SSBC Awards and AGM

Last weekend June 8, 2025 the Rockets Annual General Meeting was held at the Richmond Oval. 2024-2025 Rockets skaters obtained Certificates for Personal Bests and our BC Cup medalists received their medals as well as T-shirts designed by April Liu. We would like to commend all our skaters, coaches, volunteers and parents for a successful 2024-2025 season. We had an exceptional number of competitors from our club at both local and provincial competitions in both short and long track meets.

At the Speed Skating BC AGM, also held on that day, the Richmond Rockets Speed Skating Club was awarded the Pat Underhill Spirit of Competition Award.

Magnus King was awarded BC Provincial Youth Skater of the Year.

Jayden Li also obtained SSBC awards for Relay Challenge 2025 for Youth 11-13 and Spring Challenge 2025 for Child < 11

Natalie Jin proposed ideas for fundraising and team bonding, and April Liu proposed renewing the Rockets’ skinsuit design. Those interested in submitting a design are welcome to contact her by June 29 for guidelines.

We welcomed new board members: Jessie Li as vice-president and Antares Lam as upcoming secretary with Lyn Chan and Laura Huang assisting as Calvin Lim transitions to an IT support role. We thank Steven Liu for his past leadership as well as vice president and president. Current President Alexander Teh, Registrar Janet Lakusta, Treasurer Jessica Hou, and Directors Natalie Jin, Erica Chen, Reese Li, and April Liu remained in their positions.

The Rockets Spring season is in full swing, club members are gearing for their mini-meet coming up in June. Improvements to our speed skating program and procedures are also planned for the next season. Stay tuned!

Congratulations to all!