BC Winter Games 2026
The 2026 BC Winter Games will be held in Trail-Rossland from February 25th – March 1st, 2026
Latest Updates:
2026 BC Winter Games Tryout Information
| Zone 2 | ||
| KRA, WRA, GVRA, SRA | ||
| Date | Time | Arena |
| October 12th, 2025 | 11:00AM – 12:00PM | Hucol Pond (Salmon Arm) |
| October 18th, 2025 | 12:30PM – 1:30PM | MNP1 (Kelowna) |
| October 21st, 2025 | 7:45PM – 8:45PM | KTPS (Vernon) |
| Please contact Ringette BC (amandapukalo@bcringette.org) to register. | ||
| Zone 3 | ||
| FVRA, CRA, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge | ||
| Date | Time | Arena |
| October 5th, 2025 | 2:00PM – 3:00PM | Pitt Meadows Arena (Pitt Meadows) |
| October 6th, 2025 | 7:00PM – 8:00PM | Aldergrove Community Arena (Aldergrove) |
| October 14th, 2025 | 6:45PM – 7:45PM | Sardis Arena (Chilliwack) |
| October 19th, 2025 | 2:00PM – 3:00PM | Pitt Meadows Arena (Pitt Meadows) |
| Please contact Zone 3 Representative (mnchristensen@me.com) to register | ||
| Zone 4 | ||
| CMRA, BNWRA, SWRRA, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam | ||
| Date | Time | Arena |
| October 4th, 2025 | 10:00AM – 11:15AM | Rosemary Brown Arena B (Burnaby) |
| October 14th, 2025 | 7:45PM – 8:45PM | SSLC 3 (Surrey) |
| October 19th, 2025 | 8:00PM – 9:15PM | Planet Ice Coq Rink 1 (Coquitlam) |
| Please contact Zone 4 Representative (BCWG2026ZONE4FRASERRIVER@GMAIL.COM) to register | ||
| Zone 5 | ||
| NWVRA, DRA, RRA, VRA | ||
| Date | Time | Arena |
| October 4th, 2025 | 12:15PM – 1:15PM | Richmond Ice Center (Richmond) |
| October 13th, 2025 | 7:30AM – 8:45AM | Killarney Arena (Vancouver) |
| October 15th, 2025 | 8:15PM – 9:15PM | Sungod Arena (Delta) |
| Please contact Zone 5 Representative (bradjkeen@gmail.com) to register | ||
| Zone 6 | ||
| CVRA, GViRA, NANAIMO | ||
| Date | Time | Arena |
| October 4th, 2025 | 5:00PM – 6:00PM | Glacier Gardens (Comox) |
| October 18th, 2025 | 5:00PM – 6:00PM | Glacier Gardens (Comox) |
| Please contact Zone 6 Representative (vp@comoxvalleyringette.com) to register | ||
| Zone 7 | ||
| TRA, HRA, SMITHERS | ||
| Date | Time | Arena |
| October 5th, 2025 | 11:00AM – 12:00PM | Claud Parish Memorial Arena (Houston) |
| October 5th, 2025 | 2:00PM – 3:00PM | Claud Parish Memorial Arena (Houston) |
| October 25th, 2025 | TBD | Terrace Sportsplex (Terrace) |
| October 26th, 2025 | TBD | Terrace Sportsplex (Terrace) |
| Please contact Zone 7 Representative (dinah.qualizza@gmail.com) to register | ||
| Zone 8 | ||
| PGRA, QRA | ||
| Date | Time | Arena |
| TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Please contact Ringette BC (amandapukalo@bcringette.org) | ||
2026 BC Winter Games Resources
2026 BC Winter Games Ringette Technical Package
2026 BC Games Competition Format (coming soon)
2026 BCWG Apprentice Coach Program
Ringette BC is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 BCWG Apprentice Coach Program!
Deadline to apply is October 10th, 2025.
Eligibility
- Applicants must identify as female
- Must be a resident of BC
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 24 at the time of application
- Must have been a ringette athlete registered to a team in the last five seasons
- Must complete NCCP Module & Online Evaluation for Make Ethical Decisions (MED) at least 30 days prior to attending the Games
Apprentice Coaches will be selected by Ringette BC based on their:
- Previous experience
- Current qualifications
- Application Form
- Ability to commit to the full program
- Availability of BCWG Zone Teams – successful applicants will be placed on the team in their respective BCWG Zone.
Ringette BC Coaches Code of Conduct
Ringette BC Volunteer Screening Form
APPLY HERE!
Zone Team Colours as per the BC Winter Games Society.
ZONE 1: KOOTENAYS – YELLOW
ZONE 2: THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – RED
ZONE 3: FRASER VALLEY – LIGHT BLUE
ZONE 4: FRASER RIVER – ORANGE
ZONE 5: VANCOUVER – COASTAL – DARK GREEN
ZONE 6: VANCOUVER ISLAND – CENTRAL COAST – LIGHT GREEN
ZONE 7: NORTH WEST – PURPLE
ZONE 8: CARIBOO – NORTH EAST – DARK BLUE
Call For Zone Representatives
Ringette BC is currently seeking Zone Coordinators for the 2026 BC Winter Games in the following Zones:
ZONE 1: KOOTENAYS
ZONE 2: THOMPSON-OKANAGAN
ZONE 3: FRASER VALLEY
ZONE 4: FRASER RIVER
ZONE 5: VANCOUVER – COASTAL
ZONE 6: VANCOUVER ISLAND – CENTRAL COAST
ZONE 7: NORTHWEST
ZONE 8: CARIBOO – NORTHEAST
Zone Representatives support with the following tasks:
- Complete registration for all athletes and coaches attending the Games
- Schedule & Organize Tryouts
- Schedule & Lead Coach Interviews
- Collection of registration fees for BCWG
- Coordinate team schedule & events
- Support with team planning in the lead up to the BC winter Games
Zone Representatives for BCWG will be confirmed by June 20th, 2025.
You can read more about the Zone Representative role here.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Ringette BC’s Provincial Advisor Amanda Pukalo at amandapukalo@bcringette.org.
Coach Eligibility
Head Coach & Assistant Coach Applications Deadline EXTENDED to August 3rd, 2025
All applicants must:
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- be registered for ringette as a coach by October 1, 2025 for the 2025/2026 season
- be in good standing with Ringette BC and their Home Association
- have achieved the required certification to coach at the BC Winter Games and have maintained professional development credits with the Coaching Association of Canada
- additional eligibility criteria may be added closer to the event date
Coaches will be required to submit the following:
- 2026 BC Winter Games Coach Application Form
- Ringette BC Coaches Code of Conduct
- Ringette BC Volunteer Screening Form
- Sample Practice Plan (U14 or higher) – HC ONLY
Athlete Eligibility
- Athletes born in 2010 & 2011 are eligible to participate in the BC Games.
- A total of 128 athletes are permitted for Ringette at the games.
- Athletes born in any other year will not be permitted to try out.
- Athletes fully rostered to Team BC U16 (CRCs) are not permitted to try out
- Athletes rostered on a 2024 BC Winter Games team that placed in the top 3 are not permitted to try out.
- Athletes can only try out in the zone where they live. This may not be the zone where the athlete plays on an Association team. Proof of residence will be required at tryouts.
- Athletes cannot be released to a different zone.
- Athletes must be registered with Ringette BC through their home association and actively playing on a Ringette team to be eligible to try out and participate in the Games.
Results of Past Games
| Year & Location | Date | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | 4th Place | 5th Place | 6th Place | 7th Place | 8th Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 BC Winter Games Quesnel, BC |
Feb 21-25, 2024 | Zone 4 | Zone 2 | Zone 5 | Zone 8 | Zone 3 | Zone 6/7 | ||
| 2022 BC Winter Games Vernon, BC |
Mar 23-26, 2023 | Zone 5 | Zone 2 | Zone 8 | Zone 3 | Zone 6/7 | Zone 4 | ||
| 2020 BC Winter Games Fort St. John, BC | Feb 20-23, 2020 | Zone 2 | Zone 5 | Zone 4 | Zone 8 | Zone 3 | Zone 7 | Zone 1 (4A) | |
| 2018 BC Winter Games Kamloops, BC | Feb 22-25, 2018 | Zone 5 | Zone 4 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 | Zone 8 | Zone 7 | Zone 1 (4A) | Zone 6 |
| 2016 BC Winter Games Penticton, BC | Feb 20-23, 2026 | Zone 2 | Zone 4 | Zone 5 | Zone 3 | ||||
| 2014 BC Winter Games Mission, BC | Zone 2 | Zone 4 | Zone 3 | Zone 1 (2A) | Zone 8 | Zone 5 | Zone 7 | Zone 6 | |
| 2012 BC Winter Games Greater Vernon, BC | Zone 4 | Zone 3 | Zone 2 | Zone 1 (3A) | Zone 5 | Zone 8 | Zone 7 |
