The multi-sport environment at the BC Games makes for a unique experience.
For many participants, the BC Winter and BC Summer Games serve as their first taste of a multi-sport games. Athletes become part of a bigger zone team, giving them the opportunity to reach outside of their sport and team to make new friendships and create lasting memories.
Volunteer photographs work hard to capture images of athletes at the BC Games. Find more at flickr.com/photos/bcgames.
Whether its walking into the Opening Ceremony, cheering on other athletes and teams in your zone, or sleeping on our famous rubber mats in schools, the Games offer a wholly unique experience that athletes, coaches, and officials will carry with them for the rest of their lives.
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Quick Definitions
We know that the language for the BC Games is unique, so we have put together a brief summary of what we mean when we use certain terms.
Participants refers to all athletes, coaches, and officials at the BC Winter or BC Summer Games.
Culture of the Games outlines the expectations of all those associated with the Games to ensure a safe and inclusive experience for everyone. All participants are expected to complete an online education model before each Games to ensure they understand expectations and are contributing to a positive environment for all. Learn more.
Technical Packages are developed by Provincial and Disability Sport Organizations and include important information about sports in the BC Games, including qualification standards, age ranges, contact information for sport organizations, and much more. Learn more.
Zones are the teams that BC Games athletes are divided into based on their location in the province. There are eight geographical zones in the BC Games. Learn more.
Guide to the Games is our initiative to educate participants about the BC Games and what they should expect. Each Games, we compile a digital document for participants and their families to download and read before the event.
G2G Sessions, or Guide to the Games Sessions, are held in-person around the province before each Games to give participants a chance to learn about the event and ask any burning questions. Learn more.