14 medals in one day for Team BC
It was a medal haul for Team BC on Wednesday at the 2015 Canada Winter Games with Team BC bringing home 14 medals. Impressive results today have Team BC with 63 medals overall, placing the team third in the medal standings behind Quebec and Ontario.
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
Midway through table tennis action, Team BC brings home some hardware in the team events.
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.
Prince George figure skater earns bronze and contributes to four medal day at the rink
In the figure skating competition at the Canada Winter Games today, Team BC wowed the local crowd and won four medals.
Team BC synchronized swimming makes a splash in prelims
Team BC synchronized swimming has several top 10 finishes going into the final rounds of competition.
Hockey Game 3 – Team BC vs Team Ontario
Team BC lose a tough match to Team Ontario. The team is looking to their next matchup against Team Quebec.
Three potential bronzes for Team BC
Team BC plays for badminton bronze in the women’s singles, men’s singles and pair’s.
Team BC goes pink to support Pink Shirt Day
Today is Pink Shirt Day in British Columbia and Team BC athletes, coaches, managers and mission staff currently at the 2015 Canada Winter Games are taking a moment to join the movement and stand up against bullying.
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!
MISSON STAFF MONDAY – Kyler Nurmsoo
/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: Kyler Nurmsoo!
MISSION STAFF MONDAY – Marie-Pierre Lavoie
/in 2018 NewsMISSION STAFF MONDAY – Willy Saari
/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: Willy Saari!
Olympian Justin Kripps named Team BC Honourary Captain
/in 2018 NewsTeam BC is proud to announce Olympian and Team BC alumnus, Justin Kripps, as our Honourary Captain for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.
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).