A tip of the (Team BC) hat
As some Team BC athletes depart Prince George after week 1, we welcome the next wave of Team BC athletes to Prince George this Sunday. For the new arrivals, we’d like to help you prepare for your time here so read ahead for some tips we've collected.
Experience of a lifetime for ringette’s Cichos
Team BC’s ringette captain Angela Cichos has never experienced anything like the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
The 18-year-old Port Coquitlam player has competed in countless high-stakes tournaments and difficult games but has never felt the same level of support that took place over the course of the week’s competition.
“It was amazing and I loved it,” she said. “The first couple of days got us really pumped and excited. First with the Team BC pep rally and then the opening ceremonies. And then all the support we got on the ice topped it all off.”
Seven medals for Team BC on the final day of week one competition
On the final day of week one, Team BC captured medals in alpine skiing, biathlon, curling and speed skating. Team BC had 41 medals including 12 gold, 16 silver and 13 bronze.
Team BC to curl for a bronze medal
Team BC curlers lose to Team Saskatchewan in a close game. The team will try for bronze.
Determined wheelchair basketball team rewarded with win over Team Nova Scotia
Team BC advances in wheelchair basketball with a big 53-38 win. They play Team New Brunswick tomorrow at 1 p.m.
Team BC gymnastics earns five medals on final day of competition
Team BC wins big in the gymnastics individual events today. Shallon Olsen and Aaron Mah lead the way with a total of eight medals combined.
Ladies’ ski cross leads the way at Tabor Mountain
Team BC ladies and men dominate day one of ski cross. Quarterfinals begin tomorrow morning at 10 a.m.
Team BC puts in a good effort in short track
The 1000m proves a competitive race for Team BC athletes. The team prepares for the 3000m points and relay races.
Team BC ringette will play for fifth after overtime win
Team BC defeated Team Saskatchewan today 7-6 in a trilling overtime game. The team will play for fifth place tomorrow.
19 BC Games and Team BC alumni chosen as finalists for Athlete of the Year Awards
/in 2018 News19 BC Games and Team BC alumni have been selected as finalists for the annual Athlete of the Year Awards presented by Sport BC.
19 BC Games and Team BC alumni competing at Olympics
/in 2018 News19 BC Games and Team BC alumni will compete for Team Canada at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, Korea.
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.