Partnership to increase Indigenous participation

The BC Games Society and the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I•SPARC) have come together along with Basketball BC, Canoe Kayak BC, and the BC Lacrosse Association to expand pathways for Indigenous athletes, coaches, and officials at the Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games.

The goal of this partnership is to create increased advancement opportunities for Indigenous athletes to compete in basketball, canoe/kayak, and box lacrosse at the BC Summer Games.  With this experience, athletes can increase their potential to move forward to compete at future events such as the North American Indigenous Games or the Canada Summer Games.

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BC Games welcomes BC Ferries as a Corporate Partner

The BC Games Society is excited to welcome BC Ferries as a Corporate Partner for the 2018 BC Summer Games.  As iconic BC brands, the BC Games and BC Ferries are both committed to creating memorable experiences for participants and passengers alike.

For many athletes travelling to and from the BC Summer Games, a trip on the BC Ferries will be part of their journey.  But to enhance the experience of the Games, BC Ferries is providing on-board recognition for participants as well as a keepsake high performance towel. BC Ferries Vacations packages are available for family and friends and through the #MyBCGames photo contest , a lucky winner will receive a BC Ferries Vacations prize package including travel and accommodation. The 2018 BC Summer Games are also featured in BC Ferries’ onBoard magazine.

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Coast Capital Savings Leadership Bursary

The BC Games Society and Coast Capital Savings are continuing to support the development of young athletes, coaches, and officials through the Coast Capital Savings Leadership Bursary.

The bursary is intended to recognize athletes who have achieved in sport and education but, more importantly, go above and beyond in their communities through leadership and volunteer activities. Athletes (and youth coaches and officials) taking part in the Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games can apply to receive one of 16 bursaries in the amount of $500. Application deadline is July 4, 2018.

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Team BC Mission Staff chosen for 2019 Canada Winter Games

Preparations for the 2019 Canada Winter Games are underway and Team BC has selected the Mission Staff who will support British Columbia’s athletes, coaches, and managers as they prepare for and compete at these national multi-sport Games.

Comprised of volunteer sport administrators, educators, sport performance experts, and communications specialists, the Mission Staff will provide a wide range of services to Team BC athletes, coaches, and managers leading up to and during the Canada Winter Games.  The Mission Staff team will strive to support Team BC in achieving optimal performances while ensuring each team member enjoys a tremendous Games experience in Red Deer next winter.

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