nurturing a lifelong love for active living.
Our Values
- We strive to recognize and foster the potential of each individual
- We believe in healthy, active competition, while always keeping fun and community spirit at the forefront
- We are a community. All members are vital to the success and growth of the individual and club
- We believe in the positive encouragement of the skater's efforts
- We give back. Those who were once lead will one day be leaders
- We believe in supporting each skater to strive towards their unique goals as they relate to skating, competition, challenge, and growth
Prince George Blizzard Speed Skating Club forms and policies can now be found on our Resources page!