55+ Sports & Games
Learn about the upcoming 55+ Sports and Games, and view a list of activities to try.
About the 55+ BC Games
The 55+ BC Games are an annual, multi-sport event hosted by a different community in British Columbia each year. On average, 3,500 to 4,000 participants from around BC compete in 20+ sports.
The BC Senior Games Society (BCSGS) has been overseeing the staging of the Games since 1988. Their vision is that communities across BC are transformed by the inspirational lifestyles of the 55+ BC Games participants.
Learn more about the 55+ BC Games.
Try something new
Have you ever wanted to try a sport? The ‘Try It’ 55+ Sports and Games offers a free experience of various sports and games that may be of interest.
Through offering ‘Try It’ 55+ Sports and Games we aim to connect community, engage older adults in sports that promote physical activity, maintain mobility and support social and health benefits. Community ‘Try It’ opportunities invite you to explore an activity that you may not have otherwise experienced.
Try It activities will be planned throughout the seasons offering both outdoor and indoor experiences. No equipment is required, but please sign up ahead of time.
Try It: Circuit Training 55+
April 26 at 9:00am-10:00am
Clayton Community Centre
Join us for an introduction to Circuit Training. Learn your way around the weight room. Use the equipment in a circuit format and learn what muscle groups each machine is used for. Proper form for improving cardio and strength is demonstrated.
Try It: Bocce Ball
May 31 at 10:00am-11:00am
Fleetwood Community Centre Outdoor Field
Join us for a fun game of bocce ball. Learn the basic rules and scoring. Enjoy playing a non-competitive game.
New This Year for Seniors Week: June 3 - 8
‘Try It’ 55+ Sports and Games Passport Contest
Have you ever wanted to try a sport? Join one or more of the free ‘Try It’ Sports. It's your passport to trying a new activity!
Get a passport at your first ‘Try It’ activity, bring it to all activities for stamps, and earn entries to win an annual recreation pass.
How it works
To participate, register for one or more of the 'Try It' activities. You will receive a passport at the location of your first attended activity. Remember to bring your passport to the activities you've registered for.
At the end of the activity, the activity leader will stamp your passport. Each stamp on the passport earns you an entry into the draw. The more stamps you collect, the better your chance of winning the prize. You can find a complete list of terms and conditions on the event page.
Try It: Power Walking
June 3 at 9:00am-10:00am
Bear Creek Park
Join us for an introduction to power walking. Power walking is walking at a faster pace than regular walking and is not competitive. Learn the proper walking and breathing techniques. And learn stretches to be performed before and after the walk.
Try It: Snooker
June 3 at 12:00pm-1:30pm
Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre
Join us for an introduction to the game of snooker. Learn basic snooker skills, game play rules and tips. All skill levels and abilities welcome.
Try It: Circuit Training (Outdoors)
June 4 at 9:00am-10:00am
Newton Seniors Centre
Join us for an introduction to Circuit Training. Learn your way around the weight room. Use the equipment in a circuit format and learn what muscle groups each machine is used for. Proper form for improving cardio and strength is demonstrated.
Try It: Badminton
June 4 at 12:30pm-2:30pm
Fraser Heights Recreation Centre
Join of for an exciting game of badminton. Learn the basic rules of this racket sport and spend time socializing with other players. All skills levels and abilities are welcome. All equipment will be provided.
Try It: Aquafit
June 5 at 11:00am-12:00pm
Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex
Enjoy a high impact Aquafit workout. Work on developing your cardio, strength, and endurance. Aquafit experience is not required.
Try It: Carpet Bowling
June 5 at 1:00pm-3:00pm
Newton Seniors Centre
Come out and try the low-impact sport of carpet bowling. Carpet bowling is like lawn bowling, but it is played indoors. Learn the rules of the game and enjoy socializing with other players. All skill levels and abilities are welcome. All equipment will be provided.
Try It: Aquafit
June 6 at 1:00pm–2:00pm
Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre
Enjoy a high impact Aquafit workout. Work on developing your cardio, strength, and endurance. Aquafit experience is not required.
Try It: Bocce Ball
June 6 at 3:00pm-4:00pm
Fleetwood Community Centre
Join us for a fun game of bocce ball. Learn the basic rules and scoring. Enjoy playing a non-competitive game.
Try It: Indoor Cycling
June 7 at 9:00am-10:00am
North Surrey Sport and Ice Complex
Enjoy a non-impact workout. The focus will be introducing drills like hills, sprints, and intervals. Cycling experience is not required.
Try It: Badminton
June 7 at 11:00am-12:30pm
Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre
Join of for an exciting game of badminton. Learn the basic rules of this racket sport and spend time socializing with other players. All skills levels and abilities are welcome. All equipment will be provided.
Try It: Lawn Bowling
June 8 at 1:00pm-2:30pm
Clayton Park
Join us and try a friendly game of low-impact lawn bowling with the Surrey Lawn Bowling Club. All skill levels and abilities welcome.