Nadia Kyba, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Founder and President of Now What Facilitation.
In this session, Nadia Kyba will lead an in-depth discussion on Club Conflict Resolution and Complaint Management, a critical area for effective club development. With over 20 years of experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Nadia has worked extensively as a Practice Consultant in the Provincial Child Welfare system, where she designed and facilitated Collaborative Decision-Making Meetings. Her expertise has supported businesses, sports organizations, and non-profits in navigating both individual and team conflicts. Nadia is an associate trainer with the Forensic Practice, where she delivers training to social workers and law enforcement professionals in complaint management and investigative interviewing. She also teaches social work at the University of British Columbia, helping prepare students for careers across a range of sectors. Her facilitation style is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally agile, with a strong emphasis on relationship-building and active reconciliation—particularly in partnership with Indigenous communities. Nadia is the author of This is How We Roll, a series of books focused on team-based conflict management. A lifelong athlete, she believes that organized sport fosters skills and values that last a lifetime. She is proud to serve as a named expert with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s True Sport Program and as the Safe Sport Safeguarding Liaison with viaSport British Columbia.

Amelia Strother
AS Consulting
Communication is the foundation of effective leadership—whether on the pool deck, in the boardroom, or within the broader club community. In this session, Amelia Strother will explore how clear, intentional communication fosters strong working relationships and a high-performing culture among coaches, club leadership, athletes, and parents. With over 12 years of global experience, she has taught and facilitated across diverse cultures and industries. Her work includes training Olympic and Paralympic coaches in Canada, leading storytelling workshops in Singapore, and developing leadership programs for the world’s most successful company—among many other impactful engagements. Participants will gain practical strategies to better adapt their communication to different audiences, create clarity in their messaging, and inspire action across all levels of a swim organization. This session is designed to equip both coaches and club leaders with the tools needed to build trust, drive alignment, and elevate the overall success of their programs

Nightly hotel rate – $275 plus taxes
Reservations can be made by calling Sheraton In-house Reservations directly at 604-273-7878 or 1-800-663-0299, by email at reservations@sheratonvancouverairport.com or with the booking link below:

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Event Summary:

BC Swimming Congress Oct 2025 SVA

Start Date: Thursday, October 02, 2025

End Date: Sunday, October 05, 2025

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel for 275.00 CAD per night – Last Day to Book : Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Link for your group’s reservations: Book your group rate for BC Swimming Congress Oct 2025 SVA