Workshop highlights the importance of coaches for Canada Games success

During a panel discussion, veteran Team BC coaches relayed stories and tips learned from previous Canada Games. 

Twenty B.C. paddlers named to Team BC for Canada Summer Games

Twenty canoe and kayak paddlers from nine B.C. clubs have been named to Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.

Triathletes selected to Team BC for Canada Summer Games

Triathlon BC has named the six triathletes who will compete for Team BC at the 2017 Canada Summer Games. 

Team BC unveils custom art to unite athletes at Games

Team BC athletes at the 2017 Canada Summer Games and the 2017 North American Indigenous Games will proudly wear a custom art design commissioned to celebrate the spirit of teamwork and cooperation.  

Opening and Closing Ceremonies entertainment announced

The Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be a celebration of sport and culture, with musical stars, athletes, performers, and dignitaries coming together to honour the heart and spirit of the Games. 

BC Sailing selects seven athletes to Team BC for 2017 Canada Summer Games

BC Sailing is proud to announce the seven athletes who will be representing Team BC at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.

Team BC and Team Ontario to support Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg

Team BC and Team Ontario are joining forces to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg by collecting donations of new or gently used running shoes. 

Team BC swimmers announced for 2017 Canada Summer Games

SwimBC is pleased to congratulate the 32 swimmers and their respective clubs on being named to Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.  

Special Olympic BC athletes set to compete at 2017 Canada Games

Eight Special Olympics BC athletes and two coaches will be part of the athletics and swimming action at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.

Hammer throw women sweep podium as Athletics bring in 21 more medals

Team BC continued their athletics medal haul today, Aug. 10, at Timberlea Athletics Park, where Regan Yee raced the third best time in Canadian history in the 2000m steeplechase and BC swept the podium in the women’s hammer throw. 

Birthday girl seals double gold for Judo in unexpected match up

It was an exciting final day of competition, Aug. 10, that saw both the men’s and women’s British Columbia Judo teams top the podium. Today was Isabelle Harris’ 14th birthday and it only seemed fitting that she would seal the women’s team’s gold medal 3-2 over Alberta.

Hoops women to play for bronze after heart-breaking loss to Manitoba

The British Columbia women’s basketball team will play for bronze after suffering a heart-breaking loss, 51-46, to Manitoba in the first semifinal of the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games.

Team BC Results Recap August 9

Team 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

It’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

It 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

The 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

The 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

Team 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!

Well 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

While 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

The 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!

Team 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

The 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

Athletics 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!

After 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.

TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We respectfully acknowledge the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen)-speaking Peoples on whose traditional territory the BC Games Society office stands, and the Songhees, Xwsepsum, and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. We recognize that our work in this province spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations, as well as Métis and Inuit communities.

 
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