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Board of Directors in place for Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games

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ROSSLAND, January 22, 2025 — The Board of Directors for the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games, scheduled to take place from February 25 to March 1, 2026, has been finalized. A nominating committee, led by the Mayors of the City of Rossland and the City of Trail, guided the selection process.

The Games will be led by President Brian Stefani and Vice-President Barb Stanley, supported by 14 additional community leaders, each taking responsibility for specific portfolios. The Board will be supported throughout the planning process by the BC Games Society.

The cities of Trail and Rossland and surrounding areas will welcome as many as 1,200 athletes and 600 coaches and officials, competing in 15 sports. The Games will kick off with an Opening Ceremony on Thursday, February 26, 2026 followed by four thrilling days of competition, culminating on March 1. Venues for sport competitions and special events will be announced as details are finalized. The complete Sport Package for the Games can be found here.

The BC Winter Games showcase the best young developing athletes in the province, supported by certified coaches and officials. With over 1,600 volunteers required to stage the Games, this event is expected to infuse as much as $1.6 million into the local economy. Registration for general volunteers will open in the fall of 2026.

A complete list of the Board of Directors can be found here.

Quotes:

“Trail is incredibly excited to co-host the 2026 BC Winter Games”, said Trail Mayor Colleen Jones. “This is an opportunity to celebrate our region’s passion for sport, showcase our breathtaking mountain environment, and welcome thousands of athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers to our world-class facilities.”

“Rossland is proud to co-host the 2026 BC Winter Games,” said Rossland Mayor Andy Morel. “This event not only will bring together the province’s top youth athletes, but also provide a platform to showcase our vibrant communities and celebrate the spirit of sport.”

“Barb and I are honoured to lead this talented group of Directors, who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their portfolios,” said Games President Brian Stefani. “The Directors are now in the recruitment phase as they look to fill 80 Chair positions with volunteers who will lead specific Games planning areas. Together, we’re excited to begin this journey and deliver an exceptional event.”

“Trail and Rossland have a remarkable legacy of hosting sporting events and fostering volunteerism,” said BC Games Society President and CEO, Alison Noble. “Games participants can expect exceptional support from experienced volunteers and the opportunity to compete in world-class facilities. The entire BC sport community is looking forward to February 2026 with great excitement.”

For more information contact:

Andras Lukacs
Director of Marketing
Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games
andras@bcwintergames.ca

David Conlin
Marketing and Communications Manager
BC Games Society
davidc@bcgames.org

Trail and Rossland selected to co-host the 2026 BC Winter Games

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December 9, 2021

Trail, BC – The BC Games Society announced today that Trail-Rossland will co-host the 2026 BC Winter Games.

These cities have a long history of hosting major sport events. The region has successfully hosted the 1982 and 2006 BC Winter Games and the 1996 BC Summer Games as well as the 2011 BC Seniors Games. Numerous Alpine Skiing and Nordic Skiing championships have also been staged in both Trail and Rossland.

The BC Winter Games are an important developmental milestone for B.C.’s emerging high-performance athletes. Over 2000 athletes, coaches, and officials will participate in approximately 19 sports. 

BC Games host communities benefit from direct economic impact, community, and sport development legacies, as well as the opportunity to engage volunteers in a celebration of community pride. The Games will be organized and staged by a community Board of Directors and up to 2,000 volunteers.

Together with Trail-Rossland, three other communities are now confirmed as hosts of future Games. The 2024 BC Winter Games will take place in Quesnel; 2024 BC Summer Games will be held in Maple Ridge and the 2026 BC Summer Games will be hosted by Kelowna.  

Quotes:

Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
“Congratulations to the communities of Trail and Rossland chosen to host the 2026 BC Winter Games. These Games are a celebration of the power of sport, which has had a tremendously positive impact on my life. For these young athletes, their coaches and officials, these games are an excellent competitive experience, providing them with an opportunity to shine and test their athletic skills as we cheer them on.”

Mayor Lisa Pasin, City of Trail 
“The City of Trail is thrilled to partner with Rossland for the 2026 BC Winter Games. We look forward to welcoming everyone to experience our region’s first-class sporting amenities and friendly hospitality services.”

Mayor Kathy Moore, City of Rossland 
“It is so exciting to once again have been selected as the site of the BC Winter Games. The communities of Rossland and Trail have a great history of working together on this fantastic event. It is a wonderful opportunity to inspire young athletes to be the best they can be in their chosen sport while learning about sportsmanship, comradery and teamwork.”

Alison Noble, President and CEO of the BC Games Society
“It is exciting to have the collaboration and commitment of two communities hosting the BC Winter Games. This region is well-versed in major sport event hosting ensuring a successful BC Winter Games in 2026.”

Quick Facts:

  • BC Winter Games (on average) – 19 sports, 2,100 participants (1,500 athletes, 600 coaches, managers and officials), 2,000 volunteers.
  • Athletes range in age from 9 -19 years depending on the sport. The average age of the athletes is 14.
  • There will be competition in approximately 19 sports including competition for athletes with a disability.
  • 2,000 community volunteers will be involved in planning and staging the Games.
  • The BC Winter Games are held every two years in the even calendar year.
  • The 2026 BC Winter Games will be held February 19-22, 2026.
  • The estimated economic impact of the BC Winter Games is $1.6 million.

Learn More:
For information about the BC Games Society and the bid process please visit: www.bcgames.org. 

About the BC Games Society
The BC Games Society is the leadership organization that guides the BC Winter and BC Summer Games and prepares Team BC for national multi-sport Games. Since 1978, the BC Games have taken place in 38 communities and brought together thousands of athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and spectators in celebration of sport and community excellence. It is a milestone event that people count as an exceptional experience where memories, friendships, spirit, and pride are abundant.


Media Contacts:
BC Games Society
250 387-1375

Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
250 208-4309

City of Trail
Mayor Lisa Pasin, City of Trail
250 364-0804

City of Rossland
Mayor Kathy Moore
250 362-7396

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