Surrey’s Garceau wins gold, Toth takes the bronze in squash finals
Team BC posted two significant upsets in squash at the 2015 Canada Winter Games on Wednesday as Michele Garceau won gold in the women’s individual and Burnaby’s Matthew Toth won bronze on the men’s side.
The medals are the first ever for B.C. in an individual squash event at the Canada Winter Games.
Two bronze medals from badminton add to overall Team BC count
Team BC captures bronze in the mixed team trampoline competition
A split day results in a 4-1 record for Team BC in curling
14 medals in one day for Team BC
Giving up not an option for B.C.’s Laass
Even as things were going black for Lavanna Laass, her last thought was that she would never give up.
The 18-year-old Team BC Judo athlete from Prince George was choked out in the gold medal match at the 2015 Canada Winter Games, something she had never experienced before.
“I came into this match going for gold,” she said. “I really, really wanted it, not just for myself but for everyone who was there with me and for Prince George.”
Table tennis competition heating up at Duchess Park
Double bronze in badminton for B.C.
B.C.’s badminton team earned two bronze medals on Wednesday in the finals at the Canada Winter Games.
The team of Duncan Yao (19, Richmond) and Joshua Liu (18, Vancouver) battled their way to the podium in the bronze medal match of the men’s doubles, beating team Manitoba in three sets.
Surrey’s James Ho, 17, also won bronze in the men’s individual match.
Wrestling with excitement in Fort McMurray
/in 2015 News20 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
/in 2015 NewsArrival 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!”
/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.