Tennis players heat up the court
It's getting hotter at tennis in more ways than one. The temperature on the court reached over 30 C. The competition also took a step up as the two undefeated teams (BC and Alberta) matched up in the afternoon draw.
Canoe/ Kayak medalists – August 9
It was a great day on the water with Canoe/ Kayak paddling away with 15 medals. Read on for a full recap of medals!
Golden Gymnasts
The first day of gymnastics competition began today at MacDonald Island Park with the Men’s Team and All-Around events. Team BC took gold in the Team Competition and gold and silver in the individual All-Around.
Team BC pins opponents to advance
The Team BC wrestling team had a fantastic first day of competition! They won three duels today in the team tournament.
Shephard shines as BC drop Sask to top Pool A
Team BC made a perfect 2-0 exit out of pool play after dropping Saskatchewan, 69-59, in Game 2 of the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo.
Judo golden again!
Well after a golden first day at the Western Canada Summer Games, Judo did just as well on the second day of individual competitions. Judo won four golds, one silver and one bronze.
Cyclists turn road racing into a team sport
While cycling is often considered an individual sport, today two of our Team BC cyclists turned the finish into a team event, crossing the finish line hand-in-hand.
Beach Teams continue great results on Day 2
The men's beach volleyball team are 4-0 and the women are 3-1 after day two of competition.
Buzzer Beater to win the game!
Team BC Women's Basketball team won an absolute nail-biter of a game with a buzzer beater shot from Ashlyn Day to win the game against Saskatchewan 59-57.
Call for Expression of Interest – Mental Performance Consultants
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC, in partnership with the BC Games Society, Canadian Sport Institute – Pacific, viaSport, and SportMedBC are inviting qualified Mental Performance Consultants (MPC) to apply for one of two available positions with Team BC for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.
Apply Now: Team BC Assistant Chef de Mission – 2019 Canada Winter Games
/in 2017 NewsThe BC Games Society is seeking an enthusiastic andexperience person to serve as the Assistant Chef de Mission for Team BC for the 2019 Canada Winter Games. Application deadline is December 8, 2017.
Recognizing B.C. Athletes: Team BC Unite
/in 2017 NewsMinister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Lisa Beare and Parliamentary Secretary for Sport and Multiculturalism Ravi Kahlon recognized the accomplishments of B.C. athletes and the Team BC Unite initiative.
Coach Profile: Diane Tam – Canoe Kayak
/in 2017 NewsWe are celebrating National Coaches Week and saying #ThanksCoach. Meet Diane Tam, a Team BC Canoe Kayak coach who was at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Coach Profile: Stacy Mitchell – Rowing
/in 2017 NewsWe are celebrating National Coaches Week and saying #ThanksCoach. Meet Stacy Michell, a Team BC Rowing coach who was at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Apply now for 2019 Canada Winter Games Mentorship Programs
/in 2017 NewsThe Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program and Women in Coaching Canada Games Apprentice Program are both accepting applications for mentorship opportunities at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta.
Team BC athletes reflect on the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC athletes are back in BC and are sharing their thoughts on their experiences at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Team BC celebrates record-setting success at the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC brought home a record setting 146 medals – the most medals Team BC has ever won at a Canada Summer Games and finishes second in the medal standings.
Record setting performance for Team BC
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC finishes the Canada Summer Games with 146 medals – the most ever earned by British Columbia.
It’s a four-peat for Team BC in women’s softball
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC beat Team Alberta 10-3 to take the gold medal in women’s softball at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Team BC adds another five medals to bring total to 145
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC added another five medals today including two gold, a silver, and three bronze in cycling, swimming, tennis and volleyball.
Team BC selects Raben Dommann as flag bearer for the Closing Ceremony
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC has selected Raben Dommann to carry BC’s flag in the 2017 Canada Summer Games Closing Ceremony in Winnipeg Sunday afternoon.
Vancouver Island cyclist earns second gold medal at the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsIt was another gold medal for Gillian Ellsay (Courtenay) as she won the women’s criterium race in a dominant fashion at the Red River Exhibition Park road course.
Team BC swimmers embrace inclusion at the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC’s swimmers have enjoyed the inclusion of able-bodied, Para and Special Olympics swimmers at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
BC wins bronze in men’s volleyball
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC won the bronze medal match in men’s volleyball against Team Quebec Saturday afternoon at the Investor’s Group Athletic Centre in Winnipeg.
Team BC finishes in eighth place in men’s soccer at the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBC fell to Nova Scotia Saturday at the 2017 Canada Summer Games to finish in eighth place in men’s soccer.