Team BC shines with eight individual gold medals in the pool
It was another great day in the pool for Team BC on Aug. 15 as swimmers as collectively they brought in nine gold, 10 silver and seven bronze medals for a team total of 26 medals.
Humhej brings the heat, BC heads to final
Stormy skies and the threat of rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of Team BC softball fans Saturday afternoon. Chants of “we are BC” rang out as the game got underway at Syncrude Athletic Park. The afternoon game was a grudge match of sorts, after BC lost to Manitoba just a day earlier, the BC ladies delivered the win in five innings, 10 – 0.
Double gold for BC golf teams
Team BC Golf took gold medals in the team competition on both the men's and the women's side Saturday at the Fort McMurray Golf Course.
Team BC loses first match to Team Alberta
BC lost its first badminton matches of the competition when both James Ho and Joshua Liu were defeated in their respective men's singles matches. Both matches went to three sets.
Dad surprises pitcher son, BC to play for gold
Justin Olic (Surrey), a crafty southpaw was today's starter against Alberta. Unknown to him, his father Frank Olic flew in to watch the him play. After working the 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM shift Frank jumped on a plane in Vancouver to Fort McMurray.
Golden boys in top form for triathlon relay
A light mist kept the triathlon conditions slick and chilly for the second day of competition. Team BC medaled in both the male and female three-person relay with the men taking gold and the women taking home silver.
Women battle to a split on day two!
The BC women's volleyball team started the day off with a battle with Team Alberta. The teams have a history, having met twice before the games and split both match ups.
Team BC Results Recap Aug 14
26 medals for Team BC at the Western Canada Summer Games with swimming leading the charge, collecting 25 in the pool and the men's 8 in rowing taking home gold.
Shade golden in Wood Buffalo
The water at Macdonald Island Park was golden for Special Olympics athlete Jesse Shade (Campbell River) at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games. Five gold medals in the pool were just the beginning for the sixteen year old Vancouver Island swimmer.
Team BC celebrates the start of the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC is ready to take on the best athletes in the country at the 2017 Canada Summer Games which opened today in Winnipeg. 199 athletes and 40 coaches, managers and technical support staff arrived yesterday for the first week of competition in 11 sports.
Victoria Rower Wins First Team BC Athlete Excellence Award
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC has given Piper Battersby its first Athlete Excellence Award. The new award honours two outstanding Team BC athletes at every Canada Games with a $2,500 bursary.
From the West Coast to the Prairies – Team BC ready to compete in Winnipeg
/in 2017 NewsIt was a very early morning for some Team BC athletes as they headed east to Winnipeg for the 2017 Canada Summer Games. But waking up at sunrise on the West Coast didn’t dampen the spirits of Victoria-based athletes who had to fly to Vancouver for their flight to Winnipeg.
Team BC ready to take on the nation’s best
/in 2017 News354 athletes, 52 coaches, 27 managers and 22 mission staff are ready to represent British Columbia and compete against the best athletes in the country at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
British Columbia Golf Announces Female Squad
/in 2017 NewsFour athletes named to Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
BC Soccer names Men’s and Women’s teams for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBC Soccer is proud to announce the 36 athletes named to Team BC for Men’s and Women’s soccer.
Team BC Uniform and Pin Packages Unveiled
/in 2017 NewsWhen the 2017 Canada Summer Games start in Winnipeg on July 28, Team BC will proudly wear our provincial colours to represent British Columbia.
Tennis BC announces 2017 Canada Games athletes
/in 2017 NewsTennis BC is excited to announce the eight athletes who will be representing British Columbia at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Cycling BC names 16 athletes to Team BC
/in 2017 NewsCycling BC named 16 athletes to compete in road and mountain biking disciplines at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Sailing is a family affair for a Team BC athlete
/in 2017 NewsNot many athletes can say they attended their first Canada Games as a baby. For Henrik Moberg-Parker, that’s exactly what happened at the 2001 Games in London, Ontario.
Leave your tracks in Winnipeg by donating running shoes for kids
/in 2017 News“I challenge you to grab some running shoes and donate now, so kids across this country can be involved in sport.” – Ryan Cochrane, Team BC Honourary Captain.
Apply Now for a $2500 Athlete Excellence Award
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC athletes going to the 2017 Canada Summer Games can apply for one of two $2500 bursary awards recognizing leadership, sport performances, and education achievement.
Rowing BC announces 29 athletes to Team BC for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsTwenty nine rowers and coxswains will be representing Team BC at the Canada Summer Games, racing in fourteen different events.
Softball BC names 15 athletes to Team BC for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsSoftball BC is pleased to announce the 15 athletes who have been selected to represent Team BC Men’s Softball at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
BC Diving names eight athletes to Team BC for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBC Diving is proud to announce the eight athletes who will be representing Team BC at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
BC Athletics names 50 athletes to Team BC for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBC Athletics is proud to announce the 50 athletes have been named to Team BC to compete in the track and field events at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.