Surrey’s Garceau wins gold, Toth takes the bronze in squash finals
Team BC posted two significant upsets in squash at the 2015 Canada Winter Games on Wednesday as Michele Garceau won gold in the women’s individual and Burnaby’s Matthew Toth won bronze on the men’s side.
The medals are the first ever for B.C. in an individual squash event at the Canada Winter Games.
Two bronze medals from badminton add to overall Team BC count
Team BC captures bronze in the mixed team trampoline competition
A split day results in a 4-1 record for Team BC in curling
14 medals in one day for Team BC
Giving up not an option for B.C.’s Laass
Even as things were going black for Lavanna Laass, her last thought was that she would never give up.
The 18-year-old Team BC Judo athlete from Prince George was choked out in the gold medal match at the 2015 Canada Winter Games, something she had never experienced before.
“I came into this match going for gold,” she said. “I really, really wanted it, not just for myself but for everyone who was there with me and for Prince George.”
Table tennis competition heating up at Duchess Park
Double bronze in badminton for B.C.
B.C.’s badminton team earned two bronze medals on Wednesday in the finals at the Canada Winter Games.
The team of Duncan Yao (19, Richmond) and Joshua Liu (18, Vancouver) battled their way to the podium in the bronze medal match of the men’s doubles, beating team Manitoba in three sets.
Surrey’s James Ho, 17, also won bronze in the men’s individual match.
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.
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.