Program Guide

Fortius Sport & Health
3713 Kensington Ave, Burnaby
Fred Randall Pool · Edmonds Community Center
7433 Edmonds St, Burnaby
#bcfit16
bcrpa.bc.ca
OPENING KEYNOTE
Brenda Robinson
9:30 — 10:15 am
Laughter in your Family,
your Workplace and your Community
A Special Thanks
to our Sponsors
and Partners
Platinum Sponsors:
Working in our ever-changing environments can be a challenge or a
chore. Go for the challenge! Meet the ever-increasing demands with a
light and humourous approach. Bring the laughter and joy back to each
day. Join Brenda Robinson to explore ways to think and speak more
positively. See the laughter and positive nature of people and situations.
Share that level of energy with your family, your co-workers or just the
people you meet in your everyday life. Find the balance in your work
and play with enthusiasm, excitement, enjoyment and encouragement.
Make “positive energy” your energy.®
Brenda is a speaker, trainer, writer and consultant. She has been addressing groups
for over twenty years on topics related to communications, humour, laughter, positive
working skills and wellness in general.
Brenda received her Bachelor of Arts from Brandon University in Brandon, MB (Major in
English) and her Masters of Education from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC in
1998.
Bronze Sponsor:
PLENARY
Panel Discussion
11:50 am — 12:50 pm
Fitness Equipment Sponsors:
The Physical Literacy Springboard
What is physical literacy, and more importantly, how can we use
it as a jumping-off point for spreading health and wellness in our
communities? Industry experts come together to define the concept of
physical literacy and discuss how to use your position as a fitness leader
to promote not only BEING healthy but LIVING healthy. Leap from the
physical literacy springboard into a whole new world where wellness
has as much to do with our mind as it does with our body, and ventures
beyond the fitness centre into our everyday lives.
First Aid Sponsor:
Earn Continuing
Education Credits
You will automatically receive
five (5) CECs for attending your
three breakout sessions.
You may earn additional CECs for
the following sessions for a total
of 10 credits:
• Opening Keynote: LAUGHTER
IN YOUR FAMILY, YOUR
WORKPLACE AND YOUR
COMMUNITY — Brenda
Robinson | 1.25 CECs
• Plenary: THE PHYSICAL
LITERACY SPRINGBOARD —
Panel Discussion | 1.25 CECs
• TRIVIA GAME with Tom Berger
and Exhibitors | 1.25 CECs
• Closing Keynote: BUILDING
VIRTUAL COMMUNITY —
Gillian Goerzen | 1.25 CECs
To earn the optional CECs:
Drop your “ticket” for the
appropriate session into the
volunteer’s box upon entering
the session. CECs will not be
granted if we do not receive
your ticket.
Note: Delegates who attend AQ1
& AQ2 will automatically receive
6.25 CECs, as they do not have
the option to attend the Opening
Keynote.
CECs will be added to your
account on the Registry® of
Fitness Professionals on your
behalf by September 30, 2016.
Certificates will not be issued.
Attend any of the pre and post
conference sessions and you
could earn up to 20 CECs over
one weekend!
The BCFit® program content
is subject to change without
notice.
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CLOSING KEYNOTE
Gillian Goerzen
4:15 — 5 pm
Building Virtual Community
People buy from people, and people want to belong. These beliefs
are the foundation of building a strong & sustainable business.
Creating community in our busy culture can feel daunting and
tricky. But in the age of social media we have some powerful tools
that will help! In this session, Gillian will talk about how to harness
social media (specifically Facebook) to create virtual communities
that are not only engaging but extremely effective for both your
clients & your business. In this session Gillian will provide you with
practical tips and “how to’s” to help you stop spinning your wheels
on Facebook and to apply your time efficiently and effectively
for the biggest return on investment. She will talk about Pages,
Groups, Events, Live and how you can best use them to attract and
retain your ideal clients! Walk away with actions and steps you can
implement to create a professional and approachable Facebook
presence, or improve the one you have!
Gillian Goerzen is a passionate educator, speaker and fitness professional with over
15 years of experience. She helps busy people create a healthy lifestyle they love with
tools, accountability and support. She offers running clinics and personal training
in her hometown of Nanaimo, BC and works virtually with clients throughout North
America, helping them define “fit” and “confident“ so they can rock their healthy
lifestyle!
CONFERENCE SYNOPSIS
BCFIT® ’16 KEY FEATURES!
Keynote Brenda Robinson talks the power
of “positive energy”
•
Keynote Gillian Goerzen explores the ways
social media can Build Virtual Communities
•
An exceptional line up of NEW and
returning presenters
•
Pre & Post Conference workshops
located throughout the lower mainland
PRE & POST CONFERENCE
WORKSHOPS
We will be again be offering a variety of pre
and post conference workshops to allow you
to extend your conference experience.
Please pre-register for all pre and post
conference workshops — there will
be no on-site registration.
More information on the workshops
can be found on page 9. Note that this
year’s workshops are offered at different
locations around the lower mainland.
Fitness Awards Nominations
The 2016 Fitness Awards are presented in recognition
of outstanding contributions to fitness leadership in the
community. The recipients are BCRPA Registered Fitness
Leaders who motivate and influence British Columbians
to commit to a physically active lifestyle, leading to an
enhanced quality of life.
Award categories include
• Fitness Leader of the Year •
• Program Director/Manager of the Year •
• Educator of the Year •
If you know of a BCRPA Fitness Leader who deserves
to be recognized for their contributions to the fitness
industry, we want to hear about it! Nomination
forms can be downloaded from the BCRPA website.
Nominations will be accepted until July 8, 2016. For
more information please visit
www.bcrpa.bc.ca/fitness_program/events/award/
information.htm
Awards Ceremony
Join us Saturday, Sept 10 at 11:50 am, as we recognize
the 2016 BCRPA Fitness Leadership Award recipients
for their achievements and commitment to the field of
fitness in BC. Be inspired by the contributions of these
outstanding and inspiring leaders — your peers.
Sessions Handouts Online Only
In an effort to reduce waste, the BCRPA will have all
session handouts available online to all registered
delegates.
Handouts WILL NOT be available on-site, so please
print the handouts you want to bring to your sessions.
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2016 BCFit® CONFERENCE AT-A-GLANCE
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SESSION STREAMS LEGEND
Aquatic
Group Fitness
Professional/Business
Development
Mind Body
Personal Training
SATURDAY September
10 —
Older Adult
FORTIUS SPORT & HEALTH | 3713 KENSINGTON AVE, BURNABY
Time
Lecture
7 — 8 am
Registration
8 — 9:20 am
A1: From the Couch to the
Community
Cate Baio
9:20 — 9:30 am
Break
9:30 — 10:15 am
Keynote — Laughter in Your Family, Your Workplace and Your Community | Presented by Brenda Robinson
10:15 — 10:30 am
Break and Market Place
10:30 — 11:45 am
A2: Fitness Professional
Burnout — Take Care of
You and Your Career Will
Thrive
Brenda Adams
11:50 am —
12:50 pm
Lecture
Beijing Studio
Gym
Workshop
B1: Epigenetics:
Influencing Genetics
through Activity &
Nutrition
Dr. Bill Luke
C1: Step Rebooted
Ryoko Donald
D1:PowerPL3Y:
InterACTIVE Athlete
Training
Melanie Levenberg
E1: The Pros and Cons of
High Intensity Interval
Training
Andre Potvin
B2: Community =
Motivation
Melanie Osmack
C2: You = The Portable
Gym
Andrea Perrino
D2: HIIT It
Michelle Carpenter &
Jonathan Carpenter
E2: Shut Up and Let
Movement Do the
Coaching
Andrew Heming
D3: Show me the
delivery! Actively Aging
Group
Kim Bond
E3: Yoga for Injury
Prevention and Recovery
Christa Norgren
Plenary — The Physical Literacy Springboard | Panel
Award Ceremony | Rebecca B. Tunnacliffe, BCRPA CEO
12:50 — 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 — 1:45 pm
Break and Market Place
1:45 — 2:30 pm
Exhibitor Networking and Game with Tom Berger
2:35 — 4:00 pm
A3: Motor Learning and
Aging
Dr. Jeff Almon
4 — 4:15 pm
Break and Market Place
4:15 - 5 pm
Keynote — Building Virtual Community | Presented by Gillian Goerzen
5:15 — 6 pm
Market Place Blowout Sale
SATURDAY September
B3: Aspire to Inspire
Debbie Jessen
C3: BollyX® The
Bollywood Workout
Shahil Patel
10 — AQUATIC SESSIONS
FRED RANDALL POOL at EDMONDS COMMUNITY CENTER
Time
Session
8 — 9:30 am
AQ1: Totally Tethered | Leah Esplen
9:45 —11:15 am
AQ2: Aquatic Therapy and Injury Rehab | Maria Barwig
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| 7433 EDMONDS ST, BURNABY
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
AQUATIC STREAM
AQ1: Totally Tethered
Leah Esplen | 8 — 9:30 am
This is a perfect athletic deep-water class for a small space!
The problem with tethered training is that it primarily works
the saggital plane, ignoring the frontal and transverse planes.
Learn fun and challenging exercises that will work all 3 planes
of the body in this interactive workshop.
AQ2: Aquatic Therapy & Injury Rehab
Maria Barwig | 9:45 — 11:15 am
Rehabbing after an injury? Why not consider the water! Here
are some exercises for those you teach. In this hour we will
review shoulder, lower back, hip, knee, and ankle injuries.
You will learn what exercises to avoid when having these
injuries, and how to build a program with modifications as
participants get stronger!
Fred Randall Pool Saturday Shuttle
Shuttle leaves Fortius at 7:30 am and returns from
Fred Randall Pool at Edmonds Community Centre
at 11:30 am - sharp! No other shuttle times are
available.
Sessions are noted as AQ1 and AQ2
Fred Randall Pool at
Edmonds Community
Centre
7433 Edmonds St,
Burnaby
CLICK for Google Map
BCFit® ‘16 aquatic sessions are being held at the Fred Randall Pool
at the Edmonds Community Centre in Burnaby
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CONFERENCE SESSIONS
BUSINESS/ PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
A1: From the Couch to the Community Cate Baio | 8 — 9:20 am
How do we get the inactive off the couch and moving? This is
a very complex issue and there is no single solution. We will
explore the barriers to fitness and wellness and ways we can
facilitate change as fitness professionals. We will discuss what
has been done in other communities and what you can do to
help those who need to start moving!
A2: Fitness Professional Burnout — Take
Care of You and Your Career Will Thrive
Brenda Adams | 10:30 — 11:45 am
Your outlook and attitude in life directly impacts your career.
If you’re not at 100%, the people you teach won’t be getting
your best. Your strongest asset is YOU. People aren’t just
buying your service, they’re buying an experience with you. In
this session you’ll learn why this experience is critical to your
success and the ONE thing that you MUST do so you can be
at your best and have your roster full and your participants
raving about you.
A3: Motor Learning and Aging
Dr. Jeff Almon | 2:35 — 4 pm
Although connections between cognitive deficits and
age-associated brain differences have been explained,
relationships with motor performance are less well
understood. Here, we broadly review age-related brain
differences and motor deficits in older adults, in addition to
cognition-action theories. We will examine existing exercise,
pharmaceutical, and motor training interventions that may
improve motor deficits in older adults.
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B1: Epigenetics: Influencing Genetics
Through Activity and Nutrition —
The Good Stuff! Dr. Bill Luke | 8 — 9:20 am
Don’t blame your DNA! There is substantial research that
clearly shows activity and nutrition can influence the
effect of genetics on health, wellness and function. With
an understanding of epigenetics, fitness leaders have an
opportunity to motivate and inspire an active lifestyle.
This session will look at the science of epigenetics and how
these recent research findings can be used to educate and
inspire fitness participants to take charge of their health and
wellness.
B2: Community = Motivation Melanie Osmack | 10:30 — 11:45 am
When you look at some of the most successful fitness
businesses out there they all have one thing in common:
community. When people feel part of a group, when they
look forward to interacting with others they have built a
relationship with, they are significantly more likely to stay
motivated. They show up more often, they prioritize fitness
and they work harder. Learn how to build community among
your clients and begin enjoying the results.
B3: Aspire to Inspire Debbie Jessen | 2:35 — 4 pm
Do you want to help inspire your participants to stick with
a fitness routine and meet their personal goals? Take your
teaching skills to the next level of professionalism with tips
on everything from cueing and choreography to marketing
yourself and your classes. Aspire to be the best that you can be
at what you love to do!
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
PERSONAL TRAINING STREAM
GROUP FITNESS STREAM
C2: You = The Portable Gym
C1: Step Rebooted
Andrea Perrino | 10:30 — 11:45 am
Ryoko Donald | 8 — 9:20 am
We have access to many tools and toys, but what if your client
is on a budget or cannot travel with gear, or the room where
you hold your class is tiny? The only piece of equipment
you need is YOU. This workshop will enable you to create
challenging workouts for all levels with no equipment
required.
Reboot and refresh your old step routine for 2016. In this
session, fitness leaders will learn ways to step up their game
for participants of all levels.
D2: HIIT it
Michelle Carpenter & Jonathan Carpenter |
10:30 — 11:45 am
Join sport combat specialists Michelle & Jonathan for a fast
paced and action packed fusion of combat and HIIT training.
Hitting targets is incredibly empowering, and fused with other
dynamic and challenging exercises this workout will become a
client favourite. Drills will include a variety of punching (and a
little kicking!), layered with functional exercises that make use
of bodyweight and small equipment. You will walk away with a
ready-to-deliver list of drills for your clients and classes that are
challenging, modifiable and a blast to do! Please bring gloves/
wraps if you have them as we will be hitting targets.
E1: The Pros and Cons of High Intensity
Interval Training (HIIT)
André Noël Potvin | 8 — 9:20 am
High intensity interval training (HIIT) has become a very
popular form of conditioning and for good reason — it gets
results. But, it can also do more harm than good. Join André
Noël Potvin, MSc, as he teaches you the art and science of HIIT,
including how it can improve cardio and fat-loss efforts in less
time, and the common mistakes to avoid.
E2: Shut Up and Let Movement Do the
Coaching
Andrew Heming | 10:30 — 11:45 am
Ever been frustrated to try and get your client to move the way
you want them? We all have. However, thanks to new research
in the area of motor learning, we now know external cues
and movement can make learning proper exercise technique
faster, easier and less frustrating for you and your clients. This
session will review some of the science in this area and then
give tons of practical examples of how to use external cueing
and movement experience to better coach your clients.
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You’ll learn ways to add variety to old step routines using core
and balance exercises, stretching, and alignment elements
so your participants leave class feeling like they’ve had a full
body workout. Ryoko will also demonstrate techniques on
using music to cue your participants, and to create seamless
transitions between cardio and muscle conditioning. There
will be lots of modifications and variations that can be used
to create fun, multi-level step classes that will have mature
steppers, new steppers, and master steppers coming back
again and again!
C2: You = The Portable Gym
Andrea Perrino | 10:30 — 11:45 am
We have access to many tools and toys, but what if your client
is on a budget or cannot travel with gear, or the room where
you hold your class is tiny? The only piece of equipment
you need is YOU. This workshop will enable you to create
challenging workouts for all levels with no equipment
required.
C3: BollyX® The Bollywood Workout
Shahil Patel | 2:35 — 4 pm
BollyX® is the Bollywood-inspired dance workout where
participants unleash their inner rockstar! Come experience
this interval-based dance format that incorporates authentic
choreography to the best beats from around the world. This
effective cardio workout will have you sweating and smiling
at the same time. In this workshop, in addition to the Master
Class, you will enhance your effectiveness as an instructor
by learning our method of pre-cueing, presenting and
performing. BollyX® has proprietary exercises for instructors
to incorporate into their teaching methodologies that
dramatically improve their participants’ in-class experience.
Your job as the instructor is to make each person in your class
feel like a rockstar! We’ll teach you how to do just that.
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
D1: POWERPL3Y — interACTIVE Athletic
Training
Melanie Levenberg | 8 — 9:20 am
MIND/ BODY STREAM
E3: Yoga for Injury Prevention & Recovery
Christa Norgren | 2:35 — 4 pm
Discover how positive coaching and play-based training can
be powerful (and fun) tools to motivate your clients to get
fit! Join us for an athletic strength and conditioning class that
focuses on simplicity, group interACTIVITY and positivity.
Fuel those inner athletes through strength, agility, balance,
coordination, plyometric and functional training drills that
will inspire your members to #trainoutsidethebox. *Barefoot
training optional!
• Identify injuries and chronic conditions
D2: HIIT it
• Identify injury stages and how yoga can be integrated
for prevention
Michelle Carpenter & Jonathan Carpenter |
10:30 — 11:45 am
Join sport combat specialists Michelle & Jonathan for a fast
paced and action packed fusion of combat and HIIT training.
Hitting targets is incredibly empowering, and fused with other
dynamic and challenging exercises this workout will become a
client favourite. Drills will include a variety of punching (and a
little kicking!), layered with functional exercises that make use
of bodyweight and small equipment. You will walk away with
a ready-to-deliver list of drills for your clients and classes that
are challenging, modifiable and a blast to do! Please bring
gloves/wraps if you have them as we will be hitting targets.
D3: Show me the delivery!
Actively Aging Group
Kim Bond | 2:35 — 4 pm
Are more older adults attending your group fitness classes?
How do you adjust your class delivery skills? Join us while we
workout through all the components (warm-up/cardio/muscle
conditioning/mobility) of a general fitness class and learn how
to focus our objectives, learn some teaching tips and see some
ideas geared toward the ADL (active daily living) Functional
Scale of independence.
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In this training we will look at common chronic conditions and
injuries and how they happen. We will use yoga to build in
prevention strategies into our training and classes that assist
in preventing conditions from developing or getting worse.
In some case some intervention with yoga can reverse more
adverse effects of some chronic conditions.
• Work with specific yoga poses to promote recovery
OLDER ADULT STREAM
C2: You = The Portable Gym
Andrea Perrino | 10:30 — 11:45 am
We have access to many tools and toys, but what if your client
is on a budget or cannot travel with gear, or the room where
you hold your class is tiny? The only piece of equipment
you need is YOU. This workshop will enable you to create
challenging workouts for all levels with no equipment
required.
D3: Show me the delivery!
Actively Aging Group
Kim Bond | 2:35 — 4 pm
Are more older adults attending your group fitness classes?
How do you adjust your class delivery skills? Join us while we
workout through all the components (warm-up/cardio/muscle
conditioning/mobility) of a general fitness class and learn how
to focus our objectives, learn some teaching tips and see some
ideas geared toward the ADL (active daily living) Functional
Scale of independence.
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Pre-Conference Workshops
Kickstart your BCFit® ’16 conference experience and attend pre-conference workshops and events happening on
Friday, September 9 in the afternoon and evening. We have a variety of activities for you to consider. Choose one!
PC1: Emergency First Aid and CPR Re-Certification
Fortius Sport and Health Centre — 3713 Kensington Ave, Burnaby | Friday, Sept 9
|
5:30 — 10 pm | $60
Is it time for you to recertify in First Aid and CPR? Here’s your chance to do so with the team at Trauma Tech.
This condensed workshop is only available for those re-certifying.
PC2: Complete Core by BOSU®
(2 CEC’s) Presented by Ingrid Knight-Cohee
Steve Nash Downtown Sports Club — 610 Granville St, Vancouver
| Friday, Sept 9
|
6 — 8 pm | $59
Revitalize your library of core workouts and help your group fitness or personal training clients make the most of the
time they spend performing these exercises. Using the BOSU® Balance Trainer and this easy to follow system, you can
create comprehensive core workouts, or mini-workouts that will integrate time-efficient and effective ab and back
training into existing programs. Complete Core will give you the tools necessary to deliver unique and challenging
programming for all levels of fitness.
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POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Post-Conference Workshops
Extend your BCFit® ’16 conference experience with post-conference workshops on Sunday, September 11. With halfday and full-day options to choose from, there’s something to fit your schedule.
PC3: DVRT — Real Abs Are Built With Sand
(4 CEC’s) Presented by Steve Di Tomaso and Kari Negraiff
Envision Fitness — #5 – 20468 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge
| Sunday, Sept 11
|
8 am — 12 pm | $149
Tired of not getting results with your core training? Despite your best efforts, are your clients still getting hurt? Dynamic
Variable Resistance Training (DVRT) is the key to creating a strong and functional core. DVRT (with Ultimate Sandbags)
is a comprehensive system that provides fitness professionals with solutions for training a diverse population. Expect
to learn theory that will challenge conventional core training methodology and the exercises that will change the way
you think about core and how it should be trained. The workshop will be a mix of theory and hands on work. Come
prepared to exercise. It is important for you to know what to feel in order to most effectively transmit that information
to your clients.
PC4: DANCEPL3Y Adult Dance Workouts
Steve Nash Sports Club Brentwood — Burnaby
(8 CEC’s) Presented by Mélanie Levenberg
| Sunday, Sept 11
|
9 am — 6 pm
Before July 31: BCRPA Fitness Member. . . . $310
Non-Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$400
Aug 1 — Sept 11: BCRPA Fitness Member. . . . $400
Non-Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$440
Are you ready to #sweatHAPPY? Be the FIRST to bring a new high-energy dance workout to your club this year!
DANCEPL3Y (dance-play) is a high-energy mixed-style dance workout where participants learn simple moves from
a variety of dance genres: Club, House, Hip Hop, Urban, Jazz/Funk, Lyrical, Old Skool and more! Get ready to inspire
your members to bust a move and get interACTIVE to the hottest chart-topping hits. Forget 5-6-7-8, left foot/right foot
routines — there are only three rules of PLAY in these energizing and uplifting classes: Be Positive. Be Fun. Be Yourself.
PC5: Core Cycling Techniques
(4 CEC’s) Presented by Krista Popowych
Steve Nash Sports Club — 10251 St. Edwards Dr, Richmond
| Sunday, Sept 11
|
9 am — 1 pm
| $125
In this session, ride away with all you need to know in order to teach engaging, effective and results-orientated group
indoor cycling classes. Performance Cycling will cover the key concepts of the indoor ride. From individualized bike
set-up for a comfortable and more efficient ride, to cycling techniques for greater power output plus correct riding
positions, heart rate training, intensity and zone workouts, class components, use of music, effective communication
and more, you will be properly prepared to teach any indoor cycling class. In addition, you will receive a repertoire of
class formats and ideas for drills that will get you cycling in the right direction. Performance Cycling will give you the
confidence and tools to instruct studio-ready indoor cycling classes. Whether you are a personal trainer looking for
ways to build your client base or an instructor wanting to add another layer to your instructing resume, indoor cycling
is a great addition to your training and teaching repertoire.
PC6: Step On Up!
(4 CEC’s) Presented by Krista Popowych
Steve Nash Sports Club — 10251 St. Edwards Dr, Richmond
| Sunday, Sept 11
|
2 — 6 pm
| $99
In this four hour intensive workshop, award-winning fitness presenter and trainer Krista Popowych will take you
through the “how to’s” and the “what to know” when it comes to instructing step classes. From an introductory
movement catalogue to a more advanced repertoire of patterns, this workshop will have you traveling around, and
on and off the step in confidence. Learn how to teach and break down choreography, plus use the step for athletic or
interval training. You will also leave with a fully choreographed workout. If you are new to step or want to expand your
teaching skill set, this session is definitely for you. Get ready to Step On Up! in a fun and practical way!
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CONFERENCE PRESENTERS
André Noël Potvin | Vancouver, BC
Debbie Jessen | Burnaby, BC
André Noël Potvin is an internationally accredited author,
fitness educator and medical exercise specialist with 29 years
of leadership and clinical experience. He has a MSc in cardiac
rehabilitation from the University of British Columbia, where
he served for four years on the teaching faculty of the School
of Human Kinetics. He is also president of INFOFIT Educators
School for Fitness Professionals.
Debbie is a registered BCRPA SFL for Osteofit, Third Age and
Weight Training modules. She has been a certified group
fitness instructor for more than 30 years and has been a
presenter and keynote speaker at many conferences. She has
written articles for “Fitness Business Canada” magazine and was
recognzied as the BCRPA’s Group Fitness Leader of the Year in
2005. She has also completed 3 half marathons, and is married
and a mother to two teenage boys.
Andrea Perrino | Salt Spring Island, BC
Andrea, with a PhD in psychology, is a professor at the University
of British Columbia, teaching upper level courses in sport
and health psychology. She has been a presenter for over 19
years and is a certified Dragon Boat coach (14+ yrs), paddler
(kayak, outrigger, dragon boat), and certified Rowing Instructor
(Concept 2). She is also certified with the BCRPA, CanFit Pro, and
more.
Dr. Bill Luke | Abbotsford, BC
Andrew Heming | Langley, BC
Gillian Goerzen | Nanaimo, BC
Andrew is the head strength and conditioning coach and
assistant professor at Trinity Western University. In addition, he
teaches and writes about fitness.
Gillian Goerzen is a passionate educator, speaker and fitness
professional with over 15 years of experience. She helps
busy people create a healthy lifestyle they love with tools,
accountability and support. She offers running clinics and
personal training in her hometown of Nanaimo, BC and works
virtually with clients throughout North America helping them
define “fit” and “confident” so they can rock their healthy
lifestyle!
Brenda Adams | Mission, BC
Brenda is a kinesiologist, life coach and adult educator. As a
fitness expert, entrepreneur, and mom of a four-year-old, she
understands how busy life can get and how easily we can lose
ourselves, our passion, and our spark. She’s on a mission to help
fitness professionals find their spark again.
Brenda Robinson
Brenda is a speaker, trainer, writer and consultant. She has been
addressing groups for over twenty years on topics related to
communications, humour, laughter, positive working skills and
wellness in general.
Brenda received her BA from Brandon University in Brandon,
MB (Major in English) and her MEd from Simon Fraser
University in Burnaby, BC in 1998.
Cate Baio | Nelson , BC
Cate is a graduate of Queen’s University with a degree in
Physical and Health Education. She is the proud mother of
three, a fitness leader, trainer and professional life coach. She
lives with the deep intention of supporting others to live their
best life!
Christa Norgren | Vancouver , BC
Christa’s fitness career began in 2004 with many volunteer
hours working with the YMCA in Surrey, BC. She is a BCRPA
registered Group Fitness Instructor, Yoga Instructor and
Personal Trainer with specialized training in Athlete’s
Performance, Functional Movement Screening and Yoga.
Through YogaFit Canada, Christa is a Yoga Alliance 200hr RYT
and Master Trainer, and is working on obtaining her 500hr
RYT. She is passionate about yoga andrestorative and healing
practices and is an ambassador for the Warriors program which
runs trauma sensitive classes. She has presented at CanFit Pro
conferences, as well as at local conferences in BC.
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Dr. Luke has been involved in the health and fitness field for 25+
years as a participant, fitness leader, workshop presenter and
exercise science professor. He has developed and delivered inclass and on-line courses to assist in the ongoing development
of fitness professionals who are passionate about enhancing
the health and function of all ages.
Ingrid Knight-Cohee | Vancouver, BC
Currently the Regional Director of Group Fitness for Steve
Nash Fitness Clubs, Ingrid brings 20 years of experience to her
workshops and lectures. As an instructor, personal trainer and
senior manager, Ingrid provides broad perspective, experience,
passion and professionalism when delivering information on
current industry trends to her audience.
Dr. Jeff Almon | Vancouver, BC
Jeff is the owner of MVMTLAB, a new clinic in Vancouver’s
Gastown neighbourhood, focussed on “making better
movement”. He has consulted and traveled extensively with
the Chinese speedskating team, Barbados Olympics Program
and Canadian beach volley ball champions. Jeff currently
works with members of the Canadian womens soccer team,
BC Karate, athletes of many other sports, is the official fitness
coach of Miss Universe Canada, and of course, works with the
beautiful general population of Vancouver, BC. He studied at
CMCC in Toronto and played professional football with the
Calgary Stampeders and BC Lions.
Kari Negraiff | Maple Ridge, BC
Kari is a passionate fitness professional, gym owner and
DVRT Master Trainer who has dedicated her life and career
to changing the way fitness is done. Colleagues call her the
‘Questionator’ due to her inquisitive nature, which she applies
to the discovery of how the body works and the innovation of
coaching strategies for optimizing client results. In addition to
having a BHKin, Kari is a best selling author of “Results Fitness”,
published in 2012, and is certified with NSCA in CSCS, and in
HKC.
CONFERENCE PRESENTERS
Kim Bond | Surrey, BC
Michelle Carpenter and Jonathan Carpenter | Sooke, BC
Kim is an education director, business owner, specialty trainer
and master of group fitness. Her passion for the industry is
relentless and she is always striving to learn and teach the
newest exercise methodologies. She loves group fitness and
lives for her Members!
Sister and brother team, Michelle and Jonathan Carpenter
are owners of MOJO Sport, a fitness company that blends the
philosophies of high performance training with functional
fitness. Both fourth degree black belts in Olympic-style
Taekwondo, they are specialists in sport combat training and
have been active in the fitness industry for over 15 years. Their
international coaching and competition experience, along with
their education have inspired their unique approach to fitness
and has allowed them to formulate exciting fusion methods
blending sport combat and functional fitness.
Krista Popowych | Ladner, BC
Krista Popowych, BHKin, has been inspiring fitness leaders,
trainers and managers for over two decades with her
motivating and practical sessions. As the 2014 IDEA Fitness
Instructor of the Year award winner and a two-time Can-Fit-Pro
Canadian Fitness Presenter of the Year, Krista has shown an
outstanding commitment to fitness and truly walks the talk. As
an international trainer and education consultant for Keiser®
and JumpSport®, TV personality, DVD creator and talent, past
program director, published author, professional speaker and
Adidas 3-stripe team sponsored, Krista spreads her passion for
fitness around the globe. Her goal has always been to inspire
others through education and movement. Krista’s energy,
mega-watt smile, creative sessions and real-life approach
to instructing make her a highly sought after presenter and
educator!
Ryoko Donald | Burnaby, BC
Ryoko proudly holds many different titles in her day-to-day
life. She is a devoted wife, mother of two, BCRPA SFL for group
fitness & yoga fitness, 200hr Yoga Alliance teacher and personal
trainer. She is also an inspiration. At 44, she is arguably in the
best shape of her life. In February, she was recognized by
the Steve Nash Fitness World & Sports Clubs’ Group Fitness
Instructor of The Year. Most recently, she competed and got the
2016 BCABBA Bikini Competition Masters title. Her passion for
fitness and wellness is evident in all her fitness classes, which
are consistently filled to capacity.
Leah Esplen | Surrey, BC
Shahil Patel | New York City, NY
Combining her over 25 years in the fitness and rehab industry
with her experience delivering biomedical physiology and
kinesiology courses at Simon Fraser University, Leah enjoys
bridging the theoretical and practical by presenting current
research and helpful tips to her clients and participants. She
also owns MommyMoves Pre & PostNatal Fitness, teaches
nutrition courses and works with larger adults in achieving
their wellness goals. Ever an adventurer, Leah loves to try new
activities and isn’t afraid to look silly while doing them!
Shahil Patel is the co-founder and CEO of BollyX®. Prior to
BollyX®, he served as the president, CEO and artistic director
of Ishaara Dance Company, the first ever Bollywood group
in history to make the semifinals of NBC’s “America’s Got
Talent!” He has choreographed, produced, and led over 200
Bollywood performances for private clients nationwide, and
performed alongside celebrity superstars including Gloria
Estefan, Jamie Foxx, and Diana Ross. With a rare blend of Indian
heritage, American upbringing, and years of experience in the
entertainment industry, Shahil is a leading expert in the art
of integrating “Bollywood” and “Hollywood.” His certifications
include AFAA, BollyX Education, and he has a BA in Economics
in Psychology (UC Berkeley) and is currently an MBA Candidate
(MIT).
Maria Barwig | Surrey, BC
Maria Barwig currently works for the city of Surrey and city
of Burnaby as a lifegaurd/instructor and aquafit instructor. In
2007 she received a half knee replacement and rehabilitated
her knee in the water. She learned to walk, run, and jump
in the water again. After her rehab experience in the water,
she started attending aquafit classes regularly because she
instantly felt the benefits of doing a class. She is currently
learning how to teach a Baby & Me aquafit class and having fun
with it!
Mélanie Levenberg | Burnaby, BC
Mélanie will fuel your passion for teaching and help you
reach more clients by sharing effective strategies that bring
playfulness and positivity to fitness. With over 10 years of
experience in fitness, government, not-for-profit and education
sectors, Mélanie has brought innovative programming and
training to corporate and private clients throughout Canada,
USA, Australia, Europe, and Asia.
Melanie Osmack | Vancouver, BC
Melanie Osmack is the founder of Fit 4 Two® Pre and Postnatal
Fitness. As a BCRPA SFL, she creates and presents courses,
workshops and presentations aimed at promoting an active
lifestyle for women and their families.
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Steve Di Tomaso | Maple Ridge, BC
Steve has followed the path of physical fitness from childhood,
and although not the most talented athlete, he refused to be
outworked. Telling him what he couldn’t do was fuel to push
him forward. His commitment to excellence has brought
success in the form of a strength coach and gym owner as well
as a long standing athletic career in endurance sport. Steve is
a best selling author and contributor to leading authorities on
health and fitness such as Men’s Health and Breaking Muscle.
Steve has a BHKin and is certified with NSCA in CSCS. He is
currently a Master Trainer at DVRT.
Registration
Register online at
www.bcrpa.bc.ca/bcf it
Registration Rates
1st Early Bird rates — ending July 31
BCRPA Registered Fitness Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . $143
Non-BCRPA Registered Fitness Leaders . . . . . . $186
Conference Venues
Land Sessions: CLICK here for MAP
Fortius Sport & Health Centre
3713 Kensington Ave, Burnaby
2nd Early Bird rates — from August 1 to August 21
BCRPA Registered Fitness Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . $172
Non-BCRPA Registered Fitness Leaders . . . . . . $216
Regular rates — starting August 22
Aquatic Sessions: CLICK here for POOL MAP
Fred Randall Pool at Edmonds Community Center
7433 Edmonds St, Burnaby
BCRPA Registered Fitness Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . $200
Non-BCRPA Registered Fitness Leaders . . . . . . $244
Transit info: www.translink.ca
BCFit® ’16 Refund Policy
Fortius Sport & Health Centre Parking info:
Onsite parking is a large lot and is free.
Hotel Information
THE LODGE AT FORTIUS
3713 Kensington Ave, Burnaby
Rates for between Sept. 8, 2016 and Sept. 10, 2016:
$90/room/night
Promo code “BCFit” must be provided when booking
a lodge room. Offer expires August 1st, 2016.
Reservations can be made at 604.292.2500
Learn more about The Lodge:
www.fortiussport.com/Facilities/Pages/TheLodge.aspx
Cancellation dates:
Prior to August 10, 2016: 70% of the registration fee refunded
After August 11, 2016: no refunds will be issued
Registrations are transferable.
BCRPA Policy on
Recording Presentations
Unauthorized recording (audio, video, still photography, etc.) of
presentations at any BCRPA event by a presenter or the audience
including sessions, plenaries, keynotes, etc., without the express
written consent of the Chair of the event or designated BCRPA staff
is strictly prohibited.
Any authorized recording must be disclosed to the delegates
in attendance in that session, prior to the commencement
of the presentation and only record the presenter, not the
audience. Further, any authorized recordings may not be used for
commercial purposes or posted on any open public media source.
Conduct that violates this policy may be subject to sanctions
pursuant to BCRPA’s disciplinary policies.
Volunteer with Us!
British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association
301 – 470 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1V5
Phone: 604.629.0965
Fax: 604.629.2651
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We are looking for enthusiastic fitness leaders to volunteer at
BCFit® ’16. Get involved, interact with fitness leaders from all over BC,
earn CECs, and sit in on a session or two. If you have questions, please
email us at sferguson@bcrpa.bc.ca.
For more information, please visit www.bcrpa.bc.ca/bcfit