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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 Society announces sport package for Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games
/in 2025 News, 2026 BC Summer Games, FeaturedThe BC Games Society has announced the full contingent of sports that will take part in the Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games from July 22 to 26, 2026. DOWNLOAD SPORT PACKAGE Just over 3,000 athletes, coaches, and officials will participate across 19 sports in Kelowna, which previously hosted the BC Games in 1980, 1994, and 2008. […]
Volunteers Put ‘Pens to Paper’ in Preparation for 2026 BC Winter Games
/in 2025 News, 2026 BC Winter Games, FeaturedTRAIL, BC, May 29, 2025 — Last week’s Key Volunteer Rally for the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games began with a fitting etymology lesson. The word amateur, derived from the Latin amator, refers to someone who pursues an activity for the love of it rather than as a profession. “In that sense, not only are […]
BC Soccer to withdraw from the 2026 BC Summer Games
/in 2025 News, FeaturedSoccer has been part of the BC Games since its debut at the Penticton 1978 BC Summer Games. “BC Soccer has been a valued partner since the very first BC Summer Games,” said Alison Noble, President and CEO of the BC Games Society. “We thank the many soccer alumni, volunteers, and supporters who have contributed […]
Celebrating the life and contributions of Cindy Simpson
/in 2025 News, FeaturedThe BC Games Society is saddened to learn of the passing of Cindy Simpson. Cindy was a career sport volunteer, holding numerous positions on the Board of the BC Senior Games Society over the last 25 years and serving as the longtime Provincial Advisor for badminton at the BC Games. Her passion for sport, badminton, […]
Basketball BC withdraws 3×3 Basketball from 2026 BC Summer Games
/in 2025 News, FeaturedBasketball BC has announced that its 3×3 program will be withdrawn from the Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games to allow the organization to reevaluate how the sport aligns with the BC Games and Canada Basketball’s sport development pathway. Basketball BC has run its 3×3 program at the BC Games since the 2014 BC Summer Games […]