SEPTEMBER 9-13

Nanaimo 2025

Participants In Mountain Biking Race

2025 Sports Package

The Nanaimo 2025 55+ BC Games Host Society announced the 2025 sport package for the 55+ BC Games. The Games will be held September 9-13, 2025 and will see 25 sports and activities offered for the 2500+ anticipated participants.

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Participant Registration

Registration is open from April 1 to June 15, 2025

APRIL 3 UPDATE:Pickleball registration is full.  Please see below for waitlist.

Participants wishing to participate in the Nanaimo 2025 55+ BC Games must register and pay online in our new registration software.

EVERY PARTICIPANT needs to create a new account in order to receive a username.

Once a new account has been created, store your username and password – this will be the same credentials used for any subsequent membership and registration.

Click here to access step-by-step instructions on how to register.

If you wish to participate but don’t have a partner/team in a sport where required, please see below info on Partner Finder. You must confirm a partner / team prior to registering.

Types of registrations

Participants and supporters are required to be members in good standing with the BC Seniors Games Society.

The annual membership fee for Nanaimo 2025 55+ BC Games is $20.  Membership is annual based on calendar year.

Pickleball Waitlist

Pickleball Registration is closed due to an amazing record number of registration over the first 2 days!

Click below to be placed on the waitlist!

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Partner Finder

Looking for a partner or team?
Are you a team looking for a player?

Check out our new 2025 Team/Partner Finder information

Two Men Receiving Medals In Table Tennis Competition

Fee calculator

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Zones

Each Zone is defined by a specific region in BC. To find yours or access Zone-specific information, visit the Zones page.

Upcoming Games Week Events

Games Week

Nanaimo 2025 55+ BC Games

Various venues in Nanaimo and surrounding area
Event: Nanaimo 2025 55+ BC Games on Tue, Sep 9 2025

Various venues in Nanaimo and surrounding area

Registration for the Nanaimo 2025 55+ BC Games is open from April 1 to June 15, 2025.

Games Culture

From seasoned competitors to first-time entrants, everyone plays a role in the energy and excitement that make these events special. The social atmosphere, marked by opening ceremonies, celebratory banquets, and shared moments of

triumph, creates a unique blend of competition and camaraderie. At the 55+ BC Games, every participant is part of something bigger—a movement that proves staying active, engaged, and connected is a lifelong pursuit.

Participants At Opening Ceremony

Frequently Asked Questions

The 55+ BC Games are a multi-sport provincial event, organized once yearly. Similar to other multi-sport events (BC Games, Canada Games, Huntsman Games, Olympics, etc.), the event gathers participants from a variety of sports, offering the opportunity to meet a variety of people.

The Games multi-sports atmosphere can only be truly experienced through the Games Week Events, where cross-sports mingling takes place.

The following special events are scheduled during the Games:

  • Games Village & Participant Accreditation (Tuesday)
  • Opening Ceremony (Wednesday)
  • Community Social Event (Thursday)
  • Participant Dance & Passing of the Flag Ceremony (Friday)

These special events are specifically designed for participants and attendance is highly recommended in order to get the full Games experience.

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