Team BC shines with eight individual gold medals in the pool
It was another great day in the pool for Team BC on Aug. 15 as swimmers as collectively they brought in nine gold, 10 silver and seven bronze medals for a team total of 26 medals.
Humhej brings the heat, BC heads to final
Stormy skies and the threat of rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of Team BC softball fans Saturday afternoon. Chants of “we are BC” rang out as the game got underway at Syncrude Athletic Park. The afternoon game was a grudge match of sorts, after BC lost to Manitoba just a day earlier, the BC ladies delivered the win in five innings, 10 – 0.
Double gold for BC golf teams
Team BC Golf took gold medals in the team competition on both the men's and the women's side Saturday at the Fort McMurray Golf Course.
Team BC loses first match to Team Alberta
BC lost its first badminton matches of the competition when both James Ho and Joshua Liu were defeated in their respective men's singles matches. Both matches went to three sets.
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.
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 NewsNever Take the Easy Way Out
/in 2019 NewsNever take the easy way out. It is something Team BC wheelchair basketball co-captain Joel Ewert lives by.
Special Olympics BC names Team BC figure skaters
/in 2018 NewsJeff Leung of SOBC – Vancouver and Kari Trott of SOBC – Port Alberni will make their Canada Games debuts.
Honourary captain, Justin Kripps, wins silver medal in Germany
/in 2019 NewsTo say Konigssee, Germany is Justin Kripps’ home-away-from-home is an understatement. The Olympic champion from Summerland, B.C. teamed up with Cam Stones (Whitby, Ont.) to win his fourth World Cup two-man medal on the 16-corner sheet of natural beauty in the Bavarian Alps with a silver on Saturday. His lone World Championship medal also came […]
Badminton BC names Canada Winter Games athletes
/in 2019 NewsBadminton BC has chosen 10 athletes who will represent BC at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta.
BC Hockey names male roster for Canada Winter Games
/in 2019 News20 players have been selected to play for Team BC at the 2019 Canada Winter Games.
Synchro BC announces 10 athletes to compete in Red Deer
/in 2018 NewsSynchro BC is pleased to announce the artistic swimming athletes who will represent British Columbia at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta.
Speed Skating Announces athletes selected to Team BC
/in 2018 NewsBC Speed Skating Association has named the Team BC athletes who will compete in Short Track and Long Track Speed Skating at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta.
MISSION STAFF MONDAY – Dani Wilson
/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: Dani Wilson!
MISSION STAFF MONDAY – Sarah Kiengersky
/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: Sarah Kiengersky!
MISSION STAFF MONDAY – Courtney Lott
/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: Courtney Lott!