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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 Event Manager headed to Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame as Builder
/in 2024 NewsBC Games Society Event Manager Juli Prokopchuk-Brattan is being inducted into the Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame as a Builder. She is joined in the Class of 2024 by four individuals and one team who have made outstanding contributions to rugby in Ontario. Prokopchuk-Brattan made a considerable impact on youth rugby during her time in […]
Former President and CEO Mann headlines Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame inductees with BC Games Society ties
/in 2024 News, FeaturedVICTORIA – Former BC Games Society President and CEO Kelly Mann (Builder), who led the organization from 1999 to 2018, was officially inducted to the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday night alongside three other individuals with a connection to the organization. A total of four athletes, three builders, and a SID Thomas […]
Eight alumni set to represent BC Games and Team BC at Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
/in 2024 NewsEight of the 126 athletes who will represent Canada at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games from August 28 – September 8 got their start at the BC Games or with Team BC at the Canada Games. Of those eight athletes, seven competed at the BC Games, five attended the Canada Games, and four took […]
BC Games and Team BC alumni representing Canada at Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games
/in 2024 NewsBC Games and Team BC will be well-represented at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games with 39 alumni set to represent Canada on the world stage from July 26 – August 11, 2024. VIEW OUR PARIS 2024 HUB – BC GAMES AND TEAM BC A total of 27 of those 39 alumni have taken […]
Langley’s Deschanel Donovan wins W.R. Bennett Award in Maple Ridge
/in 2024 BC Summer Games, 2024 News, FeaturedMAPLE RIDGE, British Columbia – Langley’s Deschanel Donovan was presented the W.R. Bennett Award for Athletic Excellence on Sunday, July 21 at the Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer 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 […]