BC Games Society announces sport package for Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games
The BC Games Society has announced the full contingent of sports that will take part in the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games from February 25 to March 1, 2026.
The 15 sports named will bring over 1,700 athletes, coaches, and officials to Trail, Rossland, and surrounding communities, which have hosted the BC Winter Games twice previously in 1982 and 2006 in addition to the BC Summer Games in 1996.
Inclusion in the Games is determined by the BC Games Core Sport Policy, which outlines the criteria that provincial sport organizations must meet and ensures that the Games continue to deliver exceptional experiences through sport to young athletes from all over the province.
The BC Winter and BC Summer Games are British Columbia’s biennial celebration of sport and community. Since 1978, the BC Games have had over 350,000 participants and volunteers, plus thousands more attend as spectators and supporters.
To learn more about the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games, visit bcwintergames.ca.
| Ages | Sport | Athletes | Coaches | Officials | Total |
| U-14 | Alpine Skiing | 100 | 24 | 6 | 130 |
| U-18 | Archery | 54 | 18 | 12 | 84 |
| U-16 | Artistic Gymnastics | 96 | 28 | 28 | 152 |
| U-15 | Badminton | 64 | 20 | 8 | 92 |
| U-15 | Biathlon | 40 | 16 | 18 | 74 |
| U-14 | Cross Country Skiing | 82 | 16 | 10 | 108 |
| 13-35 | Cross Country Skiing-Para | 8 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| 12-20 | Cross Country Skiing-Special Olympics | 16 | 8 | 0 | 24 |
| U-16 | Curling | 80 | 32 | 10 | 122 |
| U-16 | Figure Skating | 60 | 16 | 20 | 96 |
| 12-45 | Figure Skating-Special Olympics | 16 | 8 | 0 | 24 |
| U-14 | Freestyle Skiing | 72 | 20 | 26 | 118 |
| U-16 | Judo | 100 | 20 | 17 | 137 |
| U-14 | Karate | 96 | 24 | 29 | 149 |
| U-12 | Rhythmic Gymnastics | 56 | 16 | 8 | 80 |
| U-16 | Ringette | 96 | 24 | 5 | 125 |
| U-14 | Speed Skating | 72 | 24 | 24 | 120 |
| 12-45 | Speed Skating-Special Olympics | 16 | 8 | 0 | 24 |
| 12-29 | Wheelchair Basketball | 56 | 22 | 8 | 86 |
| Totals | 1180 | 348 | 229 | 1757 |
Quotes
Alison Noble, President and CEO, BC Games Society
“The sports in the BC Games are held to a high standard through our Core Sport Policy, and their inclusion is a result of the hard work that provincial sport organizations are doing to grow their sports and develop inclusive and positive cultures.
The collaborative partnership with each provincial sport organization in the Games is foundational to the work we do. We thank them for their investment of time and resources to make the Games a success.”
Thorstein Fischer, MAG Program Manager and BC Games Provincial Advisor, Gymnastics BC
“The BC Winter Games are a vital step in the development pathway for Gymnastics BC athletes, coaches, and officials. For many, it’s their first experience traveling and competing as part of a regional zone team, an opportunity that is rare in our sport. The Games provide a unique environment to develop skills, gain valuable competition experience, and prepare for future interprovincial and national events.
Just as importantly, hosting the Games in communities like Trail-Rossland allows us to build stronger relationships with local clubs and better understand the unique challenges they face. It gets us out from behind our desks and into the heart of these clubs, where we can see firsthand the dedication, passion, and obstacles they navigate. This connection helps us provide better support and ensure that gymnastics continues to grow in all corners of the province.”
Media Contact
Andres Marquez-Velasco
Marketing Coordinator
BC Games Society
andresmv@bcgames.org
