2022 BC Summer Games – Sports, Technical Packages, and Rules
To view the Technical Package click on the sport in the table below.
Click here to view the BC Games General Rules.
Technical Packages outline the sport-specific rules, eligibility, and other information about the competition as well as contact information for the sport.
In order to fully understand the rules and requirements for participation in the BC Games, it is expected that the BC Games General Rules will be read in addition to the Technical Package.
| Sport | PSO | Age | Age Description | Venue | Medals | Awards | Equipment | Zone Team Composition | Wildcards | Maximum Athletes | Coaches Managers | Coaching Requirements | Zone Selections | Accommodation | Registration Deadline | Officials | Eligibility Requirements | Events Categories | Last Updated | Event Category 2 | Fees | Coach/Mgr | Athletes | Officials | Total |
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| 3x3 Basketball-Boys | Basketball | Under 13 | Athletes must be born in 2009 or later. | Shas Ti Kelly Road Secondary | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Size #6 Baden basketballs will be used for all boys' games. | Two teams of 5 male competitors per zone. | Not applicable. | 80 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach (manager), at least one of whom must be male, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be Learn to Train Certified. Exemptions will be considered by the Provincial Advisor on a case-by-case basis. To receive an exemption, head coaches must be Learn to Train Trained, submit a plan for completing their certification, and must be Train to Train Certified to be eligible to coach at a subsequent BC Games. Assistant Coaches must be Learn to Train Trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. |
Zone selections are determined by Basketball BC. | It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. The BC Games Society requires participants stay in accommodation for the duration of the Games. Removal from accommodation will result in disqualification from competition. Once competition is complete, participants may be checked out of accommodation ONLY if approval is received from Basketball BC PRIOR TO the Games. Participants are required to travel to and from the Games with their team, on BC Games transportation, where provided, unless approval for exceptions is received from Basketball BC PRIOR TO the Games. |
8 | Competitors must be members of Basketball BC. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in 3x3 Basketball. |
Tournament format to be determined by Basketball BC. Age group FIBA rules. |
November 24, 2021 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by Basketball BC. Contact Basketball BC for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 16 | 80 | 8 | 104 | |||
| 3x3 Basketball-Girls | Basketball | Under 13 | Athletes must be born in 2009 or later. | Shas Ti Kelly Road Secondary | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Size #6 Baden basketballs will be used for all girls' games. | Two teams of 5 female competitors per zone. | Not applicable. | 80 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach (manager), at least one of whom must be female, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be Learn to Train Certified. Exemptions will be considered by the Provincial Advisor on a case-by-case basis. To receive an exemption, head coaches must be Learn to Train Trained, submit a plan for completing their certification, and must be Train to Train Certified to be eligible to coach at a subsequent BC Games. Assistant Coaches must be Learn to Train Trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. |
Zone selections are determined by Basketball BC. | It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. The BC Games Society requires participants stay in accommodation for the duration of the Games. Removal from accommodation will result in disqualification from competition. Once competition is complete, participants may be checked out of accommodation ONLY if approval is received from Basketball BC PRIOR TO the Games. Participants are required to travel to and from the Games with their team, on BC Games transportation, where provided, unless approval for exceptions is received from Basketball BC PRIOR TO the Games. |
8 | Competitors must be members of Basketball BC. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in 3x3 Basketball. |
Tournament format to be determined by Basketball BC. Age group FIBA rules. |
November 24, 2021 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by Basketball BC. Contact Basketball BC for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 16 | 80 | 8 | 104 | |||
| Artistic Swimming | Artistic Swimming | 11–17 | Athletes must be 11–17 years of age as of December 31, 2022. Eligible birth years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011. | Prince George Aquatic Centre | Medals will be awarded in each event within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Coaches will be required to provide MP3 songs via Dropbox two weeks prior to competition. A link to Dropbox will be provided by the Sport Services Coordinator once head coaches have been selected. A 5-second lead in before the music begins should be added. Professional sound editing is mandatory. Back-up music needs to be at hand at any time by the head coach (i.e.: on an electronic device with a cord available to play immediately if required) |
5 competitors per zone. | 16 wildcard spaces. | 56 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. An additional adult (registered as adult supervisor or assistant coach, depending on coach certification) will be permitted ONLY where both coaches are under 19 and with the approval of the Provincial Advisor. If the zone includes male athletes, at least one of the coaches must be male. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there is a second member of the zone coaching staff, they must be registered as an assistant coach. | All coaches must comply with BC Artistic Swimming's Coach Certification Policy, which includes appropriate NCCP certification, having completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation and NCCP Making Headway training, a valid vulnerable sector background screening check, and Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders certification. Head coaches must be Competition Introduction certified and assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. BC Artistic Swimming must inform the Provincial Advisor of the head coach and assistant coach no later than January 31, 2022. |
BC Artistic Swimming states that the zone qualification meets will be held concurrently with the 2022 Mable Moran Provincial Qualifier which will be held April 22–24 at City Center Aquatic Complex (CCAC) in Coquitlam. A separate figure event will be held at this championship and zones that do not participate in this meet will need to submit videos of the same qualification figures to BC Artistic Swimming no later than 72 hours prior to the qualification event. Please contact BC Artistic Swimming for further information regarding video submission requirements. Athletes in each zone will be selected by final figure score in their respective trials. The figures performed for zone selections will be the 2022 BC Summer Games figures. All zone qualifications must be completed, and a copy of the selection results must be handed in to the Provincial Advisor, no later than April 30, 2022. Wildcard spaces are allocated by the Sport Development Director in consultation with the Provincial Advisor and BC Artistic Swimming's Executive Director. The Sport Development Director must complete the online registration no later than June 13, 2022. |
It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. Participants are required to travel to and from the Games with their team, on BC Games transportation, where provided, unless approval for exceptions is received from the Provincial Advisor or BC Artistic Swimming, PRIOR TO the Games. |
17 | Athletes wishing to participate in the 2022 BC Summer Games must meet the following eligibility criteria:
All athletes must be registered as athletes through a club or facility affiliated with BC Artistic Swimming by December 31, 2021. A $30 minimum fee may be charged at the zone qualification meet. BC Summer Games trials will be held at Mable Moran Provincial Qualifier, dates to be determined. Trials will consist of a Figures Competition using the same figures as are used at the Games. See BC Artistic Swimming Technical Package for specific trial information and details. Athletes born in 2005 and 2006 would have had their final opportunity to attend a BC Summer Games in Maple Ridge in 2020. Due to the cancellation of those 2020 BC Summer Games, an additional age category for the 2022 BC Summer Games has been implemented to allow those athletes born in 2005 and 2006 who were REGISTERED in the 2020 BC Summer Games Trials the opportunity to attend. Athletes may not attend more than two BC Summer Games to compete in Artistic Swimming. |
All athletes MUST enter the Figure event and be registered in at least one Routine event. Events:
Figures:
Penalties: Penalties for Figures: Figure re-starts are no longer permitted. A zero will be given for any incorrect figure performance. Penalties for Routines: A one point penalty shall be deducted from the routine score in the event that:
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February 2, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by BC Artistic Swimming. Contact BC Artistic Swimming for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 16 | 56 | 17 | 89 | |||
| Athletics | Athletics | 14–15 | Athletes must be born in 2007 or 2008. | Masich Place Stadium | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Personal throwing implements must be approved by the BC Athletics technical official at least one hour before the start time of the event and will become part of the pool of implements that all athletes can use. Athletes competing in Pole Vault must bring poles to compete and must make arrangements for their transportation to the Games through the Provincial Advisor. All other throwing implements will be supplied. | 24 (12 male and 12 female) competitors per zone. | 96 wildcard spaces (48 male and 48 female). Wildcard spaces are determined and allocated by the Provincial Advisor. | 288 | Each zone is required to have one (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach and may have up to two (2) additional adults who will be registered as assistant coaches or adult supervisors. There must be at least one adult of each gender. The minimum age for adults attending the Games is 19 years of age. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach. | Able-bodies Athletics:
Be sure to get an NCCP number before registering as a Coach Member with BC Athletics - it just takes 2 minutes and it is free! - click here for details. |
BC Athletics states that all zone qualification trials must be held no later than June 5, 2022. Zone Representatives may charge additional event fees for competing in the trials. Zone Representatives must submit their proposed team and wildcard lists to the Provincial Advisor prior to June 12, 2022 in order that zone teams can be finalized and wildcard spots allocated by the Provincial Advisor prior to the BC Games Society registration deadline of June 20, 2022. |
It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. BC Athletes requires all athletes to be part of their BC Summer Games zone team from their arrival on Wednesday until the end of the Games on Sunday. All adults attending the Games are expected to reside in BC Games accommodation with the athletes from their zone team. |
41 Officials must be members of BC Athletics and registered as BC Athletics Officials. Officials must be certified at a minimum of Level 2 or 3 prior to the Games. |
Athletes MUST compete at their Zone Trials to be eligible for team selection except as provided for in the Selection Guidelines published on the BC Athletics website and available to the Zone Representatives. All participants in the Zone Trials and the BC Summer Games must be registered athlete members of BC Athletics. Check with the Provincial Advisor for details. Performance data must be included with each registration. Each zone is permitted the following: three athletes for 100m and 200m events, two athletes for all other events, and one relay team per zone per relay event (4x100m and 4x400m). After the Zone Teams have been selected, vacant positions in each event will be filled by Wildcards based on performance. Each athlete MAY BE SELECTED from the zone trials to compete in up to three events plus a relay as determined by the Zone Representative. Athletes are NOT GUARANTEED three events or a relay competition. Final event selection is determined through the zone selection process, zone selection committee and/or team staff in each zone. Athletes competing in the pentathlon may compete in that event only, plus one relay. Athletes may only attend one BC Summer Games to compete in Athletics. |
Events: (separate events for boys and girls)
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February 10, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by BC Athletics. Contact BC Athletics for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 32 | 288 | 41 | 361 | |||
| Athletics-Special Olympics | Athletics-Special Olympics | 12–40 | Athletes must be 12–40 years of age as of July 21, 2022. | Masich Place Stadium | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | 16 athletes (8 male and 8 female). No more than 4 athletes per zone unless approved by the Provincial Advisor. | Not applicable. | 16 | One (1) head coach and up to three (3) assistant coaches. One head coach must be registered for the sport. There must be at least one coach of each gender. Additional adult supervisors may be permitted as needed at the discretion of the Provincial Advisor and the BC Games Society. | The head coache must have completed NCCP SOC Competition Sport Workshop, Making Ethical Decisions, and NCCP Athletics Sport Coach. Assistant coaches must have completed NCCP SOC Competition Sport Workshop and Making Ethical Decisions. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. |
Athletes and coaches will be selected through an application process coordinated by Special Olympics BC. Selection will be based on results in a sanctioned competition, meeting eligibility requirements, and endorsement by Special Olympics BC. | All athletes and coaches are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation. All athletes must be properly supervised by the head coach and sssistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 1 | Athletes must have participated in a provincially sanctioned Special Olympics event during 2019–2022. Exceptions may be approved at the discretion of the Provincial Advisor. Athletes must be registered with Special Olympics BC. Athletes may not attend more than two BC Games to compete in Athletics-Special Olympics. |
Separate male and female events: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, Long Jump, Shot Put Mixed event: 4x100m Relay Athletes can enter up to 6 events plus the relay. All events will be timed finals. Events to be executed as per Special Olympics Canada rules. |
November 24, 2021 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. Special Olympics BC subsidizes this fee. Athletes registered and approved by Special Olympics BC will not pay any additional fees to compete in the BC Summer Games. | 4 | 16 | 1 | 21 | ||||
| Baseball | Baseball | 15U | Male athletes must be born in 2007 or 2008. Female players can play in male events one calendar year older than the male ages stated previously. | Carrie Jane Gray Park (City Field and Rotary Field) | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | One team of 16 competitors per zone. | Not applicable. | 128 | One (1) head coach and two (2) assistant coaches per team. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the head coach and one assistant coach must be of the opposite gender, otherwise at least one must be the same gender as the athletes. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach. | All head coaches must be Certified 15U and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation and Safe Sport Training. All assistant coaches must be Trained 15U and have completed Safe Sport Training. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | Baseball BC states that all zone qualifications and online registration must be completed by June 13, 2022. | It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. | 22 | Teams are created with the best players available in each zone meeting Age Descriptions above. If a single zone is awarded two "All-Star" teams, they are to be tiered. The second selected team will be scheduled as Zone "A" Athletes may only attend one BC Summer Games to compete in Baseball. |
Tournament draw to be made by Baseball BC. | November 10, 2021 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by Baseball BC. Contact Baseball BC for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 24 | 128 | 22 | 174 | ||||
| Basketball-Boys | Basketball | Under 14 | Athletes must be born in 2008 or later. | Duchess Park Secondary | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Size #7 Baden basketballs will be used for all boys games. | One team of 10 male competitors per zone. | Not applicable. | 80 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach (manager), at least one of whom must be male, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be Learn to Train Certified. Exemptions will be considered by the Provincial Advisor on a case-by-case basis. To receive an exemption, head coaches must be Learn to Train Trained, submit a plan for completing their certification, and must be Train to Train Certified to be eligible to coach at a subsequent BC Games. Assistant Coaches must be Learn to Train Trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. |
Zone selections to be determined by Basketball BC. | It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. The BC Games Society requires participants stay in accommodation for the duration of the Games. Removal from accommodation will result in disqualification from competition. Once competition is complete, participants may be checked out of accommodation ONLY if approval is received from Basketball BC PRIOR TO the Games. Participants are required to travel to and from the Games with their team, on BC Games transportation, where provided, unless approval for exceptions is received from Basketball BC PRIOR TO the Games. |
11 | Competitors must be members of Basketball BC. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Basketball. |
Tournament format to be determined by Basketball BC. Age group FIBA rules. |
November 24, 2021 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by Basketball BC. Contact Basketball BC for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 16 | 80 | 11 | 107 | |||
| Basketball-Girls | Basketball | Under 14 | Athletes must be born in 2008 or later. | Duchess Park Secondary | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Size #6 Baden basketballs will be used for all girls games. | One team of 10 female competitors per zone. | Not applicable. | 80 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach (manager), at least one of whom must be female, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be Learn to Train Certified. Exemptions will be considered by the Provincial Advisor on a case-by-case basis. To receive an exemption, head coaches must be Learn to Train Trained, submit a plan for completing their certification, and must be Train to Train Certified to be eligible to coach at a subsequent BC Games. Assistant Coaches must be Learn to Train Trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. |
Zone selections to be determined by Basketball BC. | It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. The BC Games Society requires participants stay in accommodation for the duration of the Games. Removal from accommodation will result in disqualification from competition. Once competition is complete, participants may be checked out of accommodation ONLY if approval is received from Basketball BC PRIOR TO the Games. Participants are required to travel to and from the Games with their team, on BC Games transportation, where provided, unless approval for exceptions is received from Basketball BC PRIOR TO the Games. |
11 | Competitors must be members of Basketball BC. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Basketball. |
Tournament format to be determined by Basketball BC. Age group FIBA rules. |
November 24, 2021 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by Basketball BC. Contact Basketball BC for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 16 | 80 | 11 | 107 | |||
| Beach Volleyball | Beach Volleyball | 18U | 18U age category as defined by Volleyball BC. Athletes must be born in 2004 or later. | Carrie Jane Gray Park (Beach Volleyball Facility) | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | One (1) team of two (2) male competitors and one (1) team of two (2) female competitors for a total of two (2) teams per zone. | Not applicable. | 32 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach (team leader), one of each gender, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be Advanced Development Coach certified or the equivalent and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Assistant coaches must be Advanced Development Coach trained or the equivalent and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | Zone qualification camps will be held throughout the province at the end of May/beginning of June. Volleyball BC states that all zone qualifications and Online Registration must be completed no later than June 12, 2022. | It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. | 8 | The competition is open to all players who meet the age and registration requirements of Volleyball BC. Coaches/managers should contact zone representatives regarding Volleyball BC memberships prior to team selections. Forward registrations to Volleyball BC, 7564 Barnet Hwy., Burnaby BC, V5A 1E7 or call (604) 291-2007 ext. 224. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Beach Volleyball. |
Team competition with one girls and one boys teams from each zone. If all zones are represented, each group will be divided into two pools of four teams for round robin competition. | January 24, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by Volleyball BC. Contact Volleyball BC for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 16 | 32 | 8 | 56 | ||||
| Box Lacrosse | Box Lacrosse | 15–16 | Midget players born in 2006 or 2007. | Kin Centre (Kin 1 and Kin 2) | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Lacrosse balls must be CLA approved. | One team of 19 male competitors, 2 of whom are goaltenders, per zone. | Not applicable. | 152 | One (1) head coach and two (2) assistant coaches per zone, at least one of whom must be male. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach. | All head coaches must be fully certified at NCCP Level 2 or CPI Competition Introduction and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. All assistant coaches must be fully certified at Community Development Level 1 and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | All Online Participant Registration must be completed and payment provided to the BC Lacrosse Association office by June 6, 2022. | It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. | 14 | Teams must be comprised of members of registered team(s) who live in the applicable BC Games zone. Competitors must be members in good standing with the BC Lacrosse Association. Competitors will be selected on a "try-out" basis. All competitors within the zone, who meet all applicable regulations, will be notified of these try-outs. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Summer Games to compete in Box Lacrosse. |
Tournament draw to be determined by the Provincial Advisor. | November 4, 2021 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by the BC Lacrosse Association. Contact the BC Lacrosse Association for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 24 | 152 | 14 | 190 | |||
| Canoe/Kayak | Canoe/Kayak | 13–16; 19 and under | Athletes must be born between 2006 and 2009. PaddleAll athletes must be born between 2003 and 2009. | West Lake Provincial Park (Nadsilnich Lake) | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | All racing equipment (LtoT sprint boats lifejackets/PFDs, kneeblocks, paddles) will be provided. All Canoe Polo equipment will be provided. Athletes may wear their own polo helmets. All equipment must comply with the respective safety rules of the discipline. Transportation of equipment from each Zone will be arranged by CKBC, the Zone Head Coaches and Clubs, except equipment for TtoT category equipment. PaddleAll equipment will follow similar arrangements with the involvement of the PaddleAll athlete. TtoT athletes must make arrangements with their Zone Coaches and CKBC for transportation of their personal equipment. Kayakers in the Sprint LtoT category must compete in a trainer kayak or steadier boat (i.e. ocean or touring kayak). Approved Boats: All LtoT races for canoe will be in a recreational canoe (Clipper brand or similar) K1: For Sprint K1, all LtotT boats must be a beginner style boat. The list of acceptable boats is as follows:
K2: For Sprint K2, all LtoT boats must be a beginner style boat. The list of acceptable boats is as follows:
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8 athletes (no more than 6 of one gender) per zone. | 24 wildcard spaces (no more than 13 of one gender). 16 PaddleAll spaces with no gender restrictions. | 104 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the coaches must be of the opposite gender, otherwise at least one must be the same gender as the athletes. For large zone teams, a second assistant coach may be approved by the Provincial Advisor. One (1) head coach for all PaddleAll athletes. One (1) assistant coach per zone fielding one or more PaddleAll athletes may be approved by the Provincial Advisor. |
All head coaches must be Entry Level Competitive Coach certified. Assistant coaches must be Community Coach certified and must have completed Make Ethical Decisions. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. All coaches must have completed SafeSport training, background checks, and NCCP Make Ethical Decisions. CKBC will check these requirements before approving Coaches for the Games. |
CKBC states that all zones must complete Zone qualification events by June 6, 2022. All zone registrations (including substitutes) must be registered no later than midnight on June 13, 2022. Selection Criteria will be at the discretion of each Zone Coaches and Zone Representative, and must be submitted to CKBC for approval prior to their selection trials event. Wildcards will be allocated by a committee comprised of the Provincial Advisor and the CKBC Sport Development Director based on circulated criteria from the list of all "alternatives" registered by June 13, 2022. |
It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. Once competition is complete, participants may be checked out of accommodation ONLY if approval is received from CanoeKayak BC PRIOR TO the Games. Participants are required to travel to and from the Games with their team, on BC Games transportation, where provided, unless approval for exceptions is received from CanoeKayak BC PRIOR TO the Games. |
25 | All participants must be members of CanoeKayak BC (CKBC) Athletes who have competed in a sprint canoe or kayak for two (2) or less years, will be considered a Learn to Train (LtoT) athlete. Athletes who have competed in their respective class for two (2) or more years will be considered in the Train to Train (TtoT) category. Athletes may attend a second BC Summer Games only if they competed in a Learn to Train singles event at their first Games AND they will compete in the Train to Train singles events at the 2022 BC Summer Games. Athletes may not attend more than two (2) BC Summer Games as a participant in Canoe/Kayak. Athletes who have competed in a TtoT singles category in a BC Summer Games are ineligible to compete at a subsequent BC Summer Games. Athletes who have competed in a Canada Summer Games in Canoe/Kayak are ineligible to compete at a subsequent BC Summer Games. Athletes who have qualified for a single final at the previous year's national championship are ineligible to compete at a subsequent BC Summer Games. |
SPRINT KAYAK K-1 (Male / Female)
C-1 (Male / Female)
Athletes may enter LtoT in one type of boat (Kayak, Canoe) and TtoT in the other type. Open events have no requirements regarding the athlete's developmental stage; they can be entered by any athlete. The Mixed Development categories require an even number of LtoT and TtoT athletes per boat. Both men and women can compete in the same boat. Entries in the LtoT Canoe category may use a high kneel position. Team members cannot be replaced between heats and finals without Competition Committee approval. Canoe Polo teams can substitute players both during and in-between matches. CKBC with the Competition Committee reserves the right to move LtoT athletes to TtoT when obviously outclassing their category. CKBC with the Competition Committee reserves the right to combine races where the entries are less than three (3) boats. |
January 21, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The Canoe Kayak BC fee charged to athletes is $300, which includes the BC Games registration fee. | 32 | 104 | 25 | 161 | |||
| Equestrian | Equestrian | 12–18 | A minimum of 12 years of age and a maximum of 18 years of age as of December 31, 2022. | Prince George Agriplex | Medals will be awarded in each division within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. Medals will also be awarded to the zone team with the highest aggregate medal count. A zone team shall consist of at least four athletes from three different disciplines, from the same zone. In order to receive their medal, athletes must be present at the Medal Presentation Ceremony and appropriately attired in riding or vaulting apparel. |
Stabling and Feed: Feed and hay for horses is the responsibility of the competitors. Stabling is provided free of charge at the Games for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights only. Participants requiring additional nights will be accommodated with prior arrangements. All horses must be onsite by 4:00 pm on July 20, 2022. Bedding is provided. Tack and Attire: Athletes are required to wear properly fitted approved BSI or ASTM protective headgear with safety harness correctly secured at all times while mounted on the competition grounds. (exception: vaulters) |
4 athletes per zone. | 16 wildcard spots. | 48 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the head coach and assistant coach must be of the opposite gender, otherwise one must be the same gender as the athletes. If the zone team includes athletes in three or more disciplines, an additional assistant coach may be added with the permission of the Provincial Advisor. The Provincial Advisor will request approval from the BC Games Society. |
Head coaches must be a minimum of Competition Coach certified and have completed Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation and EC Fostering Healthy Relationships Course. Assistant coaches must be a minimum of Competition Coach certified or be registered as "in training" with Horse Council BC and have completed Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation and EC Fostering Healthy Relationships Course. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. Athletes' primary coaches are encouraged to attend the Games as spectators. Only assigned accredited head coaches, assistant coaches, or adult supervisors are permitted to interact with athletes in the competition area including warm-up. Attendance at the Games will be at the expense of the personal non-accredited coach. |
Deadline for filing athlete registrations is May 31, 2022. Final zone team selections will be published and provided by the Assistant Provincial Advisor to discipline chairs and head coaches not later than June 7, 2022. The Assistant Provincial Advisor will complete BC Games online registration process for all zone athletes, coaches, grooms, and officials not later than June 15, 2022. |
It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. Horse Council BC requires that all adults staying in Games accommodation have completed a criminal record check and have successfully completed Making Ethical Decisions Module and the Equestrian Canada Fostering Healthy Equestrian Environments course. One Groom per athlete will be appointed by the athlete and will stay on site with horses. Grooms Information Form must be submitted to the Assistant Provincial Advisor not later than May 31, 2022. |
16 | Athlete Eligibility:
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All events open to both male and female riders on equal terms. All events are combined male and female events. Current Equestrian Canada rules apply. Dressage Division: (Ring Size 20m x 60m)
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March 22, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by Horse Council BC. Contact Horse Council BC for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 24 | 48 | 16 | 88 | |||
| Equestrian-Para | Equestrian | 12–30 | A minimum of 12 years of age and a maximum of 30 years of age as of January 1, 2022. | Prince George Agriplex | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. In order to receive their medal, athletes must be present at the Medal Presentation Ceremony, and appropriately attired in riding or vaulting apparel. |
Stabling and Feed: Feed and hay for horses is the responsibility of the competitors. Stabling is provided free of charge at the Games for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights only. Participants requiring additional nights will be accommodated with prior arrangements. All horses must be onsite by 4:00 pm on July 20, 2022. Bedding is provided. Tack and Attire: Athletes are required to wear properly fitted approved BSI or ASTM protective headgear with safety harness correctly secured at all times while mounted on the competition grounds. Adaptive equipment will be stated on medical form. Information will be made available to warm up area official to ensure compliance. |
A maximum of 10 athletes. Each zone may field one athlete. Once all athlete declarations have been received by May 31, 2022, the assignment of unallocated spots will be completed by the Provincial Advisor. | Not applicable. | 10 | One (1) head coach and up to eight (8) assistant coaches for the sport. Where both male and female athletes are attending the Games, there must be at least one coach of each gender. If all athletes are the same gender, at least one coach must be the same gender as the athletes | Head coach must be Certified and EC Competition Coach or approved Cantra Coach. Assistant Coaches must be Competition Coach certified or be registered as "in training" with Horse Council BC or Cantra. All assistant coaches must have completed Making Ethical Decisions. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. Athletes' primary coaches are encouraged to attend the Games as spectators. Only accredited head coaches, assistant coaches, or adult supervisors are permitted to interact with athletes in the competition area including warm-up. Attendance at the Games will be at their own expense. |
Deadline for filing athlete registrations is May 31, 2022. Final zone team selections will be published and provided by the Assistant Provincial Advisor to discipline chairs and head coaches not later than June 7, 2022. The Assistant Provincial Advisor will complete BC Games online registration process for all zone athletes, coaches, grooms, and officials not later than June 15, 2022. |
Athletes with a disability may reside in BC Games accommodation or choose to stay outside BC Games accommodation. If they choose to stay outside of Games accommodation, they will be responsible for any associated costs of that accommodation and transportation at the Games. Meals will be provided, as per the Bus & Meal Schedule for the sport. To ensure that appropriate services are available, athletes with a disability who wish to reside in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation must complete the Para Athlete Information Form and submit to the Assistant Provincial Advisor. Deadline date for form submission TBD. | 3 | Athlete Eligibility: Athletes must be members in good standing of Horse Council BC and registered with BC Therapeutic Riding Association prior to selection deadline. Athletes must have a current EC Para Equestrian medical form. Documentation must be submitted with the Athlete Declaration Form. Athletes who have competed individually or as a team at EC Gold competition(s) are not eligible to compete at the BC Summer Games. All athletes with a physical or intellectual impairment are welcome to compete. The athlete does not need to be classified. Athlete Qualification Period: January 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022 Athletes must submit two scores from a minimum of two different sanctioned competitions in all three classes. EC 2018 National Dressage Para Equestrian test scores of the same division that the competitor will enter at the Games must be used for athlete qualifying purposes during the qualification period. Scores from Para Equestrian Canada video competitions may be used for qualifying providing they are achieved within the qualifying period. Official results or test copies to be attached to Athlete Declaration form and submitted after competition. Athletes may not attend more than two BC Games to compete in Equestrian-Para. |
All Competitors are to qualify and enter the same division across all 3 days ie Walk, Walk/Trot or Walk/Trot/Canter. Day 1: First Year competitors:
First Year Competitors:
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January 14, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by Horse Council BC. Contact Horse Council BC for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 9 | 10 | 3 | 22 | |||
| Field Lacrosse | Field Lacrosse | 14–15 | Athletes born in 2007 or 2008. | Exhibition Park (Glen Thompson Fields) | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Lacrosse balls must be CLA-approved. | One team of 19 male competitors, 2 of whom are goaltenders, per zone. | Not applicable. | 152 | One (1) head coach and two (2) assistant coaches per zone, at least one of whom must be male. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach. | All head coaches must be fully certified at NCCP Level 2 or CPI Competition Introduction and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. All assistant coaches must be fully certified at Community Development Level 1 and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | All Online Participant Registration must be completed and payment provided to the BC Lacrosse Association office by June 6, 2022. | It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. | 14 | Teams must be comprised of members of registered team(s) who live in the applicable BC Games zone. Competitors must be members in good standing with the BC Lacrosse Association. Competitors will be selected on a "try-out" basis. All competitors within the zone, who meet all applicable regulations, will be notified of these try-outs. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Summer Games to compete in Field Lacrosse. |
Tournament draw to be determined by the BC Lacrosse Association Field Directorate. | August 26, 2021 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by the BC Lacrosse Association. Contact the BC Lacrosse Association for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 24 | 152 | 14 | 190 | |||
| Golf | Golf | 12–16 | Athletes must be minimum of 12 years of age and maximum of 16 years of age as of July 23, 2022. | Prince George Golf and Curling Club | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Dress Code: Competitors must adhere to the dress code of the local host golf club and British Columbia Golf. It is mandatory that all members of each zone team be in the same uniform. Caps will be coloured by zone colours. | 6 athletes per zone. All zones to bring 3 male and 3 female athletes except for zones 1, 7, and 8, which may bring up to 4 athletes of one gender, upon approval of British Columbia Golf. A minimum of 4 athletes comprise a zone team. Teams are expected to bring both male and female athletes. | Not applicable. | 48 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach (manager) per zone. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the head coach and assistant coach must be of the opposite gender, otherwise at least one must be the same gender as the athletes. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there is a second member of the zone coaching staff, they must be registered as an assistant coach. | All head coaches must have Comp A and B OR Coach of New Competitors (CNC) OR equivalent and they must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Assistant coaches must have completed NCCP Competition A or the equivalent course and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | British Columbia Golf states that all zone qualification events must be completed by June 5, 2022. | It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. | 15 | Players must abide by the British Columbia Golf Conditions of Competition and Local Rules. The Rules of Play shall be the Rules of Golf as approved by the RCGA/USGA and the R & A. Players must be members in good standing of the British Columbia Golf and present a current RCGA handicap card at registration. BCGA may assess a tournament fee in addition to the BC Games registration fee. All fees are paid directly to British Columbia Golf. Female athletes are permitted to attend two BC Summer Games to compete in Golf. Male athletes from zones 1, 7, and 8 are permitted to attend two BC Summer Games to compete in Golf. Athletes who are attending the Games for the first time will be given priority in selection, where all other aspects of selection are equal. Athletes are not permitted to attend more than two BC Summer Games to compete in Golf. |
Yardage – As per recommendations via the Long Term Player Development Guide for Golf, for the Intro to Competition/Train to Play Stages, the following yardages will be utilized for the BC Summer Games:
All athletes will participate in a mandatory rules and etiquette session at the Games. Athletes will participate in the practice on the Thursday of the Games; details will be provided on the Sport Schedule. Scoring: Individual Play: 36 holes of stroke play. Scoring is based on a total two-day gross score. Medals are awarded to the top 3 in each of the Boys Individual Play and Girls Individual Play. Team Play: 36 holes of stroke play. Team scores are based on the two-day total of the 3 lowest net scores posted each day from any member of the zone team. Medals are awarded to the top 3 teams. All players on a zone team must be from the same zone. |
January 19, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by British Columbia Golf. Contact British Columbia Golf for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 16 | 48 | 15 | 79 | |||
| Rowing | Rowing | Under 17; Under 19 | Under 17 years of age as of December 31, 2022. Athletes must be born in 2006 or later. Under 19 years of age as of December 31, 2022. Athletes must be born in 2004 or later. | Camp Hughes (Nadsilnich Lake) | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Racing equipment (1x, 2x, 4x) will be provided by each Zone. Zones may apply for financial support for transporting boats to and from the Games. Rowing BC will support resourcing equipment as required. Information regarding equipment transportation will be posted on the Rowing BC website. | Each Zone may enter two teams—one U17 team and one U19 team—comprising of seven (7) athletes plus wildcards (see Wildcards section for more information). Athletes may only compete in either the U17 or the U19 age category. Where a zone cannot bring equal numbers of athletes of each gender, the zone may request permission of the Provincial Advisor to bring more athletes of one gender. Zones are expected to bring both male and female athletes. Athletes are able to participate in the gender with which they identify. |
32 wildcard spots (no more than 24 of one gender). Wildcard spots will be assigned by the Provincial Advisor. While zone teams are capped at eight (8) athletes in the U17 age group and four (4) athletes in the U19 age group, the total number of athletes for the sport cannot exceed 88. Zone teams are comprised of up to four (4) core athletes (2 male and 2 female) from the zone. Zones may also bring up to three (3) wildcard athletes (no more than 2 of one gender) in the U17 category. Zones that can fill all seven of these allocated spots in the U17 category can request an additional wildcard spot. If there are unused wildcard spots the Provincial Advisor may assign additional wildcard spots to some zones. It is the discretion of the Provincial Advisor as to which zones are allocated additional wildcard spots |
88 | Up to two (2) head coachs and one (1) assistant coach per zone. Zones must have one head coach for the U17 team and one head coach for the U19 team. If there is an additional member of the zone coaching staff, they must be registered as an assistant coach. There must be one male coach and one female coach for each zone. | All Head Coaches must be a minimum of RCA Coach (Competition Introduction) certified. Assistant Coaches must be a minimum of RCA LTR Instructor trained. All coaches must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation and must be registered as a coach with RCA. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | Zone qualification event(s) must be completed by June 13, 2022. | It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. | 12 | Athletes may compete within either of two distinct age categories, Under 17 or Under 19, but not both. Every competitor shall be a member of a rowing club recognized by Rowing BC and member in good standing of Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA). Each athlete must be registered as a competitive rower with RCA, and each coach registered as a coach. A RCA number will be required and verified. Athletes who have participated in rowing in a Canadian National Senior, U23, Junior, or CanAmMex Team, or Canada Summer Games, or Provincial Team at any time are not eligible to compete in the BC Summer Games. Athletes may attend only one BC Games in rowing as U17 and one BC Games as U19. U17 athletes are eligible to compete at the following BC Games in the U19 category. Athletes who elect to compete as U19 are not eligible to compete in another BC Games. Athletes may not attend more than two BC Summer Games to compete in Rowing. |
Under 17
Each zone may submit a team comprising of up to 4 athletes. One (1) male coxless pair (2-) and one (1) female coxless pair (2-). Exceptions may be made due to injury. Each zone may submit up to two (2) Mix4X in the U17 category and one (1) Mix4X in the U19 Category. Crews for the Mix4X may be made of any two (2) female and two (2) male athletes from within each age category in a zone team. U17 events will be held over 1000m. U19 events will be held over 2000m depending on venue constraints. There will be a separate 500m event for the Mix4X. Races will be conducted under the current RCA Rules of Racing. |
March 14, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by Rowing BC. Contact Rowing BC for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 24 | 88 | 12 | 124 | |||
| Rugby-Girls | Rugby | Under 17 | Athletes must be born in 2005 or 2006. | Exhibition Park (Rotary Fields) | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | A regulation size field with post pads and sideline flags will be used. | 12 female competitors per zone. One team per zone. | Not applicable. | 96 | One (1) head coach and two (2) assistant coaches (trainers) per zone (at least one of whom must be female). Each zone is required to have a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach. | All head coaches must be Competition Introduction certified (WR Level 2). Assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | The BC Rugby Union states that all zone qualification trials must be held by June 6, 2022 and all online registration must be completed by 4:00 pm June 13, 2022. | It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. | 12 | The BC Rugby Union does not recommend that players be encouraged to play out of their correct age group under any circumstances. However, exceptional players ONE BIRTH YEAR ONLY below the age band may play in the next higher age band team if:
A maximum of six (6) athletes who competed in Rugby at a previous BC Summer Games are permitted to compete for a second time at the 2022 BC Summer Games. Athletes who are attending the Games for the first time will be given priority in selection, where all other aspects of selection are equal. Athletes are not permitted to attend more than two BC Summer Games to compete in Rugby. Teams are zone all-star teams. Team composition to be determined by the Selection Committee. Identification camps will be held throughout the province starting in April 2022, with team selection finalized no later than early June 2022. Final team selection will be the responsibility of a Zone Selection Committee, chaired by the Zone Representative. Seven-a-side Laws will apply |
Tournament Draw to be determined by the BC Rugby Union. Competition will be seven-a-side. The minimum number of games played per team will depend on the total number of teams. If there are 8 teams, each will play a minimum of 7 games; if there are 6 or 7 teams, each will play a minimum of 6. The BC Rugby Union will follow the Concussion Management section of the Rules of Competition (section 5.6) – click here to review the rules. |
February 14, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by BC Rugby. Contact BC Rugby for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 24 | 96 | 12 | 132 | |||
| Sailing | Sailing | Under 15; Under 19 | Radial and 420 sailors cannot turn 20 years old in 2022. Eligible birth years: athletes born between 2003 and 2010, inclusive. Optimist sailors must be at least 12 years old but cannot turn 15 years old in 2022. Eligible birth years: athletes born between 2008 and 2010, inclusive. |
Tabor Lake (TBC) | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Laser Radial males: Only Radial rigs may be used in this event. Laser Radial females: Only Radial rigs may be used in this event. 420: Only Club type 420 Class sailboats may be used in this event. Optimist: Only the Optimist Class sailboat may be used in this event. |
Four (4) athletes per zone (no more than two (2) of one gender) from Zones 1, 7
and 8. Eight (8) athletes per zone (no more than six (6) of one gender) from Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. |
20 wildcard spaces (no more than 12 of one gender). | 72 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. Where a zone includes both male and female athletes, there must be one coach of each gender. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be CANSail 5 & 6 Instructor certified. All assistant coaches must be CANSail 5 & 6 Instructor trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | Zone qualification events to be completed by June 13, 2022. | It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. | 7 | Every competitor shall be a member of a yacht or sailing club recognized by Sail Canada and BC Sailing Association. Athletes may attend a second BC Summer Games to compete in Sailing if at the first Games they competed in the Optimist Class AND at the second Games they will compete in either the Laser Radial or 420 Class. Athletes who are attending the Games for the first time will be given priority in selection, where all other aspects of selection are equal. Athletes are not permitted to attend more than two BC Summer Games to compete in Sailing. It is the responsibility of each competitor to supply his/her boat for the BC Games competition. Travel costs will be reimbursed based on combined transportation from each zone. Mileage claims forms will be provided by the Provincial Advisor for those approved for reimbursement and must be submitted to the BC Games Society within two weeks of the Games. Zone coaches should discuss transportation reimbursement eligibility prior to the Games with the Provincial Advisor. |
Combined male and female competition: Club 420 (open), Club 420 (female), Laser Radial male, Laser Radial female, Optimist female, and Optimist male. Female, Male, and Open teams in each fleet will race and be scored together. Ten races, 1 throw-out; 4 or less races, all races will count. Sailing instructions will be issued upon registration at the BC Games. Races will be sailed under the current rules of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF 2017-2020) and the prescription of Sail Canada; the class rules of the Club type 420, Laser Radial, and Optimist shall apply. The low point scoring system will be used. If 1 or more races are completed by Saturday at 5:00 pm the medal presentations will be held Saturday. |
March 15, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by the BC Sailing Association. Contact the BC Sailing Association for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 16 | 72 | 7 | 95 | |||
| Soccer-Boys | Soccer | Under 15 | Players must be born in 2007 and 2008 only. | Exhibition Park (Rotary Fields) | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | All equipment used during the BC Games must meet FIFA specifications. Teams must supply their own training equipment. Match equipment during the BC Summer Games will be provided. |
One team of 18 male competitors per zone. | Not applicable. | 144 | One (1) head coach and two (2) assistant coaches (support staff), at least one of whom must be male, per team. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must hold a C License, at a minimum, and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Assistant coaches (support staff) must have completed Soccer for Life and Making Ethical Decisions. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. |
Zone selections determined by: Scouting, player recommendations, and on-going evaluation process via regional training camps. Zone team selections must be completed by June 13, 2022. Online registration must be completed by June 13, 2022. |
It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. Travel arrangements to and from the Games, must be confirmed by the registration deadline. No changes will be made after this time. |
16 | A player who is within the age categories defined by the age description above, is registered with a BC Soccer Youth District, is in good standing, and is outside of a full time Highest Community Level* environment is eligible to participate in the BC Summer Games. *Highest Community Level environments in British Columbia are: BC Soccer Premier League, BC Soccer Provincial Program, Whitecaps FC Boys Pre-Residency, Residency and REX Girls Elite Programs & Canada Soccer Association National Team Program. Players entering this competition are representing a BC Games zone and not a youth club or league. Athletes may not attend more than one BC Summer Games to participate in Soccer. |
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January 24, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by BC Soccer. Contact BC Soccer for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 24 | 144 | 16 | 184 | |||
| Soccer-Girls | Soccer | Under 15 | Players must be born in 2007 and 2008 only. | Exhibition Park (Rotary Fields) | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | All equipment used during the BC Games must meet FIFA specifications. Teams must supply their own training equipment. Match equipment during the BC Summer Games will be provided. |
One team of 18 female competitors per zone. | Not applicable. | 144 | One (1) head coach and two (2) assistant coaches (support staff), at least one of whom must be female, per team. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must hold a C License, at a minimum, and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Assistant coaches (support staff) must have completed Soccer for Life and Making Ethical Decisions. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. |
Zone selections determined by: Scouting, player recommendations, and on-going evaluation process via regional training camps. Zone team selections must be completed by June 13, 2022. Online registration must be completed by June 13, 2022. |
It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. Travel arrangements to and from the Games, must be confirmed by the registration deadline. No changes will be made after this time. |
16 | A player who is within the age categories defined by the age description above, is registered with a BC Soccer Youth District, is in good standing, and is outside of a full time Highest Community Level* environment is eligible to participate in the BC Summer Games. *Highest Community Level environments in British Columbia are: BC Soccer Premier League, BC Soccer Provincial Program, Whitecaps FC Boys Pre-Residency, Residency and REX Girls Elite Programs & Canada Soccer Association National Team Program. Players entering this competition are representing a BC Games zone and not a youth club or league. Athletes may not attend more than one BC Summer Games to participate in Soccer. |
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January 24, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by BC Soccer. Contact BC Soccer for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 24 | 144 | 16 | 184 | |||
| Softball-Boys | Softball | Under 16 | 1st and 2nd year U14 and 1st and 2nd year U16. Athletes must be born in 2006, 2007, and 2008 only. | Freeman Park | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | One team consisting of a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 15 male competitors per zone. No bat boys or bat girls are permitted. | Not applicable. | 120 | One (1) head coach and three (3) assistant coaches per team, at least two of whom must be male. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach. Maximum of four (4) members of the coaching staff, one of whom must serve as manager. | All head coaches must be Competition Introduction certified and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction trained have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. At least one (1) member of the coaching contingent from each zone team must complete and pass the online e-module 'Commit to Kids’ – information on this is available from Softball BC. All coaching staff agreement to and must adhere to the BC Games and Softball BC Codes of Conduct. All Softball BC Screening policies and practices, including Criminal Record Checks, will be completed prior to appointment to the zone coaching staff. Knowledge and agreement to the Responsible Coaching Movement's Rule of 2 is required of all coaching staff. |
Zone team selections and online registration must be completed by June 20, 2022. | It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. Refer to your Zone Handbook, provided by Softball BC, for further information on the Rule of 2 and expectations at the Accommodation venue(s). |
12 | Only players currently listed on teams registered with Softball BC on or before June 1 of the year of the Games, as chosen during the training and selection process by each appointed Softball BC zone coaching contingent, are eligible to participate in the BC Summer Games. Athletes are eligible for the zone team regardless of what age category/classification they are registered with in the year of the Games, as long as they meet the age requirement (year of birth). Teams are zone all-star teams. |
The tournament draw to be made by the Softball BC Provincial Advisor. Format – Tournament Draw for the 2022 BC Summer Games will take place in October 2021 via live feed or in-person meeting. This draw will be done by the Softball Provincial Advisor and Assistant Provincial Advisor. | March 1, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by Softball BC. Contact Softball BC for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 32 | 120 | 12 | 164 | ||||
| Softball-Girls | Softball | Under 16 | Athletes must be born in 2006, 2007, and 2008 only. | Freeman Park | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | One team consisting of a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 15 female competitors per zone. No bat boys or bat girls are permitted. | Not applicable. | 120 | One (1) head coach and three (3) assistant coaches per team, at least two of whom must be female. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach. Maximum of four (4) members of the coaching staff, one of whom must serve as manager. | All head coaches must be Competition Introduction certified and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction trained have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. At least one (1) member of the coaching contingent from each zone team must complete and pass the online e-module 'Commit to Kids’ – information on this is available from Softball BC. All coaching staff agreement to and must adhere to the BC Games and Softball BC Codes of Conduct. All Softball BC Screening policies and practices, including Criminal Record Checks, will be completed prior to appointment to the zone coaching staff. Knowledge and agreement to the Responsible Coaching Movement's Rule of 2 is required of all coaching staff. |
Zone team selections and online registration must be completed by June 20, 2022. | It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. Refer to your Zone Handbook, provided by Softball BC, for further information on the Rule of 2 and expectations at the Accommodation venue(s). |
12 | Only players currently listed on teams registered with Softball BC on or before June 1 of the year of the Games, as chosen during the training and selection process by each appointed Softball BC zone coaching contingent, are eligible to participate in the BC Summer Games. Athletes are eligible for the zone team regardless of what age category/classification they are registered with in the year of the Games, as long as they meet the age requirement (year of birth). Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to complete in Softball. |
The tournament draw to be made by the Softball BC Provincial Advisor. Format – Tournament Draw for the 2022 BC Summer Games will take place in October 2021 via live feed or in-person meeting. This draw will be done by the Softball Provincial Advisor and Assistant Provincial Advisor. | March 1, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by Softball BC. Contact Softball BC for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 32 | 120 | 12 | 164 | ||||
| Swimming | Swimming | Under 15 | 12–14 years of age as of December 31, 2022. Eligible birth years: 2008, 2009, and 2010 only. | Prince George Aquatic Centre | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Competition uniforms/suits must meet FINA rules. | Zones 1, 7, and 8: 10 athletes per zone (5 male and 5 female). Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6: 20 athletes per zone (10 male and 10 female). | 30 wildcard spaces. | 160 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach, one of each gender, per zone. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there is a second member of the zone coaching staff, they must be registered as an assistant coach. |
Coaches must be registered with Swim BC. Head coaches must be NCCP Fundamentals Coach certified. Assistant coaches must be NCCP Fundamentals Coach trained and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. |
Swim BC states that all zone selections must be completed by June 12, 2022 (or earlier) and that all entries must be submitted to the Meet Manager using the Hy-tek Meet Management system by July 4, 2022. Updates to entry times may be submitted on July 18, 2022 (after Summer Provincials). SUGGESTED 2022 BC SUMMER GAMES ATHLETE/COACH SELECTION PROCESS Athlete Selection All clubs in your region are required to submit eligible athletes with current season results from any sanctioned competition within the qualifying period of January 1 to June 12, 2022. Relay lead-off legs and time trials should not be considered for selection. All times should be converted from long course to short course at the following conversion rates: Free 2%, Fly, Back, and IM 2.5%, Breast 3%. Each zone should identity a Zone Representative to assist in the selection procedure, using the FINA Points chart to rank all submitted times as per below:
- Backstroke (50, 100) - Breaststroke (50, 100) - Butterfly (50, 100) - Individual Medley (200) The Coach of Record of the swimmer with the highest FINA point score shall be named that zone's head coach. In the event that this coach declines, then the coach of the next highest scoring swimmer will be selected. The assistant coach to be selected by the head coach of the zone and the Zone Representative. The following criteria must be met by the first day of the competition:
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It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. Swim BC requires coaches to travel on BC Games transportation and stay in Games accommodation. Athlete are expected to use BC Games transportation for travel to and from the Games. If it is necessary, and by request only (contact the Provincial Advisor), individual swimmers can arrange their own transportation to/from the Games. Once at the Games, the swimmer must stay in Games accommodation and also use the internal transportation services provided by the Games. |
30 | Athletes may attend only one BC Summer Games to compete in Swimming. Competitors must be registered with Swim BC. Any swimmer holding a current Swimming Canada Western Championship Standard, for their age category, prior to April 1, 2022, will be ineligible to compete. The minimum standard for entry into any individual event shall be the current Swim BC "Divisional" standards. The Provincial Advisor has the discretion to ease the minimum standards where necessary. |
Separate events for males and females as outlined below. Time Final (TF) Events: 4x50m Free Relay, 4x50m Medley Relay, 4x50 Mixed Free Relay, 4x50 Mixed Medley Relay. Heats and Finals Events: 50m Freestyle, 100m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke, 100m Backstroke, 50m Breaststroke, 100m Breaststroke, 50m Butterfly, 100m Butterfly,100m IM, 200m IM. Swimmers can enter a maximum of five (5) individual events plus relays. Relays: Teams must consist of the required number of competitors so that no competitor can swim more than once in the event. Relay teams must be made of athletes all from the same zone. All current Swimming Canada Technical Rules will be in effect at the Games. |
November 24, 2021 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by Swim BC. Contact Swim BC for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 16 | 160 | 30 | 206 | |||
| Swimming-Para | Swimming | 13–30 | Athletes must be a minimum of 13 years of age and maximum of 30 years of age in 2022. Eligible birth years: athletes born between 1992 and 2009, inclusive. | Prince George Aquatic Centre | Medals will be awarded in each event within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Competition uniforms/suits must meet FINA rules. | A maximum of 8 athletes for the sport. | Not applicable. | 8 | One (1) head coach and two (2) gender specific assistant coaches or adult supervisors for the sport. | The head coach must be NCCP Fundamentals Coach certified. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | The top 8 scoring para-swimmers will be selected. The highest total score of 3 of the BC Games events will be used. (50-100 Free, 50/100 Back, 50/100 Breast, 50/100 Fly, 150-200 IM). Only one Freestyle event will be used. Swim BC states that all selections must be completed by June 12, 2022 and that all entries must be submitted to the Provincial Advisor using the Hy-tek Meet Management system by July 4, 2022. Updates to entry times may be submitted on July 18, 2022 (after Summer Provincials). |
Athletes with a disability may reside in BC Games accommodation or choose to stay outside BC Games accommodation. If they choose to stay outside of Games accommodation, they will be responsible for any associated costs of that accommodation and transportation at the Games. Meals will be provided, as per the Bus & Meal Schedule for the sport. Swim BC requires coaches to travel on BC Games transportation and stay in Games accommodation. Athlete are expected to use BC Games transportation for travel to and from the Games. If it is necessary, and by request only (contact the Provincial Advisor), individual swimmers can arrange their own transportation to/from the Games. Once at the Games, the swimmer must stay in Games accommodation and also use the internal transportation services provided by the Games. |
1 | Athletes may only attend two BC Summer Games to compete in Swimming-Para. Competitors must be registered with Swim BC. Para swimmers who have been selected to the Canada Games or any Swimming Canada team will be ineligible. Para swimmers who have held an SR1, SR2, SR Injury, SR2 Injury, C1, or Development card (as defined by Sport Canada's Athlete Assistance Program) at any time are NOT eligible to compete in the BC Summer Games. Para swimmers who have competed for any nation at any Pan American Games, Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games, FISU Games, Pan Pacific Championships, Senior World Aquatic Championships, Paralympic Games, IPC Swimming World Championships, Special Olympics World Games, or Para Pan American Games are NOT eligible to compete in the BC Summer Games. The minimum standard for entry into an individual event shall be the current Swim BC "Para Junior Provincial" standard. The Provincial Advisor has the discretion to ease the minimum time standard where necessary. |
Para-swimmer events will be mixed gender and multi-class. Winners will be determined by using the respective male and female Swimming Canada points calculator. 50 Free, 100 Free, 50/100 Back, 50/100 Breast, 50/100 Fly, and 150/200 IM, with distances for each class corresponding to the distances outlined in the time standards. Strokes/events where distances are split by class (e.g. 50/100 Back) will be scored against each other for one set of medallists form each pair of events. Swimmers can enter up to a maximum of 6 events (as per Swim BC Technical Rules). All current Swimming Canada Technical Rules will be in effect at the Games. |
November 24, 2021 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by Swim BC. Contact Swim BC for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 3 | 8 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Swimming-Special Olympics | Swimming - Special Olympics | 12–40 | Athletes must be 12–40 years of age as of July 21, 2022. | Prince George Aquatic Centre | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | 24 athletes (12 male and 12 female). No more than 6 athletes per zone unless approved by the Provincial Advisor. | Not applicable. | 24 | One (1) head coach and up to five (5) assistant coaches. One head coach must be registered for the sport. There must be at least one coach of each gender. Additional adult supervisors may be permitted as needed at the discretion of the Provincial Advisor and the BC Games Society. | The head coach must have completed NCCP SOC Competition Sport Workshop, Making Ethical Decisions, and Swimming 101 Fundamentals Coach. Assistant coaches must have completed NCCP SOC Competition Sport Workshop and Making Ethical Decisions. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. |
Athletes and coaches will be selected through an application process coordinated by Special Olympics BC. Selection will be based on results in a sanctioned competition, meeting eligibility requirements, and endorsement by Special Olympics BC. | All athletes and coaches are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation. All athletes must be properly supervised by the head coach and sssistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 1 | Athletes must have participated in a provincially sanctioned Special Olympics event during 2019–2022. Exceptions may be approved at the discretion of the Provincial Advisor. Athletes must be registered with Special Olympics BC. Athletes may not attend more than two BC Games to compete in Swimming-Special Olympics. |
Separate male and female events: 50m Free, 100m Free, 200m Free, 50m Back, 100m Back, 100m IM, 50m Breast, 100m Breast, 50m Fly Mixed event: 4x50m Free Relay Swimmers can enter up to a maximum of 9 events plus the relay. All events to be timed finals. Events to be executed as per Special Olympics Canada rules. |
November 24, 2021 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. Special Olympics BC subsidizes this fee. Athletes registered and approved by Special Olympics BC will not pay any additional fees to compete in the BC Summer Games. | 6 | 24 | 1 | 31 | ||||
| Towed Water Sport | Towed Water Sports | 10–17 | 10–17 years of age as of January 1, 2022. | Ness Lake Watersports (Ness Lake) | Medals will be awarded for zone team competition based on zone team member performance in each category. The point system for scoring will be available from Water Ski Wakeboard BC closer to the Games. In addition, medals will be awarded for each discipline in each category. Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. |
Athletes must supply their own skis. | A team of up to 7 athletes (no more than 4 of one gender) per zone. Zones are encouraged to have at least one athlete in each discipline. Athletes may not compete in more than three disciplines. | 8 wildcard spaces (no more than 5 of one gender). | 64 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the head coach and assistant coach must be of the opposite gender, otherwise at least one must be the same gender as the athletes. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be Build the Skills certified. Assistant coaches must be Build the Skills trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | Competition will be a zone team format. Zones are encouraged to have at least one athlete in each discipline. Each athlete may not compete in more than three disciplines. Zone teams are picked from results from the previous year sanctioned events. Results from 2021 in any sanctioned event will go towards qualification for the 2022 BC Summer Games based on the divisions above. If required, any tournament in 2022 will also qualify as long as the event is held 7 days before the BC Games registration deadline. All registration must be completed using the BC Games Participant Online Registration by the zone reps/head coaches by June 10, 2022. |
It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. | 20 | Competitors must be members of the Water Ski and Wakeboard BC. Membership numbers will be checked two weeks prior to the first day of competition. Zones will select a team of athletes that has the best overall skill set in the BC Games disciplines. Zones are encouraged to have at least one athlete in each discipline. Athletes may compete in three of the six disciplines. Each athlete may not compete in more than three disciplines. Athletes may attend a second BC Summer Games to compete in Towed Water Sports only move up a division from their previous attendance at the Games. |
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March 15, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by Water Ski & Wakeboard BC. Contact Water Ski & Wakeboard BC for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 16 | 64 | 20 | 100 | |||
| Triathlon | Triathlon | 15–17 | Athletes must be 15–17 years of age as of December 31, 2022. Eligible birth years: 2005, 2006, and 2007. | West Lake Provincial Park (Nadsilnich Lake) | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Equipment must meet BC Youth Age Group specific requirements. See Triathlon BC Rules appendix. | 2 competitors per zone for 2007 birth year and 2 competitors per zone for 2005 and 2006 birth years, for a total of 4 competitors per zone. | 20 wildcard spaces. | 52 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the head coach and assistant coach must be of the opposite gender, otherwise at least one must be the same gender as the athletes. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be Community Coach certified and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. All assistant coaches must be Community Coach trained and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | Zone selection races and camps will be held throughout the Province in May/June 2022. Triathlon BC states that zone selections are to be completed no later than June 13, 2022 with extension considered by Triathlon BC. Wildcard spaces are allocated at the discretion of Triathlon BC and the Provincial Advisor. |
It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. | 8 | The competition is open to all competitors who meet the age and registration requirements of Triathlon BC. Competitors must be members of Triathlon BC prior to the Games. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Triathlon. |
All athletes must compete in all five events. Individual races: Race results and awards will be divided into two groups (15 yr and 16/17 yrs). Relay race: One age group (15–17 yrs). Mixed zone teams are permitted. Friday
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February 7, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by Triathlon BC. Contact Triathlon BC for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 16 | 52 | 8 | 76 | |||
| Volleyball-Boys | Volleyball | 15U | 15U age category as defined by Volleyball BC. Athletes must be born in 2007 or later. | College of New Caledonia and Prince George Secondary | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | One team of 14 male competitors per zone. | Not applicable. | 112 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach, at least one of whom is male, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be Development Coach certified or the equivalent and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Assistant coaches must be Development Coach trained or the equivalent and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | Zone qualification camps will be held throughout the province at the end of May/beginning of June. Volleyball BC states that all zone qualifications and Online Registration must be completed no later than June 12, 2022. | It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. | 6 | The competition is open to all players who meet the age and registration requirements of Volleyball BC. Coaches/managers should contact zone representatives regarding Volleyball BC memberships prior to team selections. Forward registrations to Volleyball BC, 7564 Barnet Hwy., Burnaby BC, V5A 1E7 or call (604) 291-2007 ext. 224. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Volleyball. |
Team competition with one team from each zone. If all zones are represented, each group will be divided into two pools of four teams for round robin competition. | January 24, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by Volleyball BC. Contact Volleyball BC for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 16 | 112 | 6 | 134 | ||||
| Volleyball-Girls | Volleyball | 15U | 15U age category as defined by Volleyball BC. Athletes must be born in 2007 or later. | College of New Caledonia and Prince George Secondary | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | One team of 14 female competitors per zone. | Not applicable. | 112 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach, at least one of whom is female, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be Development Coach certified or the equivalent and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Assistant coaches must be Development Coach trained or the equivalent and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | Zone qualification camps will be held throughout the province at the end of May/beginning of June. Volleyball BC states that all zone qualifications and Online Registration must be completed no later than June 12, 2022. | It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. | 6 | The competition is open to all players who meet the age and registration requirements of Volleyball BC. Coaches/managers should contact zone representatives regarding Volleyball BC memberships prior to team selections. Forward registrations to Volleyball BC, 7564 Barnet Hwy., Burnaby BC, V5A 1E7 or call (604) 291-2007 ext. 224. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Volleyball. |
Team competition with one team from each zone. If all zones are represented, each group will be divided into two pools of four teams for round robin competition. | January 24, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by Volleyball BC. Contact Volleyball BC for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 16 | 112 | 6 | 134 | ||||
| Wrestling | Wrestling | 14–17 | 14–17 years as of December 31, 2022. Eligible birth years: 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. | College Heights Secondary | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. Medals will also be awarded to the top teams based on a zone team competition. |
14 competitors (no more than 10 of one gender) per zone. | 24 wildcard spaces (no more than 18 of one gender). | 136 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coache per zone. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the head coach and assistant coach must be of the opposite gender, otherwise at least one must be the same gender as the athletes. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be Competition Introduction Certified and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction Trained and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | The BC Wrestling Association states that wrestlers must qualify through the Zone Representative or coach/manager if not affiliated with an existing team. Zone selections must be made by May 31, 2022. It is incumbent on coaches to select athletes who have demonstrated that they possess the skill and technique required to compete at the BC Games. |
It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. | 14 | Participants must be members of BCWA. To register, send name and address to BC Wrestling Association via email at info@bcwrestling.com Wrestlers who placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd at any Canadian Juvenile or Junior National Championship are not eligible to participate in the BC Summer Games. The only exceptions to this are those athletes who had fewer than 6 participants in their weight class at the National Championship. Exceptions must be approved by the Provincial Advisor. Athletes who have been selected and competed for Canada as a member of the Canadian Cadet National Team at the Cadet World Championships or Pan American Championships are not eligible to compete at the BC Summer Games. Wildcard positions will be given to athletes who are unsuccessful in qualifying for the zone teams. These athletes must submit an application form to BC Wrestling through their Zone Representative in order to be considered. The 24 athletes with the highest tournament points from the current season (Provincial Development Plan) will be awarded the wildcard spots. |
Weight Classes Boys: 45kg, 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 74kg, 78kg, 84kg, 90kg, and 110kg (maximum) Girls: 47kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 64kg, 69kg, 75kg, and 90kg (maximum) Weigh-in: Each athlete will weigh-in after their zone has been accredited. There will be a 1 kg allowance. Each zone should attempt to have one athlete for each weight class, within the permitted zone team composition, and must not have more than two athletes in the same weight class. Where a zone has more than two athletes in the same weight class, the zone head coach will select the athlete(s) to be moved up to the next higher weight class. No athlete can be moved up to Boys 110kg or Girls 90kg if the athlete does not meet the minimum weight requirement of 90.1kg for boys and 75.1kg for girls. Rules: Contact Provincial Sport Organization. (BCSSWA High School Rules) Team Classification Individual Competitions: At the BC Summer Games, team points will be awarded in each weight class. The top 14 (wildcards can be used as long as not more than 14) placing wrestlers from each zone in a given weight class, will be awarded team classification points.
Team Dual: Team dual will take place prior to the individual competition. Results may be used to determine seating for the individual competitions. Teams may be combined to create a dual team, except for the top three Zones from the 2018 BC Summer Games. If available, the top Zones from the 2018 BC Summer Games will receive byes for the first round of the single elimination tournament, with priority to the higher placer. Athletes may be moved up a weight class to fill vacant positions but can only compete in one weight class for each round of the tournament. Team dual results will not contribute to team classification points. In the event of a tie between two teams, the placing will be determined by using the following tie-breaking criteria. Each step shall be applied until the tie no longer exists.
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January 14, 2022 | The current BC Games registration fee can be found by clicking here. The BC Games registration fee is included in the fee charged by the BC Wrestling Association. Contact the BC Wrestling Association for confirmation of the fee for the current BC Summer Games. | 16 | 136 | 14 | 166 |
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