“Give it a Try!” Program
The BC Seniors Games Society (BCSGS) is pleased to collaborate with the BC Recreation and Parks Association(BCRPA) and with the support of the Government of Canada, to offer grants of $500 – $2,500 to local communities to host “Give it a Try!” events.
While this year’s events may look and feel a little different due to new COVID-19 safety policies and procedures, there are still many activities that can be sampled in a safe and fun way.
“Give it a Try!” is a one-day event that provides anyone over the age of 55 an opportunity to try a sport that is offered in the 55+ BC Games at their local community centre. It is an opportunity for members of the community to come together through sport to learn more about the 55+ BC Games as well as the services and programs offered at their local community centre.
The grant application window closed November 13, 2020. Events will take place between January to June 2021 in various communities throughout the province. Specific event details will be updated closer to each event date.
2021/04/22 update – Given the current restrictions in BC from the Provincial Health Officer, the time frame for hosting “Give it a Try!” events has been extended from June 2021 until Spring 2022.
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Mon01Mar2021Wed31Mar2021TBDCoquitlam - Place Maillardville Community CentreMore information
Sport to try include: Darts, Floor Curling, 8-Ball, Table Tennis
Day/time and specific venues TBD closer to event date. Contact the Zone Director for additional information.
All events will follow COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.
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Thu01Apr2021Fri30Apr2021TBDDistrict of SaanichMore information
Sport to try include: Table Tennis, Tennis, Badminton, Bridge (tentative)
Day/time and specific venues TBD closer to event date. Contact the Zone Director for additional information.
All events will follow COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.
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Sat01May2021Mon31May2021TBDLangleyMore information
Sport to try include: Pickleball, Table Tennis
Day/time and specific venues TBD closer to event date. Contact the Zone Director for additional information.
All events will follow COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.
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Sat01May2021Mon31May2021TBDCastlegar & District Recreation DepartmentMore information
Sport to try include: Darts, Carpet Bowling, Floor Curling, Tennis, Pickleball, Swimming, Cribbage, Bridge, Whist, 8-Ball, Snooker
Day/time and specific venues TBD closer to event date. Contact the Zone Director for additional information.
All events will follow COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.
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Sat01May2021Mon31May2021TBDSalmon Arm - Shuswap Recreation SocietyMore information
Sport to try include: Pickleball, Women's Soccer, Badminton, Tennis, Table Tennis
Day/time and specific venues TBD closer to event date. Contact the Zone Director for additional information.
All events will follow COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.
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Sat01May2021Mon31May2021TBDQuesnelMore information
Sport to try include: Swimming, Mountain Bike Racing, Cribbage
Day/time and specific venues TBD closer to event date. Contact the Zone Director for additional information.
All events will follow COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.
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Sat01May2021Mon31May2021TBDDistrict of Mackenzie - Mackenzie Recreation Centre & Mackenzie LegionMore information
Sport to try include: Badminton, Ice Curling, Pickleball, Swimming, Darts
Day/time and specific venues TBD closer to event date. Contact the Zone Director for additional information.
All events will follow COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.
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Sat01May2021Mon31May2021TBDCowichan Valley Regional District - Kerry Park Recreation Centre, Mill BayMore information
Sport to try include: Bridge, Floor Curling, Bocce, Pickleball, Archery
Day/time and specific venues TBD closer to event date. Contact the Zone Director for additional information.
All events will follow COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.
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Sat01May2021Mon31May2021TBDCowichan Valley Regional DistrictMore information
Sport to try include: Badminton, Archery, Darts, Carpet Bowling, Pickleball, Bocce, Dragon Boat Racing
Day/time and specific venues TBD closer to event date. Contact the Zone Director for additional information.
All events will follow COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.
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Tue01Jun2021Wed30Jun2021TBDDuncan - Cowichan Community CentreMore information
Sport to try include: Bocce, Cribbage, Bridge, Karate, Pickleball, Badminton, 8-Ball, Snooker, Archery
Day/time and specific venues TBD closer to event date. Contact the Zone Director for additional information.
All events will follow COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.
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Tue01Jun2021Wed30Jun2021TBDPort CoquitlamMore information
Sport to try include: Carpet Bowling, Pickleball, Table Tennis, Swimming
Day/time and specific venues TBD closer to event date. Contact the Zone Director for additional information.
All events will follow COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.
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Tue01Jun2021Wed30Jun2021TBDRichmondMore information
Sport to try include: Pickleball, Badminton, Slo-Pitch, Swimming
Day/time and specific venues TBD closer to event date. Contact the Zone Director for additional information.
All events will follow COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.
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Tue01Jun2021Wed30Jun2021TBDDistrict of SquamishMore information
Sport to try include: Table Tennis
Day/time and specific venues TBD closer to event date. Contact the Zone Director for additional information.
All events will follow COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.
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Tue01Jun2021Wed30Jun2021TBDRichmond - South Arm Community Association & Thompson Community CentreMore information
Sport to try include: Floor Curling, Snooker, 8-Ball, Table Tennis, Slo-Pitch
Day/time and specific venues TBD closer to event date. Contact the Zone Director for additional information.
All events will follow COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.
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Tue01Jun2021Wed30Jun2021TBDRegional District of Okanagan SimilkameenMore information
Sport to try include: 5-Pin Bowling (Keremeos), Swimming (Penticton and Keremeos), Pickleball (Naramata), Archery (Okanagan Falls)
Day/time and specific venues TBD closer to event date. Contact the Zone Director for additional information.
All events will follow COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.
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Tue01Jun2021Wed30Jun2021TBDCreston & District Community ComplexMore information
Sport to try include: Table Tennis, Pickleball, Swimming
Day/time and specific venues TBD closer to event date. Contact the Zone Director for additional information.
All events will follow COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.
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Fri17Sep20219 am - 2 pmCastlegar ComplexMore information
Registration information and sports listed on poster below.
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Wed02Mar2022
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Sun13Mar2022Maillardville Community Center, CoquitlamMore information
Pickleball and table tennis. Please contact zone3info@55plusbcgames.org for more information.
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Wed11May2022Salmon Arm tennis courtMore information
Register at www.salmonarmrecreation.ca
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Fri13May2022Klahani pickleball courtsMore information
Register at www.salmonarmrecreation.ca
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Mon16May2022sport fields at Little MountainMore information
Register at www.salmonarmrecreation.ca
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Thu26May20229:00 am - 1:00 pmCowichan Community CentreMore information
55+ Give It A Try Day
Join us in partnership with the BC Seniors Games Society for this exciting event where participants ages 55+ will get the opportunity to try a variety of activities and see what they like! Activities may include Pickleball, Archery, crib and more. Quality instruction will be provided for all activities. Lunch is included. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada for this project. The activities will follow the highest standards for safety and all Provincial Health Guidelines. Pre registration Required.
Thursday | May 26 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
1/FREE | Code: 45030
Cowichan Community Centre
Here is the link for our webpage as well
https://www.cvrd.ca/3220/55-Try-it-Day-Cowichan
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Tue07Jun20229:00 amTimms Arena 20399 Douglas Cr, LangleyMore information
Pickleball and table tennis. Please contact zone3info@55plusbcgames.org for more information.
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Thu09Jun202210:00 amSouth Arm Community Centre in RichmondMore information
Sports include floor curling, 8-ball, snooker and table tennis. For more information contact zone4info@55plusbcgames.org
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Sat13Aug20221:00 pm to 4:30 pmMinoru Centre for Active Living, RichmondMore informationJune 13th 1:00pm - 4:30pm - "Give it a Try" event will be held at Minoru Centre for Active Living.Join us to try out Snooker, Cribbage and Carpet Bowling followed by refreshments.Contact zone4dir@55plusbcgames.org for more information.
“We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport” and the Government of Canada.
