In addition to the information below, the Guide to the Games, provides information to help participants prepare for the BC Games. The Guide to the Games is specific to the Games and provides details about the host community, events, and travel. After the BC Games Registration deadline (approximately one month prior to the Games) each registered athlete, head coach, assistant coach, and official will be sent (via mail) a Guide to the Games. Please read the Guide in its entirety.
- 2010 BC Summer Games Guide to the Games (available July 2010)
Important Things You Need to Know About the Games
The goal of the BC Games is to provide developing athletes, coaches, and officials with a competitive multi-sport Games experience. To keep everything running smoothly, some basic rules have been established. Here are some of the most important things you need to know about taking part in the BC Games:
- Condition of Entry. As a condition of entry into, or volunteering at, the BC Games, it must be understood that the participants and volunteers enter entirely at their own risk. Click here to review the condition of entry policy.
- No Ticket, No Games. All participants must arrive by 5:00 pm on the Thursday of the Games. All participants must report to the Accreditation Centre in person to receive their badge and to be eligible to participate in the Games. Anyone arriving after 5:00 pm will not be permitted to compete - this includes coaches and officials. For more details refer to the Guide to the Games.
- Late Doesn’t Rate. Curfew in Games accommodation is 11:00 pm for all participants, including adults. No one is allowed to leave Games accommodation after curfew, and anyone who misses curfew will be subject to disciplinary action which could include expulsion from the Games.
- We’re Tobacco Free. Tobacco is not permitted in Games accommodation, on Games transportation, or at any Games venue (including competition venues (indoor and outdoor venues), the cafeteria, and all other Games events/venues). Use of tobacco products is also not permitted at the entry to any Games venue.
- Zero Tolerance. Any participant under 19 years of age found under the influence, or in possession, of alcohol will be subject to disciplinary action. Any participant found under the influence or in possession of an illegal drug will also be subject to disciplinary action. Violations could result in expulsion from the Games.
The BC Games Society has a no tolerance policy regarding bullying or other forms of harassment. Any such actions will be subject to disciplinary action.
- Damage Control. Anyone who damages Games venues will be held responsible. This may include payment of associated costs and/or disciplinary action. Please be sure to leave your Games venue and accommodation tidy and in good repair.
- Common Courtesy. You are one of many outstanding athletes, coaches, and officials who will be involved in competition at the BC Games. It is important that you show all Games participants the same respect you want in return. Look around - future Canada Games, provincial, and national team athletes are competing right alongside you.
- BC Games Conduct. All athletes, coaches, and officials at the BC Games are expected to conduct themselves, at all times, in the spirit of fair play and in a responsible manner. This conduct is expected from the time they board BC Games transportation (or arrive at the Accreditation Centre by their own transportation) until they return home. It is expected that all participants will fulfill their responsibilities. Individuals, teams, or entire sports that fail to do so, will be subject to appropriate discipline. Remember that you are a representative of your sport; what you do can impact your sport’s inclusion in future BC Games. To review the BC Games Code of Conduct, click here.