BC Games

Today, the Fort St. John 2020 BC Winter Games Board of Directors announced that $242,811 in legacy funds have been distributed to support sport development oppo...rtunities in the community. Memories of the highly successful Fort St. John 2020 Winter BC Games will live on in the community thanks to an unprecedented financial legacy that will enhance sports and arts opportunities. Read more: https://www.bcgames.org//Fort-St-John-2020-BC-Winter-Games

Check out the inspiring interview of BC Games alumnus Evan Dunfee on his month-long, 600km "Camp KM" charity training session with Global BC!

Congratulations to BC Games alumna Taryn Grandia on signing with the Spartan's - Trinity Western University's women’s volleyball team for 2021! Taryn competed at the 2018 BC Summer Games and last year was named one of the top 15 players in B.C. Read more here: https://www.bclocalnews.com//aldergrove-volleyball-star-h/.

The BC Games Society staff would like to wish you our volunteers, partners, participants, alumni, and everyone who supports the Games a happy and healthy holiday season! Stay safe and we will see you in 2021!

During the current COVID-19 pandemic, mental health awareness is more important than ever. The Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence and viaSport British Columbia have recently partnered with Buddy Check for Jesse, a program bringing awareness to mental health in sport. The society was created by Dr. Stu Gershman in memory of his son Jesse Short-Gershman who tragically took his life in 2014 after struggling with mental health issues. Read the story and how you can get involved here: https://www.bcgames.org//Articl/1921/Buddy-Check-for-Jesse

Congratulations to BC Games alumnus Hunter Arulpragasam on signing with the University of Toronto men’s volleyball program Varsity Blues for the 2021-22 season! Hunter competed at the 2018 BC Summer Games and went on to help the MEI Eagles 2019 2A senior boys win the provincial title. Read more here: https://www.abbynews.com//meis-hunter-arulpragasam-signs-/.

The governor general has announced the newest members of the Order of Canada, one of our country’s highest civilian honours and among the 114 new appointees is BC Games former official Tim Frick! Tim has been appointed for his expertise in coaching and his contributions to the advancement of parasports in Canada. Read more here: https://www.bcgames.org//BC-Games-Official-Appointed-to-Or.

Congratulations to BC Games alumna Sydney Wright on joining the University of the Fraser Valley women’s volleyball program! Sydney competed at the 2018 BC Summer Games and went on to join the Panthers and lead them to the title at the Coquitlam RCMP Red Serge Classic. Read more here: https://www.bclocalnews.com//ufv-womens-volleyball-adds-t/.

The City of Prince George is getting ready to pick their volunteer board of directors for the 2022 BC Summer Games, which are scheduled to take place July 21 to 24, 2022. The nomination selection committee will be picking individuals from the public to serve, organize and oversee the games. Read the article here: https://www.princegeorgematters.com//prince-george-forming.

BC Games alumnus Matti Erickson has committed to the University of Oregon in Eugene, Ore., for the fall 2021 semester! Matti competed at the Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games where he won gold, and in June 2019, beat his own provincial record, winning three gold medals at the B.C. High School Track and Field Championships. Read more here: https://www.nelsonstar.com//nelsons-matti-erickson-to-rac/.

Exciting news! The Province of B.C. and the BC Games Society are pleased to announce $130,000 in funding for the Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) and Disability Sport Organizations (DSOs) affected by the cancellation of the Maple Ridge 2020 BC Summer Games Read more here: https://www.bcgames.org//Maple-Ridge-2020-BC-Summer-Games-... #BCGames #BCSummerGames

Team Canada athletes are passing along some of their wisdom gained from sport into the business world. One of whom is BC Games alumna Thea Culley who competed at the 2000 BC Summer Games and is the most internationally experienced member of the women’s field hockey team. When she retired from sport, she returned to school to pursue her MBA and now uses the skills she learned in sport in her career in business. Read more here: https://olympic.ca//team-canada-athletes-on-transitionin/.

Let's hear it for Jack Ratcliffe, inaugural award recipient and namesake of the "Jack Ratcliffe Commitment to Community Award!" Jack was the Director of Administration of the Kimberley 1980 BC Winter Games Society, and is being recognized for his significant contribution to Kimberley by selflessly enhancing the quality of life for the community since the early 1970’s until his retirement just weeks ago. Read more here: https://www.e-know.ca//jack-ratcliffe-receiving-inaugural/.

We are excited to share that Val Trevis has been appointed as President and Teresa Durning as Vice President for the Greater Vernon 2022 BC Winter Games! Read more here: https://www.bcgames.org//President-and-Vice-President-Anno

Congratulations to former Entertainment Chair for the 2016 BC Summer Games Lorissa Arndt, on winning Abbotsford Community Foundation's Volunteer of the Year Award! Lorissa has been volunteering for the past 15 years, and demonstrates the heart of our volunteers at the Games, in particular her passion for helping at-risk youth by providing them with opportunities like the BC Winter and Summer Games. Read more here: https://www.abbynews.com//three-awards-presented-at-natio/.

Hats off to BC Games alumnus Micah Bucknam who signed with the University of Washington Huskies baseball program for 2021! Micah competed at the 2018 BC Summer Games and went on to join the Fraser Valley Cardinals of the B.C. Premier Baseball League. Read more here: https://www.abbynews.com//abbotsfords-micah-bucknam-signs/.

Treating people with kindness is an essential part of maintaining an exceptional Games experience. On #WorldKindnessDay we would like to reaffirm our commitment to promoting and maintaining a culture of positivity, respect, and inclusion for all BC Games participants. Learn more about our Culture of the Games initiative here: https://www.bcgames.org/Games/Culture-of-the-Games

Today, on #RemembranceDay, we honour those who made the greatest sacrifice. Lest we forget.

Check out Team Canada's article on BC Games alumna Avalon Wasteneys who competed at the 2012 BC Winter Games. Avalon went on to win three team gold medals at the 2017 Canada Summer Games and first place at the 2018 World U23 Championships. She is currently training for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Read the article here: https://olympic.ca//rbc-training-ground-a-career-catalyst/.