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MARCH 2018
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Canada's Tournament Capital hosts fantastic BC Winter Games
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After four days of exciting action, the 2018 BC Winter Games wrapped up in Kamloops. Over 1200 athletes competed in 19 sports at venues throughout Kamloops and Sun Peaks, representing their home zones with determination and pride.
Canada’s Tournament Capital lived up to its reputation staging a high-quality event for British Columbia’s emerging high performance athletes. A volunteer force of 1800 people worked tirelessly throughout the event to ensure the best possible experience for everyone involved.
Relive the action
Visit the BC Games Flickr page to view and download images of the 2018 BC Winter Games.
Catch up on all the stories captured by our partners Global BC and Black Press.
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Rebecca Wharton wins W.R. Bennett Award for Athletic Excellence
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Kamloops gymnast Rebecca Wharton was presented with the W.R. Bennett Award for Athletic Excellence at the Closing Ceremony of the 2018 BC Winter Games. The W.R. Bennett Award recognizes one BC Winter Games athlete for their achievement in sport and leadership.
Rebecca has achieved impressive results in both individual and all-around events for the past several seasons with the Kamloops Gymnastics Club and has great leadership skills both inside and outside the gymnastics club. She shows support and compassion towards her teammates and demonstrates that she is inclusive and understands the importance of teamwork and fair play.
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16 BC Games athletes recognized for outstanding leadership
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16 outstanding youth leaders were recognized with a Coast Capital Savings Leadership Bursary at the Closing Ceremony of the 2018 BC Winter Games in Kamloops.
The bursary recipients were chosen from over 100 applicants for their significant achievements in sport and education and most importantly for their leadership contributions to their schools, community, or sport associations. The recipients are from communities across the province and their leadership involvement includes service with student councils, community events, food banks, fundraising, coaching, and officiating, to name a few.
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New resources to support a positive and respectful culture
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As part of our growing commitment to foster a positive sport environment and to put mechanisms in place to effectively prevent and address bullying in sport, the BC Games Society has launched new resources to help ensure a positive and respectful culture at the BC Games.
A visual icon and online resources have been developed to provide participants, volunteers, and fans of the Games with the tools needed to to shape a positive, respectful, and inclusive culture for the BC Games.
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Apply Now for Team BC Mission Staff
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Team BC is seeking enthusiastic, experienced people to serve
as volunteer Mission Staff for
the 2019 Canada Winter Games.
Deadline to apply is March 30
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BC Games 40th Celebration in Penticton
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Join us in Penticton on March 15, 2018 as we celebrate our 40
year milestone in the very first
BC Games host community.
Tickets are free but RSVP is required.
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BC Summer Games Coach Mentorship
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Looking to become a better coach? Interested in coaching at a multi-sport Games? Apply for the BC Games Coach Mentorship Program!
Deadline to apply is March 15
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