Dad surprises pitcher son, BC to play for gold
Justin Olic (Surrey), a crafty southpaw was today's starter against Alberta. Unknown to him, his father Frank Olic flew in to watch the him play. After working the 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM shift Frank jumped on a plane in Vancouver to Fort McMurray.
Golden boys in top form for triathlon relay
A light mist kept the triathlon conditions slick and chilly for the second day of competition. Team BC medaled in both the male and female three-person relay with the men taking gold and the women taking home silver.
Women battle to a split on day two!
The BC women's volleyball team started the day off with a battle with Team Alberta. The teams have a history, having met twice before the games and split both match ups.
Team BC Results Recap Aug 14
26 medals for Team BC at the Western Canada Summer Games with swimming leading the charge, collecting 25 in the pool and the men's 8 in rowing taking home gold.
Shade golden in Wood Buffalo
The water at Macdonald Island Park was golden for Special Olympics athlete Jesse Shade (Campbell River) at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games. Five gold medals in the pool were just the beginning for the sixteen year old Vancouver Island swimmer.
Swimmers add to medal haul on second day of competition
Team BC swimming hauled in 25 medals of which 15 were gold, four were silver and six were bronze. Special Olympics swimmer Jesse Shade swam to two more golds today bringing his tournament total to four.
Team BC Softball goes 2 and 1 for the day
Team BC Softball earned two more wins today but dropped one in the final game of a triple header day.
Team BC Volleyball Men split day two of competition
Team BC took a win against Team Yukon in three sets but lost a tight match to Team Alberta in the afternoon.
BC dominates on the golf course
It was a strong showing for Team BC women's golf today, with BC taking the top three positions after the first round of competition. Hannah Lee (Surrey) led the pack, finishing with 72. Teammates Tiffany Kong (Vancouver) and Alisha Lau (Richmond) were tight on her heels, tying for second place with 73's, and Shirin Anjarwalla (Nanaimo) finished with 76.
Team BC is ready to take on the ‘Best in the West!”
/in 2015 NewsThe 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
/in 2015 News23 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 2015 NewsIn 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
/in 2015 NewsA 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
/in 2015 NewsBC 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
/in 2015 NewsTeam 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
/in 2015 NewsCycling BC has selected 10 athletes to complete for Team BC at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo, Alberta.
Team BC launches #WEareBC Spirit Contest
/in 2015 NewsWith the countdown on to the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games we want to see your Team BC Spirit! Take a picture or make a video showing your #WEareBC Spirit for a chance to win as Beats Pill Speaker.
51 Team BC alumni on Team Canada for 2015 PanAm Games
/in 2015 News51 Team BC alumni are set to compete for Team Canada at the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto. BC Games and Team BC alumni make up 50% of the BC athletes at the Games.
Rowing BC selects 17 athletes to Team BC for Western Canada Summer Games
/in 2015 NewsRowing BC is proud to announce the following athletes selected to represent the province of British Columbia at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games.
BC Athletics selects 50 athletes to Team BC for Western Canada Summer Games
/in 2015 NewsBurnaby, BC – BC Athletics is pleased to nominate 50 athletes to the
2015 TeamBC Western Canada Summer Games Team. 25 female and 25 male
athletes were selected to compete at the Games, taking place in Wood
Buffalo, Alberta August 6 – 11, 2015.
Six triathletes named to Team BC for Western Canada Summer Games
/in 2015 NewsAfter nine months, three training camps and two selection events, Triathlon BC has selected six young athletes to represent Team BC at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games.
CanoeKayak BC selects 16 athletes to Team BC for Western Canada Summer Games
/in 2015 News16 athletes were selected by CanoeKayak BC to represent Team BC at the Western Canada Summer Games.
Five Team BC Alumni named to Rowing Team for Pan Am Games
/in 2015 NewsFive Team BC alumni are among the 26 athletes named to represent Canada in rowing at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto.
British Columbia Golf Names 8 athletes to Team BC for Western Canada Summer Games
/in 2015 NewsThree months from now, the best 16-and-younger golfers will compete at the Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo, AB and Team BC will be ably represented by 8 of the best young golfers in the country.
100 Days Out from the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games
/in 2015 NewsWith 100 days to go, Team BC is getting ready for the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo, Alberta.