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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.
Torchlighting Ceremony marks 100 days to the Games
/in 2024BCWinterGamesNovember 17, 2023 – Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games will host the Torchlighting Ceremony on Friday, November 17th. The lighting of the torch represents approximately 100 days to the launch of the Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games. The torch relay will begin at the west end of the Fraser River Footbridge at 5:15p.m., […]
BC Games and Team BC alumni reach the podium at 2023 Pan Am Games
/in 2023News, FrontPageTwenty-eight BC Games and Team BC alumni helped Canada take home medals at the 2023 Pan Am Games.
Core Sport Policy for the 2026 BC Winter and BC Summer Games Released
/in 2023News, FrontPageThe BC Games Society has released the Core Sport Policy for the 2026 BC Winter and BC Summer Games. This keystone policy shapes the partnership for Provincial and Disability Sport Organizations in the current BC Winter or BC Summer Games and includes opportunities for new sports to apply to the BC Games. Guided by the […]
TL Designs Selected as Official Merchandizer of the Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games
/in 2024BCSummerGamesQuesnel, BC – Quesnel-owned business TL Designs has been selected as the Official MerchandiseContractor to provide and sell all merchandise for the Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games. Thebusiness was selected as part of a competitive bid process issued in May. In addition to production of allapparel and other items, TL Designs also brings marketing […]
BC Games and Team BC Alumni to Represent Canada at 2023 Pan American Games
/in 2023News, FrontPageThe 2023 Pan American Games are taking place October 20-November 5 in Santiago, Chile, bringing together the top athletes from the Americas and Caribbean. Canada’s 473 athlete contingent includes 54 athletes who previously competed at the BC Games or for Team BC at the Canada Games. These athletes are joined by 12 coaches and support […]
BC Games Coach Mentorship Program kicks off in Whistler
/in 2023News, FrontPageThe 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 2023News, FrontPageNational 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 2023NewsB.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 2023News, FrontPageVICTORIA – 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 2023News, FrontPageThe 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, […]