News Items tag as: B.C. 55+ Games

Hundreds of volunteers needed for 55+ Games in Kelowna
February 22, 2019 - 12:15 PM

KELOWNA - It takes a lot of people to make a sporting event run properly. A massive competition in Kelowna this fall is looking for hundreds of helpers to get the event off the ground.
55+ B.C. Games underway in Vernon this week
September 11, 2017 - 2:45 PM

VERNON - The 30th annual 55+ B.C. Games will be held in Vernon this week.
Two Okanagan communities will host upcoming B.C. 55+ Games
September 26, 2015 - 12:39 PM

OKANAGAN – Vernon and Kelowna have been selection to host upcoming B.C. 55+ Games.
South Okanagan senior athletes ready for 55+ Games
August 10, 2015 - 6:30 PM

PENTICTON - Sixty-three seniors from the South Okanagan and Similkameen are taking heed of advice to stay active as they get older.
Competition stiff as Okanagan cities compete to hold seniors' games
June 06, 2015 - 10:32 AM

OKANAGAN - Long before the competitors in the B.C. 55+ Games face off against each other at the annual event, there is a competition of another sort amongst B.C. communities vying to host the games.
Kelowna to consider bid for 2019 seniors games
May 22, 2015 - 10:31 AM

KELOWNA - Staff are recommending the City of Kelowna spend $115,000 in a bid to host the 2019 55+ B.C. Games.
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Hundreds of volunteers needed for 55+ Games in Kelowna