Schedule of Events
Fill the stands to be inspired by Special Olympics athletes letting their brilliance shine! All events are free to attend, no tickets required. All schedules subject to change – please visit www.SOBCGames.ca for most current information.
Wednesday, July 9
Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg for the 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games
Location: Begin at Prince George RCMP Detachment, end at CN Centre
Time: 10 a.m. to approx. 12 p.m.
Cheer on law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes as they run the Flame of Hope across Prince George to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics, and prepare to light the 2025 SOBC Games cauldron on July 10!
Thursday, July 10
Opening Ceremony
Location: CN Centre
Start: 7:30 p.m.
Everyone is encouraged to attend and cheer for the Special Olympics BC summer sports teams that are so excited to come together from across the province for the first time since 2017! Join us for an evening of entertainment and inspiration.
SOBC Games merchandise will be on sales at this location from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday, July 11
Sports
10-Pin Bowling:
- Location: Strike Zone Bowling and Mini Golf Centre (2366 Westwood Dr)
- Competition time: Shift One 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Shift Two 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Basketball:
- Location: Duchess Park Secondary School (747 Winnipeg St)
- Competition time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bocce
- Location: Rotary Soccer Fields (4111 15th Avenue)
- Competition time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Golf
- Location: Aspen Grove Golf Course (4555 Leno Rd)
- Competition time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Powerlifting
- Location: CN Centre (2187 Ospika Blvd S)
- Competition time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
*Note: Powerlifting competition on July 11 only
Rhythmic Gymnastics
- Location: Prince George Conference & Civic Centre (808 Canada Games Way)
- Competition time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Medal Ceremonies: 3 p.m.
Soccer
- Location: Rotary Soccer Fields (4111 15th Avenue)
- Competition time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (projected end time TBD based on divisioning)
Softball
- Location: Carrie Jane Gray Fields (2121 Massey Drive Masich Place)
- Competition time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Medal Ceremonies (Softball Skills): 1 p.m.
Swimming
- Location: Prince George Aquatic Centre (1770 George Paul Ln)
- Competition time: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Medal Ceremonies: 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Track and Field
- Location: Masich Place Stadium (2121 Massey Dr)
- Competition time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Medal Ceremonies: 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Activities
Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Screenings
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Visit times are planned around athlete sports schedules. Friday screenings are only for SOBC Games athletes. Everyone with intellectual and developmental disabilities can attend on Saturday. See the Saturday schedule for details.
Special Olympics BC Games Merchandise Sales
- Location: Civic Centre
- Time: 12 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 12
Sport
10-Pin Bowling
- Location: Strike Zone Bowling and Mini Golf Centre (2366 Westwood Dr)
- Competition time: Shift One 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Shift Two 1 to 3 p.m.
- Medal Ceremonies: Civic Centre, 4 p.m.
Basketball
- Location: Duchess Park Secondary School (747 Winnipeg St)
- Competition time: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Medal Ceremonies: 2 p.m.
Bocce
- Location: Rotary Soccer Fields (4111 15th Avenue)
- Competition time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Medal Ceremonies: 3 p.m.
Golf
- Location: Aspen Grove Golf Course (4555 Leno Rd)
- Competition: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Medal Ceremonies: 3 p.m.
Powerlifting
- Location: CN Centre (2187 Ospika Blvd S)
- Competition: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
*Note: Powerlifting competition on July 11 only
Rhythmic Gymnastics
- Civic Centre (808 Canada Games Way)
- Competition: 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Medal Ceremonies: 2:15 p.m.
Soccer
- Location: Rotary Soccer Fields (4111 15th Avenue)
- Competition: 9 a.m. to 2 or 3 p.m. (projected end time TBD based on divisioning)
- Medal Ceremonies: At conclusion of competition
Softball
- Location: Carrie Jane Gray Fields (2121 Massey Drive Masich Place)
- Competition: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Medal Ceremonies: At conclusion of competition
Swimming
- Location: Prince George Aquatic Centre (1770 George Paul Ln)
- Competition: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Medal Ceremonies: 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Track and Field
- Location: Masich Place Stadium (2121 Massey Dr)
- Competition: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Medal Ceremonies: 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Activities
Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Screenings
- Location: Civic Centre (808 Canada Games Way)
- Open to all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – all are welcome to access free, fun health education and giveaways in a welcoming, supportive setting!
- Games athlete participation coordinated within sport schedules
Civic Centre Medal Ceremonies for Powerlifting, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Bowling
- Location: Civic Centre (808 Canada Games Way)
- Powerlifting Medals: 9:30 a.m.
- Rhythmic Gymnastics Medals: 2:15 p.m.
- Bowling Medals: 4 p.m.
SOBC Games Merchandise Sales
- Location: Civic Centre (808 Canada Games Way)
- Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Victory Dance
- For SOBC Games participants only, no public access. Games merchandise sales will be available from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.