Over 1,500 Participants ready for the 2020 BC Winter Games
The Fort St. John 2020 BC Winter Games kicks off in less than one month and over 1,000 of BC’s best emerging athletes have registered and are ready to be part of this celebration of sport and community which runs February 20-23.
The over 1,000 athletes are from every corner of the province and have trained to earn a place to represent their Zone at the Games. Competing in 15 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. Special Olympics athletes will compete in speed skating and figure skating and athletes with a disability will compete in skiing-cross country and basketball-wheelchair.
These athletes will be supported by over 300 coaches and over 190 officials who have earned their certification in order to provide the best knowledge and expertise to the athletes and the competition.
“Fort St. John, known for its northern spirit and energetic sport community, is ready to welcome the province,” said Alison Noble, President and CEO of the BC Games Society. “Athletes, coaches, and officials will have the opportunity to compete at quality sport facilities throughout the community and experience all that these multi-sport Games have to offer.”
Volunteers in Fort St. John have been preparing for the past 18 months to host the Games. There will be over 1600 volunteers working to ensure the participants have an exceptional competition and a first-rate experience with Opening and Closing Ceremonies, special events, and wonderful hospitality.
“We are excited to be hosting the Games and hope that everyone has a great time in their competitions, as well as in Fort St. John,” said Darren Snider, President of the Fort St. John 2020 BC Winter Games. “Our hope is that all participants and visitors to Fort St. John leave having had an unparalleled experience, with new friends and with a new understanding of our northern City.”
On race days, live results for Cross Country Skiing can be found on Zone4 – HERE. Click HERE to view a video for the 2020 BC Winter Games.
CROSS COUNTRY BC WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE THE FOLLOWING ATHLETES WHO WILL BE PARTICIPATING FOR CROSS COUNTRY SKIING:
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Zone 1 – Kootenays |
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ZONE 2 – Thompson/Okanagan |
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ZONES 3/4/5 – Lower Mainland/Coast |
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ZONE 6 – Vancouver Island |
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ZONE 7 – North West |
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ZONE 8 – Cariboo – North East |
ADDITIONAL THANKS TO THE COACHES, ADULT SUPERVISORS AND OFFICIALS WHO WILL BE SUPPORTING OUR ATHLETES AND HOST CLUB DURING THE BC WINTER GAMES:
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COACHES: Zone 2 Zone 3/4/5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
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ADULT SUPERVISORS/WAX TECHNICIANS: OFFICIALS
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