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Athletes from communities small and large earn their place to represent their home zone at the Games. Alumni such as Olympic medalists Brent Hayden (Swimming) and Maelle Ricker (Snowboarding) as well as international superstars Ryder Hesjedal (Cycling) and Justin Morneau (Baseball) began their journey to international success at the Games.
Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games Welcomes Katie Spittlehouse as Operations Manager
/in 2026BCWinterGamesTRAIL/ROSSLAND, BC — The Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Spittlehouse as Operations Manager, making the team of volunteers behind one of British Columbia’s most anticipated multi-sport events that much stronger! With a background spanning over 16 years in alpine ski coaching—most recently with the Canadian Para-Alpine […]
Kelowna Marks ‘One Year Out’ With Celebration at Falcons Game
/in 2025News, 2026BCSummerGames, FrontPageBC Summer Games returns to Kelowna in 2026, for the fourth time in its history Kelowna, BC — Under the warm Okanagan sun at Elks Stadium on Sunday, local leaders, Games alumni, and baseball fans came together to mark a major milestone: exactly one year to go until Kelowna welcomes the province for the 2026 […]
BC Games Society announces sport package for Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games
/in 2025News, 2026BCSummerGames, FrontPageThe BC Games Society has announced the full contingent of sports that will take part in the Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games from July 22 to 26, 2026. DOWNLOAD SPORT PACKAGE Just over 3,000 athletes, coaches, and officials will participate across 19 sports in Kelowna, which previously hosted the BC Games in 1980, 1994, and 2008. […]
Volunteers Put ‘Pens to Paper’ in Preparation for 2026 BC Winter Games
/in 2025News, 2026BCWinterGames, FrontPageTRAIL, BC, May 29, 2025 — Last week’s Key Volunteer Rally for the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games began with a fitting etymology lesson. The word amateur, derived from the Latin amator, refers to someone who pursues an activity for the love of it rather than as a profession. “In that sense, not only are […]
BC Soccer to withdraw from the 2026 BC Summer Games
/in 2025News, FrontPageSoccer has been part of the BC Games since its debut at the Penticton 1978 BC Summer Games. “BC Soccer has been a valued partner since the very first BC Summer Games,” said Alison Noble, President and CEO of the BC Games Society. “We thank the many soccer alumni, volunteers, and supporters who have contributed […]
Celebrating the life and contributions of Cindy Simpson
/in 2025News, FrontPageThe BC Games Society is saddened to learn of the passing of Cindy Simpson. Cindy was a career sport volunteer, holding numerous positions on the Board of the BC Senior Games Society over the last 25 years and serving as the longtime Provincial Advisor for badminton at the BC Games. Her passion for sport, badminton, […]
Basketball BC withdraws 3×3 Basketball from 2026 BC Summer Games
/in 2025News, FrontPageBasketball BC has announced that its 3×3 program will be withdrawn from the Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games to allow the organization to reevaluate how the sport aligns with the BC Games and Canada Basketball’s sport development pathway. Basketball BC has run its 3×3 program at the BC Games since the 2014 BC Summer Games […]
Jake Rudolph receives Presidents’ Award in recognition of outstanding volunteer contributions
/in 2025News, FrontPageJake Rudolph has been named the BC Games Society’s recipient for the Presidents’ Awards, given to volunteers from Sport BC member and partner organizations who demonstrate the spirit of volunteerism through the dedication, commitment, and tireless energy they give to their sport organizations. The Presidents’ Awards are formally presented as part of Sport BC’s 57th […]
BC Games and Team BC alumni among finalists at Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards
/in 2025News, FrontPageSport BC is set to host the 57th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards on Thursday night, March 7, and 19 BC Games or Team BC alumni have been recognized with nominations for major awards. Among those nominated are BC Games alumni and Olympic hammer throwing champions Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers, who are up […]
BC Games and Team BC alumni ready to shine at Special Olympics World Winter Games
/in 2025NewsThe Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 are taking place March 8-15, 2025 and 13 BC Games and Team BC alumni are set to represent Canada on the international stage. The World Games are the flagship event of the Special Olympics movement and have grown to be an international demonstration of inclusion, acceptance, and […]