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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.
BC Games Leadership Bursary winners announced for Greater Vernon BC Winter Games
/in 2022 BC Winter GamesAthletes, 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 2022 BC Winter Games, FeaturedLangley 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 announced in Vernon
/in 2022 BC Winter GamesOn Friday, March 24th, the BC Games Society presented a ProMOTION Plus leadership award to a member of the Greater Vernon 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 […]
Greater Vernon ready to kick off BC Winter Games
/in 2022 BC Winter Games, FeaturedGames Get Underway in Greater Vernon with close to 900 athletes together with their coaches and officials ready to start competition on Friday!
Inclusion Awareness Top of Mind
/in 2022 BC Winter GamesInclusion awareness was top of mind for the Greater Vernon 2022 BC Winter Games Board and they made it a priority.