Call for Chefs de Mission for 2017 Canada Summer Games
The BC Games Society is seeking enthusiastic and experienced people to serve as Chefs de Mission for Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Deadline for applications is December 4, 2015.
Marni Abbott-Peter named to Paralympic Hall of Fame
Four-time Team BC Wheelchair Basketball coach, Marni Abbott-Peter, has been named to the Paralympic Sports Hall of Fame.
Coach Profile: Cathy Lipsett – Ringette
Meet NCCP Competition Development Ringette coach Cathy Lipsett who shares her thoughts on coaching Ringette at the BC Winter Games and Canada Winter Games.
Coach Profile: Kyra Iannone Beach Volleyball
Meet NCCP Level 3 Volleyball coach Kyra Iannone who shares her thoughts on coaching beach volleyball at the BC Summer Games, Canada Summer Games, and Western Canada Summer Games.
Coach Profile, Deborah Carter – Special Olympics Athletics
Meet Special Olympics Athletics coach Deborah Carter and read all about her amazing summer coaching at the Western Canada Summer Games and the Special Olympics World Games in LA.
Coach Profile: Paul Tardi, Curling
Meet curling coach, Paul Tardi of Surrey, a NCCP Level 3 certified coach who has attended the 2012 and 2014 BC Games and 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Team BC concludes successful 2015 Western Canada Summer Games with trophy win
Team BC topped the medal count and flag points and won the Western Canada Summer Games Trophy for the 11th consecutive time.
Team BC take 280 medals as 2015 Western Canada Summer Games close
After 10 days of competition at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games in Fort McMurray, Alta. BC wrapped up competition Sunday with a medal total of 134 gold, 86 silver, 61 bronze and a grand total of 280 medals won.
Another successful evening for Team BC in swimming
/in 2017 NewsSwimmers won 11 medals on Wednesday: three gold, five silver and three bronze, pushing BC’s total to 27 medals after three days of swimming at the 2017 Canada Summer Games
Three wins for Wrestling to start team competition
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC started team competition in wrestling taking wins in each of three matches for both men and women.
Day three action in Volleyball
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC men’s and women’s volleyball were in action finishing up round robin play to determine the medal rounds.
Soccer takes important win over Team Nova Scotia
/in 2017 NewsThe first rainy day of the 2017 Canada Summer Games offered the BC men’s soccer team a chance to claim a 3-1 victory over Nova Scotia.
Wet day for round 2 of Golf
/in 2017 NewsWith typical west coast weather making an appearance in Winnipeg, the Team BC golfers were able to finish the second round of play after significant morning delays.
Strong performances in Women’s Road Race
/in 2017 NewsThe women’s road race today was wet because of rain but did not stop the top young riders in Canada from competing hard and 15 year old Sarah Van Dam (Victoria) finishing in fourth.
Parents and families provide support for Team BC at the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsParents from all over the province have travelled to Winnipeg to join Team BC’s Cheer Squad.
Blue and yellow turns into gold, silver and bronze for Team BC in the pool
/in 2017 NewsAfter two days of competition in the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg, it appears painted finger nails may be contributing to Team BC’s success.
Cycling, kayak and swimming athletes bring home 15 medals
/in 2017 NewsIt was another banner day for Team BC with 15 medals (five gold, two silver and eight bronze) in cycling, canoe kayak, and swimming.
Two more dominant wins for Team BC softball
/in 2017 NewsThe Team BC women’s softball team showed their dominance once again with wins over Team Newfoundland and Team New Brunswick led by the pitching of Keeley Ainge.
Team BC swimmers make a big splash at the 2017 Canada Games
/in 2017 NewsIt was an evening of podium finishes for Team BC swimmers at the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg on Tuesday with two gold, two silver and six bronze medals.
Strong start for men’s and women’s golf at Canada Games
/in 2017 NewsThe men and women’s golf team started round one of individual and team play at the Canada Summer Games at the Southwood Gold and Country Club.
Tennis preview for August 9
/in 2017 NewsTuesday was a rest day for Tennis as they get set to continue team competition as well as doubles and singles play on Wednesday.
Bronze medal in men’s K-1 1000m kayak for Dewdney’s Alex Brent
/in 2017 NewsAlex Brent’s bronze medal in the K-1 1000m was the highlight of the second day of racing at Canoe Kayak.
Team BC cyclists race to gold and bronze in the time trials
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC cyclists raced against the clock at Birds Hill Provincial Park on Tuesday, won two medals and posted multiple top 10 finishes at the 2017 Canada Games.
Men’s and women’s volleyball both with two wins and one loss
/in 2017 NewsThe men’s and women’s volleyball teams are both sitting with two wins and one loss after two days of competition.