Call for Nominations:\u00a0Gerald McGavin Coaching Award 2014<\/b><\/p>\n
Nominations deadline set for March 21, 2014\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
VANCOUVER – On behalf of the Canadian Rugby Foundation and BC Rugby premier partner Happy Water, the British Columbia Rugby Union is putting out a call for nominations for two international coach development opportunities.<\/p>\n
Funding has been allocated by our partners for the Gerald McGavin Coaching Award and Happy Water Coach Development Experience, providing opportunities for BC coaches to travel to New Zealand for individualized mentoring programs.<\/p>\n
The recipient must be currently coaching in the province of British Columbia and be:<\/b><\/p>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Canadian citizen or landed immigrant;<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not older than 45 years of age;<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Committed to the development of the game of rugby in the province.<\/p>\n
General Guidelines:<\/b><\/p>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Applications for this award will not be accepted; only nominations will be accepted.<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Unsuccessful nominated coaches may have nominations submitted on their behalf in future years.<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Successful nominees may not apply again.<\/p>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The award is conditional upon the recipient continuing his\/her coaching career in the province of British Columbia.<\/p>\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The award recipient must agree to have his or her name and photograph publicized. He\/she must be prepared to promote the award as requested.<\/p>\n
Selection Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A coach that is a good mentor and that goes above and beyond his\/her role as a coach.<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A coach that has recognized contributions to the rugby community through coaching and other rugby related work.<\/p>\n
Nomination Requirements:<\/b><\/p>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A letter, not more than 250 words, describing the reasons why the nominated person would be a worthy recipient of the Gerald McGavin Coaching Award. Please include specific reasons why he\/she deserves the award;<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A coaching resume with full contact details as well as a\u00a0 list of accomplishments and contributions to the rugby community, other volunteer activities, current coaching levels and certifications.<\/p>\n
Deadline:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n