Team BC goes pink to support Pink Shirt Day
Today is Pink Shirt Day in British Columbia and Team BC athletes, coaches, managers and mission staff currently at the 2015 Canada Winter Games are taking a moment to join the movement and stand up against bullying.
Stephanie Divin leads after elements competition
Team BC figure skaters have strong finishes after the elements portion of the ladies level 2 Special Olympics and the men’s novice event.
Up and down day for Team BC in trampoline
Team BC gymnasts face tough competition in trampoline but pull out four top ten finishes in the individual events.
Team BC opens strong in table tennis
Team BC has a successful day in table tennis at the 2015 Canada Winter Games with several finals qualifications.
Team BC judo athletes ready to throw down tomorrow
Team BC gets ready for judo competition beginning tomorrow. The team is competing in all 14 weight categories.
Power sprinting performance to the podium
Team BC brings home five medals in cross country and para Nordic today. Medalists include Colin Ferrie, Ethan Hess, Emily Suchy, Andy Lin and Emily Weekes.
Cross country hits podium five times, badminton advances to medal rounds
Tuesday was another big day for Team BC’s cross country skiers as they posted five podium performances, that in addition to the three medals the team earned on Monday.
Colin Ferrie of Kimberley won his first medal of the Games, skiing to gold in the 1.5km classic sprint.
Team BC takes to the slopes on the first day of snowboard competition
Team BC athletes take on the parallel giant slalom, not typically a team strength, but snowboarder Katie Anderson finishes in the top eight.
Patience, hard work and dedication are the keys to Shaikh’s success
When Abdul Shaikh landed in Toronto he had 80 dollars in his pocket, two suitcases, two children, and his number one supporter by his side, his wife.
The year was 1967 and Shaikh was one of India’s premiere badminton players. Nearly 50 years later, he has become one of B.C.’s most celebrated coaches in the sport. The Canada Games Council inducted him into its 2015 Hall of Honour class on Feb. 12, recognizing his dedication to sport, as well as his excellence and leadership.
Beach Volleyball men and women fall to Team Alberta
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC’s beach volleyball teams lost the men’s and women’s matches today against Team Alberta.
Strong results for Team BC on day one of athletics
/in 2017 NewsSome great results for Team BC as the athletics competition got underway Monday at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg. Rori Denness-Lamont placed fourth in Women’s javelin final with a throw of 40.78m.
Eight boats qualified for finals after first day at Rowing
/in 2017 NewsEight Team BC boats qualified for finals on the first day of rowing competition at the 2017 Canada Games in Kenora, Ontario.
Team BC wins silver medal as Canada Games diving starts in Winnipeg
/in 2017 NewsCompeting together for the first time, a pair of Victoria divers won a silver medal on the first day of the diving competition.
Triathletes win first medals for Team BC
/in 2017 NewsIn blistering heat, Team BC triathletes mastered the men’s and women’s events taking Team BC’s three medals and three top ten placements at the 2017 Canada Games individual triathlon races.
Team BC heats up the second day of competition
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC was heating up the action on on the hardwood, the diamond, the beach, and the trails during the second day of competition at the Canada Games.
Team BC softball earns first win against host Manitoba
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC dropped their first softball match-up against PEI but rebounded to a 7-0 win over Team Manitoba.
Two wins for Beach Volleyball Men on first day
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC beach volleyball men had a hot first day at the Canada Summer Games taking two wins.
Beach Volleyball women take first win
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC’s women’s volleyball had a strong opening game with a win over Team Saskatchewan at Sargent Park in Winnipeg.
Team BC Baseball falls to Team Sask in close match-up
/in 2017 NewsIn a nail-biter rematch of last year’s National Championship game, Team BC fell to Saskatchewan 3-2.
Team BC cyclists ride to top 10 results in mountain bike – cross-country races
/in 2017 NewsIn extreme heat on the Bison Butte Mountain Bike Course, five of six Team BC athletes made top 10 finishes against stiff competition as cycling got underway at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Team BC scores impressive victory over Team Nova Scotia in men’s basketball
/in 2017 NewsIt was a strong performance by Team BC basketball at the Duckworth Centre on Sunday afternoon as the team posted its first victory at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Team BC women drop game two at the 2017 Canada Games basketball tournament
/in 2017 NewsDespite a strong third quarter, Team BC couldn’t battle back against a tough New Brunswick squad.
Team BC baseball takes bounce back win over Team Quebec
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC bounced back from a morning loss to prevail Saturday afternoon 8-5 against Team Quebec.
Team BC soccer takes the win over Team NL in their first match of the Games
/in 2017 NewsAfter a tight Game, Team BC breaks through Team NL’s formation in the 72nd minute to secure a 1-0 win.
Two losses for Team BC softball to open the Canada Games
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC Softball began the 2017 Canada Summer Games taking on two strong teams from Alberta and Ontario.