bc games society
the bc seniors games society board oversees the 55 + bc games and provides event management to the host society .
the host society, through the bc seniors games society, will receive part of participant registration and sport fees .
the bc games society is the organization responsible for setting the ongoing policy and direction of the bc winter and bc summer games .
the 2018 games are the thirty - first annual 55 + bc games (previously the bc seniors games) games, and cranbrook has previously hosted the 1993 bc seniors games .
glenda has been involved in 57 bc games having been employed with the bc games since 1978 .
the 55 + bc games is an annual multi sport event produced by the bc seniors games society for 55 + population of bc to participate in the 20 to 29 individual sports .
the society has its office at 200 – 990 fort street in victoria, bc .
the bc games society manages the team bc program, which assembles a team of athletes, coaches, managers and mission staff to represent the province at the canada winter games and canada summer games .
“both the bc school sports board of directors and staff look forward to a strong relationship with bc games society to enhance and grow opportunities for youth in british columbia, ” said christine bradstock, executive director of bc school sports. “the bc winter and summer games showcase the best of bc and bc school sports is proud to be a supporter and partner of the society. ”
the bc games coach mentorship program is a partnership between viasport and the bc games society. it is designed to assist coaches in enhancing and developing their coaching skills in pursuit of coaching certification .
as the communications assistant for the bc games society, victoria is responsible for the design and creation of all graphic materials used in the promotion and operation of the bc games and team bc. victoria also works closely with the communications manager on the development and implementation of communications strategies for the society, and supports the event managers with planning and operational processes for the bc summer and bc winter games .
mission statement 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. we build on the expertise and support of partners to create development opportunities for athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and communities .
base funding of $ 85, 000 is provided by the province of bc through the bc seniors games society, plus a $ 5, 000 legacy grant from the bcsgs .
kyler joined the bc games society as an event manager in 2014. in that role, he assists host community volunteers in the planning, operation, and staging of the bc summer games. he is also responsible for participant registration and external transportation for each bc games, manages the planning and delivery of bc games g2g sessions, and provides general support for the team bc program .
following the philosophy of helping others lead, an extensive transfer of knowledge program provides tools, resources and templates to the host society to assist volunteers to create and implement a high quality event. a team of 10 experienced staff work for the bc games society including event managers who work directly with the host society volunteers .
as executive assistant, glenda provides support to the president and ceo and the bc games society board of directors and is responsible for the management of the administrative team. glenda also manages the day - to - day financial administration of the society and is responsible for the overall operations of the bc games office .
“we see bc games alumni making their mark as part of team bc and representing canada against the best in the world, ” said kelly mann, president and ceo of the bc games society. “this success speaks volumes to the opportunities british columbia athletes are given through the provincial sport system and events such as the bc summer games. ”
now named the bc games society, in 1994, we shifted from a participation focused event to become a key part of athlete and sport development in the province .
during her tenure in the sport system, irene has worked and / or volunteered at over 55 multi - sport games including northern bc winter games, bc games, western canada summer games, canada games, and olympic and paralympic games. she served as the chef de mission for team bc for the 2011 western canada summer games which were held in kamloops .
irene has volunteered and worked in sport administration in bc since 1989. since 1999 she has been with the bc games society where she is an event manager and also serves as the technology manager for the organization. in her position she provides support and resources to community volunteers as they plan and stage the bc summer games and oversees all computer and technology requirements for the society, including maintaining the society’s custom registration software, websites, and providing training to staff and volunteers. she also manages the partnerships with sports included in the bc summer games .
the registered society is a volunteer - based charitable organization and consists of an executive committee, 12 zone directors and 12 zone committees who administer the 55 + bc games .
he was the assistant manager of the national rowing team at the 2008 summer olympic games and has been part of several bc games, western canada summer games, and canada games .
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 .
the bc seniors games society, is a volunteer membership driven organization and needs 600 + volunteers to produce the annual 55 + bc games. membership is $ 20. 00 and you do not need to be 55 years of age to become a member of the society, but only the 55 + members have the voting privileges at the yearly annual general meeting .
all contributions to bcsgs go directly to helping make the 55 + bc games achievable .
we are looking for members and volunteers who wish to be actively involved at the zone level, to assist the society in producing the 55 + bc games, for the benefit of the 55 + population of bc, and showcasing this age group .
the bc games society is proud to announce $ 40, 000 in funding from the powering potential fund to support important equipment investments for four summer sports - rowing, swimming, triathlon, and wrestling .
the bc games society and bc school sports are leaders in providing opportunities for the development of athletes and coaches in british columbia. these two organizations have formalized a new partnership which will see a coordinated effort to capitalize on joint initiatives for the benefit of our shared audiences .
the bc winter and bc summer games offer important competitive and developmental opportunities for all eligible participants of bc. bc school sports offers programs and services directed towards student - athletes and / or the volunteer teacher and community coaches who spend hours of time helping students to achieve their goals .
since 2003, lia has been the communications manager for the bc games society where she is responsible for planning and implementing marketing and communications strategies for the bc games. she leads public and media relations, brand management, and sponsorship compliance for the organization as well as creating systems and templates for volunteers. she was a member of the team bc mission staff at the 2015 and 2017 canada games. a highlight of her career was volunteering at the 2010 olympic winter games in vancouver .
participants in the program will receive access to educational opportunities, full accreditation as team staff at the bc games, travel and accommodation at the bc games and professional development opportunities for both the mentor and the apprentice .
team bc represents the best athletes, bc' s collective sport system, and the contribution to healthy, active lifestyles .
the strength and ongoing success of the provincial sport system is based, in part, on the need for strategic alliances and partnerships. bc school sports and the bc games society have worked in parallel for many years but recognized the benefits and new possibilities that could be created by forming a working partnership .
“school sports contribute greatly to a student’s well being and the learning and coaching they receive from their school coaches contributes to their overall performance, ” said kelly mann, president and ceo of the bc games society. ‘our bc games athletes, coaches and officials benefit greatly from school sports and this partnership will reinforce the opportunities both organizations can provide. ”
information on the criteria for sport selection and the complete sport package for the 2016 bc summer games is available at www. bcgames. org. the abbotsford 2016 bc summer games will take place july 21 - 24, 2016 .
“the bc summer games are the first elite experience that our athletes have in our developmental pathway and it helps inspire them to achieve their athletic goals and dreams, ” said chris densmore, executive director of volleyball bc. “the bc games are also important for us to develop our rising coaches. we look to hire coaches a year before the games and provide support for certification and preparation leading up to the games. ”
the city of kimberley has committed $ 30, 000 cash and $ 25, 500 of in - kind value to support the host society .
the city of cranbrook has committed $ 30, 000 cash and $ 25, 500 of in - kind value to support the host society .
interview with nancy greene - raine on how great it is sun peaks is host mountain for the kamloops 2018 bc winter games .
the bc games is one of the largest sports events in north america. these games are directed at young, developing athletes and provide an important step in the athlete development progression of participating sports .
the cowichan 2018 bc summer games will kick - off on thursday, july 19 with an opening ceremony that will inspire, delight and entertain .
local singer / songwriter lindsay elzinga has brought a new voice to the cowichan 2018 bc summer games with an original song titled
colours
.
the bc games were originally a vision of premier w. r. bennett who believed in providing “an opportunity to bring all parts of bc together, large and small communities, in the spirit of sport and friendship”. mr. bennett’s vision for the bc games has provided a substantial foundation and structure on which excellence in sport and community has been and continues to be built .
the cowichan 2018 bc summer games kick off in less than one month 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 which runs july 19 - 22 .
the sports in the bc summer games are led by provincial sport organizations who have demonstrated their commitment to athlete development, coaching certification, and officials’ training .
from figure skating to basketball the therapy dog team have been some of the most popular visitors at the kamloops 2018 bc winter games competitions over the weekend .
the society works in partnership with governments, businesses and not for profit organizations, in and out of the sport sector, in the planning and staging of the games. the organization is recognized as a leader in multi - sport event and volunteer management .
local “friends of the games” (business, industry, etc .) will contribute additional cash and in - kind contributions to support these games
up to twenty apprentice - mentor pairings are available for each of the 2018 bc summer games. the program is flexible allowing mentors to support more than one apprentice .
join us in kimberley / cranbrook for the 31st annual 55 + bc games. attracting over 2, 500 55 + athletes from across the province to compete in 23 sports .
the bc games society announced today the 18 sports that will be part of the abbotsford 2016 bc summer games. up to 2754 athletes, 535 coaches, and 378 officials will compete in athletics, baseball, basketball (traditional full - court and 3x3), canoe / kayak, equestrian, golf, lacrosse (box and field), rowing, rugby, sailing, soccer, softball, swimming, synchronized swimming, towed water sports, triathlon, volleyball (beach and indoor), and wrestling. para athletes will compete in equestrian and swimming and special olympians will compete in athletics and swimming .
the bc games provide a valuable multi - sport competition opportunity for young athletes and are the first step on the path to national and international success. olympic and paralympic medalists such as brent hayden (2012 olympic bronze - swimming), karina leblanc (2012 olympic bronze - soccer) and robert hedges (2012 paralympic gold–wheelchair basketball) all started their sport careers with a trip to the bc games .
friends of the games: aqua pure premium water, bc tree fruits, blackwell dairy, cascades casino, lee' s music, omega ltd, rogers rental, smith chevrolet cadillac ltd. , and sunrype
kamloops gymnast rebecca wharton was presented with the w. r. bennett award for athletic excellence by the honourable judith guichon, lieutenant governor of british columbia at the closing ceremony of the 2018 bc winter games .
an estimated 1, 500 + volunteers will be involved in planning and staging the games .
ensure aboriginal apprentice coaches are prepared to handle a meaningful role during the canada games experience .
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 .
for all sport zones outlined below you’ll find contact information for executive and sport coordinators. if you have any questions or are interested in participating in the 55 + bc games please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us .
the team bc program is more than british columbia' s best; it is also about building excellence. for some athletes, competing at these premiere competitions are a goal along the way to what they hope will be success in sport at major multi - sport games including olympic and paralympic games. for others, it is the goal, their personal dream. team bc is also about getting to know other canadians and building a lifetime of memories .
bcss is a voluntary non - profit society and charity with a membership of 425 schools and has served the athletes and volunteer coaches in our province for over 44 years. bcss’s mission is to provide governance for interschool competition, encourage student participation in extra - curricular athletics and assist schools in the development and delivery of those programs .
prior to joining the bc games society, kyler worked in municipal recreation as a programmer with the cowichan valley regional district and the town of osoyoos. his experience in sport has also included roles with the brock university department of athletics, the ymca of niagara, and right to play. he has a degree in sport management from brock universtiy in st. catharines, ontaroio and currently sits on the camosun college sport management program advisory committee. in his spare time, kyler enjoys exploring the outdoors throughout the pacific northwest with his girlfriend and two dogs. you can catch him every week at the rink as he tries to hang on to fleeting nhl dreams .
the purpose of the canada games apprenticeship program is to provide women coaches with a practical and integrated major national multi - sport games experience. selected coaches have direct involvement in preparation and competition and receive support from an identified mentor coach throughout the duration of the program .
a commitment from the mentors and apprentices to complete the goal setting workbook by set deadlines, dedicate approximately 6 - 10 hours before attending the bc games (which can include establishing the mentor - apprentice relationship, goal setting, practice / training times, etc .) and attending the two assigned professional development opportunities .
lia is a patriotic canadian, a mascot collector, and an active mother of two children. she enjoys giving back by coaching youth sport and serving on the board of the bc wheelchair sports association .
the canada games are a national multi - sport competition with participation from every province and territory in canada and take place on an alternating summer / winter cycle every four years .
twelve directors working in distinct planning areas (directorates) will coordinate approximately 75–80 volunteer chairs, each of whom has a committee of volunteers responsible for different aspects of the games planning and operation .
the women in coaching canada games apprenticeship program is a partnership between the provincial / territorial coaching representatives (ptcrs), the canada games council (cgc), and the coaching association of canada (cac). this program provides the opportunity for each province and territory to send two female coaches to the canada games in apprenticeship roles. the cgc, the cac, and ptcrs strongly believe that the apprenticeship program is an essential part of the development of a coach. furthermore, apprenticeship programs can be used as a means to build capacity in underrepresented populations in coaching, such as women and aboriginals .
the aacp is a partnership between the aboriginal sport circle (asc), the provincial / territorial aboriginal sport bodies (ptasbs), the provincial / territorial coaching representatives (ptcrs), the canada games council (cgc), and the coaching association of canada (cac). the program provides the opportunity for each province and territory to send 2 coaches of aboriginal ancestry to the canada games in apprenticeship roles .
1. contact the registrar of your zone to let them know you are upgrading as a participant or a supporter and determine where to send your payment. 2. members only please fill out a games registration form (available on the website by clicking here or from your zone registrar .) 3. submit games registration form (members) and upgrading fees as directed by your zone registrar. 4. you will receive an email confirmation from the zone registrar when your registration is complete .
provide aboriginal apprentice coaches with professional development and learning opportunities to prepare them for high level coaching and ensure an increase in their level of nccp ion to a minimum of competition – development, trained. (apprentices complete training within 12 months following the games) ;
irene is the past chair of promotion plus (the provincial organization for girls and women in sport and physical activity), a past board member with the sport bc, and has been an in - school mentor with big brothers big sisters victoria since 1999. in her free time, irene enjoys spending time with family and friends and stretching her creativity through a variety of pursuits .
1. contact the registrar of your zone to let them know you are interested in participating and where to send your registration forms and payment 2. fill out a membership form and release of liability, waiver of claim and assumption of risk form and games registration form (available on the website by clicking here or from your local sport coordinator) 3. submit forms and fees as directed by your zone registrar. 4. you will receive an email confirmation from the zone registrar when your registration is complete .
1. check to make sure you are eligible to compete. (check here) 2. choose which sport you’d like to compete in. (list of sports here) 3. determine which zone you are located in. (zone map) 4. contact the sport co - ordinator of your zone to let them know you are interested in participating and to find out the details of any playdowns and where to send payments 5. fill out a membership form and release of liability, waiver of claim and assumption of risk form and games registration form (available on the website by clicking here or from your local zone sport coordinator) 6. submit forms and fees as directed by your zone sport co - ordinator. 7. you will receive an email confirmation from the zone registrar when your registration is complete .
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a young age, as both a recreational athlete and a coach for both hockey and basketball. she now enjoys paddling and running, but only to pass the time while she waits for the snow to return and she can enjoy her true sport passion of alpine skiing. victoria is married with two young daughters .
jarret was the assistant coach of the camosun college women' s volleyball team program for five years and continues to stay involved in the local volleyball community. a former varsity and provincial team indoor and beach volleyball player, jarret now enjoys playing recreationally, as well as golf, tennis, fishing, gardening and spending time with his family .
lia is a committed sport leader who has been passionate about sport and physical activity throughout her life. active as a child in school and community sports, lia eventually specialized in field hockey and competed at a provincial and varsity level winning three national titles as a member of the university of victoria vikes. with her degree in kinesiology and a love of sport, she created a career in sport as an event and communications specialist .
we gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the province of british columbia through the ministry of tourism, arts and culture .
1. contact the registrar of your zone to let them know you are interested in being a member and determine where to send your registration forms and payment 2. fill out a membership form and release of liability, waiver of claim and assumption of risk form and registration form (available on the website by clicking here or from your zone registrar) 3. submit forms and fees as directed by your zone registrar. 4. you will receive an email confirmation from the zone registrar when your registration is complete .
if you are having any problems, please don’t hesitate to contact one of your zone volunteers or email us at info @ urltoken. we are glad to help !
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over 2, 500 participants aged 55 + from across british columbia are expected to compete .
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the bcss board of directors relies upon the dedication, commitment and efforts of over 20, 000 volunteers to run inter - school athletic programs for the 19 sport commissions that conclude with the 162 zone playoffs and 53 provincial championships .
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silver sponsors: bclc, interior savings insurance services inc. , and new gold – new afton mine
bronze sponsors: binnie consulting, domtar – kamloops, horizon north, kghm ajax mining inc. , and teck
kamloops draft an athlete donors: anavets # 290, cascades casino, kamloops seniors village retirement concepts, don and sandy moores, fraternal order of eagles # 3453, jeff glaicar, kamloops blazers hockey club, lifelabs, mcelhanney, nandi spoila, r. f. binnie & associates ltd. , roxanna ferguson, united steel workers local 7619, urban systems, and westminster savings credit union
click on the locator in the map to see details of the venue (sport, address, etc .) .
view in a full screen map with a list of venues by clicking here or by selecting the full screen mode icon () at the top right of the map .
the bcss board of directors relies upon the dedication, commitment and efforts of over 20, 000 volunteers to run inter - school athletic programs for the 19 sport commissions that conclude with the 162 zone playoffs and 53 provincial championships. for more information visit urltoken
communities represented brackendale, burnaby, burns lake, campbell river, comox, courtenay, cranbrook, enderby, golden, kamloops, kelowna, nelson, north vancouver, pemberton, prince george, revelstoke, rossland, salmon arm, slocan, smithers, telkwa, vancouver, vernon, west kelowna, williams lake .
communities represented black creek, burnaby, burns lake, campbell river, comox, courtenay, cumberland, fernie, golden, kamloops, kelowna, kimberley, kootenay bay, mount currie, nelson, north vancouver, pemberton, penticton, port coquitlam, prince george, revelstoke, rossland, salmo, salmon arm, slocan park, smithers, squamish, telkwa, terrace, vancouver, vernon, victoria, whistler, williams lake .
we gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the province of british columbia through the ministry of community, sport and cultural development.
the bc games society is a provincial crown corporation in british columbia created in 1977 . the organization is the governing body responsible for the bc summer games and bc winter games , and manages the team bc program at the canada games . 
the bc games society is a provincial crown corporation in british columbia created in 1977. the organization is the governing body responsible for the bc summer games and bc winter games, and manages the team bc program at the canada games.
the bc games society is a provincial crown corporation in british columbia created in 1977. the organization is the governing body responsible for the bc summer games and bc winter games, and manages the team bc program at the canada games.