55+ BC Games is Back

The 55+ BC Games is BACK!

Winners at the 2019 Games in Kelowna BC

Victoria – The wait is over! The Greater Victoria 2022 55+ BC Games will be held September 13–17, 2022 and will see 30 sports and activities offered for the 3500+ participants. The 55+ BC Games are presented on an annual basis in different host cities by the BC Seniors Games Society (BCSGS). The 55+ BC Games were previously held in Kelowna in 2019 where they hosted over 4,000 participants. Due to COVID-19, the Games were cancelled in Richmond in 2020 and the 2021 Games in Greater Victoria were postponed to 2022. EQUESTRIAN events in 2022 will take place at the Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stellys Cross Road, Saanichton (*subject to change). NOTE – the 2022 Games will NOT include Mountain Trail or Western Performance events, but WILL include Arena Driving Trial, Dressage, Western Dressage and 2 new events – Working Hunter and Working Equitation.

Each year the Games attract approximately 3,600 participants and require approximately 1,200 volunteers to stage and deliver the Games in the Host Community. In 2017, an Economic Impact study found that the 55+ BC Games provide an impact of over $3.3 million to the host community. In addition, Host communities benefit from the development of capacity to host large multisport events by training volunteers and improved infrastructure through the Games Legacy program.

Participant registration is now open and more information about the 55+ BC Games can be found at www.55plusbcgames.org.