It害羞草研究所檚 official, Trail and Rossland will host the 2026 B.C. Winter Games.
In a joint announcement, the BC Games Society confirmed on Thursday that the Greater Trail municipalities害羞草研究所� bid to host the event was a success.
害羞草研究所淚t is exciting to have the collaboration and commitment of two communities hosting the BC Winter Games,害羞草研究所� said Alison Noble, President and CEO of the BC Games Society. 害羞草研究所淭his region is well-versed in major sport event hosting ensuring a successful BC Winter Games in 2026.害羞草研究所�
Trail, Rossland, and surrounding municipalities, have a long history of hosting major sport events. The region successfully hosted the 1982 and 2006 BC Winter Games and the 1996 BC Summer Games as well as the 2011 BC Seniors Games, and several Nordic and downhill ski races.
The event is expected to see over 2,000 athletes, officials, managers and coaches from 19 sports, and a similar number of volunteers attend the Games.
Past events, including the 2006 Winter Games, were also shared with Castlegar and Nelson, however, Rossland mayor Kathy Moore is confident the city害羞草研究所檚 will have the infrastructure, accommodations, and facilities to successfully host the event.
害羞草研究所淭he bid process required that the communities identify host sites for core sports held in the Winter Games,害羞草研究所� said Moore. 害羞草研究所淥nce planning gets underway in a year or two, the specific needs of the sports will be further refined.
害羞草研究所淐onversations have already occurred with our neighbouring communities as well as the school districts regarding this event. The Organizing Committee will confirm venue needs and sport hosting locations at a later date.
害羞草研究所淲e are confident that we can host a memorable event.害羞草研究所�
Mayor Moore also clarified that as part of the bid process, council resolutions were passed by both Trail and Rossland committing the communities to equally share in a financial contribution of $55,000 cash and $55,000 in kind services.
害羞草研究所淎 comprehensive budget will be developed by the Organizing Committee when more detailed plans come together. This will not start to occur until likely 2023-24.
害羞草研究所淥ur contributions cover a portion of the costs; the Provincial government is a big backer for these events.害羞草研究所�
Emcee Sue Bock met virtually with Trail mayor Lisa Pasin, Mayor Moore, and Noble in a highly anticipated zoom call.
MLA for Kootenay West Katrine Conroy congratulated the Greater Trail municipalities to open the virtual announcement.
害羞草研究所淚害羞草研究所檓 really excited that the 2026 BC Winter Games will be hosted by the communities of Trail and Rossland. This is great news for residents, as well as participants and fans attending these games as they can look forward to a fantastic experience.
害羞草研究所淚 congratulate and thank everyone who was involved in preparing this bid, and I know that Trail and Rossland are ready to put their best foot forward to show everyone the spectacular beauty of our region and provide a really great sport experience.害羞草研究所�
The BC Winter Games are held every two years, and the Trail-Rossland 2026 Winter Games are scheduled to run Feb. 19-22, 2026. The estimated economic impact of the BC Winter Games is about $1.6 M.
害羞草研究所淭he City of Trail is thrilled to partner with Rossland for the 2026 BC Winter Games,害羞草研究所� added Mayor Pasin. 害羞草研究所淲e look forward to welcoming everyone to experience our region害羞草研究所檚 first-class sporting amenities and friendly hospitality services.害羞草研究所�
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