Athletes are selected through a team selection process determined by their Provincial Sport Organization (PSO). In order to be selected to Team BC, the athlete must have met all eligibility criteria in the Sport Technical Package and be fully registered for the Games through the Canada Games registration system.

• Be a member in good standing with your PSO.
• Participate fully in Team training programs.
• Train and compete to the best of your ability and in the spirit of fair play.
• Familiarize yourself with, and abide by, the Team BC Code of Conduct and Policies manual.
• Fully register and sign the waiver forms.
• Reside in the Athlete’s Village at the Games.
• Represent your sport and the Province of BC with respect.

Coaches and Managers are selected by the Provincial Sport Organizations to coach the provincial teams competing for Team BC at the Games. The coaching staff are responsible for supervising their athletes prior to and at the Games, including travel to and from the Games.

• Be a member in good standing with your PSO.
• Coach and manage in the spirit of fair play.
• Oversee Team preparation, performance and conduct of competitors prior to and at the Games.
• Ensure that the athletes are aware of important Team BC information and policies.
• Take care of all administrative matters and adhere to Team BC deadlines for information.
• Reside in the Athletes Village.
• Ensure that the athletes have read the Team BC Guide to the Games and understand all Code of Conduct and Policy matters. The Head Coach is involved in discipline hearings for minor infractions, in accordance with the guidelines for sanctions outlined in the Team BC code of conduct and policies and the Provincial Sport Organization policies.
• Attend Team BC functions and ceremonies as required.
• Liaise with Mission Staff prior to and during the Games and become familiar with roles and responsibilities.
• Be the conduit of information between the team and Team BC, communicating regularly with the Mission Staff and leadership team as required.
• Ensure all team members are fully registered for the Games including submitting the signed waiver forms.

Code of Conduct
Policies and Rules