Qualification - BC Games

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Qualifying for a one-of-a-kind experience at the BC Games.

The qualification process to attend the BC Games varies from sport-to-sport.

Generally qualification events for the Games are held beginning 6 months prior to the Games up to about 5 or 6 weeks prior to the Games, depending on the sport. Qualifications for the Games are coordinated by the Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) and managed by the organization or the Zone Representatives. Refer to the technical package for the respective sport for contact information.

Step 1: Find
Your Sport

See if your sport will be at the next Games and what the eligibility is with our sport packages.

Step 2: Find
Your Zone

The team that you attend with will depend on what geographical Zone you live in.

Step 3: Contact
PSO

Your Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) can tell you when your Zone qualification event is. Contact information cab be found in the technical packages.

Step 4: Attend
Zone Tryout

Zone qualification events are usually held beginning 6 months prior to the games up to about 5 of 6 weeks prior to the event. Check with your PSO to be sure.

FAQs about Qualification

Have additional questions surrounding qualification for the BC Winter or BC Summer Games? We have answers!

What sports are in the Games?

See our sport page for the list of sports included in the next BC Summer Games and BC Winter Games. Note that sports may change from one Games to the next, as per our Core Sport criteria for inclusion in the Games.

Why should I try to qualify for the BC Games?

The Games are generally a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As a multi-sport Games, they are more dynamic in nature compared to single-sport competition and help participants prepare for higher level events.

How do I qualify?

The qualification process for the Games varies depending on the sport. Review a sport’s Technical Package for specific information. Also review BC Games General Rules for additional eligibility information.

When will qualification events be held?

Generally qualification events for the Games are held beginning 6 months prior to the Games up to about 5 or 6 weeks prior to the Games and vary from sport-to-sport. Qualifications for the Games are coordinated by the Provincial Sport Organization and managed by the organization or the Zone Representatives. Refer to the technical package for the respective sport for contact information.

What BC Games Zone am I in?

The province is divided into eight geographical zones. Refer to zone information to determine your zone. Each sport is allocated athlete spots in each zone. Review the Technical Package for the respective sport to review the number of spots allocated to each zone.

Can I compete for different zone from the one I live in?

BC Games rules require athletes to compete for the zone where they make their permanent residence. Refer to BC Games General Rules for details.

How old do I have to be?

In general, the minimum age of athletes competing at the Games is 13 but the age eligibility varies from sport to sport. Generally, coaches are expected to be 19 or older in order to act in a supervisory capacity with their athletes. Review the technical package for the respective sport for specific information.

How do I register?

Registration for the Games is done through Zone Representatives for each sport or through the sport’s respective Provincial Sport Organization. Refer to the Technical Package for the respective sport for contact information and contact the Provincial Advisor for your sport and/or your Zone Representative.

How much does it cost?

The registration fee is $175 per athlete. Some sports charge an additional fee over and above this to cover qualification events, uniforms, and/or training. Ask your coach for details or contact your Provincial Advisor or Provincial Sport Organization. Contact information is available on the Technical Package for each sport.