Team BC welcomes West Coast weather and produces another 11 medals

Team BC got a taste of home with rain falling for much of the day in Winnipeg.  While tennis and canoe kayak were cancelled, Team BC continued play in all other sports with the swimmers tallying another 11 medals in the pool. 

Another two wins for Softball to remain undefeated

Team BC softball had two close and hard fought battles today against Team PEI and Team Manitobal but picked up two more wins to remain undefeated in the tournament.

Another successful evening for Team BC in swimming

Swimmers won 11 medals on Wednesday: three gold, five silver and three bronze, pushing BC's total to 27 medals after three days of swimming at the 2017 Canada Summer Games

Three wins for Wrestling to start team competition

Team BC started team competition in wrestling taking wins in each of three matches for both men and women.

Day three action in Volleyball

Team BC men's and women's volleyball were in action finishing up round robin play to determine the medal rounds.

Soccer takes important win over Team Nova Scotia

The first rainy day of the 2017 Canada Summer Games offered the BC men’s soccer team a chance to claim a 3-1 victory over Nova Scotia. 

Wet day for round 2 of Golf

With typical west coast weather making an appearance in Winnipeg, the Team BC golfers were able to finish the second round of play after significant morning delays.  

Strong performances in Women’s Road Race

The women's road race today was wet because of rain but did not stop the top young riders in Canada from competing hard and 15 year old Sarah Van Dam (Victoria) finishing in fourth.

Parents and families provide support for Team BC at the 2017 Canada Summer Games

Parents from all over the province have travelled to Winnipeg to join Team BC’s Cheer Squad.







Willett Father-son combo pull in gold in hammer throw

They 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

On 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

Our 12 gymnasts worked hard on perfecting their routines at today’s training sessions in preparation for competition which will begin tomorrow.

17 medals at Athletics on Day 1

Team BC showed their stuff on the track today bringing home 17 medals.

Nine medals for Canoe Kayak on Day 1

Canoe Kayak athletes hit the water paddling today and were rewarded for all their hard work with nine medals.

Team BC shines in Judo with six medals

Team BC shines in judo on day one of competition earning six medals – five gold and one bronze.

Herbertson’s Time to Shine

Team BC’s U16 men’s basketball team started the tournament strong with a decisive 123-12 win over Nunavut. Every player saw plenty of minutes during the game today, but #22 Declan Herbertson had a standout game for Team BC and scored 12 of the team’s whopping 123 points.

Beach Volleyball off to a 2-0 start

The men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams each earned two wins in action today.

Wins for Team BC Tennis against Team Sask

Wins across the board for Team BC tennis today against Team Sask.

Team BC busy at practice on day 2

Team BC head coach, Kate Walker, was busy putting the wrestling athletes through their paces today at practice.

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.

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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