Abbotsford – Abbotsford is the venue host city for the 55+ BC Games. They run August 22 -26.
The 55+ BC Games is an annual, multi-sport competition organized by the Abbotsford 2023 55+ BC Games Society celebrating active and healthy adults 55 & older.
On Monday August 21, organizers updated the status of the games as they will proceed:
Conditions in Abbotsford are such that it is safe for our participants to compete. The Abbotsford 55+ BC Games Host Society, in particular, the Medical Directorate, in conjunction with Health Authorities, will continue to monitor the air quality index to ensure participants and volunteers are safe.
At this time there is no air quality advisory suggesting any shut down of venues for the Games.
Organizers encourage all participants traveling to Abbotsford to check Drive BC to ensure their choice of travel is not restricted.
Decisions on any cancelations will be made on a day-to-day basis and will be distributed through our social media channels and the 55+ BC Games website.
Our thoughts are with everyone in the Zones that are being affected by the wildfires now and send our collective strength.
These are unprecedented times which may call for unprecedented decisions on the spur of the moment. All participants and volunteers need to know that their health and safety is our top priority when suggesting cancelations of any competition and that any decision will be done with careful consideration for all involved.
The August 23 opening ceremony is free:
The Abbotsford 55+ BC Games Host Society announced the sport package for the 55+ BC Games. The Abbotsford 2023 55+ BC Games will be held August 22 -26, 2023 and will see 29 sports and activities offered for the 3500+ participants.
| 8 Ball | Darts | Ice Hockey | *Sturling (TBC) |
| Archery | Dragon Boating | Lawn Bowling | Swimming |
| Badminton | Equestrian | Mountain Biking | Table Tennis |
| Bocce | Five Pin Bowling | Pickleball | Tennis |
| Bridge | Floor Curling | Slo-Pitch | Track & Field |
| Carpet Bowling | Golf | Snooker | Whist |
| Cribbage | Horseshoes | Soccer Men/7-aside (m&w) | |
| Cycling | Ice Curling |
*Venue to be confirmed
The 55+ BC Games are presented on an annual basis in different host cities by the BC Seniors Games Society (BCSGS). The 55+ BC Games were previously held in Greater Victoria in 2022 where they hosted over 2,500 participants in the first post-COVID era.
The 55+ BC Games are an important part of the BC sport system and the largest annual multi-sport gathering event in the province. The Games offer the opportunity to celebrate sport and active living with other participants from across the province and experience the hospitality of the Host City.
Each year the Games attract approximately 3500 participants and require approximately 1,200 volunteers to stage and deliver the Games in the Host Community.
Participant registration for the 2023 Abbotsford 55+ BC Games will open March 1, 2023. For more information about the 55+ BC Games, visit www.55plusbcgames.org.
If you are interested in helping to bring the Games to Abbotsford as a volunteer, please visit the Volunteer information page at www.55plusbcgames.org
