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July 2018
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3072 Participants ready for the Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games
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The Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games kick off on July 19 and 3072 of BC’s best emerging high performance talents have registered and are ready to be part of this celebration of sport and community.
The 2373 athletes are from every corner of the province and have trained to earn a place to represent their zone at the Games. Competing in 18 different sports, the athletes are an average of 14 years old and for most, this will be their first experience at a multi-sport Games. The athletes will be supported by 453 coaches and 246 officials who have earned their certification in order to provide the best knowledge and expertise to the athletes and the competition.
See who will be representing your sport and community at the Games here. |
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Funding announced for summer sports
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The BC Games Society is proud to announce $40,000 in funding to support important equipment investments for four summer sports. This funding is provided through the Society’s Powering Potential Fund which is an initiative to create new opportunities to strategically invest in projects to further develop sport in BC.
With the 2018 BC Summer Games taking place in Cowichan, projects were identified that could assist with staging the BC Games competitions but also be a lasting legacy for ongoing event hosting in the area or across the province. Four projects were chosen to support the sports of rowing, swimming, triathlon, and wrestling.
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Opening Ceremony to kick-off BC Summer Games on July 19
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The Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games will kick-off on Thursday, July 19 with an Opening Ceremony that will inspire, delight, and entertain. From local dancers to pipes and drums to performances by Shane Koyczan and his band The Short Story Long, Asani, and Circus West, the athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers will be treated to a night to remember at Laketown Ranch. The event is free to attend and entertainment starts at 6:00 pm with the official Ceremony and athlete parade starting at 7:00 pm.
For those not able to attend the Ceremony in person, a livestream will be available from Shaw TV South Vancouver Island at https://www.youtube.com/shawtvsouthvi/live
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Meet the Cowichan Volunteers
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The Volunteers in Cowichan are gearing up to host the province in only two short weeks. A team of 14 Directors have been planning for close to two years and now with the support of over 2600 local volunteers the community is ready!
Read more about amazing volunteers like Matthew Louie, Darla Smith, Bob Isbister and Sue Anderson in the "Meet a Volunteer" feature from the Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games.
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Hiding in plain sight - the other stars of the BC Games
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Over the past 40 years the BC Games have been well established as a significant developmental milestone for athletes across British Columbia. But there is another group of rising young stars that have also been gaining valuable experience from the BC Games, and despite the fact that their role puts them directly in the spotlight, most will not think of them when talking about the development opportunities afforded through the BC Games.
They are of course, the performers.
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Guide to the Games Sessions
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Attend a G2G Session and learn what to expect at the BC Summer Games. Nine in-person sessions will be held across the province and three online webinars. Sessions are free but RSVP is required.
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2018 BC Summer Games Merchandise
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Skip the lines at Games time! Shop online now for your 2018 BC Summer Games merchandise. So many great designs and clothing options to choose from!
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READ MORE
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BC Ferries Vacations
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Check out the BC Ferries Vacations packages for family and friends wanting to travel to the Cowichan Valley early, or extend your stay and explore more of BC after the Games.
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