14 medals in one day for Team BC
It was a medal haul for Team BC on Wednesday at the 2015 Canada Winter Games with Team BC bringing home 14 medals. Impressive results today have Team BC with 63 medals overall, placing the team third in the medal standings behind Quebec and Ontario.
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
Midway through table tennis action, Team BC brings home some hardware in the team events.
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.
Prince George figure skater earns bronze and contributes to four medal day at the rink
In the figure skating competition at the Canada Winter Games today, Team BC wowed the local crowd and won four medals.
Team BC synchronized swimming makes a splash in prelims
Team BC synchronized swimming has several top 10 finishes going into the final rounds of competition.
Hockey Game 3 – Team BC vs Team Ontario
Team BC lose a tough match to Team Ontario. The team is looking to their next matchup against Team Quebec.
Three potential bronzes for Team BC
Team BC plays for badminton bronze in the women’s singles, men’s singles and pair’s.
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.
Team BC’s basketball teams have strong performances on day 1 of the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsA win for Team BC’s women’s squad, while the men start strong but lose to Ontario.
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.