2026 SOBC Winter Regional Qualifiers
Competitors chasing spots in the 2027 Special Olympics BC Winter Games!
As part of the Special Olympics Games cycle, communities across the province host Regional Qualifiers, where athletes compete for the chance to advance to the next Special Olympics BC Provincial Games.
The 2026 SOBC Winter Regional Qualifiers will be taking place between January and April. Hundreds of athletes from across the province will be competing to qualify for the 2027 Special Olympics BC Winter Games. Those Provincial Games are the provincial qualifier for the 2028 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games. Those National Games are the qualifier for the 2029 Special Olympics World Winter Games set to be held in Switzerland.
Athletes who would like to pursue competing in World Games need to start right here, with registering for local programs and participating in Regional Qualifiers.
Regional Qualifier Details
Volunteers in communities across the province are generously giving their time and efforts to organize and host Regional Qualifiers between January and April 2026!
- 2026 Region 1 5-Pin Bowling Regional Qualifier, Mar. 14-15 in Trail
- 2026 Region 2 5-Pin Regional Qualifier, Mar. 29 in Kamloops
- 2026 Region 3 5-Pin Bowling Qualifier, Mar. 15 in Abbotsford
- 2026 Region 4/5 5-Pin Bowling Regional Qualifier, Feb. 7 in Richmond
- 2026 Region 6 5-Pin Bowling Regional Qualifier, Mar. 29 in Duncan
- 2026 Region 7 and 8 5-Pin Regional Qualifier, Mar. 14-15 in Quesnel
- 2026 Region 1 and 2 Curling Regional Qualifier, Mar. 1 in Kelowna
- 2026 Region 3 Curling Regional Qualifier, Feb. 8 in Langley
- 2026 Region 4, 5 Curling Regional Qualifier, Feb. 21 in Delta
- 2026 Region 6 Curling Regional Qualifier, Mar. 14-15 in Oceanside
- 2026 Region 7 and 8 Curling Regional Qualifier, Mar. 7 to 8 in Quesnel
- 2026 Region 1/2 Floorball Qualifier, Mar. 7 in Kelowna
- 2026 Region 3 Floorball Regional Qualifier, Mar. 28 to 29 in Abbotsford
- 2026 Region 4/5 Floorball Regional Qualifier, Mar. 7 to 8 in Vancouver
- 2026 Region 6 Floorball Regional Qualifier, Feb. 28 to Mar. 1 in Courtenay
- 2026 Region 7/8 Floorball Regional Qualifier, April 11 in Terrace
Regional Qualifier Hosting Resources
Competition organizers can access a variety of resources designed to support the successful planning and execution of a Regional Qualifier.
Have Questions?
Contact competition@specialolympics.bc.ca for support!
Stories and Photos
Special Olympics BC stories
- Exciting competition ahead in 2026 SOBC Winter Regional Qualifiers
- Regional Qualifier Roundup: Dedication and determination on display
Media
- Special Olympics bonspiel offers athletes a practice run ahead of regional qualifier - Prince George Citizen
- Prince George Special Olympics athletes shine at regional snowshoe qualifier - Prince George Citizen
Stay tuned for more incredible stories and photos from Regional Qualifiers!