November 1, 2004 - For Immediate Release

The BC Inline Hockey Association has successfully applied to have Inline Hockey included in the 2006 BC Summer Games to be held in Kamloops, BC.

After submitting its application in February 2004, the BCIHA has been anxiously awaiting news on the application. The Games Society is pleased to have inline hockey included for the first time.

The BC Summer Games will see teams from the 8 BC Games Sport Zones compete in a tournament format. Teams will be selected at Zone Evaluation Camps in early 2006.

Players born in 1991-92 will have the opportunity to compete against the top players from their respective zones and ultimately against the top players from around the province. After competing in the Zone Evaluation Camps, 8 Zone Teams will be formed to compete at the Summer Games in Kamloops. This tournament will see the top inline hockey players from all over the province converge for 3-days of top-notch roller hockey action.

The BCIHA will soon begin canvassing the different zones around the province to establish a Zone Co-ordinator, Coaching Staffs and identifying top referees for inclusion in this great event.

The BC Summer Games will serve as the first step in the BCIHA's High Performance Program for elite players, coaches, and referees.

BC becomes the second province to have inline hockey included in the Summer Games. Alberta has seen inline hockey included in its 2002 and 2004 Summer Games.

More information will be available soon.