Stephanie Divin leads after elements competition
Team BC figure skaters have strong finishes after the elements portion of the ladies level 2 Special Olympics and the men’s novice event.
Up and down day for Team BC in trampoline
Team BC gymnasts face tough competition in trampoline but pull out four top ten finishes in the individual events.
Team BC opens strong in table tennis
Team BC has a successful day in table tennis at the 2015 Canada Winter Games with several finals qualifications.
Team BC judo athletes ready to throw down tomorrow
Team BC gets ready for judo competition beginning tomorrow. The team is competing in all 14 weight categories.
Power sprinting performance to the podium
Team BC brings home five medals in cross country and para Nordic today. Medalists include Colin Ferrie, Ethan Hess, Emily Suchy, Andy Lin and Emily Weekes.
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.
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.
Coach Profile: Kyra Iannone Beach Volleyball
/in 2015 NewsMeet NCCP Level 3 Volleyball coach Kyra Iannone who shares her thoughts on coaching beach volleyball at the BC Summer Games, Canada Summer Games, and Western Canada Summer Games.
Coach Profile, Deborah Carter – Special Olympics Athletics
/in 2015 NewsMeet Special Olympics Athletics coach Deborah Carter and read all about her amazing summer coaching at the Western Canada Summer Games and the Special Olympics World Games in LA.
Coach Profile: Paul Tardi, Curling
/in 2015 NewsMeet curling coach, Paul Tardi of Surrey, a NCCP Level 3 certified coach who has attended the 2012 and 2014 BC Games and 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Thank You Wood Buffalo!
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC wants to say THANK YOU to Wood Buffalo and all the amazing volunteers that made the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games possible.
Team BC concludes successful 2015 Western Canada Summer Games with trophy win
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC topped the medal count and flag points and won the Western Canada Summer Games Trophy for the 11th consecutive time.
Team BC take 280 medals as 2015 Western Canada Summer Games close
/in 2015 NewsAfter 10 days of competition at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games in Fort McMurray, Alta. BC wrapped up competition Sunday with a medal total of 134 gold, 86 silver, 61 bronze and a grand total of 280 medals won.
5 medals for Team BC Golf in individual competition
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC had a nearly flawless day at the Fort McMurray Golf Club, with the women sweeping the podium and men taking gold and silver medals for the individual competitions.
Team BC Badminton earns gold for retiring coach Shaikh
/in 2015 NewsAfter a loss to Alberta yesterday, Team BC bounced back to win gold in badminton. They were inspired by long-time coach, Abdul Shaikh, who will retire after these Games.
Gold and Silver for Team BC Volleyball
/in 2015 NewsThe women’s volleyball team took gold against Alberta and the men’s team won silver in a hard fought battle also against Alberta.
Softball wins gold
/in 2015 NewsAfter three days of triple headers and finals Team BC came out on top with the gold medal with an 11-0 win over Team Alberta.
Golden Boys of Summer
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC took the gold in baseball with a 7-2 win over Team Sask.
Incredible comeback lifts BC to gold in mixed triathlon relay
/in 2015 NewsBC triathletes Desirae Ridenour, Hannah Henry, Brennen Smith and Michael Milic overcame huge time to day come out on top in the mixed relay and lifting BC’s total to 5 medals in triathlon.
Team BC names Jesse Shade Flag Bearer for closing ceremony
/in 2015 NewsCampbell River’s Jesse Shade, captured five gold medals in the pool for Team BC and will carry the flag during the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games closing ceremony at 5pm on Sunday August 16.