Team BC curlers advance to semi-final
Team BC pulls out a hard fought win over Team PEI to advance to the semis.
Team BC’s Mel Pemble captures silver in alpine for an excited Prince George crowd
Team BC bring home the hardware in alpine as the Prince George U12 ski racers bring a whole new level of excitement to the slopes.
Medal trifecta for Emily Dickson as Team BC posts big results at Winter Games
Emily Dickson earned her third medal of the 2015 Canada Winter Games on Wednesday in the biathlon 10km pursuit, adding a gold to her silver and bronze finishes from earlier this week.
Team BC’s long track speed skaters were also golden – Jacob Graham (Dawson Creek) and Sara Spence (Kamloops) both won their respective 500m races in Fort St. John on Wednesday.
Silver medals were earned by Mel Pemble (Victoria) in the para alpine slalom, Leia Hoot (Kamloops) in the target shooting air rifle event, and the female long track speed skating team took silver in women’s pursuit: Sara Spence, Carolina Hiller (Prince George), Abigail McCluskey (Penticton) and Emilie Medland-Marchen (Kelowna).
The team of Tony Procter (Prince George) and Emerie Watson (Quesnel) earned a bronze in the compound archery event.
Golden day for B.C. long track speed skaters
Team BC’s long track speed skaters got off to an impressive start at the 2015 Canada Winter Games on Wednesday earning gold in the men’s and women’s 500m events and a silver in the women’s team pursuit.
Jacob Graham of Dawson Creek and Sara Spence of Kamloops took top spot on the podium in the 500m. Spence was also part of the team that won silver in the pursuit event with Carolina Hiller (Prince George), Abigail McCluskey (Penticton) and Emilie Medland-Marchen (Kelowna ).
Jacob Graham of Dawson Creek and Sara Spence of Kamloops took top spot on the podium in the 500m. Spence was also part of the team that won silver in the pursuit event with Carolina Hiller (Prince George), Abigail McCluskey (Penticton) and Emilie Medland-Marchen (Kelowna ).
Impressive medal haul for Team BC long trackers
Team BC has an impressive showing long track speed skating today. The day ended on a high from the two gold medals from Jacob Graham and Sara Spence and bronze in the women’s team pursuit.
Dickson wins gold
Local biathlete Emily Dickson rounds out her medal set with a gold in the women’s 10km pursuit. Both men’s and women’s teams rally for some important flag points for Team BC.
Freestyle skiing event wraps up for Team BC
Team BC pulls out two fourth place finishes, wrapping up an impressive showing in freestyle skiing.
Owen Bishop shoots a personal best in the 10m air rifle competition
Team BC’s Owen Bishop wraps a perfect score, a fifth place finish and a personal best into the men’s individual air rifle today.
It’s all in your head
It’s been said that luck is where preparation and opportunity meet. Mental Performance is a key component of any high performance sport. There is nothing that can describe the pressure felt by athletes during a high stakes competition like Canada Winter Games.
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).