Victoria, BC
– The Fort St. John 2020 BC Winter Games kick 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 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 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.”
PARTICIPANT LIST
To find out who is registered
for the 2020 BC Winter Games, please see the Participant List which is
now available online and searchable by city, sport, and name.
https://www.bcgames.org/Games/Results-and-Participant-Lists
To search participants by community:
Step 1: Choose 2020 Fort St. John BC Winter Games
Step 2: Choose List of all Participants
Step 3: Choose All from the Sport drop down list (bottom of the list)
Choose the community from the drop down list
Click Submit
Please Note: The Participant List and numbers are subject to change until the close of the Accreditation Centre at 11:30 pm on February 19.
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Provincial Contact:
Justine Johnson
Marketing and Engagement Manager
BC Games Society
250-387-4688
Regional Contact:
Amber Harding
Public Relations Chair
Fort St. John 2020 BC Winter Games
publicrelations@bcwintergames.ca