Greater Victoria is building a pitch for the 55-plus BC Games in 2020, 2021 or 2022.

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The 55-plus BC Games (formerly BC Seniors Games) havenB次元官网网址檛 been held in Greater Victoria before, and Island communities have hosted four times in their 30 years, Wells said. B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 long overdue, I think the time has come.B次元官网网址�

Previous economic impact statement show the expected 4,000 athletes bring more than $3 million into the community

Minimum 20 sports, means a fair amount of venue opportunities, even for small Oak Bay with a variety of golf options, three recreation centres, lawn bowling club. We could even host hockey, notes Jensen, since womenB次元官网网址檚 hockey only requires one sheet of ice. Then thereB次元官网网址檚 bridge, cribbage and whist which are all potential sports for the 55-plus Games.

The bid must be in by June 29 and Wells is making the rounds to gather community support.

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Oak Bay officially backs the bid. The community could offer one or more of a variety of venues, said Mayor Nils Jensen.

If the bid is successful, Oak Bay would support expenses not to exceed $5,000 and offer venues where available.

Jensen specifically noted Oak Bay could host table tennis at Henderson, WomenB次元官网网址檚 ice hockey (which only needs one sheet of ice), lawn bowling and myriad card games such as bridge, cribbage and whist.

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The host community chooses at least 20 sports for each Games.

This yearB次元官网网址檚 55-plus BC Games are set for Sept. 11 to 15 in Kimberley.

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