BC Summer Games 2026
Brief Introduction
The BC Summer Games is a provincial multi-sport event for developing athletes in British Columbia, held every two years. It brings together athletes, coaches, and officials from zones across BC.
Next BC Summer Games:
- Dates: July 22-26, 2026
- Host community: Kelowna, BC
Age Limits by Sport (Kelowna 2026)
| Sport | Age category | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Artistic Swimming | 11-15 | M and F |
| Athletics | 14-15 | M and F |
| Athletics-Special Olympics | 12-40 | M and F |
| Baseball | 15U; 16U | M and F |
| Basketball-Boys | U14 | M |
| Basketball-Girls | U14 | F |
| Beach Volleyball | 17U | M and F |
| Box Lacrosse | 15-16 | M and F |
| Canoe/Kayak | 13-16; U19 | M and F |
| Field Lacrosse | 14-15 | M and F |
| Golf | 12-16 | M and F |
| Rowing | U17 | M and F |
| Rugby-Girls | U17 | F |
| Sailing | U15; U19 | M and F |
| Softball-Girls | U15 | F |
| Swimming | U15 | M and F |
| Swimming-Para | 13-30 | M and F |
| Swimming-Special Olympics | 12-40 | M and F |
| Towed Water Sports | 10-17 | M and F |
| Triathlon | 14-15 | M and F |
| Ultimate | 13-15 | M and F |
| Volleyball-Boys | 15U | M |
| Volleyball-Girls | 15U | F |
| Wrestling | 14-17 | M and F |
Rowing Focus
- Age category: U17.
- Games dates: July 22-26, 2026.
- Rowing venue: Swan Lake, Vernon, BC.
- Typical zone composition (Rowing BC): 8 athletes per zone (4 male, 4 female), plus 2 coaches.
Notes
- Age varies by sport, and BC Games states that sport-specific technical packages are the source of truth.
- If you plan to try out for rowing, check zone selection timelines and eligibility details with Rowing BC and your local club.
Sources
- BC Games homepage: https://bcgames.org/
- Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games page: https://bcgames.org/Games/BC-Summer-Games/
- Official 2026 sport package (age categories): https://bcgames.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-S-Sport-Package-Sep-23-2025.pdf
- Rowing BC 2026 BC Summer Games page: https://rowingbc.ca/2026-bc-summer-games/