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.
Shallon Olsen vaults to silver in female gymnastics all around
Surrey’s Shallon Olsen took the Canada Winter Games silver medal in the female gymnastics all around event on Tuesday night in Prince George.
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.
BC Day is golden for Team BC in Winnipeg
/in 2017 NewsCelebrating British Columbia Day at home and Terry Fox Day in Manitoba, Team BC had a strong start to the second week of competition at the Canada Summer Games with four medals in swimming.