Wrestling with excitement in Fort McMurray

20 athletes and three coaches from the wrestling team arrived today in Fort McMurray. This team was so excited to be here today they even scheduled a practice on arrival day.


Tennis Team arrives in Wood Buffalo

Arrival day in Wood Buffalo was very eventful for the tennis team.

The team was warmly welcomed at the airport by Team BC mission staff, Western Canada Summer Games volunteers, a DJ and of course Games mascot Mistiko.

Team BC is ready to take on the ‘Best in the West!”

The athletes and coaches for phase 1 of the Western Canada Summer Games have arrived in Wood Buffalo.  On behalf of the entire Mission Team - Welcome to the Games!

23 Team BC and BC Games alumni on Team Canada at Parapan Am Games

23 Team BC and BC Games alumni are representing Team Canada at the Parapan Am Games in Toronto including 16 athletes and seven officials.

Team BC Uniforms and Pin Package Unveiled

In just two weeks, Team BC will march proudly into the Opening Ceremony of 2015 Western Canada Summer Games wearing the colours of their home province.

Team BC ready to take on the best of the west at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games

A contingent of 427 people make up Team BC and they are ready to compete against the best in the west at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games.  Canoe Kayak athlete, Alex Brent, will be Team BC's flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony.

BC Soccer announces Team BC selections for Western Canada Summer Games

BC Soccer had selected the male and female athletes to represent Team BC at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games.

Team BC and Mi KIDS Partner at 2015 Western Canada Summer Games

Team BC and Mi KIDS Fort McMurray have forged a partnership to provide children in Fort McMurray with access to sport. During the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games, Team BC will provide a cash donation to Mi KIDS.

Cycling BC announces 10 athletes to Team BC for Western Canada Summer games

Cycling BC has selected 10 athletes to complete for Team BC at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo, Alberta.

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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