Don’t miss these upcoming deadlines!
2023 BC Indigenous Provincial Athletics Camp
Register by March 23!
Calling all track and field athletes! Your last chance to register online for our upcoming FREE 2023 BC Indigenous Provincial Athletics Camp is coming up!
Join us for an action-packed day at our athletics camp, where you can try your hand at Javelin, Sprints, Long Jump, High Jump, and Middle distance events! Plus, you’ll learn how to prevent injuries, improve your mental game and find foods to enhance your performance with our Injury Prevention, Sport Psych and Nutrition sessions. Come join the fun and learn from our Team BC Coaches!
ELIGIBLE ATHLETES: Open to all Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) youth born 2004-2010.
WHEN: March 25 & March 26, 2023.
WHERE: Apple Bowl Stadium, Kelowna BC.
If you’re interested in trying out for Team BC for the 2023 North American Indigenous Games, this is a great (OPTIONAL) opportunity to work with our Team BC Coaches!
The DEADLINE to register is March 23, 2023 (this Thursday), so make sure to register as soon as possible!
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Quick Reminders
ARCHERY
The 2023 BC Indigenous Provincial Archery Athlete Development Camp is taking place on April 1-2, 2023 in Langley!
Learn more HERE.
JOIN TEAM BC AT THE 2023 NAIG
Team BC is seeking athletes to join us at the 2023 NAIG, this July in Halifax, NS.
We are still accepting registration for the following sports: 3D Archery, Athletics (Track & Field), Badminton, Golf, Rifle Shooting, Swimming, and Wrestling.
Did you know?
The Team BC Logo, the Soaring Raven represents the strength and determination of the Team BC athletes, coaches and all nations within British Columbia. The Sun provides connection to our ancestors and is the basis of all light and nourishment on this earth. The Raven flying, swooping and soaring parallels the plight of the athlete. With great confidence they show that new heights are possible by transforming and adapting to the surroundings of the unknown.
The logo was designed by Kwakwaka’wakw Artist, Jamin Zuroski.
TEAM BC SELECTION PROCESS UPDATE
3D Archery
Registration now OPEN You must register in our Scorecard by April 2, 2023 to be eligible for Team BC. Refer to your Athlete Selection Process document HERE for important information. Don’t forget to register for our Athletics Development Camp by March 28!
Athletics
Registration now OPEN. You must register by April 2, 2023 to be eligible for Team BC. Refer to your Athlete Selection Process document HERE for important information. Don’t forget to register for our Athletics Development Camp by March 23.
Badminton
Registration now OPEN. You must register by April 2, 2023 to be eligible for Team BC. Refer to your Athlete Selection Process document HERE for important information.
Basketball
Five (5) regional selection camps took place in October and November 2022. The Provincial Selection Camp took place November 26/27, 2022. Thank you to all athletes, coaches and volunteers who supported the event. The athlete turnout and regional representation was great!
Canoe/Kayak
Event postponed. Future date and information will be available shortly.
Golf
Registration now OPEN. You must register by April 2, 2023 to be eligible for Team BC. Refer to your Athlete Selection Process document HERE for important information.
Lacrosse (Box)
The Provincial Selection Camp took place in August 2022. Thank you to all athletes, coaches and volunteers who supported the event. The athlete turnout and regional representation was great! Congratulations to all athletes selected to the Team BC development squad!
Rifle Shooting
Registration now OPEN. You must register by April 2, 2023 to be eligible for Team BC. Refer to your Athlete Selection Process document HERE for important information.
Soccer
Regional and Provincial Selection Camps took place this past summer (2022). Thank you to all athletes and coaches who supported the event. The athlete turnout and regional representation was great! Congratulations to all athletes selected to the Team BC development squad!
Softball
Regional Selection Camps are now complete. More information to follow regarding the Team BC development squad.
Swimming
Registration now OPEN. You must register by April 2, 2023 to be eligible for Team BC. Refer to your Athlete Selection Process document HERE for important information.
Volleyball
We are now into the second stage of selection. Selected athletes who attended previous regional camps have been invited to the Provincial Camp.
Wrestling
Registration now OPEN. You must register by April 2, 2023 to be eligible for Team BC. Refer to your Athlete Selection Process document HERE for important information.
DECLARATION OF ANCESTRY
A Declaration of Ancestry is required by all Team BC participants for the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). This Declaration of Ancestry must be provided in advance of the event (per the date specified by Team BC).
A Declaration of Ancestry is the formal process to declare your ancestry and provide any supporting documentation that proves your ancestry.
To learn more about Declaring your Ancestry, and for STEP-BY-STEP instructions, please head to our website HERE.
Declaration of Ancestry: Full Details Here
IMPORTANT NOTE: COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY FOR 2023 NAIG
2023 NAIG has a COVID-19 vaccination policy for all athletes, coaches, chaperones, mission staff and other participants.
This Policy on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines for all participants has been developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its objective is to maintain the health and safety of NAIG participants and other stakeholders who engage in the 2023 NAIG. This policy has been created and will be in effect for the duration of the 2023 NAIG event.
About the 2023 NAIG
NAIG will be the largest multi-sport and cultural event ever to be held in Atlantic Canada. More than 5,000 athletes, coaches and team staff from 756 Indigenous nations will take part in cultural celebrations, and compete in 16 sports across 21 venues, with the help of 3,000 volunteers. 2020 NAIG was originally due to take place from July 12 to 18, 2020 in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), and Millbrook First Nation, Nova Scotia and has now been set to take place July 15 to 23, 2023. You can learn more about NAIG HERE.
Team BC has taken part in every NAIG since its inception in 1990. We look forward to bringing another outstanding team to Halifax. Did you know, at the 2014 NAIG in Regina, Saskatchewan, Team BC made history as the first team to be awarded both the Overall Team Award (for most medals) and the John Fletcher Spirit Award for being voted team with most integrity and sportsmanship. Let’s keep the tradition going!
TEAM BC NAHC
Looking for information on Team BC Hockey and NAHC? Please visit our website HERE.