Garceau and Toth medal in squash individual competitions
Team BC’s Michele Garceau wins gold and Matthew Toth the bronze in the squash individual competitions. Team play continues.
Team BC judo brings home two silvers and a bronze in first day of competition
Team BC has a successful first day as Leo Goldberg, Lavanna Laass and Ario Nisimura bring home some hardware in judo. The team will try for more medals this evening.
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 brings home two bronze in badminton from James Ho in the singles and Joshua Liu and Duncan Yao in a tight doubles final.
Team BC captures bronze in the mixed team trampoline competition
Despite mixed feelings after the male singles event, Team BC pulls together to win bronze in the mixed team trampoline competition.
A split day results in a 4-1 record for Team BC in curling
Team BC has a tiring day with a win against Team PEI and a close game resulting in a loss against Team Ontario. Despite the loss, they have secured themselves a spot in the quarterfinals.
14 medals in one day for Team BC
It was a medal haul for Team BC on Wednesday at the 2015 Canada Winter Games with Team BC bringing home 14 medals. Impressive results today have Team BC with 63 medals overall, placing the team third in the medal standings behind Quebec and Ontario.
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
Midway through table tennis action, Team BC brings home some hardware in the team events.
Nine medals for Canoe Kayak on Day 1
/in 2015 NewsCanoe 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
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC shines in judo on day one of competition earning six medals – five gold and one bronze.
Herbertson’s Time to Shine
/in 2015 NewsTeam 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
/in 2015 NewsThe men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams each earned two wins in action today.
Wins for Team BC Tennis against Team Sask
/in 2015 NewsWins across the board for Team BC tennis today against Team Sask.
Team BC busy at practice on day 2
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC head coach, Kate Walker, was busy putting the wrestling athletes through their paces today at practice.
Dakoda Darling ready for Wheelchair Athletics
/in 2015 NewsDakoda Darling is ready for wheelchair athletics competition to begin at the Western Canada Summer Games!
Gymnasts enjoying day 1 in Wood Buffalo
/in 2015 News12 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
/in 2015 NewsWomen’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
/in 2015 NewsTeam 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
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC Judo and Team Sask Gymnastics square off in pin trading at the Athletes Village.
Team BC Tennis taking in the Games
/in 2015 NewsFrom practice, to pin trading, pep rally and the Opening Ceremony it was a full first day at the Games for Team BC Tennis.
Flag Bearer Alex Brent is excited to get paddling
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC’s flag bearer and kayak athlete, Alex Brent, is excited to get the Games started.
Advice from Team BC’s Medical Manager
/in 2015 NewsAll your hard work and preparation will be for naught if you can’t stay healthy during the Games. See some key tips from Team BC Medical Manager, Ashely Reese.
Beach Siblings excited to get the Games going
/in 2015 NewsDarby Dunn, Devon Dunn, Liam Birker and Quinci Birker took to the court this morning in anticipation in getting the Games started. The siblings are looking forward to competing at the Games together.
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.