BC ATHLETES' HANDBOOK

Welcome to the BC Athletes' Handbook.

This interactive resource is designed to connect BC athletes with the information they need. It is essential to support BC Athlete's with information and education to enable them to take their performance to the next level. The BC Athletes’ Handbook does this by linking athletes with information and organizations that can support and work with them in achieving their sporting goals.

The BC Athletes' Handbook is split into easy to follow modules on topics such the sport system, athlete funding, athlete support, performance in sport, athlete advocacy, athlete leadership and transitioning from an athletic career.

To access this information  simply click on the modules down the left hand side of this page.

So what can athletes get out of the BC Athletes' Handbook?

• Understanding about how the sport system in BC works, which organizations are available to support athletes and how to contact them.
• Information on the different funding and support opportunities available to athletes with tips and ideas that provide athletes with a better chance at accessing the support that is available.
• Knowledge around the fundamental areas of sports performance which is applicable to all athletes, including basic information on sports nutrition, performance planning, sports psychology, coaching and sport medicine.
• Opportunities to explore ideas and learn more about the key concepts of becoming an athlete advocate and a leader within a sporting environment.
• Guidance regarding the transition an athlete takes from an athletic career and information to support and provide insight into other opportunities they can then access.

All this information is available to BC Athletes through the BC Athletes' Handbook.

Click here to watch a short video clip regarding the BC Athletes' Handbook 

By clicking on the links to the left you can start to access the information, knowledge and connections to be the best athlete you can be.

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