BC Summer Games Sport Package Rule Information

2024 BC Summer Games – Sports, Technical Packages, and Rules

To view the Technical Package click on the sport in the table below.

Click here to view the BC Games General Rules.

Technical Packages outline the sport-specific rules, eligibility, and other information about the competition as well as contact information for the sport.

In order to fully understand the rules and requirements for participation in the BC Games, it is expected that the BC Games General Rules will be read in addition to the Technical Package.

Sport	PSO	Age	Age Description	Venue	Medals	Equipment	Zone Team Composition	Wildcards	Maximum Athletes	Coaches Managers	Coaching Requirements	Zone Selections	Accommodation	Officials	Eligibility Requirements	Events Categories	Last Updated	Event Category 2	Fees	Coach/Mgr	Athletes	Officials	Total
3x3 Basketball-Boys	Basketball	U13	Athletes must be born in 2011 or later.	Maple Ridge Leisure Centre	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	Size #6 Baden basketballs will be used for all boys' games.	Two teams of 5 male competitors per zone.	Not applicable.	80	One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach (manager), at least one of whom must be male, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach.	All head coaches must be Learn to Train certified. Exemptions will be considered by the Provincial Advisor on a case-by-case basis. To receive an exemption, head coaches must be Learn to Train trained, submit a plan for completing their certification, and must be Learn to Train certified to be eligible to coach at a subsequent BC Games. Assistant coaches must be Learn to Train trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	Zone selections are determined at zone selection camps in April and May 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. The BC Games Society requires participants stay in accommodation for the duration of the Games. Removal from accommodation will result in disqualification from competition. Once competition is complete, participants may be checked out of accommodation ONLY if approval is received from Basketball BC PRIOR TO the Games. Participants are required to travel to and from the Games with their team, on BC Games transportation, where provided, unless approval for exceptions is received from Basketball BC PRIOR TO the Games.	8	Athletes must be members of Basketball BC. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in 3x3 Basketball.	Tournament format to be determined by Basketball BC. Age group FIBA rules.	December 20, 2023		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Basketball BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $325.00. The total athlete fee to compete in 3x3 Basketball-Boys at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $500.00 and is collected by Basketball BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	16	80	8	104
3x3 Basketball-Girls	Basketball	U13	Athletes must be born in 2011 or later.	Maple Ridge Leisure Centre	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	Size #6 Baden basketballs will be used for all girls' games.	Two teams of 5 female competitors per zone.	Not applicable.	80	One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach (manager), at least one of whom must be female, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach.	All head coaches must be Learn to Train certified. Exemptions will be considered by the Provincial Advisor on a case-by-case basis. To receive an exemption, head coaches must be Learn to Train trained, submit a plan for completing their certification, and must be Learn to Train certified to be eligible to coach at a subsequent BC Games. Assistant coaches must be Learn to Train trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	Zone selections are determined at zone selection camps in April and May 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. The BC Games Society requires participants stay in accommodation for the duration of the Games. Removal from accommodation will result in disqualification from competition. Once competition is complete, participants may be checked out of accommodation ONLY if approval is received from Basketball BC PRIOR TO the Games. Participants are required to travel to and from the Games with their team, on BC Games transportation, where provided, unless approval for exceptions is received from Basketball BC PRIOR TO the Games.	8	Athletes must be members of Basketball BC. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in 3x3 Basketball.	Tournament format to be determined by Basketball BC. Age group FIBA rules.	December 20, 2023		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Basketball BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $325.00. The total athlete fee to compete in 3x3 Basketball-Girls at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $500.00 and is collected by Basketball BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	16	80	8	104
Artistic Swimming	Artistic Swimming	11–15	Athletes must be 11–15 years of age as of December 31, 2024. Eligible birth years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013.	Walnut Grove Community Centre (Township of Langley)	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	Coaches will be required to provide MP3 songs via Dropbox two weeks prior to competition. A link to Dropbox will be provided by the Sport Services Coordinator once head coaches have been selected. A 5-second lead in before the music begins should be added. Professional sound editing is mandatory. Back-up music may need to be at handed in at any time by the head coach (i.e.: on an electronic device with a cord available to play immediately if required)	5 competitors per zone.	16 wildcard spaces.	56	One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. An additional adult (registered as adult supervisor or assistant coach, depending on coach certification) will be permitted ONLY where both coaches are under 19 and with the approval of the Provincial Advisor. If the zone includes male athletes, at least one of the coaches must be male. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there is a second member of the zone coaching staff, they must be registered as an assistant coach.	All coaches must comply with BC Artistic Swimming's Coach Certification Policy, which includes appropriate NCCP certification, having completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation and NCCP Making Headway training, NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two, a valid vulnerable sector background screening check, and Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders certification. Head coaches must be Competition Introduction certified and assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. BC Artistic Swimming must inform the Provincial Advisor of the head coach and assistant coach no later than January 31, 2024.	BC Artistic Swimming states that the zone qualification meets will be held concurrently with the 2024 Mable Moran Provincial Qualifier which will be held April 19–21 at Watermania in Richmond. A separate figure event will be held at this event. Athletes in each zone will be selected by final figure score in their respective trials. The figures performed for zone selections will be the 2024 BC Summer Games figures. All zone qualifications must be completed, and a copy of the selection results must be handed in to the Provincial Advisor, no later than April 30, 2024. Wildcard spaces are allocated by the Director of Sport in consultation with the Provincial Advisor and BC Artistic Swimming's Executive Director. The Director of Sport must complete the online registration no later than June 13, 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. Participants are required to travel to and from the Games with their team, on BC Games transportation, where provided, unless approval for exceptions is received from the Provincial Advisor or BC Artistic Swimming, PRIOR TO the Games.	17	Athletes wishing to participate in the 2024 BC Summer Games must meet the following eligibility criteria: Be a registered athlete in good standing with BC Artistic Swimming and Canada Artistic Swimming; Not have any outstanding fees/fines payable to BC Artistic Swimming, an affiliate member club, or Canada Artistic Swimming; Meet the age requirements; Pay all required program fees within the specified timelines set out by each zone; Compete in the trials event outlined in this document Athletes who qualify for the Canada Artistic Swimming National Team and/or BC Artistic Swimming Ignite Team BC and/or National Stream athletes with a total figure score of 65.1 or higher at their respective Provincial Championship are NOT eligible to participate in the BC Summer Games. All athletes must be registered as athletes through a club or facility affiliated with BC Artistic Swimming by December 31, 2023. A $30 minimum fee may be charged at the zone qualification meet. BC Summer Games trials will be held at the 2024 Mable Moran Provincial Qualifier. Trials will consist of a Figures Competition using the same figures as are used at the Games. See BC Artistic Swimming Technical Package for specific trial information and details. Athletes who competed at the 2022 BC Summer Games when they were 11 or 12 years old may be eligible to attend a second Games provided: They do not take the spot of an athlete that has not attended a previous Games; and Their birth year is 2010 or 2011. Athletes may not attend more than two BC Games to compete in Artistic Swimming.	All athletes MUST enter the Figure event and be registered in at least one Routine event. Events: Figures: Age Group 11–15 Solo: Age Group 11–15 Maximum of two (2) solos per zone. Duet: Age Group 11–15 Maximum of two (2) duets per zone. One alternate per duet is allowed. Team: Age Group 11–15 Teams may have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 athletes. A zone may have more than one team in the same category. There will be no alternates allowed for team routines. Figure placings are determined by final Figure score. Final placing for the Routine events will be determined by championship score (50% figure score + 50% routine score). Figures: Swordfish Straight Leg Ariana Rotation (2.6) Saturn (2.5) Albatross Spin Up 360° (2.5) Kip Combined Spin (360° + 360°) (2.4) Routine Time Limits: Age Group 11–15: Solo 2:00 Age Group 11–15: Duet 2:30 Age Group 11–15: Team 3:00 All times +/- 5 seconds. Deck work for all routines shall not exceed 10 seconds. Penalties: Penalties for Figures: Figure re-starts are no longer permitted. A zero will be given for any incorrect figure performance. Penalties for Routines: Refer to BC Artistic Swimming's Technical Package for all routine penalty information.	May 2, 2024		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. BC Artistic Swimming charges athletes a supplementary fee of $50.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Artistic Swimming at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $225.00 and is collected by BC Artistic Swimming. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	16	56	17	89
Athletics	Athletics	14–15	Athletes must be 14–15 years of age as of December 31, 2024. Athletes must be born in 2009 or 2010.	Maple Ridge Secondary and Merkley Park	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	Throwing Events: Personal throwing implements must be approved by the BC Athletics Technical Official (weigh-in official) at least one hour before the start time of the event and will become part of the pool of implements that all athletes can use. All other throwing implements will be supplied. Pole Vault: Athletes competing in the pole vault must bring poles to compete and must make arrangements for their transportation to and from the BC Summer Games through the Provincial Advisor.	24 athletes (12 male and 12 female) per zone.	96 wildcard spaces (48 male and 48 female). Wildcard spaces are determined and allocated by the Provincial Advisor.	288	Each zone is required to have one (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach and may have up to two (2) additional adults who will be registered as assistant coaches or adult supervisors. There must be at least one adult of each gender. The minimum age for adults attending the Games is 19 years of age. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach.	All coaches wishing to be considered for a BC Summer Games Zone Team as a Head Coach or an Assistant coach must complete the BC Summer Games Coach Application form, in addition to: Have an NCCP number (it takes 2 minutes). Be a BC Athletics Coach Member (click here). Head coaches must be a minimum NCCP Certified Club Coach. Assistant coaches must be a minimum NCCP Trained Athletics Sport Coach. Adult supervisors must be a minimum of a BC Athletics Associate Member. Have completed the CAC Make Ethical Decisions module. Have completed the CAC Safe Sport Training module.	Athlete Selection Criteria New in 2024 – Athletes wishing to be selected to a BC Summer Games Zone Team can do so based on one of two selection criteria options to be decided on by their BC Games Zone Rep in consultation with BC Athletics and the Provincial Advisor. One of the following criteria can be used: Trial-based Selection: Athletes must compete at a Zone Trials event to be eligible for team selection. A Trials event (track & field meet) will be decided upon by the Zone Rep in consultation with the Provincial Advisor and BC Athletics. Zones using this selection method will select their teams based on performances at the Zone Trials. Performance-based Selection: Athletes must register a performance at a BC Athletics Sanctioned event or a BC School Sports Zone Championship meet. If the BC School Sports Zone Championships is not sanctioned by BC Athletics, athletes will be asked to submit proof of those results on the BC Summer Games Athlete Declaration. A performance-based selection is provided in cases where a trials meet cannot be held. A list of events can be found on the BC Athletics Calendar of Events. Zone Representatives Zone Reps are selected by the Provincial Advisor in consultation with the Program Manager for Track & Field at BC Athletics. Zone Reps must submit an online application to be considered. The role of BC Summer Games Zone Reps is to ensure that all eligible athletes in the zone they are representing have the opportunity to qualify for the 2024 BC Summer Games. This includes athletes that may not yet be a BC Athletics Competitive athlete member. The do so by planning and promoting the qualification events for the zone including the chosen selection criteria. Each PSO (BC Athletics) manages zone qualification events differently, so Zone Reps will need to work with the Provincial Advisor and/or PSO to determine process, eligibility, timing fees, etc. Zone Reps should review this technical package for Athletics to ensure they are familiar with eligibility requirements. They should also review the BC Games General Rules. ZONE REPS DO NOT SUBMIT THEIR EXCEL SPREADSHEETS TO BC SUMMER GAMES DIRECTLY. THEY MUST GO THROUGH THE PROVINCIAL ADVISOR. Zone representatives must submit their proposed team and wildcard lists to the Provincial Advisor prior to June 10, 2024, in order that zone teams can be finalized, and wildcard spots allocated by the Provincial Advisor prior to the BC Games Society registration deadline of June 17, 2024. Zone Reps are encouraged to submit their lists to the BC Games Provincial Advisor as soon as possible.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. BC Athletes requires all athletes to be part of their BC Summer Games zone team from their arrival on Wednesday until the end of the Games on Sunday. All adults attending the Games are expected to reside in BC Games accommodation with the athletes from their zone team. Officials who are planning to use the BC Summer Games transportation and or accommodation must notify the Provincial Advisor no later than June 17, 2024.	41 Officials must: be members of BC Athletics and registered as a BC Athletics official be certified at a minimum Level 2 or 3 prior to the games	Athlete Eligibility: To be eligible to compete in the BC Summer Games, athletes must: Complete the 2024 BC Summer Games Athlete Declaration by June 3, 2024. Compete all steps as set out by the Athlete Selection Criteria (see 'Zone Selections and Registration Deadline' section below). Only be attending the 2024 BC Summer Games in the sport of Athletics. Register as either a BC Athletics Competitive Athlete Member or BC Athletics BC Summer Games membership upon confirmation of a selection to a Zone Team. Athlete Rules: Athletes, coaches, and parents are asked to please familiarize themselves with the following rules around participation in the Games and in each event. Athlete selected to a BC Games Zone Athletics Team can compete in the sport of Athletics only. Athletes must compete for the BC Games Zone they reside in. Athletes must adhere to and conduct themselves according to the BC Games Code of Conduct. Athletes selected to a BC Games Zone Athletics Team must be a BC Athletics Competitive Athlete member or a BC Summer Games member (click here). Athletes selected to a BC Games Zone Athletics Team must stay in the Games accommodations or the duration of the Games. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Athletics. Event Entry Rules Please see Appendix A for a list of events to be contested and events capacity limits at the 2024 BC Summer Games. Please contact the Provincial Advisor with any questions. Athletes, coaches, and parents are asked to please familiarize themselves with the following Event Entry Rules. Each zone is permitted the following: three (3) athletes for the 100m and 200m events, two (2) athletes for all other events, and one (1) relay team per zone per relay (4 x 100m and 4 x 400m). After the zone teams have been selected, vacant positions in each event will be filled by Wildcards based on performance. Each athlete may be selected to compete in up to three (3) events plus a relay as determined by the Zone Rep. Athletes are not guaranteed three (3 events) or a relay competition. Final event selection is determined through the zone selection process, zone selection committee and/or team staff in each zone. Athletes competing in the pentathlon may compete in that event only, plus one relay. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Athletics.	Please see Appendix A for a list of events to be contested and events capacity limits at the 2024 BC Summer Games. Please contact the Provincial Advisor with any questions. All Events and Events Specifications are based on the BC Athletics U16 age category specifications. Events: (separate events for boys and girls) 100m, 200m, 300m, 800m, 1200m, 2000m, 1500m Race Walk, 1500m Steeplechase, Hurdles (girls 80m, boys 100m), 300m Hurdles, 4x100m Relay, 4x400m Relay, 4x400m Mixed Zone/Gender Relay, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault, Discus (1kg), Javelin (girls 500g, boys 600g), Shot Put (girls 3kg, boys 4kg), Hammer (girls 3kg, boys 4kg), and Pentathlon Technical Notes: 80 m hurdles: 8 hurdles at .762 m (30”), distance to first hurdle is 12 m, distance between hurdles is 8m, distance to finish is 12 m. 100 m hurdles: 10 hurdles at .840 m (33”), distance to first hurdle is 13 m, distance between hurdles is 8.5 m, distance to finish is 10.5 m. 300 m hurdles: 7 hurdles at .762 m (30”), distance to first hurdle is 50 m, distance between hurdles is 35 m, distance to finish is 40 m. 1500m Steeplechase: 12 hurdles at .762 m (30"), 0 water jumps Pentathlon will take place over one day in this order: Girls: 80m Hurdles, High Jump, Shot Put, Long Jump, 800m; Boys: 100m Hurdles, Long Jump, Shot Put, High Jump, 1000m.	March 28, 2024		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. BC Athletics charges athletes a supplementary fee of $60.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Athletics at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $235.00 and is collected by BC Athletics. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	32	288	41	361
Athletics-Special Olympics	Athletics - Special Olympics	12–40	Athletes must be 12–40 years of age as of July 17, 2024.	Maple Ridge Secondary and Merkley Park	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	All athletes must wear sport-specific equipment as per Special Olympics Canada rules.	16 athletes (8 male and 8 female). No more than 4 athletes per zone unless approved by the Provincial Advisor.	Not applicable.	16	One (1) head coach and up to three (3) assistant coaches. One head coach must be registered for the sport. There must be at least one coach of each gender. Additional adult supervisors may be permitted as needed at the discretion of the Provincial Advisor and the BC Games Society.	The head coach and all assistant coaches must have completed NCCP SOC Competition Sport Workshop, Make Ethical Decisions, and Safe Sport Training. Adult supervisors must have completed NCCP SOC Competition Sport Workshop and Safe Sport Training.	Athletes and coaches will be selected through an application process coordinated by Special Olympics BC. Selection will be based on results in a sanctioned competition, meeting eligibility requirements, and endorsement by Special Olympics BC.	All athletes and coaches are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation. All athletes must be properly supervised by the head coach and sssistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s).	1	Athletes must have participated in a provincially sanctioned Special Olympics event during 2022–2024. Exceptions may be approved at the discretion of the Provincial Advisor. Athletes must be registered with Special Olympics BC. Athletes may not attend more than two BC Games to compete in Athletics-Special Olympics.	Separate male and female events: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, Long Jump, Shot Put Mixed event: 4x100m Relay Athletes can enter up to 6 events plus the relay. All events will be timed finals. Events to be executed as per Special Olympics Canada rules.	April 10, 2024		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Special Olympics BC does not charge athletes any supplementary fees and subsidizes the BC Games athlete fee. Athletes registered and approved by Special Olympics BC will not pay any additional fees to compete in Athletics-Special Olympics at the 2024 BC Summer Games.	4	16	1	21
Baseball	Baseball	15U; 16U	Male athletes must be born in 2009 or 2010. Female athletes can play in male events one calendar year older than the male ages stated previously.	Hammond Community Park (Hammond Stadium and Larry Walker Field)	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.		One team of 16 competitors per zone, unless otherwise approved by Baseball BC.	Not applicable.	128	One (1) head coach and two (2) assistant coaches per team. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the head coach and one assistant coach must be of the opposite gender, otherwise at least one must be the same gender as the athletes. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach.	All head coaches must be Certified 15U and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation and Safe Sport Training. All assistant coaches must be Trained 15U and have completed Safe Sport Training. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	Baseball BC states that all zone qualifications and online registration must be completed by June 10, 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity.	22	Teams are created with the best players available in each zone meeting the age descriptions above. If a single zone is awarded two "All-Star" teams, they are to be tiered. The second selected team will be scheduled as Zone "A". Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Baseball.	Tournament draw to be made by Baseball BC.	November 16, 2023		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Baseball BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $125.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Baseball at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $300.00 and is collected by Baseball BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	24	128	22	174
Basketball-Boys	Basketball	U14	Athletes must be born in 2010 or later.	Westview Secondary and Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	Size #7 Baden basketballs will be used for all boys games.	One team of 10 male competitors per zone.	Not applicable.	80	One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach (manager), at least one of whom must be male, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach.	All head coaches must be Learn to Train certified. Exemptions will be considered by the Provincial Advisor on a case-by-case basis. To receive an exemption, head coaches must be Learn to Train trained, submit a plan for completing their certification, and must be Learn to Train certified to be eligible to coach at a subsequent BC Games. Assistant coaches must be Learn to Train trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	Zone selections are determined at zone selection camps in April and May 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. The BC Games Society requires participants stay in accommodation for the duration of the Games. Removal from accommodation will result in disqualification from competition. Once competition is complete, participants may be checked out of accommodation ONLY if approval is received from Basketball BC PRIOR TO the Games. Participants are required to travel to and from the Games with their team, on BC Games transportation, where provided, unless approval for exceptions is received from Basketball BC PRIOR TO the Games.	11	Athletes must be members of Basketball BC. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Basketball.	Tournament format to be determined by Basketball BC. Age group FIBA rules.	December 20, 2023		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Basketball BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $325.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Basketball-Boys at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $500.00 and is collected by Basketball BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	16	80	11	107
Basketball-Girls	Basketball	U14	Athletes must be born in 2010 or later.	Westview Secondary and Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	Size #6 Baden basketballs will be used for all girls games.	One team of 10 female competitors per zone.	Not applicable.	80	One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach (manager), at least one of whom must be female, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach.	All head coaches must be Learn to Train certified. Exemptions will be considered by the Provincial Advisor on a case-by-case basis. To receive an exemption, head coaches must be Learn to Train trained, submit a plan for completing their certification, and must be Learn to Train certified to be eligible to coach at a subsequent BC Games. Assistant coaches must be Learn to Train trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	Zone selections are determined at zone selection camps in April and May 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. The BC Games Society requires participants stay in accommodation for the duration of the Games. Removal from accommodation will result in disqualification from competition. Once competition is complete, participants may be checked out of accommodation ONLY if approval is received from Basketball BC PRIOR TO the Games. Participants are required to travel to and from the Games with their team, on BC Games transportation, where provided, unless approval for exceptions is received from Basketball BC PRIOR TO the Games.	11	Athletes must be members of Basketball BC. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Basketball.	Tournament format to be determined by Basketball BC. Age group FIBA rules.	December 20, 2023		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Basketball BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $325.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Basketball-Girls at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $500.00 and is collected by Basketball BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	16	80	11	107
Beach Volleyball	Beach Volleyball	17U	17U age category as defined by Volleyball BC. Athletes must be born in 2007 or later.	Albion Sports Complex (Beach Volleyball Courts)	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.		One (1) team of two (2) male competitors and one (1) team of two (2) female competitors for a total of two (2) teams per zone.	Not applicable.	32	One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach (team leader), one of each gender, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach.	All head coaches must be Development Coach certified and all assistant coaches must be Development Coach in training. All head coaches and assistant coaches are required to have completed a Volleyball BC membership waiver form and Criminal Record Check, Safe Sport Training, Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation, and Making Head Way in Sport eLearning. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	Zone qualification camps will be held throughout the province at the end of May/beginning of June. Volleyball BC states that all zone qualifications and Online Registration must be completed no later than June 9, 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity.	8	The competition is open to all players who meet the age and registration requirements of Volleyball BC. Coaches/managers should contact zone representatives regarding Volleyball BC memberships prior to team selections. Forward registrations to Volleyball BC, 7564 Barnet Hwy., Burnaby BC, V5A 1E7 or call (604) 291-2007 ext. 224. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Beach Volleyball.	Team competition with one girls and one boys teams from each zone. If all zones are represented, each group will be divided into two pools of four teams for round robin competition.	May 21, 2024		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Volleyball BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $150.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Beach Volleyball at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $325.00 and is collected by Volleyball BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	16	32	8	56
Box Lacrosse	Box Lacrosse	15–16	Athletes must be born in 2008 or 2009.	Planet Ice Maple Ridge (Cam Neely Arena) and Mission Leisure Centre (North Arena)	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	Lacrosse balls must be CLA approved.	One team of 19 athletes, 2 of whom are goaltenders, per zone.	Not applicable.	152	One (1) head coach and two (2) assistant coaches per zone, at least one of whom must be male. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach. A third assistant coach (who must be female) will be permitted for any zone that has female athletes. A female adult supervisor will also be permitted where necessary to support supervision and Rule of 2 principles.	All head coaches must be Competition Introduction certified and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. All assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction trained and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	All Online Participant Registration must be completed and payment provided to the BC Lacrosse Association office by June 3, 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity.	14	Teams must be comprised of members of registered team(s) who live in the applicable BC Games zone. Competitors must be members in good standing with the BC Lacrosse Association. Competitors will be selected on a "try-out" basis. All competitors within the zone, who meet all applicable regulations, will be notified of these try-outs. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Box Lacrosse.	Tournament draw to be determined by the Provincial Advisor.	December 14, 2023		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. BC Lacrosse Association charges athletes a supplementary fee of $75.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Box Lacrosse at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $250.00 and is collected by BC Lacrosse Association. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	32	152	14	198
Canoe/Kayak	Canoe/Kayak	13–16; U19	Athletes must be born between 2008 and 2011. PaddleAll athletes must be born between 2005 and 2011.	Whonnock Lake Park and Hammond Outdoor Pool	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	Zones are responsible for providing and using their own sprint paddling equipment. All non-sprint equipment will be provided - boats, PFDs, paddles, knee blocks, helmets, etc. Athletes may use their own polo helmets. TtoT athletes may use their own equipment. All equipment must comply with the respective safety rules of the discipline as determined by the Competition Committees. Transportation of equipment from each zone will be arranged by CKBC, the Zone Head Coaches and clubs, except personal equipment for TtoT categories. TtoT athletes must make arrangements with their Zone Coaches and CKBC for transportation of their personal equipment. Paddle All equipment will follow similar arrangements with the involvement of the PaddleAll athlete and Coaches. Approved Boats: All LtoT races for sprint canoe will be in a recreational canoe (Clipper brand or similar, but not racing designs from the manufacturer.) CKBC will arrange for these boats to be present. K1: All LtoT races for SINGLE sprint kayak races will be in Surf Ski kayak - 56 cm beam or wider (Think Ace, Think Jet or equivalent). CKBC will arrange for these boats to be present. K2: For sprint K2, all LtoT boats must be a beginner style boat. The list of acceptable boats is as follows: Hody – Dolphin K2, Marlin K2 Nelo – Viper K2 Plastex – Para Simon River – Sagitta, Aquila, or Arrow4All Elio – Cobra K2 SUP: Inflatable SUPs and paddles will be arranged by CKBC. SLALOM & POLO: No restrictions on boat models or material (plastic/composite) as long as the boat is designed for the respective sub-discipline. The CKBC Technical Director has final authority on suitable boats.	8 athletes (no more than 6 of one gender) per zone.	24 wildcard spaces (no more than 13 of one gender). 16 PaddleAll spaces with no gender restrictions.	104	One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the coaches must be of the opposite gender, otherwise at least one must be the same gender as the athletes. For large zone teams, a second assistant coach may be approved by the Provincial Advisor. One (1) head coach for all PaddleAll athletes. One (1) assistant coach per zone fielding one or more PaddleAll athletes may be approved by the Provincial Advisor.	All head coaches must be Entry Level Competitive Coach certified. Assistant coaches must be Community Coach certified and must have completed Make Ethical Decisions. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. All coaches must have completed SafeSport training, background checks with VSS, and NCCP Make Ethical Decisions before attending the Games. All coaches must be members of CanoeKayak BC (CKBC) and registered in the CKBC RAMP membership system as a coach. CKBC will check these requirements before approving coaches for the Games.	CKBC states that all zones must complete zone qualification events by June 6, 2024 and provide the results to CKBC Sport Development Manager by June 7, 2024. Selection criteria will be at the discretion of each Zone Coaches and Zone Representative, and must be submitted to CKBC Technical Director for approval prior to their selection trials event, by April 30, 2024 at the latest. Wildcards will be allocated by a committee composed of the Provincial Advisor, the Assistant Provincial Advisor, and the CKBC Sport Development Manager based on circulated criteria from the list of all alternatives registered by June 14, 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that ALL participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of the same gender as the athletes must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. ALL participants must check - in on Wednesday, July 17. Parent/Guardians wishing to pick up/drop off athletes from the accommodation site while at the Games must apply in writing to the Zone Head or Assistant Coach prior to taking their child. Participants are required to travel to and from the Games with their team, on BC Games transportation, where provided. Athletes wanting to travel separately from their team To/From the Games, must make these arrangements in writing to their Zone Head Coach/Assistant Coach prior to the BCSG. The Head Coach/Assistant Coach will forward the request to the PSO for approval.	25. All officials must be members of CanoeKayak BC (CKBC) and registered in the CKBC RAMP membership system.	All participants must be members of CanoeKayak BC (CKBC) and registered in the RAMP membership system. Athletes who have competed in paddling for two (2) or less years, will be considered a Learn to Train (LtoT) athlete. Athletes who have competed in their respective class for two (2) or more years will be considered in the Train to Train (TtoT) category for that class. Athletes may attend a second BC Summer Games only if they competed in a Learn to Train singles event at their first Games AND they will compete in the Train to Train events at the 2024 BC Summer Games. Athletes may not attend more than two BC Games to compete in Canoe/Kayak. Athletes who have competed in a TtoT category in a BC Summer Games are ineligible to compete at a subsequent BC Summer Games. Athletes who have competed in a Canada Summer Games in Canoe/Kayak are ineligible to compete at a subsequent BC Summer Games. Athletes who have qualified for a single final at the previous year's CKC national championships are ineligible to compete at a subsequent BC Summer Games.	SPRINT KAYAK K-1 (Male / Female) 200m PaddleAll Open (Multi-Gender) 500m Learn to Train 500m Train to Train 2000m Learn to Train 2000m Train to Train K-2 (Male / Female) 1000m Mixed Development (Multi-Gender) 1000m Learn to Train 1000m Train to Train SPRINT CANOE / INDIGENOUS CANOE C-1, IC-1 (Male / Female) 200m PaddleAll Open (Multi-Gender) 500m Learn to Train 500m Train to Train 2000m Learn to Train 2000m Train to Train C-2, IC-2 (Male / Female) 1000m Mixed Development (Multi-Gender) 1000m Learn to Train 1000m Train to Train C-4 (Multi-Gender) 500m Mixed Development 2000m Mixed Development OCEAN PADDLING (development/non-medal event) SUP Sprint (Male / Female) 200m Learn to Train 200m Train to Train FLATWATER SLALOM (development/non-medal event) K-1 (Male / Female) Parallel Slalom Learn to Train Parallel Slalom Train to Train C-1 (Male / Female) Parallel Slalom Learn to Train Parallel Slalom Train to Train KAYAK POLO (development/non-medal event) The polo tournament will consist of multi gender teams of six (6) paddlers, four (4) on the pitch at a time, the rest are spares. Each zone is encouraged to field a complete team. To facilitate the tournament, non-zone aligned teams will be assembled to ensure there are eight (8) teams in competition. Event Requirements: Every athlete must participate in a minimum of three (3) events and a maximum of eight (8) events. Athletes may enter LtoT in one type of boat and TtoT in another type. Entries in the LtoT canoe category may use a high kneel position. The Competition Committees reserves the right to move LtoT athletes to TtoT when obviously outclassing their category. Open events have no requirements regarding the athlete's developmental stage; they can be entered by any athlete. The Mixed Development categories require an even number of LtoT and TtoT athletes per boat. Multi Gender events means the team has at least one of each gender in the crew. PaddleAll competitors are encouraged to be part of any crew events. Team members cannot be replaced between heats and finals without Competition Committee’s approval before the event. Canoe Polo teams can substitute players at any time, both during the match and between the matches from their 6 players designated on the team roster. Competition Committees reserve the right to combine events where the entries are less than three (3) boats. Competition Committee: Each discipline will have a set competition committee consisting of: the CKBC Technical Director, the Head Official for the discipline, and the Provincial Advisor	March 27, 2024		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Canoe Kayak BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $205.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Canoe/Kayak at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $380.00 and is collected by Canoe Kayak BC.	32	104	25	161
Equestrian	Equestrian	13–18	A minimum of 13 years of age and a maximum of 18 years of age as of December 31, 2023.	Maple Ridge Equi-Sport Centre	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. Medals will also be awarded to the zone team with the highest aggregate medal count. In order to receive their medal, athletes must be present at the Medal Presentation Ceremony, and appropriately attired in riding or vaulting apparel. Specific details about discipline medals is available at www.hcbc.ca.	Stabling and Feed: Feed and hay for horses is the responsibility of the competitors. Bedding is provided. Stabling is provided free of charge at the Games for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights only. Participants requiring additional nights will be accommodated with prior arrangements. All horses must be onsite no later than 4:00 pm on July 17, 2024. Tack and Attire: Athletes are required to wear properly fitted approved BSI or ASTM protective headgear with safety harness correctly secured at all times while mounted on the competition grounds (exception: vaulters). Tack attire and equipment rules will follow the current HCBC Rule Book. Horse Council BC Rule Book may be found at www.hcbc.ca.	4 athletes per zone.	16 wildcard spots.	48	One (1) senior discipline head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the head coach and assistant coach must be of the opposite gender, otherwise one must be the same gender as the athletes. If the zone team includes athletes in three or more disciplines, an additional assistant coach may be added with the permission of the Provincial Advisor. The Provincial Advisor will request approval from the BC Games Society.	Senior discipline head coaches must be a minimum of EC Competition Coach certified and have completed Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation and EC Fostering Healthy Relationships Course. Assistant coaches must be a minimum of EC Competition Coach trained or have certification from another organization or be registered as "in training" with Horse Council BC and have completed Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation and EC Fostering Healthy Relationships Course. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. Athletes' primary coaches are encouraged to attend the Games as spectators. Only assigned accredited head coaches, assistant coaches, or adult supervisors are permitted to interact with athletes in the competition area including warm-up. Attendance at the Games will be at the expense of the personal non-accredited coach.	Deadline for filing Athlete Declarations is 4:30 pm on May 31, 2024. Zone and wildcard team selection will take place June 3–7, 2024. The Assistant Provincial Advisor will advise Discipline Chairs and Head Coaches with a finalized team selection list on June 10, 2024. The Assistant Provincial Advisor will complete BC Games online registration process for all zone athletes, coaches, grooms, and officials not later than June 15, 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. Horse Council BC requires that all adults staying in Games accommodation have completed a criminal record check and have successfully completed Making Ethical Decisions Module and the Equestrian Canada Fostering Healthy Equestrian Environments course.	16	Athlete Eligibility: Athletes must reside in the zone for which they are competing. Athletes must compete at the BC Summer Games with the same horse as they qualified on (exception: vaulters). Athletes must be members in good standing of Horse Council BC. Athletes may enter only one Equestrian division at the BC Summer Games, but may qualify in more than one division, or on multiple horses during the qualification period. Athletes residing in Zones 1 and 8 may submit results obtained from bordering Alberta or United States sanctioned competitions. Athlete Declarations and Qualifying Period: The qualifying period runs from January 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. Athletes must submit a minimum of two scores or official results from two different designated, sanctioned competitions or Pony Club event within the qualification period. Results must be submitted using the Competition Result Submission Form (separate submission forms are to be completed for different disciplines). Athletes may submit as many qualifying scores as they wish. Athlete Declaration Form and Results Submission Forms may be found at www.hcbc.ca. Athletes are permitted to attend a second BC Games in Equestrian provided they are competing in a different discipline than their previous BC Games. Where multiple athletes are attempting to qualify for the same spot, priority will be given to athletes who have not previously attended the BC Games as long as they meet the qualification requirements established by Horse Council BC.	All events open to both male and female riders on equal terms. All events are combined male and female events. Current Horse Council BC rules apply. Further details about all events can be found at www.hcbc.ca. Dressage Division: (Ring Size 20m x 60m) Day 1 Current EC First Level Test 2 scored on Equitation Current EC First Level Test 2 Technical Day 2 Current EC First Level Test 3 scored on Equitation Current EC First Level Test 3 Technical Day 3 Current USDF Level 1 Freestyle Dressage Seat Equitation Ride Off: top 5 scores from day 1 and day 2 and Freestyle combined to ride off. Riders may be asked to show working, collected and extended gaits. The Judge may ask riders to perform individual tests or movements relevant to First Level. Jumper Division: Day 1 BC Summer Games .90m Jumper Flat Phase Welcome Jumper .90m Day 2 BC Summer Games .90m Jumper Gymnastics Phase Jumper 90m Day 3 Mini Prix .90m 2 rounds with a Jump Off Ride Off top 5 scores from Day 1, 2, and 3 combined to ride off Eventing Derby: Day 1 Dressage Phase (Arena: 20 x 40) EV 85 Test 2 Day 2 HCBC Pre Novice 85 Eventing Derby Phase Day 3 .85m Show Jumping Phase Vaulting Division: Vaulters require two scores in Advanced Canter from two different HCBC, BC Summer Games Qualifying competitions. One score may be from a video class from an HCBC sanctioned, BC Summer Games Qualifying competition. Day 1 Advanced Walk Day 2 Advanced Canter Day 3 Advanced Canter	December 1, 2023		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Horse Council BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $60.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Equestrian at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $235.00 and is collected by Horse Council BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	24	48	16	88
Equestrian-Para	Equestrian	13–30	A minimum of 13 years of age and a maximum of 30 years of age as of December 31, 2023.	Maple Ridge Equi-Sport Centre	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. In order to receive their medal, athletes must be present at the Medal Presentation Ceremony, and appropriately attired in riding or vaulting apparel.	Stabling and Feed: Feed and hay for horses is the responsibility of the competitors. Bedding is provided. Stabling is provided free of charge at the Games for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights only. Participants requiring additional nights will be accommodated with prior arrangements. All horses must be onsite no later than 4:00 pm on July 17, 2024. Tack and Attire: Athletes are required to wear properly fitted approved BSI or ASTM protective headgear with safety harness correctly secured at all times while mounted on the competition grounds. Compensating Aids must be stated on and be submitted with the Declaration Form. Any adaptations not listed on the Compensating aids list can be sent to BCTRA Summer Games Committee for consideration and the information will be made available to warm up area official to ensure compliance.	A maximum of 10 athletes. Each zone may field one athlete. Once all athlete declarations have been received by May 31, 2024, the assignment of unallocated spots will be completed by the Provincial Advisor in consultation with Discipline Chair.	Not applicable.	10	One (1) head coach and up to eight (8) assistant coaches for the sport. Where both male and female athletes are attending the Games, there must be at least one coach of each gender. If all athletes are the same gender, at least one coach must be the same gender as the athletes	Head coach must be EC Competition Coach certified or approved Cantra Coach. Assistant Coaches must be EC Competition Coach trained or be registered as "in training" with Horse Council BC or Cantra. All assistant coaches must have completed Make Ethical Decisions. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. Athletes' primary coaches are encouraged to attend the Games as spectators. Only accredited head coaches, assistant coaches, or adult supervisors are permitted to interact with athletes in the competition area including warm-up. Attendance at the Games will be at their own expense.	Deadline for filing Athlete Declarations is 4:30 pm on May 31, 2024. Zone and wildcard team selection will take place June 3–7, 2024. The Assistant Provincial Advisor will advise Discipline Chairs and Head Coaches with a finalized team selection list on June 10, 2024. The Assistant Provincial Advisor will complete BC Games online registration process for all zone athletes, coaches, grooms, and officials not later than June 15, 2024.	Athletes with a disability may reside in BC Games accommodation or choose to stay outside BC Games accommodation. If they choose to stay outside of Games accommodation, they will be responsible for any associated costs of that accommodation and transportation at the Games. Meals will be provided, as per the Bus & Meal Schedule for the sport. To ensure that appropriate services are available, athletes with a disability who wish to reside in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation must complete the Para Athlete Information Form and submit to the Assistant Provincial Advisor. Deadline date for form submission TBD.	3	Athlete Eligibility: Athletes must be members in good standing of Horse Council BC and registered with BC Therapeutic Riding Association prior to selection deadline. Athletes who have competed individually or as a team at FEI level are not eligible to compete at the BC Summer Games. All athletes with a physical or intellectual impairment are welcome to compete. The athlete does not need to be classified. Athletes do NOT need to compete on the horse they qualify on. Horses can be shared between 2 athletes who are competing at different levels Athletes must compete at the level they qualify in. Athlete Qualification Period: The qualifying period runs from January 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. Athletes must submit a minimum of two scores or official results from two different designated, sanctioned competitions or EC Video Competition within the qualification period. Athletes may submit as many qualifying scores as you they wish. Results must be submitted using the Competition Result Submission Form Selected Equestrian Team Para Athletes will be sent and required to submit an Athlete Information Form to the Discipline Chair no later than July 5, 2024. Athletes may not attend more than two BC Games to compete in Equestrian-Para.	All Competitors are to qualify and enter the same division across all 3 days ie Walk, Walk/Trot or Walk/Trot/Canter. Day 1: First Year competitors: EC 2018 National Para Dressage Test Walk Level 1 Walk/Trot Level 1 or Walk/Trot/Canter Level 1 Second Year Competitors: EC 2018 National Para Dressage Test Walk Level 2, Walk/Trot Level 2 or Walk/Trot/Canter Level 2 Day 2: First Year Competitors: EC 2018 National Para Dressage Test Walk Level 2, Walk/Trot Level 2 or Walk/Trot/Canter Level 2 Second Year Competitors: EC 2018 National Para Dressage Test Walk Level 3, Walk/Trot Level 3 or Walk/Trot/Canter Level 3 Day 3: All Competitors: RDA Dressage Freestyle test; Walk: Grade 1 Walk/Trot: Grade 2 Walk/Trot/Canter: Grade 4 All tests will be ridden in 20m X 40m arena. Each athlete must participate in all 3 classes.	December 1, 2023		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Horse Council BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $60.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Equestrian-Para at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $235.00 and is collected by Horse Council BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	9	10	3	22
Field Lacrosse	Field Lacrosse	14–15	Athletes must be born in 2009 or 2010.	Golden Ears Field	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	Lacrosse balls must be CLA-approved.	One team of 19 male competitors, 2 of whom are goaltenders, per zone.	Not applicable.	152	One (1) head coach and two (2) assistant coaches per zone, at least one of whom must be male. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach. A third assistant coach (who must be female) will be permitted for any zone that has female athletes. A female adult supervisor will also be permitted where necessary to support supervision and Rule of 2 principles.	All head coaches must be Competition Introduction certified and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. All assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction trained and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	All Online Participant Registration must be completed and payment provided to the BC Lacrosse Association office by June 3, 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity.	14	Teams must be comprised of members of registered team(s) who live in the applicable BC Games zone. Competitors must be members in good standing with the BC Lacrosse Association. Competitors will be selected on a "try-out" basis. All competitors within the zone, who meet all applicable regulations, will be notified of these try-outs. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Field Lacrosse.	Tournament draw to be determined by the BC Lacrosse Association Field Directorate.	December 14, 2023		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. BC Lacrosse Association charges athletes a supplementary fee of $75.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Field Lacrosse at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $250.00 and is collected by BC Lacrosse Association. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	32	152	14	198
Golf	Golf	12–16	Athletes must be minimum of 12 years of age and maximum of 16 years of age as of July 20, 2024.	Meadow Gardens Golf Club (Pitt Meadows)	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	Dress Code: Competitors must adhere to the dress code of the local host golf club and British Columbia Golf. It is mandatory that all members of each zone team be in the same uniform. Caps will be coloured by zone colours.	6 athletes per zone. All zones to bring 3 male and 3 female athletes except for zones 1, 7, and 8, which may bring up to 4 athletes of one gender, upon approval of British Columbia Golf. A minimum of 4 athletes comprise a zone team. Teams are expected to bring both male and female athletes.	Not applicable.	48	One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach (manager) per zone. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the head coach and assistant coach must be of the opposite gender, otherwise at least one must be the same gender as the athletes. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there is a second member of the zone coaching staff, they must be registered as an assistant coach.	All head coaches must be Coach of New Competitors certified or equivalent and they must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Assistant coaches must be Coach of New Competitors trained and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	British Columbia Golf states that all zone qualification events must be completed by June 2, 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity.	15	Players must abide by the British Columbia Golf Conditions of Competition and Local Rules. The Rules of Play shall be the Rules of Golf as approved by the RCGA/USGA and the R & A. Players must be members in good standing of the British Columbia Golf and present a current RCGA handicap card at registration. BCGA may assess a tournament fee in addition to the BC Games registration fee. All fees are paid directly to British Columbia Golf. Female athletes are permitted to attend two BC Games to compete in Golf. Male athletes from zones 1, 7, and 8 are permitted to attend two BC Games to compete in Golf. Athletes who are attending the Games for the first time will be given priority in selection, where all other aspects of selection are equal. Athletes are not permitted to attend more than two BC Games to compete in Golf.	Yardage – As per recommendations via the Long Term Player Development Guide for Golf, for the Intro to Competition/Train to Play Stages, the following yardages will be utilized for the BC Summer Games: Girls = 5200–6000 yards Boys = 5600–6600 yards Boys Individual, Girls Individual, Mixed Zone Teams. All athletes will participate in a mandatory rules and etiquette session at the Games. Athletes will participate in the practice on the Thursday of the Games; details will be provided on the Sport Schedule. Scoring: Individual Play: 36 holes of stroke play. Scoring is based on a total two-day gross score. Medals are awarded to the top 3 in each of the Boys Individual Play and Girls Individual Play. Team Play: 36 holes of stroke play. Team scores are based on the two-day total of the 3 lowest net scores posted each day from any member of the zone team. Medals are awarded to the top 3 teams. All players on a zone team must be from the same zone.	March 15, 2024		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. British Columbia Golf charges athletes a supplementary fee of $100.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Golf at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $275.00 and is collected by British Columbia Golf. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	16	48	15	79
Rowing	Rowing	U17; U19	Under 17 years of age as of December 31, 2024. Athletes must be born in 2008 or later. Under 19 years of age as of December 31, 2024. Athletes must be born in 2006 or later.	Burnaby Lake (Burnaby)	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	Racing equipment (1x, 2x, 4x) will be provided by each Zone. Zones may apply for financial support for transporting boats to and from the Games. Rowing BC will support resourcing equipment as required. Information regarding equipment transportation will be posted on the Rowing BC website.	Each Zone may enter two teams—one U17 team and one U19 team—comprising of seven (7) athletes plus wildcards (see Wildcards section for more information). Athletes may only compete in either the U17 or the U19 age category. Where a zone cannot bring equal numbers of athletes of each gender, the zone may request permission of the Provincial Advisor to bring more athletes of one gender. Zones are expected to bring both male and female athletes. Athletes are able to participate in the gender with which they identify.	32 wildcard spots (no more than 24 of one gender). Wildcard spots will be assigned by the Provincial Advisor. While zone teams are capped at eight (8) athletes in the U17 age group and four (4) athletes in the U19 age group, the total number of athletes for the sport cannot exceed 88. Zone teams are comprised of up to four (4) core athletes (2 male and 2 female) from the zone. Zones may also bring up to three (3) wildcard athletes (no more than 2 of one gender) in the U17 category. Zones that can ﬁll all seven of these allocated spots in the U17 category can request an additional wildcard spot. If there are unused wildcard spots the Provincial Advisor may assign additional wildcard spots to some zones. It is the discretion of the Provincial Advisor as to which zones are allocated additional wildcard spots.	88	Up to two (2) head coachs and one (1) assistant coach per zone. Zones must have one head coach for the U17 team and one head coach for the U19 team. If there is an additional member of the zone coaching staff, they must be registered as an assistant coach. There must be one male coach and one female coach for each zone.	All head coaches must be a minimum of RCA Coach certified. Assistant coaches must be a minimum of RCA Coach in-training (e.g.: completed RCA Coach Weekend 1 workshop). All coaches must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation, must be registered as a coach with RCA, and are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	Zone qualification event(s) must be completed by June 17, 2024	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity.	12	Athletes may compete within either of two distinct age categories, Under 17 or Under 19, but not both. Every competitor shall be a member of a rowing club recognized by Rowing BC and member in good standing of Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA). Each athlete must be registered as a competitive rower with RCA, and each coach registered as a coach. A RCA number will be required and verified. Athletes who have participated in rowing in a Canadian National Senior, U23, Junior, or CanAmMex Team, or Canada Summer Games, or Provincial Team at any time are not eligible to compete in the BC Summer Games. Athletes may attend only one BC Games in Rowing as U17 and one BC Games in Rowing as U19. Athletes who compete as U17 are eligible to compete at the following BC Games in the U19 category, while athletes who elect to compete as U19 are not eligible to compete in another BC Games. Athletes may not attend more than two BC Games to compete in Rowing.	Under 17 Male 1X Female 1X Male 2X Female 2X Mixed 4X Under 19 Male 2- Female 2- Mixed 4X Each zone may submit a U17 team comprising of up to 8 athletes. Two (2) male and two (2) female single scullers (1X) and one (1) male double scull (2X) and one (1) female double scull (2X). Due to race scheduling, the 2X crews may not race in the 1X events, and the 1X crews may not race in the 2X events. Each zone may submit a U19 team comprising of up to 4 athletes. One (1) male coxless pair (2-) and one (1) female coxless pair (2-). Exceptions may be made due to injury. Each zone may submit up to two (2) Mix4X in the U17 category and one (1) Mix4X in the U19 Category. Crews for the Mix4X may be made of any two (2) female and two (2) male athletes from within each age category in a zone team. U17 and U19 small boat events will be held over 1000m. There will be a separate 500m event for the Mix4X. Races will be conducted under the current RCA Rules of Racing.	November 21, 2023		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Rowing BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $225.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Rowing at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $400.00 and is collected by Rowing BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	24	88	12	124
Rugby-Girls	Rugby	U17	Athletes must be born in 2007 or 2008.	Telosky Stadium (Field 3)	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	A regulation size field with post pads and sideline flags will be used.	12 female competitors per zone. One team per zone.	Not applicable.	96	One (1) head coach and two (2) assistant coaches (trainers) per zone (at least one of whom must be female). Each zone is required to have a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach.	All head coaches must be WR Level 2 certified. Assistant coaches must be WR Level 2 trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	The BC Rugby Union states that all zone qualification trials must be held by June 3, 2024 and all online registration must be completed by 4:00 pm June 10, 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity.	12	The BC Rugby Union does not recommend that players be encouraged to play out of their correct age group under any circumstances. However, exceptional players ONE BIRTH YEAR ONLY below the age band may play in the next higher age band team if: This BC Rugby Union policy statement has been made clear IN WRITING by the coach to the player’s parents and doctor. Players MUST have a signed letter from EACH of the player’s parent, the player’s coach, the player’s doctor. These letters must clearly state the author(s) fully understands the implications and risks of the player competing in the older age group, and that they each affirm that the player is physically, socially and mentally mature enough to play at that next higher Age Grade. Copies of the Coach’s letters to the doctor and parents, and the letters from the parents, doctor, and Coach, together with copies of the player’s registration form, birth certificate and high school picture ID must be filed with the BC Rugby Union prior to the athlete taking the field in an Age Grade game above his/her natural age band. All BC Summer Games participants in Rugby must be registered with the BCRU and be members in good standing. A maximum of six (6) athletes who competed in Rugby at a previous BC Summer Games are permitted to compete for a second time at the 2024 BC Summer Games. Athletes who are attending the Games for the first time will be given priority in selection, where all other aspects of selection are equal. Athletes are not permitted to attend more than two BC Games to compete in Rugby. Teams are zone all-star teams. Team composition to be determined by the Selection Committee. Identification camps will be held throughout the province starting in April 2024, with team selection finalized no later than early June 2024. Final team selection will be the responsibility of a Zone Selection Committee, chaired by the Zone Representative. Seven-a-side Laws will apply	Tournament Draw to be determined by the BC Rugby Union. Competition will be seven-a-side. The minimum number of games played per team will depend on the total number of teams. If there are 8 teams, each will play a minimum of 7 games; if there are 6 or 7 teams, each will play a minimum of 6. The BC Rugby Union will follow the Concussion Management section of the Rules of Competition (section 5.6) – click here to review the rules.	January 17, 2024		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. BC Rugby Union charges athletes a supplementary fee of $25.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Rugby-Girls at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $200.00 and is collected by BC Rugby Union. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	24	96	12	132
Sailing	Sailing	U15; U19	Radial and C420 sailors cannot turn 20 years old in 2024. Eligible birth years: athletes born between 2005 and 2012, inclusive. Optimist sailors must be at least 12 years old but cannot turn 15 years old in 2024. Eligible birth years: athletes born between 2010 and 2012, inclusive.	Rocky Point Sailing Association (Port Moody)	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	Laser Radial: Only Radial rigs may be used in this event. C420: Only Club type 420 Class sailboats may be used in this event. Optimist: Only the Optimist Class sailboat may be used in this event.	Four (4) athletes per zone (no more than two (2) of one gender) from Zones 1, 7 and 8. Eight (8) athletes per zone (no more than six (6) of one gender) from Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.	20 wildcard spaces (no more than 12 of one gender).	72	One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. Where a zone includes both male and female athletes, there must be one coach of each gender. Each zone is required to have a head coach.	All head coaches must be CANSail 5 & 6 Instructor certified. All assistant coaches must be CANSail 5 & 6 Instructor trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	Zone qualification events to be completed by June 10, 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity.	7	Every competitor shall be a member of a BC Sailing Association and Sail Canada member organization. Athletes may attend a second BC Games to compete in Sailing if at the first Games they competed in the Optimist Class AND at the second Games they will compete in either the Laser Radial or C420 Class. Athletes who are attending the Games for the first time will be given priority in selection, where all other aspects of selection are equal. Athletes are not permitted to attend more than two BC Games to compete in Sailing. It is the responsibility of each competitor to supply their boat for the BC Games competition. Travel costs will be reimbursed based on combined transportation from each zone. Mileage claims forms will be provided by the Provincial Advisor for those approved for reimbursement and must be submitted to the BC Games Society within two weeks of the Games. Zone coaches should discuss transportation reimbursement eligibility prior to the Games with the Provincial Advisor.	Combined male and female competition: C420 open, C420 female, Laser Radial male, Laser Radial female, Optimist female, and Optimist male. Female, Male, and Open teams in each fleet will race and be scored together. Ten races, 1 throw-out; 4 or less races, all races will count. Sailing instructions will be issued upon registration at the BC Games. Races will be sailed under the current rules of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF 2021-2024) and the prescription(s) of Sail Canada; the class rules of the C420, Laser Radial, and Optimist shall apply. The low point scoring system will be used. One race is required to be completed to constitute a series.	December 20, 2023		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. BC Sailing Association charges athletes a supplementary fee of $50.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Sailing at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $225.00 and is collected by BC Sailing Association. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	16	72	7	95
Soccer-Boys	Soccer	U15	Athletes must be born in 2009 and 2010 only.	Telosky Stadium (Fields 1 and 2), Karina LeBlanc Field, and Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary Rotary Sport Field	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	All equipment used during the BC Games must meet FIFA specifications. Teams must supply their own training equipment. Match equipment during the BC Summer Games will be provided.	One team of 18 male athletes per zone.	Not applicable.	144	One (1) head coach and two (2) assistant coaches (support staff), at least one of whom must be male, per team. Each zone is required to have a head coach.	All head coaches must hold a C Diploma, at a minimum, and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Assistant coaches (support staff) must have completed Soccer for Life and Make Ethical Decisions. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	Zone selections determined by: Scouting, player recommendations, and on-going evaluation process via regional training camps. Zone team selections must be completed by June 10, 2024. Online registration must be completed by June 10, 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. Travel arrangements to and from the Games, must be confirmed by the registration deadline. No changes will be made after this time.	16	Players eligible to participate in the BC Summer Games must be within the age categories defined by the age description above and be registered, and in good standing, with a BC Soccer Youth District. Players participating in the BC Soccer Premier League, BC Soccer Provincial Program, Whitecaps FC Boys Pre-Residency, Residency and REX Girls Elite Programs, and Canada Soccer Association National Team Program are not eligible to participate in the BC Summer Games. Players entering this competition are representing a BC Games zone and not a youth club or league. Athletes may not attend more than one BC Games to participate in Soccer.	Event format: Round Robin: 11v11; 2x40min Finals: 11v11; 2x35min Competition will be held on turf fields.	December 20, 2023		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. BC Soccer charges athletes a supplementary fee of $75.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Soccer-Boys at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $250.00 and is collected by BC Soccer. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	24	144	16	184
Soccer-Girls	Soccer	U15	Athletes must be born in 2009 and 2010 only.	Telosky Stadium (Fields 1 and 2), Karina LeBlanc Field, and Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary Rotary Sport Field	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	All equipment used during the BC Games must meet FIFA specifications. Teams must supply their own training equipment. Match equipment during the BC Summer Games will be provided.	One team of 18 female athletes per zone.	Not applicable.	144	One (1) head coach and two (2) assistant coaches (support staff), at least one of whom must be female, per team. Each zone is required to have a head coach.	All head coaches must hold a C Diploma, at a minimum, and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Assistant coaches (support staff) must have completed Soccer for Life and Make Ethical Decisions. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	Zone selections determined by: Scouting, player recommendations, and on-going evaluation process via regional training camps. Zone team selections must be completed by June 10, 2024. Online registration must be completed by June 10, 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. Travel arrangements to and from the Games, must be confirmed by the registration deadline. No changes will be made after this time.	16	Players eligible to participate in the BC Summer Games must be within the age categories defined by the age description above and be registered, and in good standing, with a BC Soccer Youth District. Players participating in the BC Soccer Premier League, BC Soccer Provincial Program, Whitecaps FC Boys Pre-Residency, Residency and REX Girls Elite Programs, and Canada Soccer Association National Team Program are not eligible to participate in the BC Summer Games. Players entering this competition are representing a BC Games zone and not a youth club or league. Athletes may not attend more than one BC Games to participate in Soccer.	Event format: Round Robin: 11v11; 2x40min Finals: 11v11; 2x35min Competition will be held on turf fields.	December 20, 2023		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. BC Soccer charges athletes a supplementary fee of $75.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Soccer-Girls at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $250.00 and is collected by BC Soccer. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	24	144	16	184
Softball-Girls	Softball	U15	Athletes must be born in 2009 and 2010 only.	Albion Sports Complex	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	Games balls will be provided. Athletes must provide their own helmets, bats, gear, glove, and other.	One team consisting of a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 15 female competitors per zone. No bat boys or bat girls are permitted.	Not applicable.	120	One (1) head coach and three (3) assistant coaches per team, at least two of whom must be female. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there are additional members of the zone coaching staff, at least one must be registered as an assistant coach. Maximum of four (4) members of the coaching staff, one of whom must serve as manager.	All head coaches must be Competition Introduction certified and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction trained have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training. At least one (1) member of the coaching contingent from each zone team must complete and pass the online e-module 'Commit to Kids’ – information on this is available from Softball BC. All coaching staff agree to and must adhere to the BC Games and Softball BC Codes of Conduct. All Softball BC screening policies and practices, including Criminal Record Checks, will be completed prior to appointment to the zone coaching staff. Knowledge and agreement to the Responsible Coaching Movement's Rule of 2 is required of all coaching staff.	Zone team selections and online registration must be completed by June 17, 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. Refer to your Zone Handbook, provided by Softball BC, for further information on the Rule of 2 and expectations at the Accommodation venue(s).	12	Only players currently listed on teams registered with Softball BC on or before June 1 of the year of the Games, as chosen during the training and selection process by each appointed Softball BC zone coaching contingent, are eligible to participate in the BC Summer Games. Athletes are eligible for the zone team regardless of what age category/classification they are registered with in the year of the Games, as long as they meet the age requirement (year of birth). Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to complete in Softball.	The tournament draw for the 2024 BC Summer Games will take place in April 2024 via live feed or in-person meeting. This draw will be done by the Softball Provincial Advisor and Assistant Provincial Advisor.	November 15, 2023		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Softball BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $75.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Softball-Girls at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $250.00 and is collected by Softball BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	32	120	12	164
Swimming	Swimming	U15	12–14 years of age as of December 31, 2024. Eligible birth years: 2010, 2011, and 2012 only.	Maple Ridge Leisure Centre	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	Competition uniforms/suits must World Aquatic rules.	Zones 1, 7, and 8: 10 athletes per zone (5 male and 5 female). Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6: 20 athletes per zone (10 male and 10 female).	30 wildcard spaces.	160	One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach, one of each gender, per zone. Each zone is required to bring a head coach; if there is a second member of the zone coaching staff, they must be registered as an assistant coach.	Coaches must be registered with Swim BC. Head coaches must be NCCP Fundamentals Coach certified. Assistant coaches must be NCCP Fundamentals Coach trained and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	Swim BC states that all zone selections must be completed by June 10, 2024 (or earlier) and that all entries must be submitted to the Meet Manager using the Hy-tek Meet Management system by July 2, 2024. SUGGESTED 2024 BC SUMMER GAMES ATHLETE/COACH SELECTION PROCESS Athlete Selection All clubs in your region are required to submit eligible athletes with current season results from any sanctioned competition within the qualifying period of January 1 to April 28, 2024. Relay lead-off legs and time trials should not be considered for selection. All times should be converted from long course to short course at a 2% conversion rate. Each zone should identity a Zone Representative to assist in the selection procedure, using the World Aquatics Points chart to rank all submitted times as per below: The single highest ranked swimmer in each category be first selected: - Freestyle (50, 100, 400, 1500) - Backstroke (100, 200) - Breaststroke (100, 200) - Butterfly (100, 200) - Individual Medley (200, 400) The remaining positions be selected based on the swimmers highest World Aquatics point scores in any of the above events, with a maximum of 3 swimmers being selected for any one category. Swimmers will only be ranked in one category. Coach Selection The Coach of Record of the swimmer with the highest World Aquatics point score shall be named that zone's head coach. In the event that this coach declines, then the coach of the next highest scoring swimmer will be selected. The assistant coach to be selected by the head coach of the zone and the Zone Representative. The following criteria must be met by the first day of the competition: Head Coach: NCCP Fundamentals Coach certified Assistant Coaches: NCCP Fundamentals Coach trained Wildcard spaces are allocated at the discretion of the Provincial Advisor.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. Swim BC requires coaches to travel on BC Games transportation and stay in Games accommodation. Athlete are expected to use BC Games transportation for travel to and from the Games. If it is necessary, and by request only (contact the Provincial Advisor), individual swimmers can arrange their own transportation to/from the Games. Once at the Games, the swimmer must stay in Games accommodation and also use the internal transportation services provided by the Games.	30	Athletes may attend only one BC Summer Games to compete in Swimming. Competitors must be registered with Swim BC. The minimum standard for entry into any individual event shall be the current Swim BC "Divisional" standards. The Provincial Advisor has the discretion to ease the minimum standards where necessary	Separate events for males and females as outlined below. Time Final (TF) Events: 4x50m Freestyle Relay, 4x50m Medley Relay, 50m Freestyle, 1500m Freestyle, 400m Individual Medley. Heats and Finals Events: 100m Freestyle, 400m Freestyle, 100m Backstroke, 200m Backstroke, 100m Breaststroke, 200m Breaststroke, 100m Butterfly, 200m Butterfly, 200m Individual Medley. Swimmers can enter a maximum of five (5) individual events plus relays. Relays: Teams must consist of the required number of competitors so that no competitor can swim more than once in the event. Relay teams must be made of athletes all from the same zone. All current Swimming Canada Technical Rules will be in effect at the Games.	May 15, 2024		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Swim BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $90.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Swimming at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $265.00 and is collected by Swim BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	16	160	30	206
Swimming-Para	Swimming	13–30	Athletes must be a minimum of 13 years of age and maximum of 30 years of age in 2024. Eligible birth years: athletes born between 1994 and 2011, inclusive.	Maple Ridge Leisure Centre	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	Competition uniforms/suits must meet World Aquatics rules.	A maximum of 8 athletes for the sport.	Not applicable.	8	One (1) head coach and two (2) gender specific assistant coaches or adult supervisors for the sport.	The head coach must be NCCP Fundamentals Coach certified. Assistant coaches must be NCCP Fundamentals Coach trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	The top 8 scoring para-swimmers will be selected. The highest total score of 3 of the BC Games events will be used. (50-100 Free, 50/100 Back, 50/100 Breast, 50/100 Fly, 150-200 IM). Only one Freestyle event will be used. Swim BC states that all selections must be completed by June 10, 2024, and that all entries must be submitted to the Provincial Advisor using the Hy-tek Meet Management system by July 2, 2024.	Athletes with a disability may reside in BC Games accommodation or choose to stay outside BC Games accommodation. If they choose to stay outside of Games accommodation, they will be responsible for any associated costs of that accommodation and transportation at the Games. Meals will be provided, as per the Bus & Meal Schedule for the sport. Swim BC requires coaches to travel on BC Games transportation and stay in Games accommodation. Athlete are expected to use BC Games transportation for travel to and from the Games. If it is necessary, and by request only (contact the Provincial Advisor), individual swimmers can arrange their own transportation to/from the Games. Once at the Games, the swimmer must stay in Games accommodation and also use the internal transportation services provided by the Games.	1	Athletes may only attend two BC Games to compete in Swimming-Para. Competitors must be registered with Swim BC. Para swimmers who have been selected to the Canada Games or any Swimming Canada team will be ineligible. Para swimmers who have held an SR1, SR2, SR Injury, SR2 Injury, C1, or Development card (as defined by Sport Canada's Athlete Assistance Program) at any time are NOT eligible to compete in the BC Summer Games. Para swimmers who have competed for any nation at any Pan American Games, Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games, FISU Games, Pan Pacific Championships, Senior World Aquatic Championships, Paralympic Games, IPC Swimming World Championships, Special Olympics World Games, or Para Pan American Games are NOT eligible to compete in the BC Summer Games. The minimum standard for entry into an individual event shall be the current Swim BC "Para Junior Provincial" standard. The Provincial Advisor has the discretion to ease the minimum time standard where necessary.	Para-swimmer events will be mixed gender and multi-class. Winners will be determined by using the respective male and female Swimming Canada points calculator. 50 Free, 100 Free, 200/400 Free, 50/100 Back, 50/100 Breast, 50/100 Fly, and 150/200 IM, with distances for each class corresponding to the distances outlined in the time standards. Strokes/events where distances are split by class (e.g. 50/100 Back) will be scored against each other for one set of medallists form each pair of events. Swimmers can enter up to a maximum of 6 events (as per Swim BC Technical Rules). All current Swimming Canada Technical Rules will be in effect at the Games.	April 10, 2024		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Swim BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $90.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Swimming-Para at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $265.00 and is collected by Swim BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	3	8	1	12
Swimming-Special Olympics	Swimming - Special Olympics	12–40	Athletes must be 12–40 years of age as of July 17, 2024.	Maple Ridge Leisure Centre	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	All swimmers must wear equipment as per Special Olympics Canada rules.	24 athletes (12 male and 12 female). No more than 6 athletes per zone unless approved by the Provincial Advisor.	Not applicable.	24	One (1) head coach and up to five (5) assistant coaches. One head coach must be registered for the sport. There must be at least one coach of each gender. Additional adult supervisors may be permitted as needed at the discretion of the Provincial Advisor and the BC Games Society.	The head coach and all assistant coaches must have completed NCCP SOC Competition Sport Workshop, Make Ethical Decisions, and Safe Sport Training. Adult supervisors must have completed NCCP SOC Competition Sport Workshop and Safe Sport Training.	Athletes and coaches will be selected through an application process coordinated by Special Olympics BC. Selection will be based on results in a sanctioned competition, meeting eligibility requirements, and endorsement by Special Olympics BC.	All athletes and coaches are required to stay in BC Games accommodation and travel on BC Games transportation. All athletes must be properly supervised by the head coach and assistant coach(es) or adult supervisor(s).	1	Athletes must have participated in a provincially sanctioned Special Olympics event during 2022–2024. Exceptions may be approved at the discretion of the Provincial Advisor. Athletes must be registered with Special Olympics BC. Athletes may not attend more than two BC Games to compete in Swimming-Special Olympics.	Separate male and female events: 50m Free, 100m Free, 200m Free, 50m Back, 100m Back, 100m IM, 50m Breast, 100m Breast, 50m Fly Mixed event: 4x50m Free Relay Swimmers can enter up to a maximum of 9 events plus the relay. All events to be timed finals. Events to be executed as per Special Olympics Canada rules.	April 10, 2024		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Special Olympics BC does not charge athletes any supplementary fees and subsidizes the BC Games athlete fee. Athletes registered and approved by Special Olympics BC will not pay any additional fees to compete in Swimming-Special Olympics at the 2024 BC Summer Games.	6	24	1	31
Towed Water Sport	Towed Water Sports	13–17	13-17 years of age as of January 1, 2024.	Albert Dyck Memorial Park (Abbotsford)	Medals will be awarded for zone team competition based on zone team member performance in each category. The point system for scoring will be available from Water Ski Wakeboard BC closer to the Games. In addition, medals will be awarded for each discipline in each category. Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	Athletes must supply their own skis.	A team of up to 5 athletes (no more than 3 of one gender) per zone. Zones are encouraged to have at least one athlete in each discipline. Athletes may not compete in more than three disciplines.	8 wildcard spaces (no more than 5 of one gender).	48	One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the head coach and assistant coach must be of the opposite gender, otherwise at least one must be the same gender as the athletes. Each zone is required to have a head coach.	All head coaches must be Build the Skills certified. Assistant coaches must be Build the Skills trained. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	Competition will be a zone team format. Zones are encouraged to have at least one athlete in each discipline. Each athlete may not compete in more than three disciplines. Zone teams are picked from results from the previous year sanctioned events. Results from 2023 in any sanctioned event will go towards qualification for the 2024 BC Summer Games based on the divisions above. If required, any tournament in 2024 will also qualify as long as the event is held 7 days before the BC Games registration deadline. All registration must be completed using the BC Games Participant Online Registration by the zone reps/head coaches by June 10, 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity.	20	Competitors must be members of the Water Ski and Wakeboard BC. Membership numbers will be checked two weeks prior to the first day of competition. Zones will select a team of athletes that has the best overall skill set in the BC Games disciplines. Zones are encouraged to have at least one athlete in each discipline. Athletes may compete in three of the six disciplines. Each athlete may not compete in more than three disciplines. Athletes may attend a second BC Games to compete in Towed Water Sports if they have progressed to the next level of LTAD from their previous attendance at the Games.	Age categories: 13–17 female 13–17 male Competition in the following disciplines will be held in each age category: Wakesurf Wakeboard Slalom Trick Jump Scoring: Scores for each discipline will be calculated relative to field and points are awarded to the zone team for each event. Points will be tallied and awarded on a team basis.	*Not yet updated for Maple Ridge 2024		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Water Ski & Wakeboard BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $50.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Towed Water Sports at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $225.00 and is collected by Water Ski & Wakeboard BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	16	48	20	84
Triathlon	Triathlon	14–16	Athletes must be 14–16 years of age as of December 31, 2024. Eligible birth years: 2008, 2009, and 2010.	Whonnock Lake Park	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.	Equipment must meet BC Youth Age Group specific requirements. See Triathlon BC Rules appendix.	2 athletes per zone for 2008 birth year and 2 athletes per zone for 2009 and 2010 birth years, for a total of 4 competitors per zone.	20 wildcard spaces.	52	One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the head coach and assistant coach must be of the opposite gender, otherwise at least one must be the same gender as the athletes. Each zone is required to have a head coach.	All head coaches must be Community Coach certified and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. All assistant coaches must be Community Coach trained and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	Zone selection races and camps will be held throughout the Province in May/June 2024. Triathlon BC states that zone selections are to be completed no later than June 10, 2024 with extension considered by Triathlon BC. Wildcard spaces are allocated at the discretion of Triathlon BC and the Provincial Advisor.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity.	8	The competition is open to all competitors who meet the age and registration requirements of Triathlon BC. Competitors must be members of Triathlon BC prior to the Games. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Triathlon.	All athletes must compete in all five events. Individual races: Race results and awards will be divided into two groups (14/15 yrs and 16 yrs). Relay race: One age group (14–16 yrs). Mixed zone teams are permitted. Friday Super Sprint Triathlon – 400 m swim / 10 km bike / 3 km run Duathlon – 1 km run/ 6 km bike/ 1 km run Saturday F1 Triathlon – 100 m swim / 2 km bike / 500 m run / 100 m swim / 2 km bike / 500 m run Super Sprint Mixed Relay – (3x or 4x) 200 m swim / 3 km bike / 1 km run Sunday Aquathlon – 300 m swim / 1 km run	December 14, 2023		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Triathlon BC does not charge athletes any supplementary fees. The total athlete fee to compete in Triathlon at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00 and is collected by Triathlon BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	16	52	8	76
Ultimate	Ultimate	13–15	Athletes must be 13–15 years of age as of December 31, 2024. Eligible birth years: 2009, 2010, 2011.	Westview Secondary Rotary Sport Field	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. BC Ultimate will manage Spirit of the Game scoring and provide the team with the highest Spirit of the Game score a trophy at the conclusion of the event.	Game Discs will be White Discraft Ultra-Stars provided by the BC Summer Games. Discs may include the BC Summer Games logo. Players must wear their team's approved uniform. Uniform tops will display a unique number (between 0-99) and the player name. Players may wear gloves, hats and sport certified eyewear. Metal cleats (spikes) are not permitted.	One team of 12 athletes per zone. Zone teams are composed of 6 women-matching players and 6 man-matching players.	Not applicable.	96	One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach per zone. An additional adult (registered as adult supervisor or assistant coach, depending on coach certification) will be permitted ONLY where both coaches are under 19 and with the approval of the Provincial Advisor. The coaching staff for each zone must include 1 women-matching coach and 1 man-matching coach.	Head coaches must be Competition Introduction certified, completed CATT training and pass the Ultimate Canada NCCP SOTG test. Assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction trained, complete CATT training and pass the Ultimate Canada NCCP SOTG test. Adult supervisors must have completed Safe Sport Training.	Each Zone will schedule a minimum of one open tryout, followed by closed tryouts if necessary. Tryouts will take place between March 25, 2024 and May 5, 2024. Team selections will be made and announced by May 10, 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity.	0	Athletes must be a registered member of BC Ultimate, either directly or through a Local Sport Organization. Athletes may not attend more than one BC Games to compete in Ultimate.	The teams will be seeded 1 through 8 by the Provincial Advisor with input from BC Ultimate and the Zone Representatives. Each pair of seeds (1 & 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6 and 7 & 8) will then be drawn randomly into one of the two pools (A & B).	November 15, 2023		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. BC Ultimate charges athletes a supplementary fee of $100.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Ultimate at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $275.00 and is collected by BC Ultimate. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	16	96	0	112
Volleyball-Boys	Volleyball	15U	15U age category as defined by Volleyball BC. Athletes must be born in 2009 or later.	Meadowridge School	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.		One team of 14 male competitors per zone.	Not applicable.	112	One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach, at least one of whom is male, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach.	All head coaches must be Development Coach certified and all assistant coaches must be Development Coach in training. All head coaches and assistant coaches are required to have completed a Volleyball BC membership waiver form and Criminal Record Check, Safe Sport Training, Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation, and Making Head Way in Sport eLearning. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	Zone qualification camps will be held throughout the province at the end of May/beginning of June. Volleyball BC states that all zone qualifications and Online Registration must be completed no later than June 9, 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity.	6	The competition is open to all players who meet the age and registration requirements of Volleyball BC. Coaches/managers should contact zone representatives regarding Volleyball BC memberships prior to team selections. Forward registrations to Volleyball BC, 7564 Barnet Hwy., Burnaby BC, V5A 1E7 or call (604) 291-2007 ext. 224. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Volleyball.	Team competition with one team from each zone. If all zones are represented, each group will be divided into two pools of four teams for round robin competition.	May 21, 2024		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Volleyball BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $150.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Volleyball-Boys at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $325.00 and is collected by Volleyball BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	16	112	6	134
Volleyball-Girls	Volleyball	15U	15U age category as defined by Volleyball BC. Athletes must be born in 2009 or later.	Thomas Haney Secondary	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule.		One team of 14 female competitors per zone.	Not applicable.	112	One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coach, at least one of whom is female, per zone. Each zone is required to have a head coach.	All head coaches must be Development Coach certified and all assistant coaches must be Development Coach in training. All head coaches and assistant coaches are required to have completed a Volleyball BC membership waiver form and Criminal Record Check, Safe Sport Training, Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation, and Making Head Way in Sport eLearning. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	Zone qualification camps will be held throughout the province at the end of May/beginning of June. Volleyball BC states that all zone qualifications and Online Registration must be completed no later than June 9, 2024.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity.	6	The competition is open to all players who meet the age and registration requirements of Volleyball BC. Coaches/managers should contact zone representatives regarding Volleyball BC memberships prior to team selections. Forward registrations to Volleyball BC, 7564 Barnet Hwy., Burnaby BC, V5A 1E7 or call (604) 291-2007 ext. 224. Teams are zone all-star teams. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Volleyball.	Team competition with one team from each zone. If all zones are represented, each group will be divided into two pools of four teams for round robin competition.	May 21, 2024		The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. Volleyball BC charges athletes a supplementary fee of $150.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Volleyball-Girls at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $325.00 and is collected by Volleyball BC. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	16	112	6	134
Wrestling	Wrestling	14–17	14–17 years as of December 31, 2024. Eligible birth years: 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.	Maple Ridge Secondary	Medals will be awarded within the parameters of the BC Games Society Medals Rule. Medals will also be awarded to the top teams based on a zone team competition.		14 competitors (no more than 10 of one gender) per zone.	24 wildcard spaces (no more than 18 of one gender).	136	One (1) head coach and one (1) assistant coache per zone. Where the zone team includes both male and female athletes, the head coach and assistant coach must be of the opposite gender, otherwise at least one must be the same gender as the athletes. Each zone is required to have a head coach.	All head coaches must be Competition Introduction Certified and must have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Assistant coaches must be Competition Introduction Trained and have completed the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. Adult supervisors are required to have completed Safe Sport Training.	The BC Wrestling Association states that wrestlers must qualify through the Zone Representative or coach/manager if not affiliated with an existing team. Zone selections must be made by May 31, 2024. It is incumbent on coaches to select athletes who have demonstrated that they possess the skill and technique required to compete at the BC Games.	It is the BC Games Society policy that all participants under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation, regardless of where they reside, and that at least one adult of each participating gender must stay in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity.	14	Participants must be members of BCWA. To register, send name and address to BC Wrestling Association via email at info@bcwrestling.com Wrestlers who placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd at any Canadian U19 or U20 National Championships are not eligible to participate in the BC Summer Games. The only exceptions to this are those athletes who had fewer than 6 participants in their weight class at the National Championship. Exceptions must be approved by the Provincial Advisor. Athletes who have been selected and competed for Canada as a member of the Canadian Cadet National Team at the U17 World Championships or Pan American Championships are not eligible to compete at the BC Summer Games. Wildcard positions will be given to athletes who are unsuccessful in qualifying for the zone teams. These athletes must submit an application form to BC Wrestling through their Zone Representative in order to be considered. The 24 athletes with the highest tournament points from the current season (Provincial Development Plan) will be awarded the wildcard spots. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Wrestling.	Weight Classes Boys: 45kg, 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 74kg, 78kg, 84kg, 90kg, and 110kg (maximum) Girls: 47kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 64kg, 69kg, 75kg, and 90kg (maximum) Weigh-in: Each athlete will weigh-in after their zone has been accredited. There will be a 1 kg allowance. Each zone should attempt to have one athlete for each weight class, within the permitted zone team composition, and must not have more than two athletes in the same weight class. Where a zone has more than two athletes in the same weight class, the zone head coach will select the athlete(s) to be moved up to the next higher weight class. No athlete can be moved up to Boys 110kg or Girls 90kg if the athlete does not meet the minimum weight requirement of 90.1kg for boys and 75.1kg for girls. Rules: Contact Provincial Sport Organization. (BCSSWA High School Rules) Team Classification Individual Competitions: At the BC Summer Games, team points will be awarded in each weight class. The top 14 (wildcards can be used as long as not more than 14) placing wrestlers from each zone in a given weight class, will be awarded team classification points. 1st – 16 points 2nd – 12 points 3rd – 9 points 4th – 6 points 5th – 3 points 6th – 1 point Any weight class, involving boys or girls, that has fewer than six participants in the BC Games will not have their team points calculated from the top of the team point scale above. Instead, team points would count from the bottom of the scale if there are fewer than six participants. Example: If there are three participants, 1st would receive 6 points, 2nd would receive 3 points and 3rd would receive 1 point. (AGM 2004)	November 30, 2023	Team Dual: Team dual will take place prior to the individual competition. Results may be used to determine seating for the individual competitions. Teams may be combined to create a dual team, except for the top three Zones from the 2022 BC Summer Games. If available, the top Zones from the 2022 BC Summer Games will receive byes for the first round of the single elimination tournament, with priority to the higher placer. Athletes may be moved up a weight class to fill vacant positions but can only compete in one weight class for each round of the tournament. Team Dual Tie Breaker: If two teams are tied in the dual, the tie shall be broken as follows: Greatest number of victories in the dual Greatest number of victories by fall Greatest number of victories by technical superiority Greatest number of victories by decision Greatest technical point differential in dual Most team 4 point moves Most team 2 point moves Least number of cautions in the dual Winner of coin flip. Red team is head and blue team is tail. The Wrestling Sport Chair will perform the coin flip. Team dual results will not contribute to team classification points. Team Results Tie Breaker for Individual Competition: In the event of a tie between two teams, the placing will be determined by using the following tie-breaking criteria. Each step shall be applied until the tie no longer exists. the team with the most 1st place finishes the team with the most 2nd place finishes the team with the most 3rd place finishes the team with the most 4th place finishes the team with the most 5th place finishes the team with the most 6th place finishes If a tie still exists, it shall be recorded as such. In the event of a tie between more than two teams, use the tie-breaking criteria listed above until one place can be determined. Then start over and use the criteria to break the remaining tie(s).	The BC Games athlete fee for the 2024 BC Summer Games is $175.00. BC Wrestling Association charges athletes a supplementary fee of $25.00. The total athlete fee to compete in Wrestling at the 2024 BC Summer Games is $200.00 and is collected by BC Wrestling Association. Additional fees may be charged by individual zone teams to support pre-Games training opportunities and/or zone apparel kits, at the discretion of the Zone Rep or head coach.	16	136	14	166