Team BC Mission Staff Training
Team BC Mission Staff for the 2022 Canada Summer Games gathered in White Rock for two days of team building, training of roles, and Games planning.
11 Team BC and BC Games Alumni at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Six athletes and five coaches who previously competed for Team BC at the Canada Games or at the BC Games are part of Canada's contingency at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
Team BC Alumni Leave Their Mark on Tokyo Olympics
Canadian athletes with experience competing at the BC Winter or BC Summer Games, or for Team BC at the Canada Games played a part in 6 of Team Canada's 24 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Eleven of Team Canada's 51 BC Games and Team BC alumni came home with hardware, while many more inspired the nation with memorable performances.
51 BC Games and Team BC Alumni Set to ‘Rep the Maple Leaf’ at Tokyo Olympics
Led by Co-Flag Bearer Nathan Hirayama, 51 BC Games and Team BC alumni set to compete at the Tokyo Olympics are able to attribute their first multisport experience to their developmental years in BC. These athletes and coaches are a living testament of the important role the BC Games and Canada Games play in the athlete development pathway to the highest levels of competition.
Revamped Team BC Games Prep Program Set to Launch
Team BC and Canadian Sport Institute Pacific partner on the Team BC Games Prep Program. First announced in March 2020, the revamped progam launches July 5, 2021 with additional services and resources for athletes and coaches preparing for the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara August 6-21.
In Memory of Tristan Alexander
Team BC is saddened to hear of the passing of one our alumni, Tristan Alexander, and would like to extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and teammates.
Gord Collings Field Named After Team BC Softball Coach
UBC is honoring Thunderbirds coach and former Team BC coach Gord Collings with a field in his name to recognize a lifetime dedicated to the game of softball in B.C. The Gord Collings Field will be the new home of the UBC Thunderbirds, making it possible for the softball team to run their program on-campus.
Two Team BC Coaches Receive Coaching Excellence Awards
On November 5, 2020, the Coaching Association of Canada™ (CAC) in partnership with Petro-Canada recognized 23 coaches from 10 sports at a virtual celebration of the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala. Two of the recipients from B.C. are former Team BC manager, Curt DeWolff, and coach, Richard Wooles.
Basketball BC announces 2017 Canada Summer Games coaching staff
/in 2017 NewsBasketball BC has announced the coaching staff for the U17 boys team who will compete at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
2023 Canada Winter Games Sports Selected
/in 2017 NewsThe Canada Games Council is pleased to announce the final sports and disciplines selected for the 2023 Canada Winter Games that has the opportunity to be hosted in Prince Edward Island.
Tickets on sale for 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2016 NewsTicket packages are on sale now for the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg, July 28 to August 13.
Team BC Alumnus Bo Hedges named as an Ambassador of Canada Games Activity Challenge
/in 2016 NewsThe Canada Games Council has announced that two-time Olympic medalist Jennifer Heil and two-time Paralympic medalist Bo Hedges will be the ambassadors of the Canada Games Activity Challenge.
Triathlon BC announces 2017 Canada Summer Games Staff
/in 2016 NewsKelly Guest will represent Team BC at the 2017 Canada Summer Games as the Lead Coach, and Laura Medcalf will be joining the Team staff as Manager.
Canada Games announces Canada 150 Signature Project
/in 2016 NewsThe Canada Games Council announced the Canada Games Activity Challenge as a Canada 150 Signature Project, supporting children and teachers in Canadian classrooms to build daily active healthy habits.
Coach Profile: Grace Northrop – Judo
/in 2016 NewsTeam BC alumna Grace Northrop of Prince George competed at the 2015 Canada Winter Games. She is now taking her talents and experience to coaching and was an apprentice coach at the 2016 BC Winter Games.
Coach Profile: Jennika Efford – Swimming
/in 2016 NewsMeet swimming coach, Jennika Efford of Victoria. She was a mentor coach at the 2016 BC Summer Games and will join Team BC as an apprentice coach at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
13 alumni headed to Rio for the Paralympic Games
/in 2016 NewsBritish Columbia will be sending another strong contingent of athletes to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games with more than a quarter of the team hailing from this province including 13 BC Games and Team BC alumni.
2017 Canada Summer Games Apprentice Coaches Announced
/in 2016 NewsThree Team BC coaches have been selected to the Apprentice Coach Program for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Five alumni bring home medals from Rio
/in 2016 NewsFive Team BC and BC Games alumni contributed to Canada’s record setting medal haul at the Rio Olympic Games.
28 paddlers named to Canada Summer Games long list
/in 2016 NewsTwenty-eight canoe and kayak paddlers from eight BC clubs have been selected to the Canada Summer Games long list squad.
37 BC Games and Team BC alumni set to make an impact in Rio
/in 2016 NewsWhen the Olympic Games get underway in Rio there will be 37 Team Canada athletes who will remember that their journey began with the BC Games and Team BC.
B.C. boasts strong athlete contingent for Rio
/in 2016 NewsThere are 142 athletes, 45% of the national team, with a connection to B.C. on the Canadian Olympic team heading to Rio. This is the largest percentage of national team athletes with an affiliation to B.C. in recent history.
Countdown to the Games: One Year to Go
/in 2016 News2017 Canada Summer Games Host Society launches official countdown to The Hottest Summer in Half A Century
Six Team BC alumni nominated to Canadian Rowing Team for Rio 2016
/in 2016 NewsSix Team BC alumni have been named to the Canadian Rowing team to compete at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.