Team BC’s Mel Pemble captures silver in alpine for an excited Prince George crowd
Team BC bring home the hardware in alpine as the Prince George U12 ski racers bring a whole new level of excitement to the slopes.
Medal trifecta for Emily Dickson as Team BC posts big results at Winter Games
Emily Dickson earned her third medal of the 2015 Canada Winter Games on Wednesday in the biathlon 10km pursuit, adding a gold to her silver and bronze finishes from earlier this week.
Team BC’s long track speed skaters were also golden – Jacob Graham (Dawson Creek) and Sara Spence (Kamloops) both won their respective 500m races in Fort St. John on Wednesday.
Silver medals were earned by Mel Pemble (Victoria) in the para alpine slalom, Leia Hoot (Kamloops) in the target shooting air rifle event, and the female long track speed skating team took silver in women’s pursuit: Sara Spence, Carolina Hiller (Prince George), Abigail McCluskey (Penticton) and Emilie Medland-Marchen (Kelowna).
The team of Tony Procter (Prince George) and Emerie Watson (Quesnel) earned a bronze in the compound archery event.
Golden day for B.C. long track speed skaters
Team BC’s long track speed skaters got off to an impressive start at the 2015 Canada Winter Games on Wednesday earning gold in the men’s and women’s 500m events and a silver in the women’s team pursuit.
Jacob Graham of Dawson Creek and Sara Spence of Kamloops took top spot on the podium in the 500m. Spence was also part of the team that won silver in the pursuit event with Carolina Hiller (Prince George), Abigail McCluskey (Penticton) and Emilie Medland-Marchen (Kelowna ).
Jacob Graham of Dawson Creek and Sara Spence of Kamloops took top spot on the podium in the 500m. Spence was also part of the team that won silver in the pursuit event with Carolina Hiller (Prince George), Abigail McCluskey (Penticton) and Emilie Medland-Marchen (Kelowna ).
Impressive medal haul for Team BC long trackers
Team BC has an impressive showing long track speed skating today. The day ended on a high from the two gold medals from Jacob Graham and Sara Spence and bronze in the women’s team pursuit.
Dickson wins gold
Local biathlete Emily Dickson rounds out her medal set with a gold in the women’s 10km pursuit. Both men’s and women’s teams rally for some important flag points for Team BC.
Freestyle skiing event wraps up for Team BC
Team BC pulls out two fourth place finishes, wrapping up an impressive showing in freestyle skiing.
Owen Bishop shoots a personal best in the 10m air rifle competition
Team BC’s Owen Bishop wraps a perfect score, a fifth place finish and a personal best into the men’s individual air rifle today.
It’s all in your head
It’s been said that luck is where preparation and opportunity meet. Mental Performance is a key component of any high performance sport. There is nothing that can describe the pressure felt by athletes during a high stakes competition like Canada Winter Games.
Shallon Olsen vaults to silver in female gymnastics all around
Surrey’s Shallon Olsen took the Canada Winter Games silver medal in the female gymnastics all around event on Tuesday night in Prince George.
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.