The Bid Process to determine the Host Community for the 2016 and 2018 BC Summer and BC Winter Games is now open. Communities may submit bids until September 10, 2012.
As provincial multi-sport events, the BC Summer and BC Winter Games provide developing high performance athletes, coaches, and officials with a stepping-stone to prepare for higher levels of competition. The BC Games Society, in partnership with Host Communities, works to successfully stage these major events.
Benefits of Hosting
- Community, sport, and cultural celebration that builds community pride
- Trained volunteers
- Development platform for BC athletes, coaches, and officials
- New business contacts, networks, and opportunities and increased local tourism
- New sport, recreation, and cultural projects
- Significant direct economic impact
- Community Legacy Fund distributed in the Host Community
Bid Applications
Each community bidding on a BC Winter or BC Summer Games is required to prepare and submit a detailed bid document including the following information:
- Resolutions from the City and School Board and School District union(s)
- List of all major events previously hosted by the community
- List of potential facilities
- Sport facility information
- Inventory of schools for accommodation
- Transportation information
- Letters of support
Games Dates
| 2016 BC Winter Games |
February 25-28, 2016 |
| 2016 BC Summer Games |
July 21-24, 2016 |
| 2018 BC Winter Games |
February 22-25, 2018 |
| 2018 BC Summer Games |
July 19-22, 2018 |
Bid Process Timeline
| February 2012 |
Bid Application Package distributed to communities |
| March 28, 2012 10:00am |
Bid Information Conference Call |
| September 10, 2012 |
Bid Application Deadline |
For more information contact:
Kelly Mann
President and CEO, BC Games Society
250-387-1375
kellym@bcgames.org