Dakoda Darling ready for Wheelchair Athletics
Dakoda Darling is ready for wheelchair athletics competition to begin at the Western Canada Summer Games!
Gymnasts enjoying day 1 in Wood Buffalo
12 gymnasts, 2 coaches, and 1 manager arrived in Wood Buffalo on August 6 from all over British Columbia. The Team have settled into the Athlete's Village and have been enjoying the delicious food and having their own bedrooms.
Up in the Air
Women's Basketball BC team member Azalya Forstbauer had never been on an airplane before the Team BC charter flight left Vancouver, B.C. for the Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo, A.B. on Thursday August 6, 2015.
Team BC fired up for 2015 Games
Team BC Pep Rally and #Big Air opening ceremony the highlight of Day 1 at the Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo.
Judo winning at pin trading
Team BC Judo and Team Sask Gymnastics square off in pin trading at the Athletes Village.
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.
Team BC Baseball earns win over Manitoba
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC baseball earns another win with an 18-3 victory over Team Manitoba.
Leadership of the libero
/in 2015 NewsLooking into the importance of the libero position in indoor volleyball with Team BC’s Hali Drezet and Elijah Risso.
Team BC Results Recap August 13
/in 2015 NewsThe start of the second phase of the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games picked right up where Phase 1 athletes left it – winning medals.
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.