Join the Fun! BC Summer Games are coming to Maple Ridge in 2020!

By Jocelyn Adams

Are You A BC Rider or Vaulter Between the Ages of 12 and 18?

Be part of the Equestrian Team at the BC Summer Games in Maple Ridge. Qualify for the BC Summer Games to be held July 23 to 26, 2020, at local qualifier shows around the province from now until June 2020.

BC Games Purpose: To provide an opportunity for the development of athletes, coaches, and officials in preparation for higher levels of competition in a multi-sport games event which promotes participation in sport and sporting activities, individual achievement, and community development.

Age Group: Minimum of 12 and a maximum of 18 years of age as of January 1, 2020.

Zone Team Composition: 4 Athletes per zone, 8 zones in total.

Wildcards: 16 wildcard spots in addition to the zone team spots.

Events and Categories: Dressage, Para Dressage, Jumping, Eventing and Vaulting. 

New for 2020: Eventing and 1.0m Show Jumping.

Please note:

• All events are open to both male and female athletes on equal terms and are combined male and female events. 
• Current Equestrian Canada Rules apply. 
• Athlete Declaration forms are available from Horse Council BC, or at qualifying competitions. Forms must be carefully read, completed, signed and returned to Horse Council BC following the competition with all required documentation attached. Athletes must submit a minimum of two scores or official results from a minimum of two different approved competitions achieved within the qualification period and submitted with an Athlete Declaration Form.

For more information please contact:

Equestrian - Provincial Advisor: Susan Harrison, email harrisonlefebure@gmail.com.  

Equestrian - Sport Chair: Carlee Thompson, email carlee.t@shaw.ca.

To learn more please contact Horse Council BC.

For more information please visit the Horse Council BC website.

All photos courtesy of HCBC.