Dad surprises pitcher son, BC to play for gold
Justin Olic (Surrey), a crafty southpaw was today's starter against Alberta. Unknown to him, his father Frank Olic flew in to watch the him play. After working the 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM shift Frank jumped on a plane in Vancouver to Fort McMurray.
Golden boys in top form for triathlon relay
A light mist kept the triathlon conditions slick and chilly for the second day of competition. Team BC medaled in both the male and female three-person relay with the men taking gold and the women taking home silver.
Women battle to a split on day two!
The BC women's volleyball team started the day off with a battle with Team Alberta. The teams have a history, having met twice before the games and split both match ups.
Team BC Results Recap Aug 14
26 medals for Team BC at the Western Canada Summer Games with swimming leading the charge, collecting 25 in the pool and the men's 8 in rowing taking home gold.
Shade golden in Wood Buffalo
The water at Macdonald Island Park was golden for Special Olympics athlete Jesse Shade (Campbell River) at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games. Five gold medals in the pool were just the beginning for the sixteen year old Vancouver Island swimmer.
Swimmers add to medal haul on second day of competition
Team BC swimming hauled in 25 medals of which 15 were gold, four were silver and six were bronze. Special Olympics swimmer Jesse Shade swam to two more golds today bringing his tournament total to four.
Team BC Softball goes 2 and 1 for the day
Team BC Softball earned two more wins today but dropped one in the final game of a triple header day.
Team BC Volleyball Men split day two of competition
Team BC took a win against Team Yukon in three sets but lost a tight match to Team Alberta in the afternoon.
BC dominates on the golf course
It was a strong showing for Team BC women's golf today, with BC taking the top three positions after the first round of competition. Hannah Lee (Surrey) led the pack, finishing with 72. Teammates Tiffany Kong (Vancouver) and Alisha Lau (Richmond) were tight on her heels, tying for second place with 73's, and Shirin Anjarwalla (Nanaimo) finished with 76.
Governor General opens the 2019 Canada Winter Games
/in 2019 NewsUpbeat Opening Ceremony creates lasting memories for Team BC at 2019 Canada Winter Games
Team BC athletes arrive in Red Deer
/in 2018 NewsOver 120 athletes traveled to Red Deer, Alberta today, set to take on the rest of Canada in this 27th edition of the Canada Games.
Canada Games TV and Broadcast schedule announced
/in 2019 NewsWatch the Games on TSN, RDS and CanadaGames.live
Team BC Uniforms and Pins Unveiled
/in 2019 NewsTeam BC unveiled the official ceremonial uniforms for the 2019 Canada Winter Games that start in Red Deer on February 15.
Team BC ready for the 2019 Canada Winter Games
/in 2019 NewsTeam BC is ready for the 2019 Canada Winter Games with a contingent of 349 athletes, coaches, managers, and mission staff representing British Columbia at the Games in Red Deer from February 15 to March 3, 2019.
Mission Staff Monday – Jarret Poitras
/in 2018 NewsThe final installment of our Mission Staff Monday series was saved for the guy in charge – please meet: Jarret Poitras!
Mission Staff Monday – Jennifer Falloon
/in 2018 NewsThis week marks the final installments of our Mission Staff Monday series. We hope you enjoyed them! Today we feature: Jennifer Falloon
Mission Staff Monday – Judy Joseph-Black
/in 2018 NewsThis week marks the final installments of our Mission Staff Monday series. We hope you enjoyed them! Today we feature: Judy Joseph-Black
Boxing BC names athletes for Canada Winter Games
/in 2018 NewsSix athletes will represent BC at the 2019 Canada Winter Games
Biathlon athletes named to Team BC
/in 2018 NewsThe Biathlon athletes selected to represent Team BC at the 2019 Canada Winter Games have been named.
Mission Staff Monday – Kristi Patton
/in 2018 NewsLast but certainly not least this Monday, please meet our latest Mission Staff Monday featured guest: Kristi Patton
Mission Staff Monday – Robyn Hughes
/in 2018 NewsAnother edition of Mission Staff Monday – this week: Robyn Hughes
Mission Staff Monday – Stephanie Rudnisky
/in 2018 NewsWe’re back! Tune in every Monday to learn more about the support team that will ensure our athletes are set up for success in Red Deer next February. This week: Stephanie Rudnisky
Mission Staff Monday – Philippe Saucier
/in 2018 NewsAnd another one! Today’s last Mission Staff Monday feature is a true Canada Games veteran – please meet: Philippe Saucier!
Mission Staff Monday – Heather Beatty
/in 2018 NewsAnother edition of Mission Staff Monday – this week: Heather Beatty!
Mission Staff Monday – Alana See
/in 2018 News