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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.
BC Games Alumni Contribute to NAIG 2023 Medal Count
/in 2023News, FrontPageThe 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG 2023) came to a close on Saturday, July 22. The Games, which proved to be a fantastic week of competition and cultural celebration in Kjipuktuk (Halifax, Nova Scotia), saw Team BC NAIG shine across 14 sports thanks in part to the 81 alumni of the BC Games and […]
Maple Ridge announces Board of Directors for 2024 BC Summer Games
/in 2023News, 2024BCSummerGamesMAPLE RIDGE – Host society President Laura Butler and Vice President Ernie Daykin have announced the volunteers who will serve on the Board of Directors for the Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games. The announcement follows the official raising of the BC Games flag at Maple Ridge City Hall on July 19, kicking off the […]
BC Games Alumni Heading To 2023 North American Indigenous Games
/in 2023News, FrontPageSeventy-four BC Games alumni will represent BC at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Nova Scotia. FOLLOW TEAM BC NAIG The 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG 2023) will get underway this Saturday, kicking off a weeklong celebration of sport and culture in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Nova Scotia, on the ancestral and unceded […]
BC Games Society announces new Directors and leadership
/in Board of Directors, FrontPageVICTORIA – The BC Games Society announced today the appointment of four new members to the Board of Directors, with marketing and operations executive Lisa Craik (Maple Ridge), philanthropic solutions consultant Sue Griffin (Vancouver), former director of recreation services Doug Ross (Vernon), and fundraiser Mindy Stroet (Prince George) set to bring their expertise to the […]
BC Games Society announces sport package for Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games
/in 2024BCSummerGames, FrontPage, UncategorizedThe BC Games Society has announced the full contingent of sports that will take part in the Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games from July 18 to 21, 2024. FULL SPORT PACKAGE The 19 sports named will bring over 3,500 athletes, coaches, and officials to Maple Ridge, which has hosted the BC Summer Games twice […]
Five alumni amongst BC Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023
/in 2023News, 2024BCSummerGames, FrontPageThe 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 2024BCSummerGames, FrontPageMaple 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 2022BCWinterGamesAthletes, 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 2022BCWinterGames, FrontPageLangley 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
/in 2022BCWinterGamesOn Friday, March 24th, the BC Games Society presented a ProMOTION Plus leadership award to a member of our 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 to present […]