Memories and heartbreak for B.C.’s hockey team
If there is one thing assistant captain Shannon Morris-Reade will take away from the 2015 Canada Winter Games, it’s a reminder to enjoy the moment.
The 17-year-old Port Coquitlam hockey player shared a monumental week of competition with a group of teammates who have a special bond...(more)
Team BC female biathletes bring home gold
Team BC biathletes had a big day in the team relay events. The ladies took gold and the men raced a tough race, finishing fourth overall.
Bronze for Team BC curlers
Team BC scores big in their 11-2 curling win over Team Saskatchewan to take bronze.
Team BC goes down to the buzzer with Team New Brunswick in wheelchair basketball
Team BC wheelchair basketball loses to a hard-fought 66-65 game to Team New Brunswick.
Team BC is all smiles at short track today
Team BC closes out their final day of short track speed skating competition today. All athletes finish in the top 30 in the 3000m points and the men come away with fourth in the 3000m relay.
A tip of the (Team BC) hat
As some Team BC athletes depart Prince George after week 1, we welcome the next wave of Team BC athletes to Prince George this Sunday. For the new arrivals, we’d like to help you prepare for your time here so read ahead for some tips we've collected.
Experience of a lifetime for ringette’s Cichos
Team BC’s ringette captain Angela Cichos has never experienced anything like the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
The 18-year-old Port Coquitlam player has competed in countless high-stakes tournaments and difficult games but has never felt the same level of support that took place over the course of the week’s competition.
“It was amazing and I loved it,” she said. “The first couple of days got us really pumped and excited. First with the Team BC pep rally and then the opening ceremonies. And then all the support we got on the ice topped it all off.”
Seven medals for Team BC on the final day of week one competition
On the final day of week one, Team BC captured medals in alpine skiing, biathlon, curling and speed skating. Team BC had 41 medals including 12 gold, 16 silver and 13 bronze.
Team BC to curl for a bronze medal
Team BC curlers lose to Team Saskatchewan in a close game. The team will try for bronze.
Team BC Results Recap August 9
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC continues to lead the medal count with 78 total over two days of competition. Read on for a full recap by sport.
Tennis players heat up the court
/in 2015 NewsIt’s getting hotter at tennis in more ways than one. The temperature on the court reached over 30 C. The competition also took a step up as the two undefeated teams (BC and Alberta) matched up in the afternoon draw.
Canoe/ Kayak medalists – August 9
/in 2015 NewsIt was a great day on the water with Canoe/ Kayak paddling away with 15 medals. Read on for a full recap of medals!
Golden Gymnasts
/in 2015 NewsThe first day of gymnastics competition began today at MacDonald Island Park with the Men’s Team and All-Around events. Team BC took gold in the Team Competition and gold and silver in the individual All-Around.
Team BC pins opponents to advance
/in 2015 NewsThe Team BC wrestling team had a fantastic first day of competition! They won three duels today in the team tournament.
Shephard shines as BC drop Sask to top Pool A
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC made a perfect 2-0 exit out of pool play after dropping Saskatchewan, 69-59, in Game 2 of the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo.
Judo golden again!
/in 2015 NewsWell after a golden first day at the Western Canada Summer Games, Judo did just as well on the second day of individual competitions. Judo won four golds, one silver and one bronze.
Cyclists turn road racing into a team sport
/in 2015 NewsWhile cycling is often considered an individual sport, today two of our Team BC cyclists turned the finish into a team event, crossing the finish line hand-in-hand.
Beach Teams continue great results on Day 2
/in 2015 NewsThe men’s beach volleyball team are 4-0 and the women are 3-1 after day two of competition.
Buzzer Beater to win the game!
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC Women’s Basketball team won an absolute nail-biter of a game with a buzzer beater shot from Ashlyn Day to win the game against Saskatchewan 59-57.
Young gymnasts thrive on foundation of parental commitment
/in 2015 NewsThe opening day of gymnastics competition began today, Aug. 9, with men’s team competition and the venue at MacDonald Island Park had the stands lined with supporters.
Trinity Western teammates medal to open 2015 athletics competition
/in 2015 NewsAthletics competition got off to a golden start for Team BC on opening day, Aug. 8, as 20-year-old Regan Yee took gold in the women’s 1500-m event. Trinity Western University teammate Adam Marshall stepped on the podium minutes later earning bronze in the men’s 1500-m.
Team BC off to a golden start!
/in 2015 NewsAfter the first day of competition, B.C. is in first place in the medal standings with a total of 37 medals, including 15 gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze.
Willett Father-son combo pull in gold in hammer throw
/in 2015 NewsThey are father and son at home but here in Wood Buffalo, Alta. father Laurie Willett is on duty as coach of son Sam Willett (Victoria), the top-ranked hammer throw athlete competing at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games.
Team BC cyclists dominate on first day of competition
/in 2015 NewsOn the first day of competition Team BC cyclists took home five of six medals in the Individual Time Trial event, setting the stage for three more exciting days of racing.
Team BC Gymnasts ready for competition
/in 2015 NewsOur 12 gymnasts worked hard on perfecting their routines at today’s training sessions in preparation for competition which will begin tomorrow.