The BC Games are news in every community
Along with our media partners, Global BC and Black Press, we are sharing the inspirational stories of the BC Games across British Columbia.
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.
BC Games Coach Mentorship Program kicks off in Whistler
/in 2023 News, FeaturedThe inaugural BC Games Mentorship In-Person Kick Off Weekend was hosted on Sept 23-24, 2023 at the Whistler Athlete Centre. Four mentor coaches and one mentee coach attended the event in person, and were joined virtually by three additional mentor coaches online. The Coach Mentorship Program is a partnership between viaSport, Canadian Sport Institute Pacific, […]
#ThanksCoach: Celebrating National Coaches Week 2023
/in 2023 News, FeaturedNational Coaches Week is a time to celebrate the positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. This annual campaign is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play, and to take time to say. Each year, thousands of people across Canada take part in National Coaches Week to say #ThanksCoach for […]
Every Drop Counts. Please Conserve Water.
/in 2023 NewsB.C. is currently experiencing severe drought conditions. You can help by conserving water and taking actions in your home and around your property to reduce your water use: Small changes can have a big impact if we work together — and every drop counts. Learn more about how you can help at gov.bc.ca/drought. Download the […]
BC Games celebrating 45 years of athletic excellence and community building
/in 2023 News, FeaturedVICTORIA – The BC Games is celebrating its 45th anniversary, marking 45 years to the day that the Penticton BC Summer Games opened on August 16, 1978. In recognition of the milestone, Lana Popham, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, has officially proclaimed August 16, 2023, the ‘45th Anniversary of BC Games.’ The BC […]
BC Games Alumni Heading to 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games
/in 2023 News, FeaturedThe Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games will take place August 4-11, 2023, on the Islands of Trinidad and Tobago, bringing together top athletes aged 14 to 18 from 71 Commonwealth nations and territories. Canada’s delegation of 74 athletes and staff will compete in four sports across the eight days of competition: Athletics, Beach Volleyball, Netball, […]