2024 BC Winter Games – Sports, Technical Packages, and Rules
Select the sport from the list below to view the Technical Package (for rules, eligibility, competition information, and sport contacts).
| Sport | fintSport | 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 | Coach/Mgr | Athletes | Officials | Total |
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| Alpine Skiing | 90 | Alpine Skiing | U-14 | Athletes must be born in 2008 or 2009 to be eligible to compete. | Troll Ski Resort | Medals will be awarded in each event within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medal Rule. | 8 athletes per Zone (4 male; 4 female), plus wildcard spots. | 36 Wildcards. Wildcard spots are allocated to zones to help bring the next best athletes in strong zones/regions and to create meaningful race experiences. Contact BC Alpine Provincial Advisor for more details on wildcard distribution by zone. | 100 | One head coach and one assistant coach per zone (one of each gender). Up to four additional assistant coaches/adult supervisors are permitted to help supervise large zones with additional wildcard athletes based on Provincial Advisor approval. Up to a total of 20 Coaches/adult supervisors. All coaches and adult supervisors must be registered by the BC Games registration deadline. | All head coaches must be Competition Introduction Certified or Development Level Canadian Ski Coaches Federation. Assistant Coaches must be Competition Introduction Trained. All adult supervisors must complete the NCCP Safe Sport Training. | Contact BC Alpine Provincial Advisor or Zone Rep for more details on zone specific qualification details. All athlete, coach and adult supervisor registration details are expected to be collected by this date. BC Alpine is expected to submit final rosters registration details to BC Games Society by January 22, 2024. | All athletes, coaches and adult supervisors are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation services. All participants under 19 years must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 22/01/2024 | 6 | Athletes must be members of Alpine Canada / BC Alpine and must hold a BC Alpine current valid competitor's card. All athletes will qualify and register for the BC Games in the BC Games Zone where they reside. (BC Games Zones are different than BC Alpine Zones) | Day 1 - Thursday: on snow Practice Day 2 - Friday: Slalom Two Run Race (male and female) Day 3 - Saturday: Giant Slalom and Dual Slalom Mixed Team Event Day 4 - Sunday: off-snow activities |
*Not yet updated for Lhtako Quesnel 2024 | All athletes competing in the Games must pay the $250 athlete registration fee, payable to the BC Alpine. This fee subsidizes the cost of travel to/from the Games, accommodation, meals, and some sport operational costs. | 20 | 0 | 6 | 26 | |||
| Archery | 115 | Archery | U-18 | Cadet. Minimum of 15 and Maximum of 17 by December 31, 2022. | Indoor Soccer Facility | Medals will be awarded in each category for the cumulative total for day one and two, as well as for the elimination match-play round on day three, within the parameters of the BC Games Minus-One Rule. | World Archery equipment rules apply | 5 competitors (no more than 4 of one gender) per zone | A total of 14 athlete wildcard spots are available. 8 wildcard spots will be designated to athletes who self declare to hold indigenous ancestry. No more than 9 of the total wildcard spots will be of one gender. | 54 | 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach (one of each gender) per zone. In addition, up to 2 assistant coaches or adult supervisors who self declare to hold indigenous ancestry for a total of 18 coaches/adults. | All head coaches must be fully certified at Instructional Intermediate (or NCCP Level 2 certified and MED). Assistant coaches must complete the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training. Adult supervisor must have completed Safe Sport training online module. | Participants should contact the BC Archery Association Provincial Advisor for more information on zone qualification processes. The BC Archery Association states that zone selections must be announced prior to December 31, 2022. BC Archery will submit final roster registration to the BC Games Society by January 22, 2024. | All athletes, coaches and adult supervisors are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation services. All participants under 19 years must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 22/01/2024 | 12 | Archers must be members of BC Archery. The final balancing of teams shall be done by the Archery Provincial Advisor for the BC Winter Games. Athletes may attend only one BC Games to compete in Archery. Dress code for all athletes and coaches: zone colours and/or white shirts and/or black bottoms. No fleece pants, no blue jeans. | Three-day event: Male and female participants in the following categories: Barebow, Compound, and Recurve. Day 1 and Day 2 consist of an Indoor 18m (60 arrow) round on a 40cm target (vertical 3-spot or single face). The Day 1 and Day 2 total aggregate score is used to determine the top four contenders in each category for the Day 3 Match Play event. Match play follows Archery Canada rules with the exception there will not be scoring agents for the athletes during medal matches (arrows will be called by judges with the athletes scoring) and athletes will shoot concurrently (not alternating). Athletes will shoot on the same target face configuration as used in the 18 m round. Barebow and Recurve follow set play, winner is the first to achieve 6 set points within 5 ends. Compound will follow total score; winner is the highest cumulative score after 15 arrows (5 ends of 3 arrows). Tie Breakers will follow AC rules. |
*Not yet updated for Lhtako Quesnel 2024 | For more BC Archery specific information click here. | The BC Games athlete fee is included in the fee charged by BC Archery. Contact BC Archery for confirmation of the fee for the 2024 BC Winter Games. | 18 | 54 | 12 | 84 | |
| Artistic Gymnastics | 81 | Artistic Gymnastics | U-16/U-17 | Males 10-16 years old by 2023 or born in 2007 to 2013. Females 10-16 years old by 2023 or born in 2007 to 2013. |
Correlieu Secondary School | Medals will be awarded in each event within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medal Rule. Ties: If a tie occurs in one of the top 3 places, the medal will be awarded to both athletes and the next position will be skipped. (i.e. Tie for gold = 2 athletes receive gold, 0 athletes receive silver, 1 athlete receives bronze). | Gymnastics BC to provide ribbons for 4th to 6th place for AA and AF. | MAG equipment as indicated in the GymCan Provincial Pathways Document for the current season. WAG equipment as indicated in the BC CCP Charts document for the current season. | The zone delegation consists of the following: Up to 10 athletes (4 MAG and 6 WAG) Up to 3 coaches (MAG and WAG) A maximum of 96 athletes will be permitted to attend the Games. Each zone is permitted to bring: 3 WAG athletes – CCP 7 3 WAG athletes – CCP 8 4 MAG athletes – Level 3 rules Female athletes who competed in previous Games in the CCP 7 category are eligible to attend a second BC Games in the CCP 8 category. |
16 Wildcards – 8 WAG wildcards, 8 MAG wildcards | 96 | Each zone may send up to 3 coaches or adult supervisors (managers): - 1 head coach – WAG - 1 head coach – MAG - 1 assistant coach – WAG GBC and Zone Reps with wildcard athletes and larger teams may request one additional adult supervisor (4th adult or manager for zone teams) for supervision purposes. Adult supervisors are to be approved by the Provincial Advisor and BC Games Society. Coaches must reflect the gender composition of the zone team for accommodation supervision purposes. BC Games Society definitions of coaches varies slightly from Gymnastics BC. Expectation is for each zone to have one head coach per discipline for Gymnastics. Other adults are registered as assistant coaches or adult supervisors. Gymnastics will not exceed a total of 28 coaches, adult supervisors or adults. |
All head coaches and assistant coaches must be NCCP Level 2 / Competition Introduction Certified. Adult supervisor must complete the NCCP Safe Sport training. | All zone trials must be completed by February 3, 2023. Participants interested in participating in the zone qualification process should contact their appropriate Zone Representative well before this date for respective zone qualification processes. Refer to (placeholder for link to Gymnastics BC - BC Games webpage TBD) for more Gymnastics specific information on the Zone qualification process and Gymnastics BC technical package. Gymnastics BC expected to submit final roster registration to BC Games Society by January 22, 2024. | All athletes, coaches and adult supervisors are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation services. All participants under 19 years must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 22/01/2024 | 28 | All athletes must be registered with Gymnastics BC as competitive members. Athletes must represent the BC Games zone where they reside. Each club is to ensure that their athletes are registered correctly for trials. Athletes injured prior to the Games and unable to compete on all apparatus, are required to forfeit their position on the team. The athlete will be replaced by the zone reserve athlete. For 2023 Games only, WAG athletes 16 years of age or younger may qualify for the BC Games. Athletes that qualified for the 2022 BC Games must re-qualify for the 2023 BC Games. There will be no carry-over. Athletes can only attend BC Games once, unless they meet the following criteria: - Male athletes from zones that have had consistent difficulty filling their teams (Zones 1-2-6-7-8) can attend BC Games a second time if they are demonstrating development progression - if they are registered with GBC in a higher category than in the year of their first Games (for example, registered with GBC in the Provincial 3 category in 2020, and registered in Provincial 4 in 2022). - Female athletes who competed in previous Games in the CCP 7 category are eligible to attend a second BC Games in the CCP 8 category. - Male or Female athletes who have attended their first BC Winter Games as a wildcard can participate in a second BC Winter Games provided they legitimately qualify as a team member. - if the team is still not full, allowing top ranked athletes from the Zone trials that had previously attended the Games. - In all cases, priority must be given to male or female athletes who are attending their first BC Winter Games. |
Competitors must enter all six men's or four women's apparatus.
Women’s Artistic Gymnastics: Day 1: Team and All Around Competition. All athletes, including Wildcards compete under their own set of rules (CCP Level 7 or Level 8, Equipment as indicated in the BC CCP Charts document for the current season). Team: 6 athletes per Zone to compete on each apparatus, top 4 scores on each apparatus to count. Athletes are split by category/level for the All Around and to determine finalists on each apparatus. Day 2: Apparatus Finals – top 8 athletes on each apparatus according to Day 1 ranking and up to 2 additional athletes on each apparatus for regional representation. All WAG athletes must compete on at least one apparatus during Finals (unless sick or injured). Coaches may be consulted to determine an athlete's best apparatus for Finals. |
*Not yet updated for Lhtako Quesnel 2024 | Men’s Artistic Gymnastics: Day 1: Team and All Around Competition with current GymCan Provincial Pathways Program, Level 3. Level 3 competition rules with ages outlined above. Team: top 3 scores on each apparatus. Day 2: Apparatus Finals - top 8 athletes on each apparatus according to Day 1 ranking and up to 2 additional athletes on each apparatus for regional representation. All MAG athletes must compete on at least one apparatus during Finals (unless sick or injured). Coaches may be consulted to determine an athlete's best apparatus for Finals. Suggested Schedule: Day 1: AM WAG Team and All Around CCP 7 PM WAG Team and All Around CCP 8 EVE MAG Team and All Around Day 2: AM WAG (V, FX) and MAG (PH, PB, HB) PM WAG (UB, BB) and MAG FX, R, V) |
The BC Games athlete registration fee is included in the fee charged by Gymnastics BC. Contact Gymnastics BC for confirmation of the fee for the 2022 BC Winter Games (in 2023). | 28 | 96 | 28 | 152 |
| Badminton | 72 | Badminton | U-15 | Players must be born in 2008 or 2009 are eligible for the BC Winter Games. This is now in alignment with Badminton BC age categories for junior circuit and championships. | Quesnel Junior School | All individual events and team events including the zones comprised with players from two or more zones as well as the skills event will be eligible for medals within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals rule. | In addition, Badminton BC will present: 1. Fair Play Awards to one (1) male and one (1) female player 2. Team Spirit Award to the Zone Team that demonstrates and best reflects good sportsmanship while participating in the BC Winter Games. These Awards will be determined and selected by the referee, umpires and head coaches |
TBD, possible Victor C-3000 | The goal is to form zone teams of 8 athletes (4 boys and 4 girls) for the team event play. The top 6 athletes (3 boys and 3 girls) per zone will qualify and fulfill original zone quota spots (max of 48 athletes). If needed, the next best zone athletes can take wildcard spots to help fill teams up to 8 competitors, or fill other zone teams. Refer to Wildcard and Events and Categories section for more information. | NEW: Wildcards are used to bring the next best athletes and to top up zone teams that do not have a full 8 players. The number of potential Wildcard spots is 16. Six (6) additional wildcard spots are dedicated to players who self-declare indigenous Ancestry at zone qualifiers. This is part of a strategic indigenous participation pathway initiative. All Wildcards are integrated into the Games experience. The maximum number of Wildcard spots including indigenous athletes is 22 athletes. The Provincial Advisor will approve all Wildcard and Indigenous players. | 70 | 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach (one of each gender) are permitted per zone. An adult supervisor (non-certified) is permitted to replace an assistant coach if they are the opposite gender to the head coach. If there is a large contingent of players coming from one zone due to the number of wildcards, they may be permitted to bring an additional assistant coach or adult supervisor. The total number of coaches or adult supervisors will not exceed 20. |
1. Head Coaches must be Competition Introduction - Provincial Trained and completed NCCP Make Ethical Decisions. 2. Assistant Coaches must be Competition Introduction - Regional Certified and completed NCCP Make Ethical Decisions. 3. Adult Supervisors must take the designated Safe Sport Training. All coaches are required to have a current Coach Membership with Badminton BC and adult supervisors are required to have recreational membership and will be approved by the PA. |
Athletes qualify and register for the Games through their home zone. How athletes qualify for the Games (ie zone quota spot, wildcard, or indigenous pathway) may be different than what zone team they are placed on for the team event play. Players who qualified and confirmed participation for the postponed 2022 Games remain eligible for the new 2023 Games, and need not participate in the trials. There is a zone trial if a zone has insufficient players or to determine player rankings for the allocation of wildcard spots. All zone qualifications shall be coordinated through Badminton BC and completed by December 10, 2022. All participants at zone qualification events must be a minimum of recreational members of Badminton BC. A minimal entry fee may be charged at any of the zone qualification events. The Provincial Advisor will confirm to athletes attendance to the Games and will submit final roster registration to BC Games Society by January 22, 2024. |
All athletes, coaches and adult supervisors are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation services. All participants under 19 years must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 22/01/2024 | 8 | 1. Players must meet age requirements. 2. Players may attend only one (1) BC Winter Games in the sport of Badminton. 3. All players must have a current Recreational Badminton BC membership starting with zone qualifications. Athlete Ineligibility: Players ineligible to participate in the BC Games are: 1. Athletes who do not meet the date of birth requirements as determined in "Age" section of the technical package; 2. Athletes who have previously competed at the following events: - Pan Am Junior Championships - Canadian Junior National Championships |
The BC Games sport of Badminton consists of: 1. Individual Competition 2. Team Competition 3. Skills Competition INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION a. Individual Events i. Girls Singles ii. Boys Singles iii. Girls Doubles iv. Boys Doubles v. Mixed Doubles b. Individual Event Entry – Players will play one (1) Individual Competition Event of their coaches choosing. This event must be identified at the time of the BC Games entry deadline to the Provincial Advisor and Badminton BC. c. All players, including wildcards, will compete for their respective zone for the individual events. All players are guaranteed competition in the individual event and skills event d. The format of each Individual Event will depend on the size of each event’s entries using the current Badminton World Federation Laws of Badminton as adopted by Badminton Canada. e. Seedings and draws shall be determined by the Provincial Advisor, the Technical Director and Badminton BC Technical Staff and posted a minimum of one (1) week in advance of start of competition. f. Scheduling shall be done by the Provincial Advisor and Technical Director and posted a minimum of one (1) week in advance of start of competition. g. Individual Events will precede the Team Competition. |
*Not yet updated for Lhtako Quesnel 2024 | TEAM COMPETITION a. Team Event will consist of eight (8) zone teams b. Each zone team consists of teams of eight (8) players plus any additional wildcard and Indigenous players to top up any zone that may not have been able to field the full eight (8) players. c. The five (5) match format for the team event is called a Tie and consists of: i. one (1) Girls Singles match ii. one (1) Boys Singles match iii. one (1) Girls Doubles match iv. one (1) Boys Doubles match v. one (1) Mixed Doubles match d. The Technical Director will determine the format, scheduling and how many Ties will be played to determine the medalists. Seedings and draws will be posted a minimum of (1) week in advance of start of competition e. The first round of the team competition is chosen from the results of 2020 BC Winter Games SKILLS COMPETITION a. The Skills event will comprise of eight (8) groups which will be created and randomly selected by the Technical Director. b. Head coaches will be notified well in advance of the competition of who is in which group c. Head coaches will be provided, following zone qualifications, the information on the Skills Competition. d. Head coaches will be assigned to one of the eight (8) groups |
The BC Games athlete fee is included in the fee charged by Badminton BC. Contact Badminton BC for confirmation of the fee for the BC Winter Games. | 20 | 70 | 8 | 98 |
| Biathlon | 74 | Biathlon | U-15 | Athletes born in 2007, 2008 or 2009. | Hallis Lake Ski Centre | Medals will be awarded in each event within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | Equipment will be governed by IBU or Biathlon Canada rules. The Biathlon BC 2022 Wax Policy will be in effect. | 4 competitors per zone (2 male and 2 female) plus wildcards. | 8 wildcards (4 male and 4 female). The Provincial Advisor and Biathlon BC Athlete development committee, in consultation with the Zone Reps, will determine which athletes will fill the wildcard spots. Ranking criteria for wildcards will include participation and results from other Biathlon events in addition to zone trials. | 40 | 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach (1 male; 1 female) per zone | Head coaches must be NCCP Competition-Introduction Biathlon Certified, assistant coaches must bc NCCP Competition-Introduction Biathlon Trained, and adult supervisors must complete the NCCP Safe Sport Training. | Biathlon BC requires all zone qualification trials to be completed by January 31, 2023. Zone trials will be organized by Biathlon BCWG Zone Representatives who will be appointed by Biathlon BC. Format for trials should be as close to Biathlon BC distances and standards as possible except zones where local conditions do not permit. Biathlon BC is expected to submit final roster registration to BC Games Society by January 22, 2024. | All athletes, coaches and adult supervisors are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation services. All participants under 19 years must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 22/01/2024 | 18 | Athletes: - Must be a registered member of Biathlon BC as an "Athlete (Jr B/G and Younger or Sr B/G and older)", - Must meet age eligibility requirements as described, - May attend only one BC Winter Games for Biathlon. Athletes will be selected through zone qualification trials, prior to which they must have received instruction from a NCCP trained or certified Biathlon coach. Zone qualification trials will be organized by Zone Representatives. Contact the Provincial Advisor to be put in touch with your Zone Representative. |
BC Winter Games Categories: All athletes at the BC Winter Games will compete in the Jr Boys or Girls Category. This category will adhere to the 2022 Biathlon BC Hosting Policy. BC Winter Games Events: Sprint Competition - Girls Sprint Competition – Boys Team Relay - Girls (2 athletes) Team Relay - Boys (2 athletes) Pursuit Competition - Girls Pursuit Competition – Boys Mixed Relay (4 athletes, 2 male, 2 female per zone team) zones with extra or insufficient athletes may form mixed zone teams. |
*Not yet updated for Lhtako Quesnel 2024 | The BC Games Registration Fee is included in the fees charged by Biathlon BC for the BC Winter Games. Contact Biathlon BC for confirmation of the fee amount. Fees will be paid through the Zone 4 website using a link which will be provided to athletes who have qualified through the Zone trials. | 16 | 40 | 18 | 74 | ||
| Cross Country Skiing | 91 | Cross Country Skiing | U-14 | Athletes born in 2009 or 2010 are eligible. | Hallis Lake Ski Centre | Medals will be awarded in each event within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | 8 competitors per zone (4 male; 4 female) | 18 wildcards | 82 | 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach per zone (one of each gender). Zones with more than 12 athletes (due to wildcards allocations) may bring 1 additional adult supervisor approved by Cross Country BC. (Up to a maximum of 4 additional adult supervisors.) | All head coaches and assistant coaches must be NCCP Competition Introduction certified and have the CAC Safe Sport training module completed. All adult supervisors must be Competition Introduction trained and have the CAC Safe Sport training module completed. | The BC Winter Games Trials will be held in all zones between December 28-31, 2023.. Cross Country BC is expected to submit final roster registration to BC Games Society by 4:00pm on January 22, 2024. | All athletes, coaches and adult supervisors are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation services. All participants under 19 years must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 22/01/2024 | 10 | Athletes may attend only one BC Winter Games. Athletes born in 2010 may compete in the 2009 age Category but athletes born in 2009 must compete in that age category. Once an athlete has chosen which age category they will compete in, they must remain in that category for the duration of the Games. All skiers must compete in their zone trials in order to qualify for the BC Winter Games. For more information please see Cross-Country BC Technical Guidelines. | Interval Start Event: Friday, Classic Technique 2010 Boys – 3.5 km 2010 Girls – 3.5 km 2009 Boys – 5 km 2009 Girls – 5 km Individual Sprint Event: Saturday, Free Technique 2010 Boys – 400 metres 2010 Girls – 400 metres 2009 Boys – 400 metres 2009 Girls – 400 metres Traditional Relays Event: Zone Teams will consist of 2 female athletes and 2 male athletes. Mixed age categories. Distance - 4x 2.0km Two legs of the relay are Classic Technique and two are Free Technique. |
May 12, 2023 | All athletes that qualify at the Zone Trials to attend the BC Winter Games must pay a Games Registration Fee ($175.00) prior to 4:00pm of January 22, 2024. Registration/payment must be completed on ZONE4 using the link that Cross Country BC provides to all qualifiers. | 16 | 82 | 10 | 108 | |||
| Cross Country Skiing-Para | 125 | Cross Country Skiing-Para | 13-35 | Athletes born between 1988 and 2010 are eligible | Hallis Lake Ski Centre | Medals will be awarded in each event within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | 8 competitors with a disability (plus guides for visually impaired). There are no zone allocation restrictions for competitors with a disability - eight athletes in total. | 8 | 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches or adult supervisors for entire Para athlete contingent. Depending on needs of the Para contingent, more adult supervisors (i.e. Guides) may be required. | Head coach must be Competition Introduction Certified and assistant coaches must be NCCP Competition Introduction trained. All coaches must have the CAC Safe Sport training module completed. All adult supervisors must have the CAC Safe Sport training module completed. | There are no zone allocation restrictions for competitors with a disability - eight athletes in total. Cross Country BC is expected to submit final roster registration to BC Games Society by 4:00pm on January 22, 2024. | All athletes, coaches and adult supervisors are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation services. All participants under 19 years must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 22/01/2024 | Accounted for in Skiing - Cross Country Technical Package | Athletes may attend two BC Winter Games. For more information please see Cross-Country BC Technical Guidelines. | Interval Start Event: Friday, Classic Technique Standing Men and Women combined (LW2-9; B1-3) - 5 km Interval Start Event: Friday, Classic Technique Sit-ski Men and Women combined (LW2- 9) - 3.5 km Individual Sprint Event: Saturday, Free Technique Standing Men and Women combined (LW2-9; B1-3) - 400 metres |
May 12, 2023 | All athletes that qualify at the Zone Trials to attend the BC Winter Games must pay a Games Registration Fee ($175.00) prior to 4:00pm of January 22, 2024. Registration/payment must be completed on ZONE4 using the link that Cross Country BC provides to all qualifiers. | 24 | 8 | 0 | 32 | ||||
| Cross Country Skiing-Special Olympics | 126 | Cross Country Skiing-Special Olympics | XX | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Curling-Female | 76 | Curling | U-17 | Minimum age is 11 years as of December 31, 2022. Must be 16 years of age or under as of December 31, 2022. | Quesnel Curling Centre | Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medal Rule. | Displayed time clocks may be used with 24-32 minutes per team of Think Time. | One team of 5 competitors per zone | No wildcards | 40 | One head coach and one assistant coach per zone (at least one must be female). | All coaches must be fully certified as an NCCP Competition Coach or Level 2 Coach and complete the NCCP Safe Sport Training. Assistant coaches must be competition coach trained and have complete Making Ethical Decisions and the NCCP Safe Sport Training. | Curl BC states that all play down rules and regulations will be applied at BC Games zone playoffs. All zone playoffs must be completed before January 20th-22nd, 2023. An entry fee will be charged at the zone playoffs. For more Curl BC specfic information and zone playoff processes visit (placeholder TBD for Curl BC - BC Winter Games website page) Curl BC Provincial Advisor is expected to submit final roster registration to BC Games Society by February 13, 2023. | All athletes, coaches and adult supervisors are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation services. All participants under 19 years must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 22/01/2024 | 5 | All athletes must be members affiliated with Curl BC. All competitors can only qualify for the zone in which they make their permanent residence, not where they register to compete. Athletes who qualify for a U18 and/or a U21 Curling Provincial Championship and reach the podium during the 2022-23 season will remain eligible to attend their 2nd BC Winter Games. Athletes who qualify for the 2023 Canada Winter Games will remain eligible to attend a 2nd BC Winter Games. This exception is only in place for the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games due to the postponement of the event. | Tournament draw to be determined by the BC Winter Games Curling Committee. Games will be 6 or 8 ends depending on tournament draw. | *Not yet updated for Lhtako Quesnel 2024 | Individuals should also review Curl BC rules and resources
click here specifically sections on Curl BC General Rules and Category Specific Rules. |
The BC Games athlete registration fee is included in the fee charged by Curl BC. Curl BC fees is $225.00 per person *($900.00 per team of 4 and $1125.00 per team of 5). | 16 | 40 | 5 | 61 | |
| Curling-Male | 77 | Curling | U-17 | Minimum age is 11 years as of December 31, 2022. Must be 16 years of age or under as of December 31, 2022. | Quesnel Curling Centre | Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Minus-One Rule. | Displayed time clocks may be used with 24-32 minutes per team of Think Time. | One team of 5 competitors per zone | No wildcards | 40 | One head coach and one assistant coach per zone (at least one must be male). | All coaches must be fully certified as an NCCP Competition Coach or Level 2 Coach and complete the NCCP Safe Sport Training. Assistant coaches must be competition coach trained and have complete Making Ethical Decisions and the NCCP Safe Sport Training. | Curl BC states that all play down rules and regulations will be applied at BC Games zone playoffs. All zone playoffs must be completed before January 20th-22nd, 2023. An entry fee will be charged at the zone playoffs. For more Curl BC specfic information and zone playoff processes visit (placeholder TBD for Curl BC - BC Winter Games website page) Curl BC Provincial Advisor is expected to submit final roster registration to BC Games Society by February 13, 2023. | All athletes, coaches and adult supervisors are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation services. All participants under 19 years must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 5 | All athletes must be members affiliated with Curl BC. All competitors can only qualify for the zone in which they make their permanent residence, not where they register to compete. Athletes who qualify for a U18 and/or a U21 Curling Provincial Championship and reach the podium during the 2022-23 season will remain eligible to attend their 2nd BC Winter Games. Athletes who qualify for the 2023 Canada Winter Games will remain eligible to attend a 2nd BC Winter Games. This exception is only in place for the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games due to the postponement of the event. | Tournament draw to be determined by the BC Winter Games Curling Committee. Games will be 6 or 8 ends depending on tournament draw. | *Not yet updated for Lhtako Quesnel 2024 | Individuals should also review Curl BC rules and resources
click here specifically sections on Curl BC General Rules and Category Specific Rules. |
The BC Games athlete registration fee is included in the fee charged by Curl BC. Curl BC fees is $225.00 per person *($900.00 per team of 4 and $1125.00 per team of 5). | 16 | 40 | 5 | 61 | ||
| Figure Skating | 79 | Figure Skating | U-16 | Juvenile Women: under 14 as of July 1 preceding the event; must have reached age of nine by February 24,2022. Juvenile Men: under 14 as of July 1 preceding the event; must be 9 by February 24, 2022. Pre-Novice Women: under 16 as of July 1 preceding the event; must be 9 by February 24, 2022. Pre-Novice Men: under 16 as of July 1 preceding the event; must be 9 by February 24,2022. |
Arena 2 | Medals will be awarded in each event within the parameters of the BC Games Society Minus-One Rule. | 4 female and 2 male competitors per zone. | 12 wildcards (4 male; 8 female) | 60 | 1 Head Coach and 1 Assistant Coach (1 male; 1 female) per zone. | All head coaches must be Provincial Coach Certified. Assistant coaches must be Provincial Coach Trained. Adult supervisor must have completed the NCCP Safe Sport Training. | Zone qualifications must be completed by Sunday, December 18, 2022. The initial zone team lists are to be submitted to the Provincial Advisor immediately following the zone selection process. Zone team selection committees must confer with the Provincial Advisor if they wish to select more than two (2) entries in an event, before making their selection. The final zone team list is to be submitted to the Provincial Advisor by Sunday, December 18, 2022 for correlation and final approval by the BC Games Office. Skate Canada BC-Yukon is expected to submit final roster registration to BC Games Society by February 13, 2023. | All athletes, coaches and adult supervisors are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation services. All participants under 19 years must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 22/01/2024 | 20 | Competitors must be registered members of Skate Canada and must be amateurs as defined by Skate Canada. SC Rule # 5401 Juvenile competitors must have passed the complete STAR 5 Freeskate Test or higher. Juvenile Singles competitors shall be under the age of 14 for women and under the age of 14 for men as of July 1 preceding the event. (July 1, 2022) Pre-Novice competitors shall have passed the complete STAR 5 Freeskate Test or higher. Pre-Novice competitors shall be under the age of 16 for women and 16 for men as of July 1 preceding the event. (July 1, 2022) Athletes may only compete at two BC Games in Figure Skating, provided that they do compete at the juvenile category in their first Games and the Pre-Novice in their second Games. |
JUVENILE WOMEN/JUVENILE MEN: One free skating program to music of 2.5 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in duration; composition according to the Skate Canada Well Balanced Program Requirements as listed in the BC/YK competitive Technical Package. PRE-NOVICE WOMEN/PRE-NOVICE MEN: This event shall consist of two parts: One: Short Program - maximum time 2 minutes 30 seconds containing the elements as listed in the BC/YK Competitive Technical Package. Men’s one position spin will be sit spin with only one change of foot. Two: Free Program - 3.0 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) in duration; composition according to the Skate Canada Well Balanced Program Requirements as listed in the BC/YK competitive Technical Package. Special Olympic Athletes will compete in Level 1 Men, Level 2 Men, Level 3 Men, Level 1 Women, Level 2 Women, Level 3 Women, Level 1 Dance, Level 2 Dance. |
*Not yet updated for Lhtako Quesnel 2024 | The BC Games Registration fee is included in the fee charged by Skate Canada BC-Yukon. Contact Skate Canada BC-Yukon for confirmation of the fee for the 2022 BC Winter Games. | 16 | 60 | 20 | 96 | |||
| Figure Skating-Special Olympics | 124 | Figure Skating-Special Olympics | 12-45 | Athletes must be 12 and not older than 45 as of February 24, 2022 | Arena 2 | Medals will be awarded in each event within the parameters of the BC Games Society Minus-One Rule. | Music and skills requirements as per Special Olympics Canada and Skate Canada rules. | 16 competitors (no more than 4 per zone unless approved by the Provincial Advisor) | 16 | 1 head coach per zone. Or a maximum of 8 coaches or adult supervisors total. | All Head Coaches must have completed NCCP SOC Competition Sport Workshop, Making Ethical Decisions and be CanSkate trained (Level 1 and 2) OR CanSkate Regional Coach trained (Level 3 to 6). Assistant Coaches must have completed NCCP SOC Competition Sport Workshop and Making Ethical Decisions. Adult Supervisor must have completed 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. BC Special Olympics is expected to submit final roster registration to BC Games Society by February 13, 2023. | All athletes, coaches and adult supervisors are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation services. All participants must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 22/01/2024 | Accounted for in Figure Skating Technical Package | Athletes may only compete at two BC Games in Figure Skating-Special Olympics. Athletes must be registered with Special Olympics BC. Athletes must have participated in a provincially sanctioned Special Olympics Event in 2019, 2020 or 2021. Exceptions may be approved by the Provincial Advisor | Men: Level 1 Freeskate Level 2 Freeskate Level 3 Freeskate Level 1 Dance Level 2 Dance Women: Level 1 Freeskate Level 2 Freeskate Level 3 Freeskate Level 1 Dance Level 2 Dance |
*Not yet updated for Lhtako Quesnel 2024 | BC Special Olympics subsidizes the athlete fee. Athletes, coaches and adult supervisors registered and approved by BC Special Olympics will not pay any additional fees to compete in the BC Winter Games. | 8 | 16 | 0 | 24 | |||
| Freestyle Skiing | 118 | Freestyle Skiing | U-14/U-16 | U14 Category: athletes must be 11-13 years of age as of January 1, 2023. U16 Category: athletes must be 14-16 years of age as of January 1, 2023. |
Troll Ski Resort | Medals will be awarded in each event within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medal Rule. | Participants are required to meet the BC Games luggages restrictions on Games-time travel and are required to bring only the following: - One checked ski equipment bag with all appropriate competition gear (max 40lbs) - One checked bag with sleeping bag and pillow packed together - One checked personal bag (max 30lbs) - One small carry-on bag (must fit under a seat or overhead compartment) |
4 athletes per Zone (2 male - 2 female) | 38 Wildcards | 70 | One head coach and one assistant coach (one of each gender) per zone. Large zone teams (from wildcard athletes) are permitted to bring one additional coach or adult supervisor up to a maximum of 20 adults (coaches or adult supervisors). Provincial Advisor to approve additional assistant coach or adult supervisor. | All coaches and adult supervisors must be at least nineteen (19) years old by the start of the BC Winter Games. All head coaches must be a minimum Fundamentalz Certified (Trained and Evaluated) and one of the following: Skiing Skills; or Air 1, Air 2, Air3 and Air 4; or Park & Pipe module. All coaches must have taken the following through NCCP: Making Ethical Decisions Evaluation, SafeSport Module. Coaches with athletes performing inverts must have the appropriate certification for maneuvers being coached. (For example, a coach must hold the Air 4 Evaluation if their athlete is performing a back tuck or a cork 720). All adult supervisors must be 19+ at the time of the Games and have taken Making Ethical Decisions Evaluaiton through NCCP. | All athletes will qualify and register for the BC Games in the BC Games Zone where they reside (BC Games Zones are different than Freestyle BC Zones). Zone qualification processes must be held by February 5, 2023. Selections will be based on the Freestyle BC ranking for moguls and park/pipe. Freestyle BC must approve all Zone Qualification events. Each event will be weighted accordingly to the level of the event. The Freestyle BC Selection criteria will outline the criteria in more detail. For more information go to Freestyle BC . | All athletes, coaches and adult supervisors are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation services. All participants are expected to abide by the Freestyle BC Code of Conduct and the BC Games Society Culture of the Games. Coaches and adult supervisors are expected to supervise althetes during the Games and be accountable to the condust of their athletes. | 22/01/2024 | 12 | Skiing-Freestyle athletes may attend two BC Winter Games, provided that their first Games they competed in the Learn to Train (U14) category. All athletes must have an active provincial membership with Freestyle Canada indicating that they are part of a Freestyle BC registered club. | Event categories for U16, U14 - Male and Female respectively in the following events: Slopestyle Moguls Big Air Combined |
*Not yet updated for Lhtako Quesnel 2024 | All Freestyle athletes competing in the Games are expected to pay $250 athlete registration fee payable to BC Freestyle. This fee will go towards offsetting the costs related to Games transportation, accommodations, meals, zone identification vests, medals, athlete entertainment and sport competitions. | 20 | 70 | 12 | 102 | ||
| Judo | 84 | Judo | U-16 | Athletes must be born in 2007, 2008 or 2009 to be eligible to compete. Additionally, for athletes born in 2010, only early bloomers as identified by the zone reps and approved by the Sport Development Director of Judo BC will be eligible. | Lakeview Elementary | Medals will be awarded in each event within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. There will be two bronze medals for categories of five or more competitors. | A trophy will be awarded from Judo BC to the Zone with the most points from individual and team results. | 10 athletes per zone; 5 male and 5 female | Up to 20 wildcards. Wildcard selections will be based on ranking procedure described below. |
100 | 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach per zone (one of each gender). If a zone team brings over 14 athletes (i.e. wildcards applied to this zone), 1 assistant coach or adult supervisor can be added, up to a a max of 20 coaches or adult supervisors. | Head coaches must be of minimum rank of black belt, and fully certified at NCCP Level 2 (Dojo Instructor-Certified). Candidates must possess a desire to further their level of technical competence and coaching certification. Preference will be given to those candidates who have shown an active involvement in the Provincial/Regional program. Any adult supervisors must complete NCCP Safe Sport Training. | Selection Process (for all zones) - 1 point per Judo BC sanctioned or recognized out of province shiai or camp - 0.5 points per Judo BC recognized regional practice Points are accumulated for events that occur between March 21, 2022 (after Youth Provincials) until December 12, 2022 when the zone team must be submitted. Athletes previously selected to the 2022 BC Winter Games that have accumulated 6 points or that competed in the 2022 Open Nationals are (re)selected to the zone they reside in for 2023 (this may be different than in 2022). If a zone has less than 5 (re)selected male or female athletes then the top ranked athletes by points in the zone are allocated to the remaining spots. If there are less than 100 athletes selected province-wide then the remaining spots will be allocated as Wildcard athletes by the Provincial Advisor in consultations with the sport development director based on total points, gender balance and zone balance. |
All participants under 19 years must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 22/01/2024 | 17 | Athletes must be a member in good standing with Judo BC. Minimum rank of 4th kyu (orange belt). Athletes MAY be invited to attend a second games in Judo on an exceptional basis provided they have met the minimum criteria. Minimum criteria for Games selection: 1) Born (2007-2009) and resident of BC 2) Compete at Youth Provincials in 2022 (U16); or competed another provincial tournament at U16 or higher prior to selection. 3) 6 points accumulated as per below Note: an athlete that attended games in 2020 (for Judo) and won a medal at the Canadian Open Nationals in 2022 is not eligible for the 2023 games. |
Rules: U16 regulations as per the 2019 Judo Canada Tournament Standards. In practice this will mean that the BCWG will run the same rules and rule interpretations as the 2022 BC Youth Provincial Championships. U14 age athletes (2010) will be required to submit a declaration signed by their parent/guardian and coach acknowledging understanding of the U16 rules. | *Not yet updated for Lhtako Quesnel 2024 | Male Weight Classes: 9 weight categories Female Weight Classes: 9 weight categories Team competition will follow the 2019-20 Judo Canada Tournament Standards. Weigh in will be held the afternoon prior to the start of the competition. Weight categories may be combined or split within the limits of the prevailing Judo Canada Tournament standards. |
All Judo athletes competing in the Games must pay the $250 athlete registration fee, payable to Judo BC. This fee covers the BC Games athlete fee ($175) which subsidizes the cost of travel to/from the Games, accommodation, meals, and some sport operational expenses ($75) such as officiating costs and judo zone apparel. | 20 | 100 | 17 | 137 | |
| Karate | 85 | Karate | U-15 | Athletes must be born between February 26, 2008 and February 25, 2010, inclusively. They much have been 12 or 13 years of age as of February 25, 2022, the first date of the originally scheduled 2022 BC Winter Games. This mean that the majority of athletes will be 13 or 14 years of age at the time of the BC Winter Games in 2023. A small number of athletes may have turned 15 years of age at the time of these Games. |
Riverview Elementary | Medals will be awarded in each event within the parameters of the BC Games Society Minus-One Rule. | Sportsmanship Awards - 1 Male and 1 Female, to be sponsored by Karate BC | The full list of required equipment will be released on Karate BC’s website. | 12 athletes - 6 male athletes and 6 female athletes per zone | TBD | 96 | 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach per zone (one coach of each gender is required). Each zone is also permitted to register 1 extra assistant coach as part of a Karate BC internal coach mentorship program. | All head coaches must be Competition Introduction Certified in the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Assistant coaches, including assistant coaches who are part of the Karate BC internal coach mentorship program, must be Competition Introduction Trained in the NCCP. Any adult supervisor must complete the NCCP Safe Sport Training. | All zone Qualification events were completed by December 2021. Only individual categories are run at zone qualification events. Each zone may qualify a maximum of one athlete per individual category. BC Games participation and the zone structure aims to include the best athletes from each zone while maintaining opportunities for province wide participation opportunities first. A unique wildcard distribution system is permitted for the 2022 BC Winter Games based on the principle of balancing post COVID-19 Games capacity restrictions while fulfilling meaningful athlete numbers and depth of competition. Specific athlete wildcard spots will be determined after the zone qualification process. More details on zone selection and wildcard process will be communicated at a later date. The total number of athlete spots including wildcards will not exceed 96 athletes, with final approval by the Provincial Advisor. |
All athletes, coaches and adult supervisors are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation services. All participants under 19 years must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 22/01/2024 | 29 | All participants must be current members of Karate BC in good standing. Athletes may only attend one BC Winter Games in Karate. | Events: Individual Kata Individual Kumite Team Kata Team Kumite Categories: Male U15 Individual Kata – Intermediate Male U15 Individual Kata – Advanced Female U15 Individual Kata – Intermediate Female U15 Individual Kata – Advanced Male U15 Individual Kumite – Intermediate -163 cm Male U15 Individual Kumite – Intermediate +163 cm Male U15 Individual Kumite – Advanced -163 cm Male U15 Individual Kumite – Advanced +163 cm Female U15 Individual Kumite – Intermediate -160 cm Female U15 Individual Kumite – Intermediate +160 cm Female U15 Individual Kumite – Advanced -160 cm Female U15 Individual Kumite – Advanced +160 cm Male U15 Team Kata Female U15 Team Kata Male U15 Team Kumite Female U15 Team Kumite |
*Not yet updated for Lhtako Quesnel 2024 | Individual Kumite categories at the BC Winter Games are based on height instead of weight, since Kumite is a competition involving reach and speed, instead of power and strength. In addition, with the BC Winter Games intended as a developmental tournament for youth athletes, the use of height categories eliminates the risk of weight cutting by youth athletes. The competitors for Team Kata and Team Kumite categories are composed of athletes who have already qualified for the BC Winter Games in their individual categories through their zone’s qualification system. Zone coaches will select the competitors for these team categories from their pool of qualified athletes. |
The athlete registration fee for Karate is $200.00 per athlete. This fee includes the BC Games athlete registration fee as well as fees collected by Karate BC to offset sport operational costs. | 24 | 96 | 29 | 149 |
| Rhythmic Gymnastics | 122 | Rhythmic Gymnastics | 9-12 | Athletes must be born in 2011-2014 | Correlieu Secondary School | Medals will be awarded in each event within the parameters of the BC Games Medal Rule. | BC Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics Association to provide ribbons for 4th to 8th place. | A maximum of 5 athletes per Zone. A minimum of 2 athletes is required to compete in the individual competition. Each athlete may participate in the individual competition and as a member of one group. | 8 wildcards | 48 | 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach (at least one of whom must be female) per zone. | All head coaches must be Competition Introduction Certified or the equivalent CBET level. Assistant coaches must be Gymnastics Foundation Trained. Adult supervisors who do not need access to the Field of Play, are required to complete the NCCP Safe Sport training. | The BC Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics Association states that all zone trials must be completed by January 16, 2022. BCRSGA will submit final rosters to BC Games Society for registration by February 13, 2023. | All athletes, coaches and adult supervisors are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation services. All participants under 19 must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 22/01/2024 | 8 | All competitors must be members of BC Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics Federation. Athletes, coaches, and officials must meet BCRSGF general eligibility regulations as stated in the BCRSGF Policies and Procedures Manual. Medical byes will only be accepted at the discretion of the Zone Representatives. Athletes may attend only on BC Winter Games in Rhythmic Gymnastics. | Provincial Stream Athletes: Age group 9- 11 years’ old: Apparatus: Free, Ball and Choice. Western Stream Athletes: Age group 9- 11 years’ old: Apparatus: Free, Ball and Choice. Level 4 Stream - 2023 BC Winter Games Athletes: 12 years' old: Apparatus: Free, Hoop and Choice. Provincial Groups 4-6 Age group 9-12 years old: Apparatus: Rolling Apparatuses (Hoop or Ball). |
*Not yet updated for Lhtako Quesnel 2024 | The BC Games athlete registration fee is included in the fee charged by BC Rhythmic Gymnastics. Contact BC Rhythmic Gymnastics for confirmation of the fee for the 2022 BC Winter Games (in 2023). | 16 | 48 | 8 | 72 | ||
| Ringette | 89 | Ringette | U-17 | Athletes must be 14-16 by December 31, 2022 (born in 206, 2007, 2008). | West Fraser Centre | Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medal Rule. | Max of 18 players per team. No less than 80% of a team’s roster must be female. Tournament will host a max of 6 teams, one each from BC Games Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6/7*, and 8. There will be no replacement team for the 2022 BC Winter Games. *For the 2022 BC Winter Games, Zone 6 and 7 will combine to form one Zone team. Ringette BC will finalize and approve the final representation from each Zone, and support Zones 6 and 7 in the process of forming the team. |
No wildcards | 108 | 1 head coach, 2-3 assistant coaches, and 1 adult supervisor (up to 4 adults per zone). All zone teams are expected to have at least 3 certified coaches. If a zone team cannot fulfill all coaching position, zone teams may bring an adult supervisor (non-certified coach in a supervisory capacity). Additional adult supervisors may be granted to cover gender accommodation supervision in anticipation of maintaining appropriate accommodation spread. One Coach Supervisor will be appointed by Ringette BC for Coach development, mentorship and support. Ringette BC adheres to the Responsible Coaching Movement and the Rule of Two. Two screened, certified coaches (or adult supervisors) will be present at all times when in the presence of athletes, where one coach/adult is the same gender of the athlete(s). Provincial Advisor is to approve all coaches and adult supervisors. | All head coaches and assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction Certified (CI). In addition, all coaches and adult supervisors must complete the following: - Making Ethical Decisions Module & Online Evaluation - Making Headway in Sport - CAC Safe Sport Training |
Ringette BC states that all Zone tryouts must be completed by December 31, 2022. Ringette BC will submit final rosters to BC Games Society for registration by January 22, 2024. | All athletes, coaches and adult supervisors are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation services. All participants under 19 years must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 22/01/2024 | 8 | Athletes must be registered with the BC Ringette Association. All Star teams will be formed to represent each Zone. Athletes must try out for and compete for the BC Games Zone in which they reside.
With the change of age from U15 (2020 BC Winter Games) to U16, there are additional eligibility requirements due to the potential for repeat athletes at the 2022 BC Winter Games. 1. The following athletes are not eligible to tryout for, or participate in the 2022 BC Winter Games: a. Any athlete who is rostered to Team BC (CRCs) for the 2021/2022 season AND attended the 2020 BC Winter Games b. Any athlete who attended the 2020 BC Winter Games and placed in the top 3 (Zone 2, 4 and 5) 2. Any other athlete who attended the 2020 BC Winter Games from Zone 3, 4a, 7 or 8, is eligible to attend a second BC Winter Games in 2022 permitting they are not rostered to Team BC (CRCs) for the 2021/2022 season. 3. Athletes who are rostered to Team BC (CRCs) for the 2021/2022 season, and did NOT attend the 2020 BC Winter Games are eligible to tryout. These athletes should contact Ringette BC prior to attending the tryouts for their Zone. Overage athletes or returning athletes must be pre-approved by the Ringette Provincial Advisor prior to attending the Zone tryouts. |
Tournament Draw to be determined by the Provincial Advisor. | *Not yet updated for Lhtako Quesnel 2024 | The BC Games athlete fee is included in the fee charged by BC Ringette Association. Contact BC Ringette Association for confirmation of the fee for the 2022 BC Winter Games. | 25 | 108 | 8 | 141 | |||
| Snowboarding | 123 | Snowboarding | U-14/U-16 | Athletes must be 13-17 years of age by December 31, 2021. | Troll Ski Resort | Medals will be awarded in each event within the parameters of the BC Games Medals Rule. | A maximum of 3 athletes per zone (Not more than 2 of one gender). | 12 wildcards. | 36 | 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach per zone. (at least one of whom must be female) per zone. Larger zone teams with wildcard athletes may be permitted to bring additional assistant coach or adult supervisor for supervision purposes approved by the Provincial advisor. Max of 16 coaches/adults total. | All head coaches must be Competition Introduction certified and all assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction trained. Adult Supervisor must complete the NCCP Safe Sport training. | Final selection will be made and athletes contacted by January 23, 2022. BC Snowboard is expected to submit final roster registration details to BC Games Society by Janaury 22, 2024. | All athletes, coaches and adult supervisors are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation services. All participants under 19 years must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 22/01/2024 | 10 | Must be current members of BC Snowboard Association, with Competitive Membership. Athletes will be qualified throughout eligible events, such as Provincial Series Events and specific Qualification Events and/or Coach recommendation. | Male and female event categories respectively in the following events: Day 1 – Slopestyle (2 Runs, best of) Day 2 – Snowboard Cross (round robin) |
*Not yet updated for Lhtako Quesnel 2024 | All Snowboard athletes competing in the Games are expected to pay $250 athlete registration fee payable to BC Snowboard. This fee subsidizes the cost of travel to/from the Games, accommodation, meals, and some sport operational costs. | 16 | 36 | 10 | 62 | |||
| Speed Skating | 94 | Speed Skating | U-14 | U14 - Minimum age is 12 years as of midnight June 30, 2021. Maximum age is 13 years as of midnight June 30, 2021. | Kin 1 - Prince George | Medals will be awarded in each event within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. | All skaters must wear equipment as per Speed Skating Canada Procedures and Regulations (see D3-100, D3-200 and D3-300). Skaters must wear cut resistant clothing meeting or exceeding the minimum standards established by the ISU. | 1 male per zone 1 female per zone | 16 male: any zone with 2+ eligible skaters will be guaranteed one wildcard position. Remaining wildcard positions will be distributed based on time ranking (details TBC) of eligible skaters who have not otherwise qualified. 16 female: any zone with 2+ eligible skaters will be guaranteed one wildcard position. Remaining wildcard positions will be distributed based on time ranking (details TBC) of eligible skaters who have not otherwise qualified. |
48 | 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach of the zone team. See below for eligibility details. At least one adult, per zone, must be female.
If the zone has more than 8 skaters registered, an additional adult member of the zone team (assistant coach or adult supervisor) may register (up to a total of 22 total registered adults). Exclusively head coaches and assistant coaches are allowed in the coaches box. |
Head coaches must be certified Introduction to Competition (including the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation) and must have completed the Making Head Way in Sport: Speed Skating online module. Assistant coaches must be trained in the Introduction to Competition context and must have completed the Making Head Way in Sport: Speed Skating online module and the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. All adults must have completed Safe Sport Training. | TBC. Zone team selection format will be determined by the BC Speed Skating Association and communicated no later than October 1st, 2021. BC Speed Skating Provincial Advisor or Zone Reps are expected to submit final roster registration details to BC Games Society by February 13, 2023. | All athletes, coaches and adult supervisors are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation services. All participants under 19 years must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 22/01/2024 | The sport is permitted to register 24 officials and 10 young officials through a 'young officials' program (details TBC) for a maximum of 34 officials. It is highly recommended that all individuals officiating at the Games take the Making Head Way in Sport: Speed Skating online module. | Athletes will be eligible to attend only one BC Winter Games in Speed Skating. | 200m pursuit/mass start 400m 1500m 2000m points race Relay(s) (format TBC) |
*Not yet updated for Lhtako Quesnel 2024 | All Speed Skating athletes competing in the Games are expected to pay $225 athlete registration fee payable to the BC Speed Skating Association. This fee subsidizes the cost of travel to/from the Games, accommodation, meals, and some sport operational costs. | 22 | 48 | 34 | 104 | ||
| Speed Skating-Special Olympics | 127 | Speed Skating-Special Olympics | XXX | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelchair Basketball | 119 | Wheelchair Basketball | 12-29 | Athletes 12-29 are eligible. Athletes must be 12 by December 31st, 2022. Up to two new or developmental athletes with a physical disability per zone can be between 21 and 29 years old. The priority goes to those who are between 12-20 years old at the appropriate stage of Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model. This competition is positioned in the Learn to Train, Train to Train phase of Wheelchair Basketball's LTAD. | Quesnel Junior School | Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medal Rule. | Hoop height is 10 feet; a size 6 ball is used | A maximum of 7 competitors (male or female) per zone. Maximum of 4 (four) of these athletes per team can be 4.5 (male or female) including able-bodied participants. Tournament is expecting a maximum of 6 teams. | No wildcards. Wheelchair Basketball if permitted to create mixed zone teams to fill teams. | 42 | 1 head coach, 1 assistant coach (or team manager) and 1 adult supervisor (care- giver) per zone (up to 3 registered adults per zone team). Expectation is that each zone team will have a minimum of one head coach and one assistant coach. The coaching staff must reflect the gender balance of the team. Additional adult supervisors (care-giver) may be permited for supervision and care purposes. Up to a max of 24 registered adults. BCWBS must approve each request for additional adult supervisor. | All head coaches must be Competition Introduction Certified. Assistant coaches must be Compeitition Introduction Trained. All adult supervisor must complete the NCCP Safe Sport Training. | Zone team selection will be determined by BCWCS and completed by January 22, 2024. Up to 10 athletes may be allowed to compete for a different zone team than where they make their permanent residence. Each team selected by zone staff must be approved by the BCWBS program committee before registration. BC Wheelchair Basketball Provincial Advisor is expected to submit final roster registrations to the BC Games Society by January 22, 2024. This includes any participant accessibility special requests such as accommodation, transportation or other needs. | All athletes, coaches and adult supervisors are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation services, unless they have a medical condition that prevents them to do so, with a doctor’s note. All participants under 19 years must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s). | 22/01/2024 | 8 | All participants must be current members in good standing of the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society. Athletes may attend three BC Winter Games if they are at the appropriate LTAD stage. Approval from BCWBS and BC Games staff are required for any athlete who has already competed in two BC Winter Games, on a case-by-case scenario. Personal Care: It is very important that all athletes be prepared to properly care for themselves and shower every day for both their personal health and performance. Parents unsure of their child's ability to care for themselves on their own, should contact the BCWBS office to discuss options for providing this support through the assistance of a registered care giver. |
Tournament Draw to be determined by the Provincial Advisor. | *Not yet updated for Lhtako Quesnel 2024 | The BC Games athlete registration fee is included in the fee charged by BC Wheelchair Basketball Society. Contact Wheelchair Basketball for confirmation of the fee for the BC Winter Games. | 22 | 42 | 8 | 72 |
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