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Megann VanderVliet Appointed Track & Field Program Manager

Megann VanderVliet Appointed Track & Field Program Manager

 

Burnaby, BC – February 15, 2021

For Immediate Release

BC Athletics is very pleased to announce the appointment of Megann VanderVliet to the position of Track & Field Program Manager. In accepting this position, Megann will have the responsibility to manage and lead, together with BC Athletics Committees, Clubs, Coaches and Supporting Agencies, the ongoing development of Track & Field in British Columbia.

Megann comes to this position following a successful Athletics career in the Hammer Throw, where she spent 10 years training in both Kamloops and Victoria, representing both BC and Canada in competition. Megann is a 6 time Canadian National Championship Medallist and a finalist at both the 2009 Francophone and 2010 Commonwealth Games. Following her athletic career, Megann completed a Master of Arts degree in Leadership Studies at Royal Roads University, and comes to BC Athletics after four years in a leadership role at lululemon.

“I am thrilled to use my skills, expertise and passion for leadership and sport to continue moving track and field forward in B.C.  I look forward to creating opportunities for athletes, coaches and clubs to maximize their potential.  We have incredible talent in B.C, and I am excited to learn how BC Athletics can best support and champion success.”

“We are very pleased that Megann will be joining the BC Athletics staff. Her experience in Athletics together with her leadership skills will be of great value to all of us,” said Greg White, Chair, BC Athletics Board of Directors.

“Having Megann join our team and take on this role is excellent,” said Brian McCalder, BC Athletics CEO. “Megann’s training, achievements, education and leadership experience in the corporate sector will be of great benefit to the Track & Field Community throughout British Columbia”, McCalder concluded.

Megann takes up the reigns of this position on February 22, 2021. So please join us in welcoming her at: megann.vandervliet@bcathletics.org

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Information:

Brian McCalder

brian.mccalder@bcathletics.org  

Ph : 604-333-3552

 

 

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