“Give it a Try!”
The “Give it a Try!” program offers and 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 objective of this program is to provide an opportunity for anyone over the age of 55 with an opportunity to try a new sport currently being offered in the 55+ BC Games. BC Seniors Games Society Zone volunteers partner with BC Recreation and Parks Association(BCRPA) members in communities throughout the province to offer a variety of sport clinics at the local community centres.
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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.
Step up your Game
The Step up your Game program offers an opportunity for 55+ participants to receive high quality instruction from qualified coaches in a supportive setting.
The objective of this program is to provide an opportunity for participants to improve their skills in their preferred sport being offered in the 55+ BC Games. Zone volunteers coordinate events in their local community and work with local sport organizations to secure qualified coaches.
Check back soon for events.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.
