Surrey’s Garceau wins gold, Toth takes the bronze in squash finals
Team BC posted two significant upsets in squash at the 2015 Canada Winter Games on Wednesday as Michele Garceau won gold in the women’s individual and Burnaby’s Matthew Toth won bronze on the men’s side.
The medals are the first ever for B.C. in an individual squash event at the Canada Winter Games.
Two bronze medals from badminton add to overall Team BC count
Team BC captures bronze in the mixed team trampoline competition
A split day results in a 4-1 record for Team BC in curling
14 medals in one day for Team BC
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
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.
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.
Mission Staff announced for 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2016 NewsTeam BC has selected the 21 Mission Staff who will support British Columbia’s athletes, coaches, and managers as they prepare for and compete at these national multi-sport Games.
Two Team BC alumni featured in Rio 2016 Campaign
/in 2016 NewsTeam BC alumni Ryan Cochrane and Liz Gleadle are featured in the Canadian Olympic Team Ice in our Veins campaign ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Canadian Swimming Team Nominated for Rio 2016
/in 2016 NewsSix Team BC alumni have been named to the Canadian Swimming team for Rio 2016 including Ryan Cochrane, Richard Weinberger, Hilary Caldwell and Emily Overholt.
Call for Expression of Interest – Mental Performance Consultants
/in 2016 NewsThe BC Games Society, Canadian Sport Institute – Pacific, viaSport, and SportMedBC are inviting qualified Mental Performance Consultants to apply for one of two available positions with Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Application process open for Team BC Mission Staff
/in 2016 NewsWe are looking for enthusiastic and experienced people to join Team BC’s Mission Staff for the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg. Apply by March 7 to be part of the action!
Chefs de Mission announced for 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2016 NewsRob Needham has been appointed as the Chef de Mission and Michelle Collens and Eric Chéné as the Assistant Chefs de Mission for Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
Four Team BC alumni to compete for Canada at Youth Olympic Games
/in 2016 NewsFour Team BC alumni from the 2015 Canada Winter Games will compete for Team Canada at the 20156 Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway.
Canada Games mentorship opportunities for BC Coaches
/in 2015 NewsThe Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program and Women in Coaching Canada Games Apprentice Program are both accepting applications for mentorship opportunitites at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
2021 Canada Summer Games Sports Selected
/in 2015 NewsThe Canada Games Council (CGC) is pleased to announce the final sports and disciplines selected for the 2021 Canada Summer Games that will be hosted in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Call for Chefs de Mission for 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2015 NewsThe BC Games Society is seeking enthusiastic and experienced people to serve as Chefs de Mission for Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Deadline for applications is December 4, 2015.
Marni Abbott-Peter named to Paralympic Hall of Fame
/in 2015 NewsFour-time Team BC Wheelchair Basketball coach, Marni Abbott-Peter, has been named to the Paralympic Sports Hall of Fame.
Coach Profile: Cathy Lipsett – Ringette
/in 2015 NewsMeet NCCP Competition Development Ringette coach Cathy Lipsett who shares her thoughts on coaching Ringette at the BC Winter Games and Canada Winter Games.