BCFA AGM 2014

1. BCFA AGM 2014 President’s Report

2. Acknowledgements • Current board • Dave Callaghan • Zbigniew Pietrusinski • Ryan Peterson • Randy Kaardal Previous Board • Brad Shorey (Resigned January 2014)

3. BCFA AGM 2014 Strategic Plan – Progress Report

4. Mission • Mission Statement • The British Columbia Fencing Association (BCFA) promotes and governs the sport of fencing within BC at the recreational and competitive levels.  

5. Vision • Vision • The BCFA and its member clubs will achieve increased participation in the sport of fencing at all levels. • The BCFA and its member clubs will achieve increased success at the competitive level, including winning more medals at National and International Competitions and increasing the number of BCFA members on National Teams. • The BCFA will secure funding from multiple sources, and will ensure that greater than 70% of revenue received is directed to the fencing community.

6. Core Values • Core Values • The BCFA is committed to the following core values: • Promoting excellence • Equal accessibility • Safety for all participants • Sportsmanship and fair play • Responsive service to members • Respect for sport of fencing

7. Strategic Goals: • The BCFA will implement the Long Term Athlete Development Model • The LTAD model will be promoted at the club level. • Outcome: • By 2015 the LTAD model will be entrenched in the development of fencers in BC.  • The LTAD model will be promoted at the club level.

8. Strategic Goals: • Progress • Canadian Fencing Federation is introducing new and improved armband program – introduction in early 2015 • Canadian Fencing Federation is undergoing competition review – will shape competitions at provincial level – review to be completed in 2015 • Status: • Should be a focus for BCFA in 2015 after CFF revisions and reviews complete

9. Strategic Goals: • Enhanced Participation in Fencing • The BCFA will sponsor programs such as school programs and developmental camps that will attract new members to the sport and increase accessibility to under serviced groups and populations. • Outcome: • By 2015 the BCFA will have 1,500 members. 

10. Strategic Goals: • Progress • >3,000 members (CFF licence holders and BCFA sponsored programs) • CFF Licence holders increased to 423 from 359 in 2012 • School and club development programs in place across province • Status • On track – need to convert developmental to full members

11. Strategic Goals: • Enhanced Capacity • The BCFA will optimize its ability to operate as a volunteer organization by providing opportunities for development and personal growth for its volunteers and recognition for volunteers • Outcomes: • The BCFA will be governed by an informed and trained board. • The BCFA will be run by volunteers whose key skills are utilized and who are valued and rewarded for their work. • The BCFA will provide developmental opportunities and recognition for volunteers (such as opportunities that fit with volunteer requirements for schools, or administrative and intern opportunities for students of relevant disciplines such as administration or communication studies). 

12. Strategic Goals: • Progress • Improved Financial processes (hired accountant) • Board gaining experience at navigating sport sector • Significant volunteer capacity (grand prix, provincials, nationals) • Status • On Track – need succession planning

13. Strategic Goals: • Financial Independence • The BCFA will not rely solely on Government revenue sources. The BCFA will secure funding through fundraising, merchandising and grant opportunities • Outcome: • By 2015 the BCFA will have raised $100,000 through the NTSF plan. • By 2015 the BCFA will have a plan to secure 50% of annual funding independent of BC government core and gaming grants

14. Strategic Goals: • Progress: • >$460,000 revenue generated last year • > 80% directed back to programs • Administrative costs low Status • On Track

15. Strategic Goals: • Increase the number of trained coaches and officials at the grass roots and competitive level • Outcome: • By 2015every coach and official working with participants in B.C. will be trained and certified. • By 2015 BC will have access to at least three coaches trained at the Canadian Coaching Association Level 4.

16. Strategic Goals: • Progress • Coach development program established • Some coaches attended programs • Minimal uptake • Referee training – provincials and other • Status • Behind Schedule – risk of not meeting coach qualification requirements

17. Strategic Goals: • Market fencing to members and the general public • Outcome: • By 2015 Most BC residents will know about fencing and understand it to be a life long sport that promotes a healthy active lifestyle through quality programming. • Every success at Provincial, National and International level will result in a BCFA press release • By 2015 BCFA will have 1,500 members 

18. Strategic Goals: • Progress • Significant media attention • Facebook page • Redeveloped website • Sent official photographer to Cadet/Junior worlds • Status • Need to develop more formal marketing strategy

19. Strategic Goals: • Enhanced Excellence • Provide opportunities for B.C. coaches to gain national and international experience. Provide developmental opportunities for competitive fencers. • Outcomes: • By 2015 At least 3 BC coaches will have significant international experience • By 2015 the BCFA will host a training camp prior to every Canadian National competition • BY 2015 The BCFA will have a coach present at every Canadian National competition • By 2015 every BCFA fencer who competes at the National level will be supported by the BCFA, either in the provision of direct or indirect funding, or access to coaching support or developmental opportunities

20. Strategic Goals: • Progress • Victor Gantsevich coached at Cadet/Junior/Senior Pan Ams and Worlds, and Youth Olympics • Igor Gantsevich selected as team manager for Cadet, Junior and Senior Worlds • Sent coaches to Canada Cups and NAC’S • Hosted training camps including Mt. Washington camp • Integrated Support program for HP Athletes developed Status • On Track

21. Strategic Goals: • Providing Competitive opportunities for BC fencers • Outcomes: • By 2015 the BCFA Provincials Championships will be recognized as a major tournament throughout BC, Western Canada and the Northwest United States • By 2015 the BCFA will have hosted Western, National and International Tournaments

22. Strategic Goals: • Progress • 2014 BC Provincials • December 2013 Canada Cup • 2015 Epee World Cup (Individual + team, 30 Canadian athletes • 2015 Westerns • Bid for May 2015 Nationals • Status • On track

23. Enhanced Competitive Achievement: • Outcomes: • By 2015 the BCFA will have implemented a successful and sustainable High Performance Program • By 2015 BCFA fencers will have won medals in every weapon category at the 2013 Canada Summer Games • By 2015 BCFA fencers will have represented Canada at the Cadet, Junior and Senior National level in every weapon category • By 2015 BCFA fencers will have medaled in every weapon category at an International event, at any age category • By 2015 BCFA fencers will have medaled at the National Level in every weapon category, within every gender and age category

24. Enhanced Competitive Achievement: • Progress • 8 athletes on nationals teams • 20 spots on national teams • 2 Cadet Pan American Champions • 1 Junior Pan American Champion (team) • 1 Cadet worlds medal (Bronze) • 1 NCAA medal (Bronze) • 3 NAC medals (Gold, Silver, bronze) • 39 medals at Canada Cups • STATUS • ON TRACK

25. Summary • High Performance – On track • Administration / Finance – On track • Developmental – On track • Capacity – On track • LTAD – requires CFF programs and reviews

26. Special Motion • Notwithstanding any maximum term of office prescribed in these bylaws for directors, a directors term may be extended for one further two year term upon the vote of 2/3 of the members at the AGM or any special meeting.

27. QUESTIONS?