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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.
Five alumni amongst BC Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023
/in 2023 News, 2024 BC Summer Games, FeaturedThe BC Sports Hall of Fame inducted the Class of 2023 on Thursday night and five BC Games and Team BC alumni are among the honourees. Olympic gold and silver medalist in ski-cross Kelsey Serwa and three-time wheelchair basketball Paralympic gold medalist Jaimie Borisoff are joined by basketball coach Deb Huband, who enters the Hall […]
Maple Ridge appoints President and Vice President for 2024 BC Summer Games
/in 2024 BC Summer Games, FeaturedMaple Ridge appoints President and Vice President for 2024 BC Summer Games VICTORIA – Laura Butler and Ernie Daykin have been appointed as the President and Vice President, respectively, for the Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games. Maple Ridge is set to welcome over 3,000 athletes, coaches, and officials from communities around BC at the […]
BC Games Leadership Bursary winners announced for Greater Vernon BC Winter Games
/in 2022 BC Winter GamesAthletes, youth coaches, and officials taking part in the Greater Vernon 2022 BC Winter Games (in 2023) were invited to apply for the BC Games Leadership Bursary. Supported by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, this bursary aims to recognize participants under 19 years of age who have achieved in academics and sport while going above and […]
Langley’s Derrick Cruz wins W.R. Bennett Award for Athletic Excellence
/in 2022 BC Winter Games, FeaturedLangley karate athlete Derrick Cruz was presented with the W.R. Bennett Award for Athletic Excellence on Sunday in recognition of his outstanding achievements on and off the mat. The award recognizes one athlete at each BC Winter and BC Summer Games who demonstrates athletic achievement and leadership and includes a $2500 bursary. Sunday’s presentation was […]
ProMOTION Plus Award winner announced in Vernon
/in 2022 BC Winter GamesOn Friday, March 24th, the BC Games Society presented a ProMOTION Plus leadership award to a member of the Greater Vernon community. The ProMOTION Plus Leadership Awards were established to recognize exceptional individuals or organizations making significant contributions to the women and girls of BC in sport, recreation, and healthy living. We were very proud […]