A competitive multi-sport experience, the BC Games are an essential part of the sport development pathway for athletes, coaches, and officials in British Columbia.
The sports in the Games are selected through the Core Sport policy, which showcases how Provincial Sport Organizations fit the Games within their overall sport development plans.
The Core Sport Policy guides the process for inclusion in the BC Summer and BC Winter Games.
Key principles for inclusion in the Games include province-wide participation, gender equity among participants, competitive opportunities for athletes with a disability where the same level of opportunity for the same caliber of athletes is not available in other Games in BC, and are generally a one-time opportunity for all participants (a possible two-time experience for athletes with a disability).
Applications for the 2026 Core Sport Policy were submitted by February 19, 2024.
Questions about the Core Sport application process can be directed to coresport@bcgames.org.
Rules and technical information for participating in the BC Games are specific to each Games and are established for each Games.
Technical Packages provide details of the eligibility requirements for competition as well as event and competition information. In order to fully understand the rules and requirements for participation in the BC Games, it is expected that the BC Games General Rules will also be read.
We respectfully acknowledge the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) People, also known today as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations, and recognize that our work in this province spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations, as well as Métis and Inuit communities.
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