Event Information
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, welcome to the 2024 PACWEST Basketball Championships, hosted in beautiful Kelowna, B.C. by Okanagan College and the Okanagan College Basketball Society, home of the OC Coyotes. Okanagan College respectfully acknowledges that our Penticton, Kelowna and Vernon campuses are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Peoples, our Salmon Arm campus is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc, and our Revelstoke center is located on the traditional and unceded territories of the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Sinixt and Syilx Okanagan Peoples.
While we wait for our new wellness center to be built in Kelowna, the Okanagan College Coyotes are playing out of Kelowna Christian High School, a premier indoor athletics facility that is ideal for athletic competition for all levels and abilities. Kelowna Christian School is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Peoples.
The Okanagan Coyotes are a proud member of the Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST) and Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). We look forward to hosting our member institutions, athletes, coaches, trainers, friends, family, and fans to some exciting, competitive games. Best of luck to all participants!
Jenn Naimen, MPH
Athletics, Recreation and Student Life
Okanagan College
CONTACT |
POSITION |
PHONE | |
Jenn Naiman Coordinator, Athletics and Recreation |
Tournament Chair | 250-317-5843 | jnaiman@okanagan.bc.ca |
Cindy Klann Sport and Recreation Specialist |
Tournament Operations | 250-317-4739 | cklann@okanagan.bc.ca |
Heather Carson Events Specialist |
VIP/Hospitality | 250-863-2679 | hcarson@okanagan.bc.ca |
Ryan Watters | PACWEST Media Coordinator | n/a | ryan@ryanwatters.ca |
Marcia Bullock | Head Athletic Therapist/First Aid | 250-826-0766 | |
John McFarland PACWEST Officials Allocator |
Head Official | 604-312-8785 | jmcfarland@telus.net |
Cassidy Kannemeyer | Men's Basketball Convenor | n/a | falcons@langara.ca |
Cam McGillivary | Women's Basketball Convenor | n/a | cmacgillivary@langara.ca |
2870 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, BC
Day Pass | Tournament Pass | |
General Admission | $ 15.00 | $ 30.00 |
Students / Seniors (65+) | $ 10.00 | $ 20.00 |
Okanagan College Staff & Faculty | $ 10.00 | $ 20.00 |
Okanagan College Students | Free | Free |
Tickets are available at the door
Parking will be provided for FREE at Kelowna Christian School. Parking passes will NOT be required for vehicles. Please note that the North Entrance is the only entry point, no exit at anytime onto Benvoulin road. This is a high traffic accident zone and left-hand turns have been prohibited.
You can also park at:
Mission Creek Golf Course (1959 KLO Road), just East of KLO Rd. Benvoulin Rd Intersection
FORTIS Electricity (2950 Benvoulin Rd), just North of the KCS entrance, AFTER 4 pm on Thursday and Friday. You can park here all day Saturday.
DAY | TIME | GAME # | MATCH TYPE |
Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 12:30 pm | GAME 1 | Women's #3 vs #6 |
3:00 pm | GAME 2 | Men's #4 vs #5 | |
5:30 pm | GAME 3 | Women's #4 or #5 | |
8:00 pm | GAME 4 | Men's #3 or #6 | |
Friday, March 1, 2024 | 12:30 pm | GAME 5 | Women's: #2 Capiano vs Winner of GAME 1 |
3:00 pm | GAME 6 | Men's: #2 Camosun vs Winner of GAME 4 | |
5:30 pm | GAME 7 | Women's: #1 VIU vs Winner of GAME 3 | |
8:00 pm | GAME 8 | Men's: #1 VIU vs Winner of GAME 2 | |
Saturday, March 2, 2024 | 12:30 pm | GAME 9 | Women's Bronze Medal Match |
3:00 pm | GAME 10 | Men's Bronze Medal Match | |
* Bronze Medal presentations will immediately follow each respective bronze medal match |
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5:30 pm | GAME 11 | Women's Gold Medal Match | |
8:00 pm | GAME 12 | Men's Gold Medal Match | |
* Gold & Silver Medal presentation will immediately follow each game |
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** 25-minute warm-ups (minimum) will be allotted on court before each game **
For more information or to book your rooms, please contact the hotel directly.
Eldorado Resort
500 Cook Road
Kelowna, BC
V1W 3G9
250-763-7500
There are several restaurants and grocery stores located within a short drive of the campus. There will also be food available for purchase from the following vendors for lunch, dinner, and snacks: McDonalds, Dominos Pizza
Concession: A simple concession will be operating in the foyer of Kelowna Christian School for the duration of the tournament.
Hotel Eldorado at Eldorado Resort
Manteo at Eldorado Resort
Kelowna Christian High School (Championship Gym) to Kelowna General Hospital