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.
BC leads baseball standings 2 wins, 1 loss
/in 2015 NewsFinn Chesters a 15 year old playing with the Victoria Eagles in the BC Premier League won the Outstanding Pitcher in their provincial championship tournament. BC dominated their opponents in this game with precision pitching, excellent fielding and timely hitting.
BC swims to double gold in 4x200m freestyle relay
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC had a successful opening day of competition in the pool at MacDonald Island Park today, Aug. 13. BC swimmers combined for 24 medals (10 gold, nine silver and five bronze). Both 4x200m relay teams captured gold to wrap up the successfully evening of finals.
BC Men move to 2 – 0 after battle with Manitoba
/in 2015 NewsIt was a great atmosphere in the Syncrude Wellness Centre gym tonight with to great volleyball teams going at it, in a see-saw battle. BC came out on top in and epic five set match
BC Women win three games Thursday
/in 2015 NewsThe women’s softball team won all three games Thursday at Syncrude Athletic Park.
Harneet Dadrao- 4 goals in 13 minutes
/in 2015 NewsHarneet Dadrao from Surrey B.C scored four goals in less than 13 minutes in women’s soccer action Thursday afternoon against North West Territories.
Piano Man James Ho leads BC Badminton to undefeated first day of competition
/in 2015 NewsJames Ho (Surrey) is not only a talented badminton player, but he’s also an accomplished pianist.
Team BC Ladies power through Northern Territories
/in 2015 NewsThe Team BC women’s volleyball team hit the court today with two matches, playing both NWT and Yukon.
Ridenour, Milic medal after individual triathlon at Anzac
/in 2015 NewsConditions were beautiful for the opening day of triathlon competition, Aug. 13, in Anzac, Alta. Triathletes Desirae Ridenour (Cowichan Bay) and Michael Milic (Delta) were the lone BC athletes to step on the podium.
Volleyball teams arrive in Wood Buffalo!
/in 2015 NewsVolleyball teams in Fort McMurray and ready to begin competition on Thursday.
Baseball off to a good start in Wood Buffalo
/in 2015 NewsFor players used to playing in baseball only tournaments where you just come to the field and play, a multi-sport games is quite different. They are now part of a bigger team, TeamBC, enthusiastic crowds of people come to watch their games.
Tales of Turnaround Day
/in 2015 NewsEvery multi-sport games has its madness. For the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games the one day that is a guaranteed to be a long day is known as “Turnaround Day.”
Team BC leads medal count after phase one of Western Canada Summer Games
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC came to the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games as the province to beat and the phase one athletes did not disappoint. Team BC leads the medal count with 169 including 77 gold, 51 silver, and 41 bronze.
Team BC Results Recap Aug 11
/in 2015 NewsOn the final day of competition for phase 1, Team BC earned another 51 medals and sits in top spot in the medal count.
McIntyre tumbles to gold
/in 2015 NewsIt was a golden day for Salt Spring Island gymnast Darby McIntyre as she tumbled her way to gold with a score of 14.8 on the floor exercise final Tuesday at Macdonald Island Park.
Its all in the family at beach volleyball
/in 2015 NewsIt was a family affair on the sand for Team BC as the beach volleyball finals played out on the sand today at Snye Park. Siblings Quinci and Liam Birker (Kelowna) and Darby and Devon Dunn (South Surrey) together with their parents travel as a pack.
Double Gold for 4x400m relay teams to wrap up athletics competition
/in 2015 NewsOn the final day of competition Team BC athletics athletes continued their golden performances. The 4x400m relay teams took the top of the podium.