It91裸聊视频檚 official, Trail and Rossland will host the 2026 B.C. Winter Games.
In a joint announcement, the BC Games Society confirmed on Thursday that the Greater Trail municipalities91裸聊视频� bid to host the event was a success.
91裸聊视频淚t is exciting to have the collaboration and commitment of two communities hosting the BC Winter Games,91裸聊视频� said Alison Noble, President and CEO of the BC Games Society. 91裸聊视频淭his region is well-versed in major sport event hosting ensuring a successful BC Winter Games in 2026.91裸聊视频�
Trail, Rossland, and surrounding municipalities, have a long history of hosting major sport events. The region successfully hosted the 1982 and 2006 BC Winter Games and the 1996 BC Summer Games as well as the 2011 BC Seniors Games, and several Nordic and downhill ski races.
The event is expected to see over 2,000 athletes, officials, managers and coaches from 19 sports, and a similar number of volunteers attend the Games.
Past events, including the 2006 Winter Games, were also shared with Castlegar and Nelson, however, Rossland mayor Kathy Moore is confident the city91裸聊视频檚 will have the infrastructure, accommodations, and facilities to successfully host the event.
91裸聊视频淭he bid process required that the communities identify host sites for core sports held in the Winter Games,91裸聊视频� said Moore. 91裸聊视频淥nce planning gets underway in a year or two, the specific needs of the sports will be further refined.
91裸聊视频淐onversations have already occurred with our neighbouring communities as well as the school districts regarding this event. The Organizing Committee will confirm venue needs and sport hosting locations at a later date.
91裸聊视频淲e are confident that we can host a memorable event.91裸聊视频�
Mayor Moore also clarified that as part of the bid process, council resolutions were passed by both Trail and Rossland committing the communities to equally share in a financial contribution of $55,000 cash and $55,000 in kind services.
91裸聊视频淎 comprehensive budget will be developed by the Organizing Committee when more detailed plans come together. This will not start to occur until likely 2023-24.
91裸聊视频淥ur contributions cover a portion of the costs; the Provincial government is a big backer for these events.91裸聊视频�
Emcee Sue Bock met virtually with Trail mayor Lisa Pasin, Mayor Moore, and Noble in a highly anticipated zoom call.
MLA for Kootenay West Katrine Conroy congratulated the Greater Trail municipalities to open the virtual announcement.
91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檓 really excited that the 2026 BC Winter Games will be hosted by the communities of Trail and Rossland. This is great news for residents, as well as participants and fans attending these games as they can look forward to a fantastic experience.
91裸聊视频淚 congratulate and thank everyone who was involved in preparing this bid, and I know that Trail and Rossland are ready to put their best foot forward to show everyone the spectacular beauty of our region and provide a really great sport experience.91裸聊视频�
The BC Winter Games are held every two years, and the Trail-Rossland 2026 Winter Games are scheduled to run Feb. 19-22, 2026. The estimated economic impact of the BC Winter Games is about $1.6 M.
91裸聊视频淭he City of Trail is thrilled to partner with Rossland for the 2026 BC Winter Games,91裸聊视频� added Mayor Pasin. 91裸聊视频淲e look forward to welcoming everyone to experience our region91裸聊视频檚 first-class sporting amenities and friendly hospitality services.91裸聊视频�
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