Thank You Coach!

Sep 22, 2020

September 19-27 is National Coaches Week. On this occasion, CEC would like to express its gratitude and appreciation to all the passionate individuals who choose to coach climbing across our country. Join us in reaching out to your coaches, past or present, to say…

“THANK YOU COACH!”

Andrew Wilson, our High Performance Director, has this to say about climbing coaches:

“Coaches willingly take on the task of helping our athletes to become the best climbers, competitors, and people they can be. Most coaches take on this responsibility with thoughts of giving back, providing opportunity and being a part of a great community. The rewards are numerous to be sure.

The role is not without challenges, however, and many of these are not apparent at the outset. Being a coach means being involved in each athlete’s life. This includes sharing emotional situations, the stress of competition, the pain of loss and the uncertainty of future results; and the coach travels this roller coaster with every athlete in their charge. Coaches must learn to be calm when tensions are high, to accept personal criticism and emotion driven behaviour without taking it personally. They are responsible for researching, creating, and evaluating programs and then held accountable for the results that are out of their control. Coaches are open to second guessing and suggestions from anyone who has read an internet article or watched a 30 second Instagram story from a famous climber. Coaches must watch athletes move on to other teams, other coaches, and other activities. It is ALL worth it.

The best coaches are also good students and one of the big rewards is the personal development that comes with coaching others. Coaches share rich and vibrant experiences with their athletes, parents, and fellow staff. The complex and nuanced environment that is a competition requires attention to detail, emotional control, and adaptability. Our coaches are especially important people in our athlete’s lives.

So, take time this week to reflect upon your coaches: past and current. If you feel the same gratitude I do, take the time to reach out and tell them. I know they will appreciate hearing it.”

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Do you know how many volunteers we need to run an event the size of Senior Nationals? Close to 75!

We can't express our gratitude enough! ❤️❤️THANK YOU / MERCI / MIIGWECH

Savez-vous combien de bénévoles sont nécessaires pour opérer un événement tel que les Nationaux Sénior? Tout près de 75!

@hiveclimbing @richmondoval 
@arcteryx 

📸 @ji.yvr

Do you know how many volunteers we need to run an event the size of Senior Nationals? Close to 75!

We can't express our gratitude enough! ❤️❤️THANK YOU / MERCI / MIIGWECH

Savez-vous combien de bénévoles sont nécessaires pour opérer un événement tel que les Nationaux Sénior? Tout près de 75!

@hiveclimbing @richmondoval
@arcteryx

📸 @ji.yvr
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CEC is seeking applications for the Culture of Excellence and Athlete Centring Committee. This Committee will provide recommendations and guidance directly to the Board on how CEC can continuously improve to better serve athletes, rebuild and maintain trust within its community, and positively promote the growth, development and wellbeing of the athletes. 

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CEC sollicite des candidatures pour le Comité de la culture de l’excellence et du centrage sur l’athlète. Ce comité fournira des recommandations et des conseils directement au conseil d’administration sur la façon dont CEC peut continuellement s’améliorer pour mieux servir les athlètes, rétablir et maintenir la confiance au sein de sa communauté, et promouvoir positivement la croissance, le développement et le bien-être des athlètes.

CEC is seeking applications for the Culture of Excellence and Athlete Centring Committee. This Committee will provide recommendations and guidance directly to the Board on how CEC can continuously improve to better serve athletes, rebuild and maintain trust within its community, and positively promote the growth, development and wellbeing of the athletes. 

Link in bio / Lien en bio

CEC sollicite des candidatures pour le Comité de la culture de l’excellence et du centrage sur l’athlète. Ce comité fournira des recommandations et des conseils directement au conseil d’administration sur la façon dont CEC peut continuellement s’améliorer pour mieux servir les athlètes, rétablir et maintenir la confiance au sein de sa communauté, et promouvoir positivement la croissance, le développement et le bien-être des athlètes.
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Start Lists for the 2023-2024 Senior National Championships have been posted on the Event Central Page!

*Boulder athletes - make sure you find your name on BOTH Course A (problems 1-2-3) and Course B (problems 4-5-6)!

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Les listes de départ pour les Championnats nationaux seniors 2023-2024 ont été affichées sur la page centrale d'événement !

*Athlètes de Bloc - assurez-vous de trouver votre nom sur les DEUX parcours A (problèmes 1-2-3) et B (problèmes 4-5-6) !

@hiveclimbing @richmondoval

Start Lists for the 2023-2024 Senior National Championships have been posted on the Event Central Page!

*Boulder athletes - make sure you find your name on BOTH Course A (problems 1-2-3) and Course B (problems 4-5-6)!

Link in bio / Lien en bio

Les listes de départ pour les Championnats nationaux seniors 2023-2024 ont été affichées sur la page centrale d'événement !

*Athlètes de Bloc - assurez-vous de trouver votre nom sur les DEUX parcours A (problèmes 1-2-3) et B (problèmes 4-5-6) !

@hiveclimbing @richmondoval
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