The Team BC Squad Program is British Columbia Golf's high-performance development program for competitive junior golfers across the province.
Through a regional, coach-led training environment, the program gives developing athletes access to structured training, performance assessment and tracking, camps, education and competition support throughout the year. It is designed to help athletes better understand their games, build the skills and habits required to compete at a higher level, and continue progressing within BC's player development pathway.
For athletes and families, the program provides something that can be difficult to build independently: a consistent development environment supported by qualified coaches, clear performance benchmarks and connection to other competitive junior golfers.
The goal extends beyond tournament results. The Team BC Squad Program is intended to help athletes maximize their potential while developing strong competitors, teammates and people, with pathways toward college and university golf, elite amateur competition, national programs and, for some athletes, the professional game.
Looking Ahead to 2027
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for the 2027 Team BC Squad Selection Camp, running October 9-11, 2026, at Ledgeview Golf Club in Abbotsford and Mission Golf & Country Club in Mission.
There is even more opportunity ahead for B.C.'s competitive junior golfers in 2027.
British Columbia Golf is expanding the Team BC Squad Program from five Regional Squads in 2026 to six in 2027, extending the program's reach and creating additional opportunities to identify and develop athletes from across the province.
- Okanagan
- North Shore
- Metro Vancouver
- Vancouver Island
- Fraser Valley
- Northern BC/Kootenay (virtual)
Applications close September 9, 2026.
- A selection committee will review applicants. Selection Camp invitations will be weighted 50% on overall application strength, and 50% on past tournament results.
- Athletes selected to attend the camp will be notified September 25. Athletes who aren’t invited to the Selection Camp or who attend camp but aren’t selected for a Regional Squad may be offered a Watchlist spot.
- The Selection Camp fee is $250, and credit cards will not be charged unless an athlete is accepted to the camp.
Who can apply?
Applicants must:
- Be 12 to 17 years of age as of August 1, 2027
- Be a current member in good standing with BC Golf and Golf Canada
- Hold unquestioned amateur status under the Rules of Golf
- Hold Canadian citizenship or a Permanent Resident Card
- Not be subject to any active disciplinary action from BC Golf
What to expect at the Selection Camp
The camp combines Talent ID testing and assessment with two days of tournament play, giving coaches an opportunity to evaluate athletes across several areas of performance.
How are the 2027 Team BC Squads selected?
Final squad selections will consider performance before and during the Selection Camp, along with athlete assessments and coach evaluations:
- 30%: Past tournament results
- 30%: Selection Camp tournament results, 15% for each day
- 20%: Assessments
- 20%: Coach evaluations
Team BC Squads are regional in nature, and selections will also reflect the geographic representation and needs of each region.
Before you apply
Travel and accommodation costs associated with attending the Selection Camp are the responsibility of the athlete and family.
Credit cards will only be charged once an athlete has been accepted into the Selection Camp. No refunds will be issued following confirmation on September 25.
APPLY NOW FOR THE 2027 SELECTION CAMP
Questions about the program or application process can be directed to Elizabeth Dunn, Player Development Lead, at elizabeth@britishcolumbiagolf.org.
2026 Team BC Squads
The 2026 Team BC Squad Program includes five Regional Squads representing athletes from across British Columbia. Meet the athletes and coaches who make up the 2026 Team BC Squads below.
OKANAGAN SQUAD
Coach: Conner Kozak
Okanagan Squad Members: Luke Traverse, Kobe Menzies, Ellie Johnson, Nolan Williams, DJ Crowe, and Velvet Haynes
NORTH SHORE SQUAD
Coach: Colin Lavers
North Shore Squad Members: Jenny Guo, Karissa Zhao, Jaden August, Tyson Valk, Jack Guo, and Matthew Cui
METRO SQUAD
Coaches: Christine Wong, Josh Kujundzic, Stephanie Vanderpas, and Jacob Vanderpas
Metro Squad Members: Bella Yang, Charlotte Tam, Emily Shi, Lilian Zhao, Jeevyn Lotay, Luke Van Alstine, Tiger Zhao, and Andy Koh
VANCOUVER ISLAND SQUAD
Coach: Michelle McCann, Mark Valliere
Vancouver Island Squad Members: Ewan Baldwin, Owen Beaulac, Luke Bernakevitch, Ryu Shiina, Emma Kral, and Malia Owen
FRASER VALLEY SQUAD
Coach: Brady Stead
Fraser Valley Squad Members: Jackson Wang, Noah Reddicopp, Avery McAbee, Gordon Chen, Emma Kim, and Joanna Kim
2026 Team BC Squad Members & Coaches
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