Prince George, BC - On November 16th, 2022, Renee McCloskey President of the Prince George 2022 BC Summer Games kicked off the official start of the Friends of the Games sponsorship campaign with the announcement of local organizations already on board.
During the 32nd 2022 BC Summer Games, which will take place July 21-24, 2022, Prince George will welcome up to 3761 participants. This will be the first time Prince George has hosted the provincial event since 1990. The 2022 event requires both financial and in-kind support.
McCloskey states, “The young athletes coming to Prince George for the 2022 BC Summer Games inspire us to plan an exceptional experience for them. The generous support of our partners and Friends of Games ensures we will deliver on that. The spirit of community that lives here will make these Games the best ever.”
Today, several local businesses and organizations launched the campaign with generous financial and in-kind support. Sponsors include: The Regional District of Fraser Fort George, Canadian Tire, Scotiabank, the City of Prince George, and School District 57.
Selen Alpay, Associate Dealer of Canadian Tire- Prince George, shares the importance of local organizations supporting the event, stating, “Sport has the power to bring a community together. In 2022, we know our community will shine as host of the 2022 BC Summer Games and Canadian Tire is proud to be a part of it.”
The Games is encouraging more support from the community at a variety of levels. Further details of sponsorship levels and in-kind need can be found at www.bcgames.org.
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About the BC Games Society
The BC Games Society is the leadership organization that guides the BC Winter and BC Summer Games and prepares Team BC for national multi-sport Games. Since 1978, the BC Games have taken place in 38 communities and brought together thousands of athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and spectators in celebration of sport and community excellence. It is a milestone event that people count as an exceptional experience where memories, friendships, spirit, and pride are abundant.
For more information:
Mindy Stroet
Director of Friends of the Games
Prince George 2022 BC Summer Games
778-281-1372
mindys@bcsummergames.ca