The BC Games are news in every community
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.
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 […]
Sixteen Athletes Receive BC Games Leadership Bursary at 2024 BC Summer Games
/in 2024 BC Summer Games, 2024 News, FeaturedAthletes, youth coaches, and officials taking part in the Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games were invited to apply for the BC Games Leadership Bursary. Supported by Canadian Tire, this bursary aims to recognize participants under 19 years of age who have achieved in academics and sport while going above and beyond in their communities […]
CBC Radio-Canada Interview: First male to compete in artistic swim at B.C. Summer Games
/in 2024 BC Summer Games, 2024 News, FeaturedCBC Radio-Canada sat down on July 11 with Caden Wong, who will be the first male to compete in artistic swimming at the BC Summer Games when he suits up at the Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games from July 17-21. sport at the BC Games when he takes to the water in Maple Ridge […]
Be prepared for heat at the BC Summer Games
/in 2024 BC Summer Games, 2024 News, FeaturedAs the weather warms up, the BC Summer Games reminds all participants and spectators to prepare and stay safe during forecasted high temperatures. BC Summer Games is monitoring weather alerts from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the BC Heat Alert and Response System and is prepared to respond. In the event of a heat […]
BC Summer Games to welcome participants from every corner of the province
/in 2024 NewsThe Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games take place July 17-21, 2024, and over 3120 athletes, coaches, and officials are set to participate. The participants hail from across the province, representing 177 communities and all 87 constituencies. The 2430 athletes will compete in 22 different sports and are supported by 482 coaches and 213 officials, […]