BC Games celebrating 45 years of athletic excellence and community building VICTORIA – The BC Games is celebrating its 45th anniversary, marking 45 years to the day that the Penticton BC Summer Games opened on August 16, 1978. In recognition of the milestone, Lana Popham, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, has officially proclaimed … Read more
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BC Games Alumni Heading to 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games The Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games will take place August 4-11, 2023, on the Islands of Trinidad and Tobago, bringing together top athletes aged 14 to 18 from 71 Commonwealth nations and territories. Canada’s delegation of 74 athletes and staff will compete in four sports across … Read more
BC Games Alumni Contribute to NAIG 2023 Medal Count The 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG 2023) came to a close on Saturday, July 22. The Games, which proved to be a fantastic week of competition and cultural celebration in Kjipuktuk (Halifax, Nova Scotia), saw Team BC NAIG shine across 14 sports thanks in part … Read more
Maple Ridge announces Board of Directors for 2024 BC Summer Games MAPLE RIDGE – Host society President Laura Butler and Vice President Ernie Daykin have announced the volunteers who will serve on the Board of Directors for the Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games. The announcement follows the official raising of the BC Games flag … Read more
BC Games Alumni Heading To 2023 North American Indigenous Games Seventy-four BC Games alumni will represent BC at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Nova Scotia. FOLLOW TEAM BC NAIG The 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG 2023) will get underway this Saturday, kicking off a weeklong celebration of sport and culture … Read more
BC Games Society announces new Directors and leadership VICTORIA – The BC Games Society announced today the appointment of four new members to the Board of Directors, with marketing and operations executive Lisa Craik (Maple Ridge), philanthropic solutions consultant Sue Griffin (Vancouver), former director of recreation services Doug Ross (Vernon), and fundraiser Mindy Stroet (Prince … Read more
Legacy Grants from the 2022 BC Summer Games to benefit Prince George athletes and sport organizations In the summer of 2022, Prince George played host to the 2022 BC Summer Games. For four days, the community was alive with high performance sport competitions, incredible volunteer and community support and the buzz of 3000+ visitors. While … Read more
BC Games Society announces sport package for Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games The BC Games Society has announced the full contingent of sports that will take part in the Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games from July 18 to 21, 2024. FULL SPORT PACKAGE The 19 sports named will bring over 3,500 athletes, coaches, … Read more
West Fraser Shows Huge Support for the Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games Athletes and volunteers were all smiles while accepting a jumbo cheque from West Fraser for $100,000 in support of the Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games. The generous donation will go toward general hosting costs, supporting the athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers … Read more
The BC Sports Hall of Fame inducted the Class of 2023 on Thursday night and five BC Games and Team BC alumni are among the honourees. Olympic gold and silver medalist in ski-cross Kelsey Serwa and three-time wheelchair basketball Paralympic gold medalist Jaimie Borisoff are joined by basketball coach Deb Huband, who enters the Hall … Read more