BC Winter Games 2028

The 2028 BC Winter Games will be held in Kamloops, British Columbia, in February 2028, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Games.

Tryout Information

Tryout details to be finalized; confirmed information will be posted closer to 2028.

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

Zone Representatives

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.

Athlete Eligibility

  1. Athletes born in tbc & tbc are eligible to participate in the BC Games. 
  2. A total of 128 athletes are permitted for Ringette at the games.   
  3. Athletes born in any other year will not be permitted to try out.  
  4. Athletes fully rostered to Team BC U16 (CRCs) are not permitted to try out 
  5. Athletes rostered on a 2026 BC Winter Games team that placed in the top 3 are not permitted to try out. 
  6. 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. 
  7. Athletes cannot be released to a different zone.   
  8. 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. 

2028 BC Winter Games Resources

2028 BC Winter Games Ringette Technical Package

2028 BC Games Competition Format

Zone Representative Role Description

Ringette BC Team Leadership Qualifications Policy

Coach Eligibility

BCWG Apprentice Coach Program

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. 

Program Guidelines

Ringette BC Coaches Code of Conduct

Ringette BC Volunteer Screening Form

Head Coach & Assistant Coach Applications Deadline TBC

All applicants must:

    • be registered for ringette as a coach by TBC
    • 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:

  1. 2028 BC Winter Games Coach Application Form
  2. Ringette BC Coaches Code of Conduct
  3. Ringette BC Volunteer Screening Form
  4. Sample Practice Plan (U14 or higher) – HC ONLY

Past BC Winter Games Information & Results

2026

BC Winter Games – Results History

Year & Location Date 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place 5th Place 6th Place 7th Place 8th Place
2026 BC Winter Games
Rossland, BC		 Feb 26-28, 2026 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 7 Zone 2 Zone 3.8 Zone 6
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