Thousands of participants will be welcomed to Kelowna when the 32nd annual 55+ BC Games come to town in September 2019. Athletes from all over the province will compete in 31 sports, with an emphasis to promote active living through sport.
害羞草研究所淜elowna is an ideal host for a large multi-sport event like the 55+ BC Games,害羞草研究所� says President of the Kelowna event害羞草研究所檚 Host Society, David Graham. 害羞草研究所淩esidents know that an active lifestyle is one of our community害羞草研究所檚 greatest assets and draws. Our board of directors believes hosting the games will reinforce that sentiment and create a long-lasting opportunity to promote living at all ages in Kelowna.害羞草研究所�
The list of the offered sports for the 2019 Games is larger than usual, as Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 size offers more than smaller cities. The former BC Senior Games will include triathlon, fast-pitch, sturling (stick curling), and 8-ball will be included as first time events.
The 2019 55+ BC Games will include:
| Table Tennis | Archery | Track and Field |
| Badminton | Bridge | Lawn Bowling |
| Equestrian | Floor Curling | Dragon Boat Racing |
| Slo-Pitch | Cycling | Soccer |
| Tennis | Golf | Swimming |
| Triathlon | 5 pin bowling | Hockey |
| Fast-Pitch | Bocce | 8 Ball |
| Mountain Bike Racing | Carpet Bowling | Snooker |
| Cribbage & Whist (card game) | Darts | Curling & Sturling |
| Squash | Pickleball | Horseshoes |
害羞草研究所淎n event of this scale will need additional community support,害羞草研究所� said Graham. 害羞草研究所淣early 1500 volunteers will be needed throughout the event to ensure the games are successful. We害羞草研究所檙e looking for people to step up and join our growing team of volunteers.害羞草研究所�
Those interested in participating or volunteering can register at .
Registration for the games opens March 1, 2019.
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