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.
Golden sprint at mountain bike
/in 2017 NewsRhys Verner earned his second gold medal of the 2017 Canada Summer Games with a victory in the men’s mountain bike sprint.
Baseball knocked out of medal contention
/in 2017 NewsBaseball was knocked out of the medal rounds this morning as they went down to Ontario by a score of 3-1.
Team BC triathletes strike gold in men’s relay
/in 2017 NewsIt was a decisive gold medal win for Team BC in the men’s relay at Birds Hill Provincial Park on Thursday morning.
Two silvers and a bronze for Team BC
/in 2017 NewsIt was a relatively quiet day at the Canada Games with many sports on a rest day, but the divers were in action and earned another three medals for Team BC.
Beach Volleyball teams off to semifinals
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams are one win away from earning a medal. Both teams played against the hometown Team Manitoba and came away with hard fought victories.
Team BC plays for bronze in men’s basketball
/in 2017 NewsA loss to Alberta in the semifinal puts BC into the bronze medal game on Friday against Quebec.
Silver and bronze medals for Team BC in men’s 3-metre springboard
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC divers stepped onto the podium again at the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg on Wednesday with a silver medal for Bryden Hattie and a bronze for Ryan Grover.
Team BC sailors in good position heading into final days of competition
/in 2017 News2017 Canada Games sailing is taking place at the Gimli Yacht Club on the shores of Lake Winnipeg.
Smiles and a win for Team BC women as they begin placing round
/in 2017 NewsBC bounced back in women’s soccer on Wednesday to beat PEI. BC will now play Manitoba for 5th place in the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Victoria diver scores her second medal at the 2017 Canada Games
/in 2017 NewsCoral Strugnell of Victoria earned her second medal of the 2017 Canada Games Wednesday afternoon at the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg.
Team BC falls to New Brunswick in women’s basketball
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC fought a close battle against Team New Brunswick suffering a 67-61 loss.
Eight medals for Team BC
/in 2017 NewsAll week one sports were in action at the Canada Summer Games with Team BC taking home eight medals – three gold, two silver, and three bronze.
Team BC Baseball takes 2-1 win over Team Sask
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC got revenge on their prairie rivals Tuesday night, downing Saskatchewan in a tight 2-1 game.
Team BC beach volleyball teams remain in the hunt for medals in Winnipeg
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC posted mixed results on Tuesday in beach volleyball at the Canada Summer Games.
Four medals for track and field athletes
/in 2017 NewsBuilding on the gold and bronze medals won yesterday by Dakoda Darling and Eddie Solla in para discus, Team BC won four more medals and qualified athletes to finals for Thursday and Friday.
Team BC moves to placing round in women’s basketball
/in 2017 NewsThe Team BC women’s basketball wrapped up pool play Tuesday evening with a 45-73 loss against Team Ontario at the 2017 Canada Games in Winnipeg.