Dakoda Darling ready for Wheelchair Athletics

Dakoda Darling is ready for wheelchair athletics competition to begin at the Western Canada Summer Games!

Gymnasts enjoying day 1 in Wood Buffalo

12 gymnasts, 2 coaches, and 1 manager arrived in Wood Buffalo on August 6 from all over British Columbia. The Team have settled into the Athlete's Village and have been enjoying the delicious food and having their own bedrooms.

Up in the Air

Women's Basketball BC team member Azalya Forstbauer had never been on an airplane before the Team BC charter flight left Vancouver, B.C. for the Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo, A.B. on Thursday August 6, 2015.

Team BC fired up for 2015 Games

Team BC Pep Rally and #Big Air opening ceremony the highlight of Day 1 at the Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo.

Judo winning at pin trading

Team BC Judo and Team Sask Gymnastics square off in pin trading at the Athletes Village.

Team BC Tennis taking in the Games

From practice, to pin trading, pep rally and the Opening Ceremony it was a full first day at the Games for Team BC Tennis.

Flag Bearer Alex Brent is excited to get paddling

Team BC's flag bearer and kayak athlete, Alex Brent, is excited to get the Games started.

Advice from Team BC’s Medical Manager

All your hard work and preparation will be for naught if you can’t stay healthy during the Games.   See some key tips from Team BC Medical Manager, Ashely Reese.

Beach Siblings excited to get the Games going

Darby Dunn, Devon Dunn, Liam Birker and Quinci Birker took to the court this morning in anticipation in getting the Games started. ‎The siblings are looking forward to competing at the Games together.

Another successful evening for Team BC in swimming

Swimmers 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

Team BC started team competition in wrestling taking wins in each of three matches for both men and women.

Day three action in Volleyball

Team 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

The 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

With 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

The 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

Parents 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

After 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

It 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

The 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

It 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

The 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

Tuesday 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

Alex 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

Team 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

The men’s and women’s volleyball teams are both sitting with two wins and one loss after two days of competition.

TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We respectfully acknowledge the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen)-speaking Peoples on whose traditional territory the BC Games Society office stands, and the Songhees, Xwsepsum, and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. We recognize that our work in this province spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations, as well as Métis and Inuit communities.

 
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