BC Games in Greater Vernon: one year away

Mar 4, 2021 | 4:44 PM

One year from now, Greater Vernon will be hosting the 2022 BC Winter Games.

Given the current pandemic, it seems hard to believe, but the event from Feb. 24-27 will see 2,000 athletes, coaches, managers and officials converge on our area.

Over 1,800 volunteers will be needed to help run the events in 17 different sports.

Local business owner and active community member, David Scarlatescu, has taken role of the Director of Marketing.

“The 2022 BC Winter Games are set to generate approximately $1.6 million for the local economy,” Scarlatescu said. “As a small busines owner in Vernon, there is no denying the positive impact of the tourism industry on my business. I personally am very excited about what the games will bring to us from a tourism perspective, and the value provided will give local businesses a much-needed boost during that time.”

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The marketing team has created a new tagline and branding to go along with the BC Games logo: Victory through Adversity.

“This design is a direct representation of how together we all overcame adversity of the events that transpired throughout the past year,” a games news release explained. “Hidden in the logo, the “V” embodies a lake and a sunrise to symbolize our many lakes and a new day dawns a new beginning. The “A” is characterized as a mountain to represent a metaphorical mountain we all climb to achieve success. Along with a hidden arrow at the bottom to represent aiming high and moving forward to achieve our goals.

President Val Trevis said local members bring a strong sense of commitment and community to the event.

“We are all enormously invested in seeing the games come to Vernon where we can create the best possible sport experience and showcase success for everyone in this region. When I look at our list of directors and the teams, they are all putting together to support their efforts, it is an inspiring group of individuals that will collectively put Vernon on the map for a very successful event. It is already a great team to be leading,” Trevis commented.

Some organizers are still fulfilling leadership roles and a callout for volunteers will begin this spring.

by Pete McIntyre

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