Team BC Tennis taking in the Games
From practice, to pin trading, pep rally and the Opening Ceremony it was a full first day at the Games for Team BC Tennis.
Flag Bearer Alex Brent is excited to get paddling
Team BC's flag bearer and kayak athlete, Alex Brent, is excited to get the Games started.
Advice from Team BC’s Medical Manager
All your hard work and preparation will be for naught if you can’t stay healthy during the Games. See some key tips from Team BC Medical Manager, Ashely Reese.
Beach Siblings excited to get the Games going
Darby Dunn, Devon Dunn, Liam Birker and Quinci Birker took to the court this morning in anticipation in getting the Games started. The siblings are looking forward to competing at the Games together.
Wrestling with excitement in Fort McMurray
20 athletes and three coaches from the wrestling team arrived today in Fort McMurray. This team was so excited to be here today they even scheduled a practice on arrival day.
Tennis Team arrives in Wood Buffalo
Arrival day in Wood Buffalo was very eventful for the tennis team.
The team was warmly welcomed at the airport by Team BC mission staff, Western Canada Summer Games volunteers, a DJ and of course Games mascot Mistiko.
The team was warmly welcomed at the airport by Team BC mission staff, Western Canada Summer Games volunteers, a DJ and of course Games mascot Mistiko.
Team BC is ready to take on the ‘Best in the West!”
The athletes and coaches for phase 1 of the Western Canada Summer Games have arrived in Wood Buffalo. On behalf of the entire Mission Team - Welcome to the Games!
23 Team BC and BC Games alumni on Team Canada at Parapan Am Games
23 Team BC and BC Games alumni are representing Team Canada at the Parapan Am Games in Toronto including 16 athletes and seven officials.
Team BC Uniforms and Pin Package Unveiled
In just two weeks, Team BC will march proudly into the Opening Ceremony of 2015 Western Canada Summer Games wearing the colours of their home province.
Team BC alumni honoured at Athlete of the Year Awards
/in 2017 NewsFive Team BC alumni were chosen as recipients of Athlete of the Year Awards for 2017 including Olympians Hillary Caldwell, Patricia Obee, Lindsay Jennerich and Evan Dunfee.
Team BC represents at Canada Games Flag Raising in Burnaby
/in 2017 NewsSam Loutet, a Team BC hopeful for the 2017 Canada Summer Games in the sport of canoe kayak joined Team BC Assistant Chef de Mission, Eric Chene and City of Burnaby Councillor, Colleen Jordan to raise the Canada Games Flag in Burnaby.
Team BC joins with B.C. Sport Organizations to stand together to Erase Bullying
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC has signed a Declaration of Commitment to erase bullying in sport throughout B.C.
Team BC athletes inspire school children to get active
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC athletes join with Olympian Jennifer Heil to launch the Canada Games Activity Challenge at Hawthorne Elementary in Delta.
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.