Surrey’s Garceau wins gold, Toth takes the bronze in squash finals
Team BC posted two significant upsets in squash at the 2015 Canada Winter Games on Wednesday as Michele Garceau won gold in the women’s individual and Burnaby’s Matthew Toth won bronze on the men’s side.
The medals are the first ever for B.C. in an individual squash event at the Canada Winter Games.
Two bronze medals from badminton add to overall Team BC count
Team BC captures bronze in the mixed team trampoline competition
A split day results in a 4-1 record for Team BC in curling
14 medals in one day for Team BC
Giving up not an option for B.C.’s Laass
Even as things were going black for Lavanna Laass, her last thought was that she would never give up.
The 18-year-old Team BC Judo athlete from Prince George was choked out in the gold medal match at the 2015 Canada Winter Games, something she had never experienced before.
“I came into this match going for gold,” she said. “I really, really wanted it, not just for myself but for everyone who was there with me and for Prince George.”
Table tennis competition heating up at Duchess Park
Double bronze in badminton for B.C.
B.C.’s badminton team earned two bronze medals on Wednesday in the finals at the Canada Winter Games.
The team of Duncan Yao (19, Richmond) and Joshua Liu (18, Vancouver) battled their way to the podium in the bronze medal match of the men’s doubles, beating team Manitoba in three sets.
Surrey’s James Ho, 17, also won bronze in the men’s individual match.
Workshop highlights the importance of coaches for Canada Games success
/in 2017 NewsDuring a panel discussion, veteran Team BC coaches relayed stories and tips learned from previous Canada Games.
Twenty B.C. paddlers named to Team BC for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsTwenty canoe and kayak paddlers from nine B.C. clubs have been named to Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Triathletes selected to Team BC for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsTriathlon BC has named the six triathletes who will compete for Team BC at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Team BC unveils custom art to unite athletes at Games
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC athletes at the 2017 Canada Summer Games and the 2017 North American Indigenous Games will proudly wear a custom art design commissioned to celebrate the spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
Opening and Closing Ceremonies entertainment announced
/in 2017 NewsThe Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be a celebration of sport and culture, with musical stars, athletes, performers, and dignitaries coming together to honour the heart and spirit of the Games.
BC Sailing selects seven athletes to Team BC for 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBC Sailing is proud to announce the seven athletes who will be representing Team BC at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
Team BC and Team Ontario to support Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC and Team Ontario are joining forces to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg by collecting donations of new or gently used running shoes.
Team BC swimmers announced for 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsSwimBC is pleased to congratulate the 32 swimmers and their respective clubs on being named to Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Special Olympic BC athletes set to compete at 2017 Canada Games
/in 2017 NewsEight Special Olympics BC athletes and two coaches will be part of the athletics and swimming action at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
Matt Cella to coach B.C’s Golf team at 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsMatt Cella of Victoria has been appointed Team B.C.’s head golf coach for the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
Olympian Ryan Cochrane named Team BC Honourary Captain
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC is proud to announce Olympian and Team BC alumnus, Ryan Cochrane, as our Honourary Captain for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Girls Basketball Team announced for 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBasketball BC is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent British Columbia on the 2017 U17 Girls Canada Summer Games Team.
Team BC indoor volleyball teams selected
/in 2017 NewsVolleyball BC announced the men’s and women’s’ indoor volleyball teams for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Boys Baskeball Team announced for 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBasketball BC is pleased to announce the athletes selected to participate on the 2017 U17 Boys Canada Summer Games Team.
Niagara Region Named Host of the 2021 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsThe Canada Games Council and the Province of Ontario announced the Niagara Region as host of the 2021 Canada Summer Games.
BC Athletics announces Team BC coaching staff for the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBC Athletics is pleased to announce the Team BC coaching staff that will lead a team of 58 athletes at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.