Cross country hits podium five times, badminton advances to medal rounds
Tuesday was another big day for Team BC’s cross country skiers as they posted five podium performances, that in addition to the three medals the team earned on Monday.
Colin Ferrie of Kimberley won his first medal of the Games, skiing to gold in the 1.5km classic sprint.
Team BC takes to the slopes on the first day of snowboard competition
Team BC athletes take on the parallel giant slalom, not typically a team strength, but snowboarder Katie Anderson finishes in the top eight.
Patience, hard work and dedication are the keys to Shaikh’s success
When Abdul Shaikh landed in Toronto he had 80 dollars in his pocket, two suitcases, two children, and his number one supporter by his side, his wife.
The year was 1967 and Shaikh was one of India’s premiere badminton players. Nearly 50 years later, he has become one of B.C.’s most celebrated coaches in the sport. The Canada Games Council inducted him into its 2015 Hall of Honour class on Feb. 12, recognizing his dedication to sport, as well as his excellence and leadership.
Team Yukon no match for Team BC curlers
Team BC continue their win streak in curling against Team Yukon. They take on Team PEI and Team Ontario tomorrow.
Medal guaranteed for Team BC in squash
Three Team BC athletes make squash semi-finals while both men’s and women’s teams defeat their first round of opponents.
Team BC faces off against Team Manitoba in Game 2
Following a late 5-3 victory over New Brunswick Team BC was ready to take on Manitoba in their second game of the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Team BC makes badminton quarterfinals
The badminton individual competition kicked off today at the 2015 Canada Winter Games. The first few rounds of bracket play decided the quarterfinalists of each of the five disciplines, and Team BC has great representation in the the upcoming rounds.
Dramatic first day for Team BC in table tennis
Team BC table tennis starts off with crushing defeats and five-hour matches.
Week two action gets underway for Team BC
Week two of action at the Canada Winter Games got underway with medals from para cross country and preliminary action in hockey, curling, figure skating, badminton, squash and table tennis.
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.