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.
MISSION STAFF MONDAY – JENNIFER SCOTT
/in 2018 NewsTune 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: Jennifer Scott!
MISSION STAFF MONDAY – CAROLYNN BOOMER
/in 2018 NewsTune 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: Carolynn Boomer!
BC Wheelchair Basketball Society announces athletes heading to Red Deer
/in 2018 NewsFrom Pender Island to Prince George, BC’s wheelchair basketball athletes come from a good representation of the province.
Team BC Alumnus Cam Levins Break Marathon Record
/in 2018 NewsIn his marathon debut, Cam Levins of Black Creek, B.C., shattered Jerome Drayton’s 43-year-old Canadian men’s record on a brisk Sunday morning in Toronto.
2019 Canada Winter Games unveil festival lineup
/in 2018 NewsWith more than 80 acts performing over 10 days between February 16 until March 1, 2019, there is something for everyone the talent and diversity of Canada’s finest performers is showcased.
2019 Canada Games Indigenous Mentorship Program filled with BC Officials
/in 2018 NewsThe Aboriginal Sport Circle and the Canada Games Council announced the selected officials for the 2019 Canada Winter Games Indigenous Officials Mentorship pilot. Four of the five officials announced hail from BC.
Get your 2019 Canada Winter Games Games Passes
/in 2018 News2019 Games passes and tickets for the Opening & Closing Ceremonies are now on sale. Spectators can take advantage of special early bird pricing until October 15.
Team BC Alumni Bryden Hattie to compete at Youth Olympic Games
/in 2018 NewsThe Canadian Olympic Committee announced the team that will represent Canada in Argentina from October 6 to 18.
Judo Athletes Selected to Represent BC
/in 2018 NewsCanada Games trials were held in Abbotsford over the past weekend where athletes representing BC were chosen to compete in Red Deer.
Team BC Mission Staff chosen for the 2019 Canada Winter Games
/in 2018 NewsOutstanding British Columbians will support athletes, coaches and managers competing in Red Deer next winter
Team BC Alumni set to shine at the Commonwealth Games
/in 2018 NewsThere are 283 athletes competing for Team Canada and within that contingent 24 have competed for Team BC at the Canada Games or Western Canada Summer Games (11 athletes have competed at both).
Team BC Alumni take part in the 2018 Paralympic Games
/in 2018 NewsClose to 50% of Canadian Paralympic Team has a Connection to B.C.
19 BC Games and Team BC alumni chosen as finalists for Athlete of the Year Awards
/in 2018 News19 BC Games and Team BC alumni have been selected as finalists for the annual Athlete of the Year Awards presented by Sport BC.
19 BC Games and Team BC alumni competing at Olympics
/in 2018 News19 BC Games and Team BC alumni will compete for Team Canada at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, Korea.
Passion Sports chosen as Team BC’s official clothing supplier
/in 2018 NewsTeam BC is pleased to announce that Passion Sports has been chosen as the official clothing supplier for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.
Chefs de Mission announced for the 2019 Canada Winter Games
/in 2018 NewsThe BC Games Society is pleased to announce the Chefs de Mission for Team BC as preparations begin towards the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta.