BC Games Society Breaking News

Sport in Canada for the most part takes center stage for various reasons with one being that it builds a healthy lifestyle while also creating relationships that last a lifetime.

The Delta Sport Council hold events that focus on the send off for Delta Athletes attending either the summer or winter games in the Province.

The most recent being the send-off for the Athletes attending the BC Summer Games held in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island July 19-22 and will included up to 3723 participants from across BC competing in 18 sports.

Now we are hearing via this press release that the BC Games Society have officially announced Alison Noble as the new President and CEO.

She has worked for the BC Games Society (1990 to 1996) as the Director of Community & Corporate Relations as well as an Event Manager.  

Since that time she had held various roles at the University of Victoria in Corporate and Government Relations and most recently was the Director of Operations for the Invictus Games in Toronto.

“The BC Games play an integral role in sport and community development in BC and I know the society will continue to have strong leadership with the announcement of Alison Noble as the new President and CEO,” said Minister responsible for Sport, Lisa Beare.  “Alison’s abilities to bring community and strategic partners together will further strengthen the BC Winter and BC Summer Games, while continuing to provide opportunities for our next generation of athletes, coaches, and officials. I join my colleagues from government in welcoming her to this important position.”

Jamey Paterson, Chair of the BC Games Society mentioned “It is with sincerest thanks and deep gratitude that we say goodbye to Kelly Mann as he steps down from the BC Games Society after 19 years as our President and CEO.”  

Jamey continued “Kelly’s leadership, dedication and commitment to this organization has left us in an enviable position moving forward, and he will be missed.  It is also with excitement for what is ahead, that we announce the appointment of Alison Noble to the position of President and CEO. We believe Alison will not only be a capable asset, but that her enthusiasm and vision for the BC Games will add great value to the society.  As Chair, on behalf of the board, I would like to welcome Alison to the team.”

She officially begins in this role October and will lead the organization moving forward to the 2020 BC Winter and BC Summer Games.

“I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to lead this organization. The impact the BC Games have on athletes, coaches, officials and communities is phenomenal and I am both excited and honoured to be part of it,” said Alison Noble, incoming President and CEO.

Noble will begin her duties on October 15, 2018.

From the “BC Games Society”

The BC Games Society is the leadership organization that guides the BC Winter and BC Summer Games and prepares Team BC for national multi-sport Games.  

Since 1978, the BC Games have taken place in 38 communities and brought together thousands of athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and spectators in celebration of sport and community excellence.  

It is a milestone event that people count as an exceptional experience where memories, friendships, spirit, and pride are abundant.  Learn more at www.bcgames.org