2026 BC Summer Games – Sports, Technical Packages, and Rules
Technical Packages outline the sport-specific rules, eligibility, and other information about the competition as well as contact information for the sport.
In order to fully understand the rules and requirements for participation in the BC Games, it is expected that the BC Games General Rules will be read in addition to the Technical Package.
| Sport | PSO | Age | Age Description | Venue | Medals | Awards | Equipment | Zone Team Composition | Wildcards | Maximum Athletes | Coaches Managers | Coaching Requirements | Zone Selections | Accommodation | Registration Deadline | Officials | Eligibility Requirements | Events Categories | Last Updated | Event Category 2 | Fees | Coaches | Athletes | Officials | Total |
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| Artistic Swimming | Artistic Swimming | 11–15 | Athletes must be 11–15 years of age as of December 31, 2026. Eligible birth years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. | H20 Adventure + Fitness Centre and Kelowna Family YMCA | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Coaches will be required to provide MP3 songs via Dropbox two weeks prior to competition. A link to Dropbox will be provided by the Sport Development Manager once head coaches have been selected. A 5-second lead in before the music begins should be added. Professional sound editing is mandatory. Back-up music may need to be at handed in at any time by the head coach (i.e.: on an electronic device with a cord available to play immediately if required). Coach Cards must adhere to the timelines and rules for event submission outlined in section 5.12 of the BC Artistic Swimming Technical Package. |
4 competitors per zone. | 16 wildcard spaces. | 48 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. An additional adult (registered as adult supervisor or assistant coach, depending on coach certification) will be permitted ONLY where both coaches are under 19 and with the approval of the Provincial Advisor. If the zone includes male athletes, at least one of the coaches must be male. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there is a second member of the zone coaching staff, they must be registered as an assistant coach. | All coaches must comply with BC Artistic Swimming's Coach Certification Policy, which includes appropriate NCCP certification, having completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation and NCCP Making Headway training, NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two, a valid vulnerable sector background screening check, and Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders certification. Head coaches must be Competition Introduction certified and assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. BC Artistic Swimming must inform the Provincial Advisor of the head coach and assistant coach no later than January 31, 2026. |
BC Artistic Swimming states that the zone qualification meets will be held concurrently with the 2026 Mable Moran Provincial Qualifier which will be held April 10–12 at Watermania in Richmond. A separate figure event will be held at this event. Athletes in each zone will be selected by final figure score in their respective trials. The figures performed for zone selections will be the 2026 BC Summer Games figures. All zone qualifications must be completed, and a copy of the selection results must be handed in to the Provincial Advisor, no later than April 30, 2026. Wildcard spaces are allocated by the Sport Development Manager in consultation with the Provincial Advisor and BC Artistic Swimming's Executive Director. The Sport Development Manager must complete the online registration no later than June 13, 2026. |
Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
17 | Athletes wishing to participate in the 2026 BC Summer Games must meet the following eligibility criteria:
All athletes must be registered as athletes through a club or facility affiliated with BC Artistic Swimming by December 31, 2025. A fee will be charged at the zone qualification meet which will be communicated with the event registration information. BC Summer Games trials will be held at the 2026 Mable Moran Provincial Qualifier. Trials will consist of a Figures Competition using the same figures as are used at the Games. See BC Artistic Swimming Technical Package for specific trial information and details. Athletes may not attend more than one BC Games to compete in Artistic Swimming. |
All athletes MUST enter the Figure event and be registered in at least one Routine event. Events:
Figures:
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Penalties: Penalties for Figures: Figure re-starts are no longer permitted. A zero will be given for any incorrect figure performance. Penalties for Routines: Refer to BC Artistic Swimming's Technical Package for all routine penalty information. |
February 6, 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. BC Artistic Swimming charges athletes a supplementary fee of $100.00 which is used to help offset the cost of officials and BC Artistic Swimming staff event preparation time. The total athlete fee to compete in Artistic Swimming at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $275.00 and is collected by BC Artistic Swimming. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Athletics | Athletics | 14–15 | Athletes must be 14–15 years of age as of December 31, 2026. Athletes must be born in 2011 or 2012. | Apple Bowl Stadium | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Throwing Events: Personal throwing implements must be approved by the BC Athletics Technical Official (weigh-in official) at least one hour before the start time of the event and will become part of the pool of implements that all athletes can use. All other throwing implements will be supplied. Pole Vault: Athletes competing in the pole vault must bring poles to compete and must make arrangements for their transportation to and from the BC Summer Games through the Provincial Advisor. |
24 athletes (12 male and 12 female) per zone. | 96 wildcard spaces (48 male and 48 female). Wildcard spaces are determined and allocated by the Provincial Advisor. | 288 | Each zone is required to have one (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach and may have up to two (2) additional adults who will be registered as assistant coaches or adult supervisors. There must be at least one adult of each gender. The minimum age for adults attending the Games is 19 years of age. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach. | All coaches wishing to be considered for a BC Summer Games Zone Team as a Head Coach or an Assistant coach must complete the BC Summer Games Coach Application form, in addition to:
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Athlete Selection Criteria Athletes wishing to be selected to a BC Summer Games Zone Team can do so based on the following criteria to be used: Performance-based Selection: Athletes must register a performance at a BC Athletics Sanctioned event or a BC School Sports Zone Championship meet. If the BC School Sports Zone Championships is not sanctioned by BC Athletics, athletes will be asked to submit proof of those results on the BC Summer Games Athlete Declaration. A performance-based selection will be used for all athletes. A list of events can be found on the BC Athletics Calendar of Events. Zone Representatives Zone Reps are selected by the Provincial Advisor in consultation with the Program Manager for Track & Field at BC Athletics. Zone Reps must submit an online application to be considered. The role of BC Summer Games Zone Reps is to ensure that all eligible athletes in the zone they are representing have the opportunity to qualify for the 2026 BC Summer Games. This includes athletes that may not yet be a BC Athletics Competitive athlete member. The do so by planning and promoting the qualification events for the zone including the chosen selection criteria. Each PSO (BC Athletics) manages zone qualification events differently, so Zone Reps will need to work with the Provincial Advisor and/or PSO to determine process, eligibility, timing fees, etc. Zone Reps should review this technical package for Athletics to ensure they are familiar with eligibility requirements. They should also review the BC Games General Rules. ZONE REPS DO NOT SUBMIT THEIR EXCEL SPREADSHEETS TO BC SUMMER GAMES DIRECTLY. THEY MUST GO THROUGH THE PROVINCIAL ADVISOR. Zone representatives must submit their proposed team and wildcard lists to the Provincial Advisor prior to June 12, 2026, in order that zone teams can be finalized, and wildcard spots allocated by the Provincial Advisor prior to the BC Games Society registration deadline of June 22, 2026. Zone Reps are encouraged to submit their lists to the BC Games Provincial Advisor as soon as possible. |
Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
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Athlete Eligibility: To be eligible to compete in the BC Summer Games, athletes must:
Athletes, coaches, and parents are asked to please familiarize themselves with the following rules around participation in the Games and in each event.
Please see Appendix A for a list of events to be contested and events capacity limits at the 2026 BC Summer Games. Please contact the Provincial Advisor with any questions. Athletes, coaches, and parents are asked to please familiarize themselves with the following Event Entry Rules.
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Please see Appendix A for a list of events to be contested and events capacity limits at the 2026 BC Summer Games. Please contact the Provincial Advisor with any questions. All Events and Events Specifications are based on the BC Athletics U16 age category specifications. Events: (separate events for boys and girls)
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February 10, 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. BC Athletics charges athletes a supplementary fee of $65.00 which is used to offset uniform and team apparel costs. The total athlete fee to compete in Athletics at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $240.00 and is collected by BC Athletics. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Athletics-Special Olympics | Athletics-Special Olympics | 12–40 | Athletes must be 12–40 years of age as of July 22, 2026. | Apple Bowl Stadium | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | All athletes must wear sport-specific equipment as per Special Olympics Canada rules. | 16 athletes (8 male and 8 female). No more than 4 athletes per zone unless approved by the Provincial Advisor. | Not applicable. | 16 | One (1) head coach and up to three (3) assistant coaches. One head coach must be registered for the sport. There must be at least one coach of each gender. Additional adult supervisors may be permitted as needed at the discretion of the Provincial Advisor and the BC Games Society. | The head coach and all assistant coaches must have completed NCCP SOC Competition Sport Workshop, Make Ethical Decisions, and Safe Sport Training. Adult supervisors must have completed NCCP SOC Competition Sport Workshop and Safe Sport Training. |
Athletes and coaches will be selected through an application process coordinated by Special Olympics BC. Selection will be based on results in a sanctioned competition, meeting eligibility requirements, and endorsement by Special Olympics BC. | Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
1 | Athletes must have participated in a provincially sanctioned Special Olympics event during 2024–2026. Exceptions may be approved at the discretion of the Provincial Advisor. Athletes must be registered with Special Olympics BC. Athletes may not attend more than two BC Games to compete in Athletics-Special Olympics. |
Separate male and female events: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, Long Jump, Shot Put Mixed event: 4x100m Relay Athletes can enter up to 6 events plus the relay. All events will be timed finals. Events to be executed as per Special Olympics Canada rules. |
February 10, 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Special Olympics BC does not charge athletes any supplementary fees and subsidizes the BC Games athlete fee. Athletes registered and approved by Special Olympics BC will not pay any additional fees to compete in Athletics-Special Olympics at the 2026 BC Summer Games. | 4 | 16 | 1 | 21 | |||
| Baseball | Baseball | 15U; 16U | Male athletes must be born in 2011 or 2012. Female athletes can play in male events one calendar year older than the male ages stated previously. | Elks Stadium and Lombardy Park | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | One team of 16 competitors per zone, unless otherwise approved by Baseball BC. | Not applicable. | 128 | One (1) head coach and two (2) assistant coaches per zone, at least one of whom must be male. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach. A third assistant coach (who must be female) will be permitted for any zone that has female athletes. A female adult supervisor will also be permitted where necessary to support supervision and Rule of 2 principles. | All head coaches must be Certified 15U and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation and Safe Sport Training. All assistant coaches must be Trained 15U and have completed Safe Sport Training. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | Baseball BC states that all zone qualifications and online registration must be completed by June 15, 2026. | Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
22 | Teams are created with the best players available in each zone meeting the age descriptions above. If a single zone is awarded two "All-Star" teams, they are to be tiered. The second selected team will be scheduled as Zone "A". For 2026, an all-Indigenous Team will also be eligible to accept athletes from all zones. Athletes who self-identify as Indigenous may choose to compete either for their home zone or for the all-Indigenous Team. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Baseball. |
Tournament draw to be made by Baseball BC. | January 14, 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. Baseball BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $300.00 which is used to offset coach/official honorariums & expenses, team uniforms & equipment, and additional staff costs. The total athlete fee to compete in Baseball at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $475.00 and is collected by Baseball BC. | 24 | 128 | 22 | 174 | ||||
| Basketball-Boys | Basketball | U14 | Athletes must be born in 2012 or later. | Okanagan Mission Secondary and Canyon Falls Middle | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Size #7 Molten basketballs will be used for all boys games. | One team of 10 male competitors per zone. | Not applicable. | 80 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach (manager), at least one of whom must be male, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be Learn to Train certified. Exemptions will be considered by the Provincial Advisor on a case-by-case basis. To receive an exemption, head coaches must be Learn to Train trained, submit a plan for completing their certification, and must be Learn to Train certified to be eligible to coach at a subsequent BC Games. Assistant coaches must be Learn to Train trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. |
Zone selections are determined at zone selection camps in April/May 2026; specific dates for each zone will be posted on the Basketball BC website in March. | Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
11 | Athletes must be members of Basketball BC. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Basketball. |
Tournament format to be determined by Basketball BC. Age group FIBA rules. |
February 11, 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. Basketball BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $425.00 which is used to help offset the cost of uniforms, facility rentals, and other associated training costs. The total athlete fee to compete in Basketball-Boys at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $600.00 and is collected by Basketball BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Basketball-Girls | Basketball | U14 | Athletes must be born in 2012 or later. | Okanagan Mission Secondary and Canyon Falls Middle | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Size #6 Molten basketballs will be used for all girls games. | One team of 10 female competitors per zone. | Not applicable. | 80 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach (manager), at least one of whom must be female, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be Learn to Train certified. Exemptions will be considered by the Provincial Advisor on a case-by-case basis. To receive an exemption, head coaches must be Learn to Train trained, submit a plan for completing their certification, and must be Learn to Train certified to be eligible to coach at a subsequent BC Games. Assistant coaches must be Learn to Train trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. |
Zone selections are determined at zone selection camps in April/May 2026; specific dates for each zone will be posted on the Basketball BC website in March. | Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
11 | Athletes must be members of Basketball BC. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Basketball. |
Tournament format to be determined by Basketball BC. Age group FIBA rules. |
February 11, 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. Basketball BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $425.00 which is used to help offset the cost of uniforms, facility rentals, and other associated training costs. The total athlete fee to compete in Basketball-Girls at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $600.00 and is collected by Basketball BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Beach Volleyball | Beach Volleyball | 17U | 17U age category as defined by Volleyball BC. Athletes must be born in 2009 or later. | Boyce-Gyro Beach Park | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | One team of two male competitors and one team of two female competitors, for a total of two teams per zone. | Not applicable. | 32 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach (team leader), one of each gender, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be Development Coach certified and all assistant coaches must be Development Coach trained. All head coaches and assistant coaches are required to have completed a Volleyball BC membership waiver form and Criminal Record Check, Safe Sport Training, Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation, and Making Head Way in Sport eLearning. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | Zone qualification camps will be held throughout the province at the end of May/beginning of June. Volleyball BC states that all zone qualifications and Online Registration must be completed no later than June 15, 2026. | Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
8 | The competition is open to all players who meet the age and registration requirements of Volleyball BC. Coaches/managers should contact zone representatives regarding Volleyball BC memberships prior to team selections. Forward registrations to Volleyball BC, 7564 Barnet Hwy., Burnaby BC, V5A 1E7 or call (604) 291-2007 ext. 224. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Beach Volleyball. |
Team competition with one girls and one boys teams from each zone. If all zones are represented, each group will be divided into two pools of four teams for round robin competition. | February 12, 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. Volleyball BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $475.00 which is used to help offset the cost of training, coach honorarium, and uniforms. The total athlete fee to compete in Beach Volleyball at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $650.00 and is collected by Volleyball BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Box Lacrosse | Box Lacrosse | 15–16 | Athletes must be born in 2010 or 2011. | Kelowna Memorial Arena and Prospera Place | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Lacrosse balls must be CLA approved. | One team of 19 athletes, 2 of whom are goaltenders, per zone. | Not applicable. | 152 | One (1) head coach and two (2) assistant coaches per zone, at least one of whom must be male. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach. A third assistant coach (who must be female) will be permitted for any zone that has female athletes. A female adult supervisor will also be permitted where necessary to support supervision and Rule of 2 principles. | All head coaches must be Competition Introduction certified and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. All assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction trained and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | All Online Participant Registration must be completed and payment provided to the BC Lacrosse Association office by June 8, 2026. | Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
14 | Teams must be comprised of members of registered team(s) who live in the applicable BC Games zone. Competitors must be members in good standing with the BC Lacrosse Association. Competitors will be selected on a "try-out" basis. All competitors within the zone, who meet all applicable regulations, will be notified of these try-outs. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Box Lacrosse. |
Tournament draw to be determined by the Provincial Advisor. | February 10, 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. BC Lacrosse Association charges athletes a supplementary fee of $125.00 which is used to help offset the cost of jerseys, shorts, and officials for the Games. The total athlete fee to compete in Box Lacrosse at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $300.00 and is collected by BC Lacrosse Association. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Canoe/Kayak | Canoe/Kayak | 13–16; U19 | Athletes must be born between 2010 and 2013. PaddleAll athletes must be born between 2007 and 2013. | Gellatly Bay (West Kelowna) (TBC), Kelowna Paddle Centre, and Parkinson Recreation Centre | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Zones are responsible for providing and using their own sprint paddling equipment. All non-sprint equipment will be provided - boats (Surfskis and Clipper canoes, Slalom and Kayak polo boats), PFDs, paddles, knee blocks, helmets, etc. Athletes may use their own polo helmets. TtoT athletes may use their own equipment. All equipment must comply with the respective safety rules of the discipline as determined by the Competition Committees. Zones are responsible for transporting their own sprint paddling equipment or TtoT athletes’ private equipment. Paddle All equipment will follow similar arrangements with the involvement of the PaddleAll athlete and Coaches. Approved Boats: Canoe Equipment: All LtoT races for sprint canoe will be in a recreational canoe (Clipper brand or similar, but not racing designs from the manufacturer). C2 Mixed Development race and C4 Mixed Open race will be raced in recreational canoe, same as all LtoT. CKBC will arrange for these boats to be present. All TtoT races will be raced in sprint boats. Kayak Equipment: K1: All LtoT SHORT DISTANCE races for SINGLE sprint kayak races will be in Surf Ski kayak - 56 cm beam or wider (Think Ace, Think Jet or equivalent) or development kayaks APPROVED by CKBC Technical Director. All LtoT and TtoT LONG DISTANCE races (1000m and 2000m) will be in Surf Ski kayak - 56 cm beam or wider (Think Ace, ThinkJet or equivalent). CKBC will arrange for these boats to be present. K2: For sprint K2, all LtoT boats must be a beginner style boat. The list of acceptable boats is as follows:
Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Equipment: SUPs and paddles will be arranged by CKBC. TtoT SUP athletes are encouraged to use their own equipment. LtoT sprint: restricted to CKBC provided boards TtoT sprint: no restrictions LtoT and TtoT Technical race: restricted to CKBC provided boards Flatwater Slalom & Polo Equipment: No restrictions on boat models or material (plastic/composite) as long as the boat is designed for the respective sub-discipline. If there are any questions about suitable boats, the CKBC Technical Director must be consulted no later than the athlete registration deadline. Their decision is final. |
8 athletes (no more than 6 of one gender) per zone. | 24 wildcard spaces (no more than 13 of one gender). 16 additional wildcard spaces for PaddleAll athletes with no gender restrictions. | 104 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the coaches must be of the opposite gender, otherwise at least one must be the same gender as the athletes. For large zone teams, a second assistant coach may be approved by the Provincial Advisor. One (1) head coach for all PaddleAll athletes. One (1) assistant coach per zone fielding one or more PaddleAll athletes may be approved by the Provincial Advisor. An adult supervisor is required if there is no assistant coach for the zone. |
All head coaches must be ELCC Certified (Entry Level Competitive Coach certified). Assistant coaches must be ELCC Trained (Entry Level Competitive Coach trained). and must have completed Make Ethical Decisions. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. All coaches must have completed SafeSport training, background checks, and NCCP ’s Making Ethical Decisions before the Games. All coaches must be members of CanoeKayak BC (CKBC) and registered in the CKBC RAMP membership system. CKBC will check these requirements before approving Coaches for the Games. |
CKBC states that all zones must complete zone qualification events by June 7, 2026 and provide the results to CKBC Sport Development Manager by June 8, 2026. Canoe Kayak BC will provide Zones with Provincial Selection Guidelines. Zone selection criteria will be at the discretion of each Zone Coaches and Zone Representative, and must be submitted to CKBC Technical Director for approval prior to their selection trials event, by April 12, 2026 at the latest. Wildcards will be allocated by a committee composed of the Provincial Advisor and CKBC Technical Director based on circulated criteria from the list of all alternatives registered by June 15, 2026. |
Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
25. All officials must be members of CanoeKayak BC (CKBC) and registered in the CKBC RAMP membership system. | All participants must be members of CanoeKayak BC (CKBC) and registered in the RAMP membership system. Athletes who have competed in paddling for two (2) or less years, will be considered a Learn to Train (LtoT) athlete. Athletes who have competed in their respective class for two (2) or more years will be considered in the Train to Train (TtoT) category for that class. Athletes may attend a second BC Summer Games only if they competed in the Learn to Train singles events at their first Games AND they will compete in the Train to Train singles events at the 2026 BC Summer Games. Athletes may not attend more than two BC Games to compete in Canoe/Kayak. Athletes who have competed in a Canada Summer Games in Canoe/Kayak are ineligible to compete at a subsequent BC Summer Games. Athletes who have qualified for a single boat final at the previous year's CKC national championships are ineligible to compete at a subsequent BC Summer Games. |
Disciplines: Canoe Kayak events fall into 4 disciplines with various boat types and crew sizes: SPRINT
SPRINT KAYAK K-1 (Male / Female)
C-1, IC-1 (Male / Female)
SUP-1 (Male / Female)
K-1 (Male / Female)
KAYAK POLO The polo tournament will consist of multi gender teams of six (6) paddlers, four (4) on the pitch at a time, the rest are spares. Each zone is encouraged to field a complete team. To facilitate the tournament, non-zone aligned teams will be assembled to ensure there are eight (8) teams in competition. |
February 20, 2026 | Event Requirements: Every athlete must participate in a minimum of three (3) categories from four (4) - Sprint, Stand up Paddle board, Flatwater Slalom, Kayak Polo. Every athlete must participate in a minimum of three (3) events and a maximum of eight (8) events. Athletes may enter LtoT in one type of boat and TtoT in another type. Entries in the LtoT canoe category may use a high kneel position. The Competition Committees reserves the right to move LtoT athletes to TtoT when obviously outclassing their category. Open events have no requirements regarding the athlete's developmental stage; they can be entered by any athlete. The Mixed Development categories require an even number of LtoT and TtoT athletes per boat. Multi Gender events means the team has at least one of each gender in the crew. PaddleAll competitors are encouraged to be part of any crew events. Team members cannot be replaced between heats and finals without Competition Committee’s approval before the event. Kayak Polo teams can substitute players at any time, both during the match and between the matches from their 6 players designated on the team roster. Competition Committees reserve the right to combine events where the entries are less than three (3) boats. Competition Committee: Each discipline will have a set competition committee consisting of:
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The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. CanoeKayak BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $275.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Canoe/Kayak at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $450.00 and is collected by CanoeKayak BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Field Lacrosse | Field Lacrosse | 14–15 | Athletes must be born in 2011 or 2012. | Mission Recreation Park | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Lacrosse balls must be CLA-approved. | One team of 19 male competitors, 2 of whom are goaltenders, per zone. | Not applicable. | 152 | One (1) head coach and two (2) assistant coaches per zone, at least one of whom must be male. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach. A third assistant coach (who must be female) will be permitted for any zone that has female athletes. A female adult supervisor will also be permitted where necessary to support supervision and Rule of 2 principles. | All head coaches must be Competition Introduction certified and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. All assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction trained and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | All Online Participant Registration must be completed and payment provided to the BC Lacrosse Association office by June 8, 2026. | Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
14 | Teams must be comprised of members of registered team(s) who live in the applicable BC Games zone. Competitors must be members in good standing with the BC Lacrosse Association. Competitors will be selected on a "try-out" basis. All competitors within the zone, who meet all applicable regulations, will be notified of these try-outs. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Field Lacrosse. |
Tournament draw to be determined by the BC Lacrosse Association Field Directorate. | February 10, 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. BC Lacrosse Association charges athletes a supplementary fee of $125.00 which is used to help offset the cost of jerseys, shorts, and officials for the Games. The total athlete fee to compete in Field Lacrosse at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $300.00 and is collected by BC Lacrosse Association. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Golf | Golf | 12–16 | Athletes must be minimum of 12 years of age and maximum of 16 years of age as of July 25, 2026. | Shannon Lake Golf Club (West Kelowna) and Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy (West Kelowna) | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Dress Code: Competitors must adhere to the dress code of the local host golf club and British Columbia Golf. It is mandatory that all members of each zone team be in the same uniform. Caps will be coloured by zone colours. | 6 athletes per zone. All zones to bring 3 male and 3 female athletes except for zones 1, 7, and 8, which may bring up to 4 athletes of one gender, upon approval of British Columbia Golf. A minimum of 4 athletes comprise a zone team. Teams are expected to bring both male and female athletes. | Not applicable. | 48 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach (manager) per zone. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the head coach and assistant coach must be of the opposite gender, otherwise at least one must be the same gender as the athletes. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there is a second member of the zone coaching staff, they must be registered as an assistant coach. | All head coaches must be Coach of New Competitors certified or equivalent and they must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Assistant coaches must be Coach of New Competitors trained and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | British Columbia Golf states that all zone qualification events must be completed by June 2, 2026. | Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
15 | Players must abide by the British Columbia Golf Conditions of Competition and Local Rules. The Rules of Play shall be the Rules of Golf as approved by Golf Canada and the R & A. Players must be members in good standing of British Columbia Golf. Players' Golf Canada Score Centre account will be verified. BCGA may assess a tournament fee in addition to the BC Games registration fee. All fees are paid directly to British Columbia Golf. Female athletes are permitted to attend two BC Games to compete in Golf. Male athletes from zones 1, 7, and 8 are permitted to attend two BC Games to compete in Golf. Athletes who are attending the Games for the first time will be given priority in selection, where all other aspects of selection are equal. Athletes are not permitted to attend more than two BC Games to compete in Golf. |
Yardage – As per recommendations via the Long Term Player Development Guide for Golf, for the Intro to Competition/Train to Play Stages, the following yardages will be utilized for the BC Summer Games:
All athletes will participate in a mandatory rules and etiquette session at the Games. Athletes will participate in the practice on the Thursday of the Games; details will be provided on the Sport Schedule. Scoring: Individual Play: 36 holes of stroke play. Scoring is based on a total two-day gross score. Medals are awarded to the top 3 in each of the Boys Individual Play and Girls Individual Play. Team Play: 36 holes of stroke play. Team scores are based on the two-day total of the 3 lowest net scores posted each day from any member of the zone team. Medals are awarded to the top 3 teams. All players on a zone team must be from the same zone. |
January 12, 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. British Columbia Golf charges athletes a supplementary fee of $100.00 which is used to offset the cost of coaches, officials, uniforms, and running the tournament. The total athlete fee to compete in Golf at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $275.00 and is collected by British Columbia Golf. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Rowing | Rowing | U17 | Under 17 years of age as of December 31, 2026. Athletes must be born in 2010 or later. | Vernon Rowing and Dragon Boat Club (Swan Lake) (Vernon) | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Rowing BC will support each zone with sourcing their own equipment (1x, 2x, and 4x). | Each zone may enter one U17 team comprising of 8 athletes (4 male and 4 female athletes). Where a zone cannot bring equal numbers of athletes of each gender, the zone may request permission of the Provincial Advisor to bring more athletes of one gender. Zones are expected to bring both male and female athletes. Athletes are able to participate in the gender with which they identify. |
Not applicable. | 64 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. Where possible, each zone will have one male coach and one female coach. | All head coaches must be a minimum of RCA Coach certified. Assistant coaches must be a minimum of RCA Coach in-training (e.g.: completed RCA Coach Weekend 1 workshop). All coaches must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation, must be registered as a coach with RCA, and are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | Zone qualification event(s) must be completed by June 1, 2026. | Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
12 | Every competitor shall be a member of a rowing club recognized by Rowing BC and member in good standing of Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA). Each athlete must be registered as a competitive rower with RCA, and each coach registered as a coach. A RCA number will be required and verified. Athletes who have participated in rowing in a Canadian National Senior, U23, Junior, or CanAmMex Team, or Canada Summer Games, or Provincial Team at any time are not eligible to compete in the BC Summer Games. Athletes may not attend more than one BC Games to compete in Rowing. |
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February 6, 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. Rowing BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $225.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Rowing at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $400.00 and is collected by Rowing BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Rugby-Girls | Rugby | U16 | Athletes must be born in 2010 or 2011. | Rutland Recreation Park | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | A regulation size field with post pads and sideline flags will be used. | 12 female competitors per zone. One team per zone. | Not applicable. | 96 | One (1) head coach and two (2) assistant coaches (trainers) per zone (at least one of whom must be female). Each zone is required to have a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach. | All head coaches must be WR Level 2 certified. Assistant coaches must be WR Level 2 trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | The BC Rugby Union states that all zone qualification trials must be held by June 8, 2026 and all online registration must be completed by 4:00 pm June 15, 2026. | Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
12 | The BC Rugby Union does not recommend that players be encouraged to play out of their correct age group under any circumstances. However, exceptional players ONE BIRTH YEAR ONLY below the age band may play in the next higher age band team if:
A maximum of six (6) athletes who competed in Rugby at a previous BC Summer Games are permitted to compete for a second time at the 2026 BC Summer Games. Athletes who are attending the Games for the first time will be given priority in selection, where all other aspects of selection are equal. Athletes are not permitted to attend more than two BC Games to compete in Rugby. Teams are zone all-star teams. Team composition to be determined by the Selection Committee. Identification camps will be held throughout the province starting in April 2026, with team selection finalized no later than early June 2026. Final team selection will be the responsibility of a Zone Selection Committee, chaired by the Zone Representative. Seven-a-side Laws will apply |
Tournament Draw to be determined by the BC Rugby Union. Competition will be seven-a-side. The minimum number of games played per team will depend on the total number of teams. If there are 8 teams, each will play a minimum of 7 games; if there are 6 or 7 teams, each will play a minimum of 6. The BC Rugby Union will follow the Concussion Management section of the Rules of Competition (section 5.6) – click here to review the rules. |
NOT UPDATED FOR 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. BC Rugby Union charges athletes a supplementary fee of $25.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Rugby-Girls at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $200.00 and is collected by BC Rugby Union. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Sailing | Sailing | U15; U19 | Radial and C420 sailors cannot turn 20 years old in 2026. Eligible birth years: athletes born between 2007 and 2014, inclusive. Optimist sailors must be at least 12 years old but cannot turn 15 years old in 2026. Eligible birth years: athletes born between 2012 and 2014, inclusive. |
Central Okanagan Sailing Association | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Laser Radial: Only Radial rigs may be used in this event. C420: Only Club type 420 Class sailboats may be used in this event. Optimist: Only the Optimist Class sailboat may be used in this event. |
Four (4) athletes per zone (no more than two (2) of one gender) from Zones 1, 7
and 8. Eight (8) athletes per zone (no more than six (6) of one gender) from Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. |
20 wildcard spaces (no more than 12 of one gender). | 72 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. Where a zone includes both male and female athletes, there must be one coach of each gender. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be CANSail 5 & 6 Instructor certified. All assistant coaches must be CANSail 5 & 6 Instructor trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | Zone qualification events to be completed by June 8, 2026. | Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
7 | Every competitor shall be a member of a BC Sailing Association and Sail Canada member organization. Athletes may attend a second BC Games to compete in Sailing if at the first Games they competed in the Optimist Class AND at the second Games they will compete in either the Laser Radial or C420 Class. Athletes who are attending the Games for the first time will be given priority in selection, where all other aspects of selection are equal. Athletes are not permitted to attend more than two BC Games to compete in Sailing. It is the responsibility of each competitor to supply their boat for the BC Games competition. Travel costs will be reimbursed based on combined transportation from each zone. Mileage claims forms will be provided by the Provincial Advisor for those approved for reimbursement and must be submitted to the BC Games Society within two weeks of the Games. Zone coaches should discuss transportation reimbursement eligibility prior to the Games with the Provincial Advisor. |
Combined male and female competition: C420 open, C420 female, Laser Radial male, Laser Radial female, Optimist female, and Optimist male. Female, Male, and Open teams in each fleet will race and be scored together. Ten races, 1 throw-out; 4 or less races, all races will count. Sailing instructions will be issued upon registration at the BC Games. Races will be sailed under the current rules of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF 2021-2024) and the prescription(s) of Sail Canada; the class rules of the C420, Laser Radial, and Optimist shall apply. The low point scoring system will be used. One race is required to be completed to constitute a series. |
February 9, 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. BC Sailing Association charges athletes a supplementary fee of $50.00 which is used to help offset the cost of zone apparel. The total athlete fee to compete in Sailing at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $225.00 and is collected by BC Sailing Association. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Softball-Girls | Softball | U15 | Athletes must be born in 2011 and 2012 only. | Mission Recreation Park (Kinsmen Softball Complex) | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Games balls will be provided. Athletes must provide their own helmets, bats, gear, glove, and other. | One team consisting of a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 15 female competitors per zone. No bat boys or bat girls are permitted. | Not applicable. | 120 | One (1) head coach and three (3) assistant coaches per team, at least two of whom must be female. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach. Maximum of four (4) members of the coaching staff, one of whom must serve as manager. | All head coaches must be Competition Introduction certified and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction trained have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. All members of the coaching contingent from each zone team must complete and pass the online e-module 'Commit to Kids’ – information on this is available from Softball BC. All coaching staff agree to and must adhere to the BC Games and Softball BC Codes of Conduct. All Softball BC screening policies and practices, including Criminal Record Checks, will be completed prior to appointment to the zone coaching staff. Knowledge and agreement to the Responsible Coaching Movement's Rule of 2 is required of all coaching staff. |
Zone team selections and online registration must be completed by June 15, 2026. | Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
12 | Only players currently listed on teams registered with Softball BC on or before June 1 of the year of the Games, as chosen during the training and selection process by each appointed Softball BC zone coaching contingent, are eligible to participate in the BC Summer Games. Athletes are eligible for the zone team regardless of what age category/classification they are registered with in the year of the Games, as long as they meet the age requirement (year of birth). Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to complete in Softball. |
The tournament draw for the 2026 BC Summer Games will be done by the Softball Provincial Advisor and Assistant Provincial Advisor. | November 7, 2025 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. Softball BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $78.75. The total athlete fee to compete in Softball-Girls at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $253.75 and is collected by Softball BC. |
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| Swimming | Swimming | U15 | 12–14 years of age as of December 31, 2026. Eligible birth years: 2012, 2013, and 2014 only. | H20 Adventure + Fitness Centre and Kelowna Family YMCA | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Competition uniforms/suits must World Aquatic rules. | Zones 1, 7, and 8: 10 athletes per zone (5 male and 5 female). Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6: 20 athletes per zone (10 male and 10 female). | 30 wildcard spaces. | 160 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach, one of each gender, per zone. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there is a second member of the zone coaching staff, they must be registered as an assistant coach. |
Coaches must be registered with Swim BC. Head coaches must be NCCP Fundamentals Coach certified. Assistant coaches must be NCCP Fundamentals Coach trained and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. |
Swim BC states that all zone selections must be completed by June 14, 2026 (or earlier) and that all entries must be submitted to the Provincial Advisor through REMS using the Hy-tek Meet Management system by July 7, 2026. SUGGESTED 2026 BC SUMMER GAMES ATHLETE/COACH SELECTION PROCESS Athlete Selection All clubs in your region are required to submit eligible athletes with current season results from any sanctioned competition within the qualifying period of September 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. Relay lead-off legs and time trials should not be considered for selection. All times should be converted from long course to short course at a 2% conversion rate. Each zone should identity a Zone Representative to assist in the selection procedure, using the World Aquatics Points chart to rank all submitted times as per below:
- Backstroke (100, 200) - Breaststroke (100, 200) - Butterfly (100, 200) - Individual Medley (200, 400) Coach Selection The Coach of Record of the swimmer with the highest World Aquatics point score shall be named that zone's head coach. In the event that this coach declines, then the coach of the next highest scoring swimmer will be selected. The assistant coach to be selected by the head coach of the zone and the Zone Representative. The following criteria must be met by the first day of the competition:
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Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
30 | Athletes may attend only one BC Summer Games to compete in Swimming. Competitors must be registered with Swim BC. The minimum entry standard for all individual events is the current Swim BC 12-year-old "Divisional" standard. The de-qualifying standard is the 14-year-old "Best of the West Fest" standard. The Provincial Advisor reserves the discretion to adjust or ease the minimum entry standards when necessary. |
Separate events for males and females as outlined below. Time Final (TF) Events: 4x50m Freestyle Relay, 4x50m Medley Relay, 800m Freestyle, 400m Individual Medley. Heats and Finals Events: 50m Freestyle, 100m Freestyle, 200m Freestyle, 100m Backstroke, 200m Backstroke, 100m Breaststroke, 200m Breaststroke, 100m Butterfly, 200m Butterfly, 200m Individual Medley. Swimmers can enter a maximum of five (5) individual events plus relays. Relays: Teams must consist of the required number of competitors so that no competitor can swim more than once in the event. Relay teams must be made of athletes all from the same zone. All current Swimming Canada Technical Rules will be in effect at the Games. |
December 11, 2025 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. Swim BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $125.00 which is used to supply zone kits and honorariums. The total athlete fee to compete in Swimming at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $300.00 and is collected by Swim BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Swimming-Para | Swimming | 13–30 | Athletes must be a minimum of 13 years of age and maximum of 30 years of age in 2026. Eligible birth years: athletes born between 1996 and 2013, inclusive. | H20 Adventure + Fitness Centre and Kelowna Family YMCA | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Competition uniforms/suits must meet World Aquatics rules. | A maximum of 8 athletes for the sport. | Not applicable. | 8 | One (1) head coach and two (2) gender specific assistant coaches or adult supervisors for the sport. | The head coach must be NCCP Fundamentals Coach certified. Assistant coaches must be NCCP Fundamentals Coach trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. |
The top 8 scoring para-swimmers will be selected. The highest total score of 3 of the BC Games events will be used. (50-100 Free, 50/100 Back, 50/100 Breast, 50/100 Fly, 150-200 IM). Only one Freestyle event will be used. Swim BC states that all zone selections must be completed by June 14, 2026 (or earlier) and that all entries must be submitted to the Provincial Advisor through REMS using the Hy-tek Meet Management system by July 7, 2026. |
Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
1 | Athletes may only attend two BC Games to compete in Swimming-Para. Competitors must be registered with Swim BC. Para swimmers who have been selected to the Canada Games or any Swimming Canada team will be ineligible. Para swimmers who have held an SR1, SR2, SR Injury, SR2 Injury, C1, or Development card (as defined by Sport Canada's Athlete Assistance Program) at any time are NOT eligible to compete in the BC Summer Games. Para swimmers who have competed for any nation at any Pan American Games, Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games, FISU Games, Pan Pacific Championships, Senior World Aquatic Championships, Paralympic Games, IPC Swimming World Championships, Special Olympics World Games, or Para Pan American Games are NOT eligible to compete in the BC Summer Games. Athletes must hold at least a Level 2 designation. They will be ranked by the Provincial Advisor based on their highest SC Canadian Paralympic Points achieved between September 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026. The Provincial Advisor may exercise discretion to relax the minimum time standard when necessary. |
Para-swimmer events will be mixed gender and multi-class. Winners will be determined by using the respective male and female Swimming Canada points calculator. 50 Free, 100 Free, 200/400 Free, 50/100 Back, 50/100 Breast, 50/100 Fly, and 150/200 IM, with distances for each class corresponding to the distances outlined in the time standards. Strokes/events where distances are split by class (e.g. 50/100 Back) will be scored against each other for one set of medallists form each pair of events. Swimmers can enter up to a maximum of 6 events (as per Swim BC Technical Rules). All current Swimming Canada Technical Rules will be in effect at the Games. |
December 11, 2025 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. Swim BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $125.00 which is used to supply zone kits and honorariums. The total athlete fee to compete in Swimming-Para at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $300.00 and is collected by Swim BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Swimming-Special Olympics | Swimming-Special Olympics | 12–40 | Athletes must be 12–40 years of age as of July 22, 2026. | H20 Adventure + Fitness Centre and Kelowna Family YMCA | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | All swimmers must wear equipment as per Special Olympics Canada rules. | 24 athletes (12 male and 12 female). No more than 6 athletes per zone unless approved by the Provincial Advisor. | Not applicable. | 24 | One (1) head coach and up to five (5) assistant coaches. One head coach must be registered for the sport. There must be at least one coach of each gender. Additional adult supervisors may be permitted as needed at the discretion of the Provincial Advisor and the BC Games Society. | The head coach and all assistant coaches must have completed NCCP SOC Competition Sport Workshop, Make Ethical Decisions, and Safe Sport Training. Adult supervisors must have completed NCCP SOC Competition Sport Workshop and Safe Sport Training. |
Athletes and coaches will be selected through an application process coordinated by Special Olympics BC. Selection will be based on results in a sanctioned competition, meeting eligibility requirements, and endorsement by Special Olympics BC. | Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
1 | Athletes must have participated in a provincially sanctioned Special Olympics event during 2024–2026. Exceptions may be approved at the discretion of the Provincial Advisor. Athletes must be registered with Special Olympics BC. Athletes may not attend more than two BC Games to compete in Swimming-Special Olympics. |
Separate male and female events: 50m Free, 100m Free, 200m Free, 50m Back, 100m Back, 100m IM, 50m Breast, 100m Breast, 50m Fly Mixed event: 4x50m Free Relay Swimmers can enter up to a maximum of 9 events plus the relay. All events to be timed finals. Events to be executed as per Special Olympics Canada rules. |
February 10, 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Special Olympics BC does not charge athletes any supplementary fees and subsidizes the BC Games athlete fee. Athletes registered and approved by Special Olympics BC will not pay any additional fees to compete in Swimming-Special Olympics at the 2026 BC Summer Games. | 6 | 24 | 1 | 31 | |||
| Towed Water Sport | Towed Water Sports | 13–17 | 13-17 years of age as of January 1, 2024. | Ellison/Duck Lake | Medals will be awarded for zone team competition based on zone team member performance in each category. The point system for scoring will be available from Water Ski Wakeboard BC closer to the Games. In addition, medals will be awarded for each discipline in each category. Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. |
Athletes must supply their own skis. | A team of up to 5 athletes (no more than 3 of one gender) per zone. Zones are encouraged to have at least one athlete in each discipline. Athletes may not compete in more than three disciplines. | 8 wildcard spaces (no more than 5 of one gender). | 48 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the head coach and assistant coach must be of the opposite gender, otherwise at least one must be the same gender as the athletes. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be Build the Skills certified. Assistant coaches must be Build the Skills trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | Competition will be a zone team format. Zones are encouraged to have at least one athlete in each discipline. Each athlete may not compete in more than three disciplines. Zone teams are picked from results from the previous year sanctioned events. Results from 2023 in any sanctioned event will go towards qualification for the 2024 BC Summer Games based on the divisions above. If required, any tournament in 2024 will also qualify as long as the event is held 7 days before the BC Games registration deadline. All registration must be completed using the BC Games Participant Online Registration by the zone reps/head coaches by June 10, 2024. |
Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
20 | Competitors must be members of the Water Ski and Wakeboard BC. Membership numbers will be checked two weeks prior to the first day of competition. Zones will select a team of athletes that has the best overall skill set in the BC Games disciplines. Zones are encouraged to have at least one athlete in each discipline. Athletes may compete in three of the six disciplines. Each athlete may not compete in more than three disciplines. Athletes may attend a second BC Games to compete in Towed Water Sports if they have progressed to the next level of LTAD from their previous attendance at the Games. |
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NOT UPDATED FOR 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Water Ski & Wakeboard BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $50.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Towed Water Sports at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $225.00 and is collected by Water Ski & Wakeboard BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Triathlon | Triathlon | 14–15 | Athletes must be 14–15 years of age as of December 31, 2026. Eligible birth years: 2011 and 2012. | Sarsons Beach Park (TBC) | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Equipment must meet BC Youth Age Group specific requirements. See Triathlon BC Rules appendix. | 4 athletes per zone. | 20 wildcard spaces. | 52 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the head coach and assistant coach must be of the opposite gender, otherwise at least one must be the same gender as the athletes. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be Community Coach certified and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. All assistant coaches must be Community Coach trained and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | Zone selection races and camps will be held throughout the Province in May/June 2026. Triathlon BC states that zone selections are to be completed no later than June 15, 2026 with extension considered by Triathlon BC. Wildcard spaces are allocated at the discretion of Triathlon BC and the Provincial Advisor. |
Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
8 | The competition is open to all competitors who meet the age and registration requirements of Triathlon BC. Competitors must be members of Triathlon BC prior to the Games. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Triathlon. |
Separate events for male and female athletes, except for the mixed relay. All athletes must compete in all five events. Mixed zone teams are permitted in the mixed relay.
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February 19, 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. Triathlon BC does not charge athletes any supplementary fees, though athletes can purchase an optional custom zone racesuit for an additional fee. The total athlete fee to compete in Triathlon at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and is collected by Triathlon BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Ultimate | Ultimate | 13–15 | Athletes must be 13–15 years of age as of December 31, 2026. Eligible birth years: 2011, 2012, 2013. | Parkinson Recreation Park | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. BC Ultimate will manage Spirit of the Game scoring and acknowledge the team with the highest Spirit of the Game score at the conclusion of the event. |
Game Discs will be White Discraft Ultra-Stars. Discs may include the BC Summer Games logo. Players must wear their team's approved uniform. Uniform tops will display a unique number (between 0-99) and the player name. Players may wear gloves, hats and sport certified eyewear. Metal cleats (spikes) are not permitted. |
One team of 14 athletes per zone. Zone teams are composed of 7 women-matching players and 7 man-matching players. | Not applicable. | 112 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. An additional adult (registered as adult supervisor or assistant coach, depending on coach certification) will be permitted ONLY where both coaches are under 19 and with the approval of the Provincial Advisor. The coaching staff for each zone must include 1 women-matching coach and 1 man-matching coach. | Head coaches must be Competition Introduction certified, completed CATT training and pass the Ultimate Canada NCCP SOTG test. Assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction trained, complete CATT training and pass the Ultimate Canada NCCP SOTG test. Adult supervisors must have completed Safe Sport Training. | Each Zone will schedule a minimum of one open tryout, followed by closed tryouts if necessary. Tryouts will take place between March 23, 2026 and May 3, 2026. Team selections will be made and announced by May 10, 2026. | Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
0 | Athletes must be a registered member of BC Ultimate, either directly or through a Local Sport Organization. Athletes may not attend more than one BC Games to compete in Ultimate. |
The teams will be seeded 1 through 8 by the Provincial Advisor with input from BC Ultimate and the Zone Representatives. Each pair of seeds (1 & 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6 and 7 & 8) will then be drawn randomly into one of the two pools (A & B). The competition format for the 2026 BC Summer Games will be 6v6. |
February 9, 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. BC Ultimate charges athletes a supplementary fee of $100.00 which is used to offset the cost of uniforms for all athletes and coaches, coach travel expenses for tryouts and practices, field costs for tryouts and practices, and travel expenses for BC Ultimate organizers. The total athlete fee to compete in Ultimate at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $275.00 and is collected by BC Ultimate. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Volleyball-Boys | Volleyball | 15U | 15U age category as defined by Volleyball BC. Athletes must be born in 2011 or later. | Kelowna Secondary and Canyon Falls Middle | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | One team of 14 male competitors per zone. | Not applicable. | 112 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach, at least one of whom is male, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be Development Coach certified and all assistant coaches must be Development Coach trained. All head coaches and assistant coaches are required to have completed a Volleyball BC membership waiver form and Criminal Record Check, Safe Sport Training, Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation, and Making Head Way in Sport eLearning. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | Zone qualification camps will be held throughout the province at the end of May/beginning of June. Volleyball BC states that all zone qualifications and Online Registration must be completed no later than June 15, 2026. | Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
6 | The competition is open to all players who meet the age and registration requirements of Volleyball BC. Coaches/managers should contact zone representatives regarding Volleyball BC memberships prior to team selections. Forward registrations to Volleyball BC, 7564 Barnet Hwy., Burnaby BC, V5A 1E7 or call (604) 291-2007 ext. 224. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Volleyball. |
Team competition with one team from each zone. If all zones are represented, each group will be divided into two pools of four teams for round robin competition. | February 10, 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. Volleyball BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $925.00 which is used to help offset the cost of 26-32 hours of training, practice facility rental, coach honorarium, and uniforms. The total athlete fee to compete in Volleyball-Boys at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $1,100.00 and is collected by Volleyball BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Volleyball-Girls | Volleyball | 15U | 15U age category as defined by Volleyball BC. Athletes must be born in 2011 or later. | Kelowna Secondary and Canyon Falls Middle | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | One team of 14 female competitors per zone. | Not applicable. | 112 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach, at least one of whom is female, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be Development Coach certified and all assistant coaches must be Development Coach trained. All head coaches and assistant coaches are required to have completed a Volleyball BC membership waiver form and Criminal Record Check, Safe Sport Training, Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation, and Making Head Way in Sport eLearning. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | Zone qualification camps will be held throughout the province at the end of May/beginning of June. Volleyball BC states that all zone qualifications and Online Registration must be completed no later than June 15, 2026. | Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
6 | The competition is open to all players who meet the age and registration requirements of Volleyball BC. Coaches/managers should contact zone representatives regarding Volleyball BC memberships prior to team selections. Forward registrations to Volleyball BC, 7564 Barnet Hwy., Burnaby BC, V5A 1E7 or call (604) 291-2007 ext. 224. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Volleyball. |
Team competition with one team from each zone. If all zones are represented, each group will be divided into two pools of four teams for round robin competition. | February 10, 2026 | The BC Games athlete fee for the 2026 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and helps offset some Games operating expenses such as participant transportation, accommodation, and food services. Volleyball BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $925.00 which is used to help offset the cost of 26-32 hours of training, practice facility rental, coach honorarium, and uniforms. The total athlete fee to compete in Volleyball-Girls at the 2026 BC Summer Games is $1,100.00 and is collected by Volleyball BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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| Wrestling | Wrestling | 14–17 | 14–17 years as of December 31, 2024. Eligible birth years: 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010. | Rutland Senior Secondary | Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. Medals will also be awarded to the top teams based on a zone team competition. |
14 competitors (no more than 10 of one gender) per zone. | 24 wildcard spaces (no more than 18 of one gender). | 136 | One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coache per zone. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the head coach and assistant coach must be of the opposite gender, otherwise at least one must be the same gender as the athletes. Each zone is required to have a head coach. | All head coaches must be Competition Introduction Certified and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction Trained and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. | The BC Wrestling Association states that wrestlers must qualify through the Zone Representative or coach/manager if not affiliated with an existing team. Zone selections must be made by May 31, 2024. It is incumbent on coaches to select athletes who have demonstrated that they possess the skill and technique required to compete at the BC Games. |
Accommodation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors participating in the BC Games are required to stay in designated BC Games accommodation. This ensures a consistent Games experience for all participants, including access to meals, transportation, and supervision. Officials are not required to stay in BC Games accommodation, unless they are under the age of 19 as of the first day of the Games. Officials should contact their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for further information on accommodation arrangements. Exemptions for athletes or coaches to stay outside of BC Games accommodation may be granted for legitimate medical reasons. However, these exemptions are regulated and must be approved in advance to ensure the integrity of the accommodation model. Contact your Provincial Advisor for further information. Transportation Requirements: All athletes, coaches, and adult supervisors, except for those residing within close proximity to the host community, are expected to use BC Games transportation services from their designated pick-up point, which may include bus or air travel. This transportation is provided at no additional cost to participants. Participants residing within close proximity to the host community are responsible for their own travel to the Games, a process known as Immediate Vicinity Travel. Participants may request to opt out of BC Games transportation (a process known as Own Travel) with approval from the Provincial Advisor. However, sport-specific travel requirements may override this option. Participants traveling under either Immediate Vicinity Travel or Own Travel do so at their own expense and liability. The full athlete fee still applies regardless of the travel method chosen. All participants on BC Games transportation services must adhere to the BC Games Society’s Team Travel Policy which requires them to travel at their own expense and liability to a designated zone pick-up point and be under the supervision of a coach or adult supervisor from their sport. |
14 | Participants must be members of BCWA. To register, send name and address to BC Wrestling Association via email at info@bcwrestling.com Wrestlers who placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd at any Canadian U19 or U20 National Championships are not eligible to participate in the BC Summer Games. The only exceptions to this are those athletes who had fewer than 6 participants in their weight class at the National Championship. Exceptions must be approved by the Provincial Advisor. Athletes who have been selected and competed for Canada as a member of the Canadian Cadet National Team at the U17 World Championships or Pan American Championships are not eligible to compete at the BC Summer Games. Wildcard positions will be given to athletes who are unsuccessful in qualifying for the zone teams. These athletes must submit an application form to BC Wrestling through their Zone Representative in order to be considered. The 24 athletes with the highest tournament points from the current season (Provincial Development Plan) will be awarded the wildcard spots. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Wrestling. |
Weight Classes Boys: 45kg, 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 74kg, 78kg, 84kg, 90kg, and 110kg (maximum) Girls: 47kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 64kg, 69kg, 75kg, and 90kg (maximum) Weigh-in: Each athlete will weigh-in after their zone has been accredited. There will be a 1 kg allowance. Each zone should attempt to have one athlete for each weight class, within the permitted zone team composition, and must not have more than two athletes in the same weight class. Where a zone has more than two athletes in the same weight class, the zone head coach will select the athlete(s) to be moved up to the next higher weight class. No athlete can be moved up to Boys 110kg or Girls 90kg if the athlete does not meet the minimum weight requirement of 90.1kg for boys and 75.1kg for girls. Rules: Contact Provincial Sport Organization. (BCSSWA High School Rules) Team Classification Individual Competitions: At the BC Summer Games, team points will be awarded in each weight class. The top 14 (wildcards can be used as long as not more than 14) placing wrestlers from each zone in a given weight class, will be awarded team classification points.
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NOT UPDATED FOR 2026 | Team Dual: Team dual will take place prior to the individual competition. Results may be used to determine seating for the individual competitions. Teams may be combined to create a dual team, except for the top three Zones from the 2022 BC Summer Games. If available, the top Zones from the 2022 BC Summer Games will receive byes for the first round of the single elimination tournament, with priority to the higher placer. Athletes may be moved up a weight class to fill vacant positions but can only compete in one weight class for each round of the tournament. Team Dual Tie Breaker: If two teams are tied in the dual, the tie shall be broken as follows:
Team Results Tie Breaker for Individual Competition: In the event of a tie between two teams, the placing will be determined by using the following tie-breaking criteria. Each step shall be applied until the tie no longer exists.
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The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. BC Wrestling Association charges athletes a supplementary fee of $25.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Wrestling at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $200.00 and is collected by BC Wrestling Association. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach. |
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