2017 Canada Summer Games

Preparations for the 2017 Canada Summer Games are underway and Team BC has selected the Mission Staff who will support British Columbia’s athletes, coaches, and managers as they prepare for and compete at these national multi-sport Games.

Chef de Mission, Rob Needham who is attending his third Games will lead the team of Mission Staff and will provide administrative, logistical, and performance preparation support for the team.

Needham also has an extensive international Games experience background with Team Canada previously at the Paralympic Games.

“The Canada Summer Games are an important event for the young athletes of our province as they can be a stepping stone to future success,” Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender said. “Mission Staff play an integral role in shaping an athlete’s experience and preparing them for this important multi-sport competition where they will serve as an ambassador for our wonderful province.”

Comprised of volunteer sport administrators, educators, sport performance experts, and communications specialists, the Mission Staff will provide a wide range of services to Team BC athletes, coaches, and managers leading up to and during the Canada Summer Games.

The Mission Staff team will strive to support Team BC in achieving optimal performances while ensuring each team member enjoys a tremendous Games experience in Winnipeg next summer.

“We are incredibly pleased to welcome such a talented group of volunteers to our 2017 Team BC Mission Staff”, said Needham. “Our preparations are already well underway, and the diverse skills and experience of our mission team will ensure Team BC receives an elite level of operational support as our athletes prepare to perform at their best at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.”

The Canada Games are held every two years, alternating between winter and summer and are a key step in the development of Canada’s amateur athletes.

The 2017 Canada Summer Games will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Games as well as Canada’s 150th birthday.  Team BC will send 400 athletes, coaches, support staff, and Mission Staff to the Games which take place July 28-August 13, 2017.

The Mission Staff team is beginning preparations now and will work for the next 15 months to ensure Team BC is completely ready for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.

Winnipeg plays host City to the Canada Summer Games (July 28 – August 13, 2017) and features 16 sports, over 250 events and a major cultural festival.

The 2017 Canada Games plays host to over 4,000 athletes and coaches and more than 20,000 visitors.

Celebrating the Games’ 50th anniversary and Canada’s 150th birthday, the Canada Games are this country’s largest multi-sport event for young athletes.

With special thanks to Lia Threlfall, Communications Manager, BC Games Society

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