Torchlighting Ceremony Kicks Off Countdown to 2026 BC Winter Games The Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games Torchlighting Ceremony brought the community together Thursday night in a celebration marking the official countdown to the Games. The highlight of the evening was the lighting of the BC Winter Games Torch, carried by five young athletes—Nila Coombes, Charlee … Read more
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We are seeking a dynamic, organized, people-focused Operations Manager to join the leadership team for the Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games. This role is ideal for a confident, creative, and experienced individual who excels in coordinating complex projects, supporting volunteers, and helping shape a community event that will bring together up to 3,000 participants and … Read more
Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games Invites Community to Torchlighting Event and Unveils New Branding Trail, BC – [November 17, 2025] – Excitement is building as the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games Board announces two major milestones in the countdown to the Games: a community Torchlighting Ceremony and the official unveiling of the event’s new branding. … Read more
The BC Games Society has released the Core Sport Policy for the 2028 BC Winter and BC Summer Games. The Core Sport Policy outlines how sports are included in the BC Winter and BC Summer Games. It ensures the Games continue to reflect the BC Games Society’s commitment to athlete development, responsible sport delivery, and … Read more
BC Summer Games returns to Kelowna in 2026, for the fourth time in its history Kelowna, BC — Under the warm Okanagan sun at Elks Stadium on Sunday, local leaders, Games alumni, and baseball fans came together to mark a major milestone: exactly one year to go until Kelowna welcomes the province for the 2026 … Read more
The BC Games Society has announced the full contingent of sports that will take part in the Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games from July 22 to 26, 2026. DOWNLOAD SPORT PACKAGE Just over 3,000 athletes, coaches, and officials will participate across 19 sports in Kelowna, which previously hosted the BC Games in 1980, 1994, and 2008. … Read more
Volunteers Put ‘Pens to Paper’ in Preparation for 2026 BC Winter Games TRAIL, BC, May 29, 2025 — Last week’s Key Volunteer Rally for the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games began with a fitting etymology lesson. The word amateur, derived from the Latin amator, refers to someone who pursues an activity for the love of … Read more
BC Soccer has announced its decision to withdraw from participation in the Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games. Soccer has been part of the BC Games since its debut at the Penticton 1978 BC Summer Games. “BC Soccer has been a valued partner since the very first BC Summer Games,” said Alison Noble, President and CEO … Read more
Basketball BC has announced that its 3×3 program will be withdrawn from the Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games to allow the organization to reevaluate how the sport aligns with the BC Games and Canada Basketball’s sport development pathway. Basketball BC has run its 3×3 program at the BC Games since the 2014 BC Summer Games … Read more


