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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.
Legacy projects unveiled for Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games
/in 2024 BC Summer Games, 2026 News, FeaturedThe 2024 BC Summer Games host society unveiled three lasting legacy projects from the Games in Maple Ridge during a commemorative event held April 16 at Telosky Stadium. The three legacy projects include: Accessible Bleachers at Telosky Stadium The installation of two accessible bleachers to improve inclusivity and ensure more residents can comfortably enjoy events at one of Maple Ridge’s premier sport facilities. […]
Sixteen Participants Receive BC Games Leadership Bursary at Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games
/in 2026 BC Winter Games, 2026 News, FeaturedSixteen participants at the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games were awarded a $500 bursary to support their future sport or educational pursuits. Athletes as well as youth coaches and officials taking part in the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games were invited to apply for the BC Games Leadership Bursary. This bursary recognizes participants under 19 […]
Nadine Barbisan takes home Presidents’ Award, six alumni win big at Sport BC’s Athlete of the Year Awards
/in 2026 News, FeaturedImage: Nadine Barbisan (centre) poses with Sport BC Chair Judy Joseph-Black (left) and BC Games Society President and CEO Alison Noble (right). Sport BC hosted its annual Athlete of the Year Awards on Thursday, March 5, with a number of BC Games and Team BC alumni receiving recognition. In total, six alumni of the BC […]
BC Games and Team BC alumni suiting up for Canada at Paralympic Games
/in 2026 News, FeaturedThree alumni of the BC Games or Team BC are suiting up for Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games from March 6 – 15, 2026. Natalie Wilkie (Para nordic), Mollie Jepsen (Para nordic), and Leo Sammarelli (Para alpine) will represent Canada on the highest stage in Italy this week. Wilkie and Jepsen […]
Richmond’s Charlotte Chan wins W.R. Bennett Award in Trail-Rossland
/in 2026 BC Winter Games, 2026 News, FeaturedWheelchair basketball’s Charlotte Chan was presented with the W.R. Bennett Award for Athletic Excellence on Saturday, February 28 at the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games. The W.R. Bennett Award recognizes one athlete at each BC Winter and BC Summer Games who demonstrates athletic achievement and leadership. The award was named in honour of former premier […]