Team BC Badminton earns gold for retiring coach Shaikh
After 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
The 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
After 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
Team BC took the gold in baseball with a 7-2 win over Team Sask.
Incredible comeback lifts BC to gold in mixed triathlon relay
BC 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
Campbell 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.
Team BC Results Recap Aug 15
36 medals for Team BC today and amazing results in team sports with all six teams setting up for the gold medal matches on the final day of competition on Aug 16.
Team BC Volleyball book tickets to gold medal matches
The men and women both faced off in the semi-finals against Team…
Team BC Men’s Soccer going for gold
Team BC Men's soccer is going to gold after scoring in the last two minutes of the game this afternoon.
Birthday girl seals double gold for Judo in unexpected match up
/in 2015 NewsIt 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
/in 2015 NewsThe 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
/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.