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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.
Sport BC honours BC Games and Team BC alumni at 56th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards
/in 2024 News, FeaturedSport BC celebrated the 56th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards on Thursday, March 7, 2024, and eight BC Games or Team BC alumni walked away with honours. Brian Balkwill and Brenda Beatty were awarded the BC Games Society President’s Award for their volunteer work as President and Vice President, respectively, of the Lhtako Quesnel […]
Volunteer Drive Kick Off for Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games
/in 2024 BC Summer Games, 2024 News, FeaturedOn Sunday, March 17, the Directors and Chairs from the Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games Society will be out in the community to kick off the drive to recruit over 2500 volunteers to help deliver an exceptional sport and cultural event from July 17 to 21, 2024. “In February, I led a delegation of […]
Sixteen Participants Receive BC Games Leadership Bursary at 2024 BC Winter Games
/in 2024 BC Winter Games, 2024 News, FeaturedAthletes, youth coaches, and officials taking part in the Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games were invited to apply for the BC Games Leadership Bursary. Supported by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, this bursary aims to recognize participants under 19 years of age who have achieved in academics and sport while going above and beyond in […]
Prince George’s Cillian Hollybow wins W.R. Bennett Award
/in 2024 BC Winter Games, FeaturedQUESNEL, B.C. – Prince George’s Cillian Hollybow was presented the W.R. Bennett Award for Athletic Excellence as the Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games on Sunday. A karate athlete in Zone 8 North West, Hollybow was recognized for his outstanding achievements before and at the Games. The presentation was made by the Honourable Nathan Cullen, […]
Jade Kotzer receives ProMOTION Plus Leadership Award
/in 2024 BC Winter Games, 2024 NewsQuesnel, BC – The ProMOTION Plus Leadership Award has been presented to Jade Kotzer, President of Quesnel Technics Gymnastics Club, as part of the Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games. The award is given at each Games to an organization or individual in the Games host community who has helped to develop opportunities for women […]